Dec 17th, 2008 · With Snowflake Midnight, the psych-rock vets Mercury Rev embraced open-source technology, allowing them to experiment with audio effects designed by people across the globe. Steve Lillywhite produces the session from Avatar Studios in New York City.
Dec 12th, 2008 · In Los Angeles, more than 12,000 DNA evidence kits taken from sexual assault victims wait untested in police crime labs and storage facilities. Police say they haven't had the money or the technology to deal with the backlog. But a scathing city audit has officials pledging to test every rape kit — and to help victims bring criminals to justice.
Dec 8th, 2008 · Getting fired is bad enough, but some companies are finding new ways to be cruel and impersonal when they downsize. From a blog posting from the boss to a cold good-bye via e-mail, employers are using today's technology to perform the unpleasant age-old task.
Dec 8th, 2008 · The Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology is the most coveted science prize awarded to American high school students. One of the finalists is Raphael-Joel Lim from Indianapolis, Indiana. His research project has been widely praised for its originality and depth. Being a 17-year-old genius can be a blessing and a burden.
Dec 4th, 2008 · An organization headed by former Vice President Al Gore released a television ad Thursday that takes on so-called clean coal technology. A debate is raging between environmental advocates and industry officials over the technology — and even the definition of the term "clean coal."
Dec 2nd, 2008 · Utilities want the Supreme Court to reinstate a Bush administration regulation that was overturned by lower courts. The regulation allowed utilities to consider the cost of the cleanest technology and not install it if fails a cost-benefit analysis.
Nov 30th, 2008 · Host Liane Hansen speaks with Music & Technology series producer Ned Wharton who offers a few final thoughts on the subject.
Nov 29th, 2008 · The Internet has been revolutionary for connecting musicians with their fans. But new companies like eJamming AUDiiO and Indaba Music are developing technology for online collaborations — between musicians.