After Hurricane Power Outages, Looking To Alaska's Microgrids For A Better Way
Alaska is a leader in microgrids since its remote communities have had to power themselves for decades.
Technology
Hurricane Maria Could Offer A Chance To Build A New Tech Infrastructure In Puerto Rico
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Ina Fried of Axios about ways Puerto Rico can take advantage of what tech offers in the future. That is, what opportunities there are starting from scratch, using the newest and best ways to generate power and connect people.
The Russia Investigations: Facebook Makes Nice, Imbroglio Sucks In More Tech Firms
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg launches a goodwill tour in D.C., more big tech companies are pulled into the imbroglio and the White House weighs its Muller strategy.
Tristan Harris: Do Our Devices Control More Than We Think?
When Tristan Harris worked in Silicon Valley, his job was to direct users online to a particular website or service. Now, he speaks out against tech companies who manipulate their users' attention.
Steve Ramirez: If We Could Erase Memories ... Should We?
Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez used lasers to enter the brains of mice and edit their memories. He imagines a future where this technology might be possible in humans as well.
Ali Velshi: In An Age Of "Alternative Facts," How Do We Know What's True?
Journalist Ali Velshi began his career to "speak truth to power." Now he worries that fake news has subverted the meaning of truth.
Equifax Help Site Manipulated By Hackers To Push Adware
Equifax is taking a customer help Web page offline as the company investigates reports that the site directed people to download fraudulent Adobe Flash updates.
Equifax Takes Down Webpage After Report Of New Cybersecurity 'Situation'
When people tried to visit a certain page on the company's website Thursday, they got an error message: "We're sorry ..." Equifax says it is looking into a report of fraudulent links on its site.
Once Dominant, Netflix Faces An Increasing Number Of Video Challengers
With more than 100 million subscribers around the world, Netflix is the premier video streaming service. But, as competition from Amazon, Hulu and others heats up, can Netflix stay on top?
After A Failed Launch, Smart Shoe Benefits From A Reboot
Hahna Alexander initially invented a shoe that could charge a battery, but no one wanted to use it. "You have to invent something that people can't live without," she says.