Research News Anti-Fog Coating May Be First to Be Permanent August 29, 2005 • Imagine a day when your car windshield will never fog up -- and when your eyeglasses never get all annoyingly misty. An MIT researcher has developed what he claims is the first permanent fog-resistant coating. The world already has anti-fog sprays, but they must be reapplied over time. At least two major car manufacturers have already expressed interest, he says. Anti-Fog Coating May Be First to Be Permanent Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4822570/4822571" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Search for a Better Kevlar August 29, 2005 • Norman Wagner of the University of Delaware is working with the U.S. Army on a high-tech fluid that can stop an ice pick and make Kevlar more protective. He tells Renee Montagne about the project. The Search for a Better Kevlar Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4821307/4821308" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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A Visit to a Kevlar Factory August 29, 2005 • It's been 40 years since a Dupont scientist discovered Kevlar, which researchers first thought might be good for tires. Now it's synonymous with bulletproof vests. The biggest factory is in Richmond, Va. A Visit to a Kevlar Factory Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4821304/4821305" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Cell Phones in the Subway? August 28, 2005 • Cell-phone companies are vying for a huge untapped market: New York's subway. This might be good news for some, but it could take away a classic phone-call dodge... "sorry, I was on the subway." Cell Phones in the Subway? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4820863/4820864" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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MIT Device Calls Phone Users on Their Conduct August 28, 2005 • The Media Lab at MIT has turned a PDA into the Jerk-O-Meter. The device analyzes voice patterns and other verbal cues, then offers callers advice on how they're holding up their end of the conversation. MIT Device Calls Phone Users on Their Conduct Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4818076/4819086" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Computerizing the Campus Laundry August 27, 2005 • A system at the University of Kentucky schedules laundry use and lets students know -- via e-mail or text message -- when the wash is done. Junior Britney Hunt tells Scott Simon about the system. Computerizing the Campus Laundry Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4818772/4818773" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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AOL Expands Online Ticket Business August 26, 2005 • America Online is expanding its ticket-sales business. It will provide a place for people who are buying and selling sports and concert tickets to meet and do business. The tickets can be sold for more than face value. But some in the entertainment industry consider AOL's move to be online scalping. AOL Expands Online Ticket Business Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4816973/4816974" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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China in the 21st Century China's Technological Leap Forward August 25, 2005 • Centuries ago, China was the center of the world in innovation. In coming years, the country may push itself back to that lofty status. Time magazine correspondent Bill Powell and John Seely Brown, former director of the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center, look at the high-tech future of China. Audio is no longer available
Law Boy's Death Leads to Dispute on Cell Phone Location August 24, 2005 • A teenage boy's fatal car crash on Cape Cod has sparked a debate over when cell phone companies should get involved in tracing the location of phones. Since no crime appeared to have happened, Cingular turned down family and police requests to trace the boy's phone. When the company changed its mind, he was located within 15 minutes. Sean Corcoran reports. Boy's Death Leads to Dispute on Cell Phone Location Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4814334/4814335" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Education Students Use Technology Against School August 24, 2005 • The Kutztown 13 is a group of Pennsylvania high school students who face felony charges for computer trespassing. The students used school-issued laptops to spy on district administrators, and access outlawed sites. Parents and students say the district is overreacting, but school officials say they haven't been able to stop the practice with regular discipline. Students Use Technology Against School Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4814310/4814311" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Analysis Firms Vie to Dominate Messaging Convergence August 24, 2005 • Google's expansion into instant messaging and a web-based calling opens another field of competition with Microsoft and Yahoo. Robert Siegel talks with Scott Cleland, CEO of Precursor, an independent investment research firm tracking technology and telecom sectors. Firms Vie to Dominate Messaging Convergence Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4814307/4814308" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Google's New Message Service Includes Voice August 24, 2005 • Google enters the already crowded field of instant messaging, with a new service, Google Talk. Integrated into Google's e-mail program, the tool allows users to type messages and speak to each other over their Internet connection. But it currently does not work with AOL, Yahoo or MSN instant message services. Google's New Message Service Includes Voice Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4814304/4814305" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Rwanda Looks to a Wired Future August 23, 2005 • Rwanda is making a big effort to become "the Internet hub of Central Africa" in the next 15 years. Rwanda Looks to a Wired Future Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4811417/4811418" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Nokia Bets on New $700 Cell Phone August 23, 2005 • Frank Nuovo, chief designer for Nokia phones, discusses the company's new 8800 cell phone. Nokia is betting on the phone to reenergize its sales and compete against Motorola's hit phone, the Razr. Nuovo has been designing phones for Nokia since 1989. Nokia Bets on New $700 Cell Phone Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4811318/4811319" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Business Real Estate Company Will Combine Online Listings August 22, 2005 • Real estate company RE/MAX says it will create a Web site listing homes for sale across the country. Some observers say the growing availability of Internet listings will increase competition in the real estate industry and that could lead to lower commissions. Real Estate Company Will Combine Online Listings Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4809644/4809645" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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