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Jan 15, 2025
CTA Train Tracker
A new web-based program has been designed to help commuters make their train on time. Nick Shields has the story.
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CTA Train Tracker
Jan 15, 2025
Chicago Police and ACLU Dispute
The ACLU is concerned over the number of surveillance cameras placed around the city. Chicago officials, however, see them as an important safety tool. Eddie Arruza reports on the controversy.
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Chicago Police and ACLU Dispute
Jan 15, 2025
Scientific Chicago: Thundersnow
Had you even heard the term "thundersnow" before last week's blizzard? University of Chicago Paleontologist, author Neil Shubin joins us to talk about that phenomenon. Jay Shefsky has the story.
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Scientific Chicago: Thundersnow
Jan 15, 2025
The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
Traveling the state of Illinois has resulted in the most comprehensive survey yet on the birds of Illinois. We talk to a leading ornithologist about 100 years of change among the state's feathered residents.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
Jan 15, 2025
Man vs. Machine
IBM's Watson super computer serves up stiff competition to its human challengers on Jeopardy. Ash-har Quraishi speaks with a computer scientist from Northwestern University about what the contest means for Artificial Intelligence.
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Man vs. Machine
Jan 15, 2025
Hypermiling
Sick of shelling out at the gas pump? We sit down with the so-called father of the "Hypermiling" movement - who says you just don't have to.
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Hypermiling
Jan 15, 2025
Watson Triumphs over Humans
Since IBM's super computer Watson blew its human competition out of the water by winning on Jeopardy, the future of artificial intelligence looks bright. We explore that future.
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Watson Triumphs over Humans
Jan 15, 2025
Ask Geoffrey: Northern Geese Friends
Why local lawmakers, the FBI and the Federal Aviation Administration say this device could bring down an aircraft. And what local officials are planning to do to curb what they say is a growing threat to air safety at O'Hare and Midway airports.
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Ask Geoffrey: Northern Geese Friends
Jan 15, 2025
Gas Prices Soar
Motorists may be doing a double-take as they head to fill up their tanks. Chicago-area gas prices have risen 11 percent in the last month. We find out what's behind the soaring dollar signs and if we can look forward to paying $5 a gallon in the near future.
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Gas Prices Soar
Jan 15, 2025
Japan Nuclear Update
The devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan has already claimed thousands of lives. But now, the risk of a potential meltdown at a power plant raises new concerns about the use of nuclear energy. We talk with two experts to get their take on nuclear power.
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Japan Nuclear Update
Jan 15, 2025
Stock Market Reacts to Nuclear Scare
The stock market took a dip today, as news from Japan's nuclear plants left investors rattled. We find out what the disasters in Asia will mean for the market here at home.
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Stock Market Reacts to Nuclear Scare
Jan 15, 2025
Scientific Chicago: Alzheimer's Study
Jay Shefsky talks with scientists who have found a way to create replacements for brain cells that die in the early stages of Alzheimer's Disease.
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Scientific Chicago: Alzheimer's Study
Jan 15, 2025
Radiation Scare in Japan
People across the world wait anxiously for the next development in the Fukushima nuclear power plant meltdown scare. What is the nuclear energy situation here, and should we be afraid of radiation too? We talk with nuclear and radiation experts on the show.
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Radiation Scare in Japan
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