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Jun 17, 2013 — There was a time — a time long, long ago — when MySpace dominated the teen social-media world. Not anymore. NPR's Sami Yenigun looks at how teenagers use various social platforms in today's increasingly segmented online universe.
Jun 17, 2013 — Google's "Project Loon" just launched in New Zealand — it uses balloons floating in the stratosphere to bring high-speed Internet access to remote areas.
Jun 17, 2013 — If any story screams out for a multimedia e-book treatment, it's the tale of The Rock Bottom Remainders, a small band of best-selling authors — including Amy Tan, Dave Barry and Stephen King — who yowled out rock standards. Hard Listening is a digital scrapbook about their years as musicians.
Jun 17, 2013 — This is the latest revelation to come from documents leaked by Edward Snowden. They purportedly show that Britain and the United States spied on their allies during G-20 summit meetings in England in 2009.
Jun 16, 2013 — The Federal Aviation Administration is working on new regulations that would allow the use of small, commercial drones. Texas and 30 states are crafting their own laws to rein in these flying robots before they leave the ground.
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In the night sky: stars, planets and a meteor shower
Canton, NY, Jul 31, 2012 — Astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue stopped by the studios this morning with an update on stars and planets to watch for this summer. Venus has risen in the morning sky. Mars, Saturn and Spica are near the horizon after sunset. And the Perseid meteor shower is on its way in the next two weeks.
O'Donoghue teaches physics at St. Lawrence University. She told Martha Foley she's also looking forward to the landing of NASA's "Curiosity" science lab on Mars August 6. Go to full article
O'Donoghue teaches physics at St. Lawrence University. She told Martha Foley she's also looking forward to the landing of NASA's "Curiosity" science lab on Mars August 6. Go to full article
North Country Children's Museum starts with traveling exhibit
Potsdam, NY, Jul 25, 2012 — The North Country Children's Museum is slated to open its doors in the fall of 2015. But organizers aren't waiting three years to start reaching out to their potential audience. They're on the road with a traveling exhibit this summer, visiting festivals and conferences with what they call their museum without walls. Jasmine Wallace ran across the robot zone booth in the middle of the busy, noisy Potsdam Summer festival earlier this month. Go to full article
Trudeau Institute wins big grants, but big questions remain
Saranac Lake, NY, Jun 21, 2012 — Over the last month, the Trudeau Institute in Saranac Lake has announced that its scientists have received Federal grants worth more than $12 million. Late last year, the immunology lab received another $1.2 million from the state of New York to help modernize its facilities.
That's welcome news for one of the North Country's biggest private employers. But Trudeau still faces big questions about its financial stability and about leadership at the institute. Brian Mann joined Martha Foley. Go to full article
That's welcome news for one of the North Country's biggest private employers. But Trudeau still faces big questions about its financial stability and about leadership at the institute. Brian Mann joined Martha Foley. Go to full article
Congressman Owens says Cuomo administration "noncommittal" on new water levels plan
Clayton, NY, Jun 15, 2012 — The new water levels proposal for the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario has garnered some criticism from a group of state lawmakers along the lake's southern shore. This... Go to full article
Lake Ontario lawmakers ask Cuomo to halt IJC water levels plan
Jun 13, 2012 — State lawmakers representing communities along the south shore of Lake Ontario are lining up against a plan to regulate water levels in the Lake, and in the St. Lawrence... Go to full article
Trudeau Institute researcher lands $3 million grant
Saranac Lake, NY, Jun 12, 2012 — A researcher at Trudeau Institute in Saranac Lake will share in a $3 million grant for new research that will help develop techniques for fighting bacterial infections. Go to full article
Earthlings watch the Venus Transit
Canton, NY, Jun 06, 2012 — Yesterday evening Venus made its last journey across the face of the sun, as seen from Earth, until the year 2117. People of all ages covered the southeast corner of the St.... Go to full article
Venus transit
Canton, NY, Jun 05, 2012 — The Venus transit of the Sun headlines astronomy news this week, including in the NCPR studios, where Aileen O'Donoghue gave Martha Foley the story. Venus will pass between... Go to full article
New fracking method uses propane, not water
Hop Bottom, PA, May 30, 2012 — In the debate over whether hydraulic fracturing should be allowed in New York State, the need for millions of gallons of water at each well is a major concern.
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IBM wants to put "Watson" to work
May 21, 2012 — IBM's Watson already has "Jeopardy!" under its belt. Now the computer giant is turning to the University of Rochester for ideas on what to do next. The Innovation Trail's... Go to full article
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