Science & Tech
Online Streaming Killed the Video Disc
Is online streaming sounding the death knell of the DVD? » continue reading
In Eye of Beholder, Baby Blues May Not Be Trustworthy
A recent study is suggesting that people with brown eyes are perceived as being more trustworthy than folks with blue eyes. But there's more to this story than meets the eye. » continue reading
Driverless Cars and Snooki Headphones: A Preview of Consumer Electronics Show 2013
USC's Andrew Lih gives us a preview of what to expect at this year's Computer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. » continue reading
Mars Rover's Latest Findings and the Long, Long Journey of Voyager
Earlier this week, there was a lot of excitement that NASA's rover Curiosity had discovered evidence of organic compounds on Mars. » continue reading
What to Look for at the 2012 L.A. Auto Show: Green/ Blue Tech, $1M Rides
Madeleine talks to Automobile Magazine's Jamie Kitman about what's hot at this year's L.A. Auto Show. » continue reading
The Holiday's Hottest Gadgets and Gizmos
USC's Andrew Lih shows Madeleine some of the hottest gadgets this holiday season. » continue reading
'Chasing Ice' Director on Climate Change: Seeing is Believing
Filmmaker Jeff Orlowski discusses his new documentary on climate change, "Chasing Ice," which captures some shocking images of the world's melting glaciers. » continue reading
Israel and Hamas Use Twitter, Social Media as New Theater of War
In the current conflict in Gaza, both the Israeli military and Hamas forces have taken to Twitter to play out the theater of war 140 characters at a time. » continue reading
How Private are Your Private Emails?
Not even the Director of the CIA can keep his emails private. Madeleine Brand asks USC Professor Andrew Lih what you can do to protect your private correspondence. » continue reading
Prop 37: Fact and Feeling Fuel the Fight Over GMOs
Correspondent Jennifer London goes from farm to market to see why Prop 37 and the labeling of GMOs has become such a food fight. » continue reading
All Moved In, Space Shuttle Endeavour Becomes Symbol of Hope for Future Spaceflight
Jennifer London follows the Shuttle Endeavor's slow but exciting trek to L.A.'s Exposition Park and explores Southern California's new forays into space. » continue reading
Split Rail: Calif. Bullet Train Still Proves Divisive
Gov. Brown recently reignited the battle over high-speed rail by urging that the project move ahead. So we ask again whether the bullet train is a boon, or just a boondoggle. » continue reading
Five of the Fastest Trains in the World
by Miguel Contreras|
February 10, 2012 9:00 PM
A quick look at some of the fastest trains from around the world. » continue reading
Unger: OMG Facebook, I Quit!
Don't try to friend commentator Brian Unger. He is done with Facebook. » continue reading
The Great Green Rush: Desert Solar Energy Leaving Tortoise in the Dust?
Correspondent Judy Muller travels to the Mojave Desert to witness the "green rush," where the endangered desert tortoise is in a race to survive. » continue reading
Guide: Seven Incredibly Old Mojave Desert Plants
by Chris Clarke|
January 20, 2012 9:10 PM
Miles of desert scruff may summon up only middle-of-nowhere feelings, but take a closer look and you'll be spotting plants that can or have lived thousands of years. » continue reading
Suncatchers: A Solar Tech Rundown
by Brian Frank|
January 20, 2012 4:40 PM
The sun provides enough energy in one hour to power all of society for a year...if we can catch it. Here's a look at current technologies. » continue reading
Ticket to Space
The opportunity for private space flight is now closer than ever. Correspondent Vince Gonzales shows how some companies are making that dream into a reality. » continue reading
Shuttle Diplomacy
The Space Shuttle Endeavour has traveled millions of miles in space, but that doesn't mean getting it from LAX to its final home at the California Science Center is any easier than takeoff. » continue reading
Building the Space Shuttle Endeavour
by Miguel Contreras|
November 11, 2011 8:08 PM
Feeling nostalgic for the old space shuttles? Watch the Endeavour being built in Palmdale. » continue reading
SpaceShipTwo
The Mojave: It's where SpaceShipOne made history, and where all eyes are on the future. » continue reading
A Geek's Guide to Private Spacecraft
by Linda Burns|
November 10, 2011 1:12 PM
It's a new kind of space race. Private enterprise is looking to design, build, and even fly the next gen of spaceships. See what they have in the works. » continue reading
Bumper to Bumper
A rare look behind the scenes at the most sophisticated traffic management technology in the country, all aimed at easing congestion in traffic-choked southern California. » continue reading
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