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Robots that play like Monk, and growth in the online job market
David Brancaccio Jan 4, 2013
Elance, a company that uses the web to fix up freelancers, forecasts that one out of four college students in 2013 will earn money through online jobs. Researchers at Georgie Tech are working to create a robot that will improvise music along with humans.
Paul Krugman on tech's great divergence
David Brancaccio Jan 2, 2013
Economist Paul Krugman talks about a new direction in 'the technology universe' that has taken shape over the last decade.
Skype co-founder Jaan Tallinn on surviving the rise of the machines
David Brancaccio Dec 26, 2012
One of the co-creators of Skype thinks we may be in trouble if we don't start planning for a possible real life "Terminator" plot.
The robot in the garden -- coming soon
Sarah Gardner Dec 4, 2012
Nurseries spend a lot of effort moving potted plants and trees from one place to another. Robots may replace low-paying, seasonal, grueling work.
The science (and business) of sowing seeds
Kai Ryssdal Sep 18, 2012
Author Janisse Ray talks about her new book "The Seed Underground," which explores why many farmers today aren't using the seeds their grandfathers used.
Using radio frequency identification tags to track school kids
Adriene Hill Sep 10, 2012
Some schools are testing out RFID tags as a way to keep track of kids and bring in extra money.
Missouri cattle rancher still hopes for rain
Kai Ryssdal Aug 13, 2012
Cattle rancher Ken Lenox says farmers in Missouri are struggling with the Midwest drought. Some have resorted to tapping wells they haven't used in decades to provide water for their herds.
U.S. ag secretary on the drought's effect on food prices
Kai Ryssdal Aug 9, 2012
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses what the drought will mean for farmers and food prices, and the administration's plans to try and help.
How the drought has been affecting you
Kai Ryssdal Jul 31, 2012
Our listeners weigh in on how the devastating drought in the Midwest has changed the way they do business.
Outside of drought areas, farmers predict strong year
Dan Gorenstein Jul 24, 2012
Farmers who've escaped the drought are pulling in high prices for their crops.
