Mar 8th, 2005 · Hospitals have been installing computerized prescription systems to help eliminate human error. But a study in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association finds these programs are actually causing new kinds of medical mistakes.
Feb 11th, 2005 · Federal regulators have voted not to require cable operators to carry multiple digital channels produced by local television stations. Digital technology allows a station to squeeze multiple channels into the same space on the broadcast spectrum. But the FCC says cable systems only need to carry the primary channel.
Oct 5th, 2004 · Some U.S. utility companies manipulate lead tests for drinking water, according to The Washington Post. Analyzing 65 water systems, the paper found that high lead levels were concealed from regulators. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and Post reporter Carol Leonnig.
Sep 8th, 2004 · Future Mobile Sounds: A Beemer with an iPod September 8, 2004 · BMW revs up the sound systems of its cars with a new high-tech gadget -- technology contributor Xeni Jardin talks with NPR's Noah Adams about a special BMW convertible that comes equipped with an Apple iPod, and talks about the future of music technology behind the wheel.