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August 29, 2014
Duke Energy Customers Could Pay More for Electric Grid Upgrade
Duke Energy of Indiana wants to upgrade its electric grid that powers about 800,000 homes in the state. But, to do so, they are asking customers to cover the $1.9 billion cost.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2014
As Ferguson Unraveled, The World Found A New Way Of Watching
When protests over the shooting of Michael Brown turned violent in Ferguson, Mo., livestreaming videos showed Americans what they couldn't see on TV.
Read MoreAugust 22, 2014
Coming Soon To A Pole Near You: A Bike That Locks Itself
Cyclists may soon have a convenient way to discourage bike thieves, thanks to new designs that use parts of the bikes themselves as locks.
Read MoreAugust 4, 2014
Hoosiers Flock To Wisconsin Airshow
For one week every summer, east-central Wisconsin becomes the site of the greatest spectacle in aviation. EAA's Air Venture in Oshkosh draws a half-million people from all over the world - including aviation fans and aeronautics businesses from Indiana.
Read MoreAugust 4, 2014
George's Injury Similar To Ware's
Indiana Pacers all-star Paul George is expected to miss next season after fracturing his fibula and tibia during a scrimmage, Friday. Ralph Reiff, executive director of St. Vincent Sports Performance, says the Pacers forward is looking at a six- to 12-month recovery.
Read MoreJuly 3, 2014
The Future Internet Is Not So Free Or Open, In Pew's New Survey
Pew surveyed more than 1,400 tech industry leaders and academics to find a troubling consensus: By 2025, the Internet will be more balkanized, more surveilled and less open.
Read MoreJuly 3, 2014
Surrounded By Digital Distractions, We Can't Even Stop To Think
A study on the wandering mind had a simple request: just think. But many participants couldn't sit still for very long and they even were willing to shock themselves to avoid doing nothing.
Read MoreJune 20, 2014
Scientists Keep A Careful Eye On The World Cup Ball
After a botched redesign in 2010 caused the ball to behave erratically, independent scientists have carefully studied the new ball.
Read MoreJune 20, 2014
OUCC Filing Testimony On Car Share Rate Increase
Indianapolis Power and Light Company wants customers to pay 44 cents a month more as part of the city's new car sharing program. The decision ultimately is up to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. The increase has drawn the ire of some and Friday one consumer interest group is delivering its recommendation based on public input it received over the past few weeks.
Read MoreJune 6, 2014
Purdue Extension to Hold Workshops on Melon Safety
Purdue University experts are planning two workshops to help southwestern Indiana's melon growers follow the proper food safety practices as they prepare for the upcoming harvest.
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