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From science fiction to physical reality

From science fiction to physical reality

A renowned theoretical physicist ponders the possibility of force fields, time travel, and other themes of science fiction. He says many of these do not violate the laws of physics, and could become reality in the next century. Originally broadcast April 16th, 2011.

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Duqu: A New Breed Of Spyware Is Spreading

Duqu: A New Breed Of Spyware Is Spreading

It's called Duqu. Don't worry just yet, it's not likely to have infected your computer. Unless, that is, your computer is located at Iran's Civil Defense Department. That's where Duqu has very recently been detected. It's not exactly known who created Duqu, but experts agree that it's so sophisticated it could only have come from a large well-funded organization. This isn't some kid dinking around in the basement, this is high-level.

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Facebook founder returns to Harvard to recruit

Facebook founder returns to Harvard to recruit

Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg left Harvard University as a dropout with a novel idea. He returned Monday with a triumphant message: He's hiring.

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Dayton picks new broadband task force

Gov. Mark Dayton has appointed a 15-member task force to map out a set of recommendations for improving Minnesota’s broadband availability.
by Dave Peters

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Narcos, meet hackers: 2 'anonymous' groups spar

Bloggers and tweeters claiming to belong to the hacker movement "Anonymous" say they plan to expose collaborators of Mexico's bloody Zetas drug cartel

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Students' financial info revealed on gov't website

The personal financial details of as many as 5,000 college students were temporarily exposed on the Education Department's direct loan website earlier this month.

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Craig Thompson's complex intertwinings in 'Habibi'

Craig Thompson's complex intertwinings in 'Habibi'

Graphic artist Craig Thompson believes that comic-books have yet to reach their full audience. His latest graphic novel 'Habibi' is an epic tale of love between two orphans in an un-named desert, and it draws on a huge array of religious and artistic traditions.
by Euan Kerr

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A twist in Google's algorithm: 'standout' stories

Google News has announced a twist in the automated news-feed algorithm: "featured" content selected from the stories it delivers every day.

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The future of e-books

The future of e-books

J.K. Rowling announced this month the launch of a new Harry Potter site, Pottermore.com. The site will be the exclusive distributor of Potter eBooks and will provide what Rowling calls a "unique online reading experience." Today, we talk about what to expect from Pottermore and the future of e-books.

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Technology wars

Technology wars

The battle for supremacy in social media is heating up, with Google introducing Google Plus and Facebook launching a video chat partnership with Skype. Who will win? And where will this leave the consumer?

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