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Ohio to use new technology to get more adoptable kids in forever homes
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — There are 16,000 kids in foster care in Ohio and around 3,100 who are awaiting adoption now. And Ohio will become the first state… Read More
WATCH: Is U.S. Regulatory Framework Capable Of Reining In Big Tech Companies?
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google encountered intense scrutiny from House lawmakers on Wednesday, particularly over whether they leverage unfair business practices to prevent… Read More
LinkedIn CEO Condemns Employees’ ‘Appalling Comments’ On Race
By: Shannon Bond | NPR
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During an all-staff meeting, anonymous employees deride the racial justice protests and question the professional networking company’s diversity initiatives.
Video Meeting Platform Zoom Addresses Criticisms as it Sees Explosive Growth in Users
By: Andrew Limbong | NPR
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Zoom’s founder and CEO addressed some of the company’s growing pains as the service saw an unexpected surge in the number of users when people began socially distancing due to COVID-19.
Why America Is Losing The Toilet Race
By: Greg Rosalsky | NPR
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Japan rethought the bathroom. Why hasn’t America?
Ohio Using AI to Cut Potential Red Tape
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The state of Ohio is going high-tech to weed out what could be considered overly burdensome government rules. An agency is using an artificial intelligence program to sift through hundreds… Read More
Intro to Vintage Sewing Machine Restoration
Intro to Vintage Sewing Machine Restoration will explore the history and mechanics of sewing machines and include a hands-on demonstration of cleaning and adjusting a single machine. This on-going event… Read More
WATCH: The Ethical Implications of Mind-Machine Meld
By: Elise Hu | NPR
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The fast-moving development of brain-machine interfaces got a boost when Elon Musk announced the work for Neuralink, his new company devoted to implantable devices to enhance cognition and better marry… Read More
Intro to Micro-Controller
Have you always wanted to learn how to program a robot? Day 1 – January 6th, 6-9pm Day 2 – January 8th, 6-9pm Learning to program microcontrollers – micro computers… Read More
In 2020, Some Americans Will Vote On Their Phones. Is That The Future?
By: Miles Parks | NPR
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Despite unanswered questions about security and transparency, mobile voting pilots aimed at overseas and military voters move forward in a number of states.
With New Google Data Center, Husted Calls Columbus ‘Tech Hub’ of Midwest
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Google broke ground on a new $600 million data center in New Albany, a central Ohio suburb. The data center is expected to generate about 50 jobs within the next… Read More
MIG and TIG Welding I
This class will cover metal-working safety, the theory behind welding, and what the different types of welding are. Participants will learn how to operate a MIG welder and a TIG… Read More
MIG and TIG Welding I
This class will cover metal-working safety, the theory behind welding, and what the different types of welding are. Participants will learn how to operate a MIG welder and a TIG… Read More
MIG and TIG Welding I
This class will cover metal-working safety, the theory behind welding, and what the different types of welding are. Participants will learn how to operate a MIG welder and a TIG… Read More
What If Aging Wasn’t Inevitable? The Quest To Slow And Even Reverse Aging
By: Elise Hu | NPR
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Scientists have developed promising clock-turning treatments for mice. Could pills that mimic the benefits of exercise help humans? In this Future You: the effort to stop the symptoms of growing old.
Ohio Receives $17.8 Million to Study Self-Driving Vehicles
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio has received $17.8 million to generate data on self-driving vehicles, an area of research in which the state is already playing a prominent role, according… Read More
To Prevent School Shootings, Districts Are Surveilling Students’ Online Lives
By: Anya Kamenetz | Jessica Bakeman | NPR
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More and more schools are investing in technologies that scan social media posts, school assignments and even student emails for potential threats. Privacy experts say the trade-offs aren’t worth it.
The Scientific Debate Over Teens, Screens And Mental Health
By: Anya Kamenetz | NPR
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What’s the link between smartphone use and teens’ mental health? Experts disagree, with some arguing that the threat is overblown.
Ohio Awards Final Prizes in Opioid Science Challenge
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio has awarded the final round of prizes in its global technology challenge seeking scientific breakthroughs to address the U.S. opioid crisis. Four winners were announced… Read More
How Mind-Controlled Robot Suits Could Enhance Our Limbs
By: Elise Hu | NPR
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In Episode 2 of Future You, Elise Hu explores mind-controlled exoskeletons that could let paralyzed people walk or the able-bodied gain super strength.
Mind-Machine Meld: How Computer-Assisted Telepathy Helps Humans Communicate
By: Elise Hu | NPR
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The next phase of human evolution seems headed toward merging biological bodies with machines, and in the first video of Future You, Elise Hu gets connected to a network and plays a game her thoughts.
Ohio Supreme Court Provides $3 Million in Technology Grants
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor has announced 47 local court projects are receiving nearly $3 million in technology grants. The grants pay for security… Read More
Are We Ready For An Implant That Can Change Our Moods?
By: Alix Spiegel | Jonathan Lambert | NPR
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Deep brain stimulation offers relief from some neurological problems and is being tested for mood disorders. But the treatment — an implant in the brain — raises ethical questions.
Forget Screen Time Rules — Lean In To Parenting Your Wired Child, Author Says
By: Anya Kamenetz | NPR
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In his new book, The New Childhood, Jordan Shapiro argues that we’re not spending enough screen time with our kids.
The Athens Village Tech Fair
Wondering how to use that new tech gadget you got as a present? Your children or grandchildren showed you how to use your new toy, but they’re gone now and… Read More