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Germany's Best eSports Teams Gather At Intel Friday Night Games
Daily Video February 26 2015

How computers learned to beat Atari video games
Could you beat a machine at a video game? With a new system created by artificial intelligence researchers, it just became less likely.
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Daily Video February 09 2015

Is music streaming hurting songwriters?
Artists say they are underpaid for the use of their songs, but streaming companies like Spotify claim to amplify the reach of new music.
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Daily Video February 02 2015

Burlington is first U.S. city to hit 100 percent renewable energy
Vermont’s largest city just became the first in the U.S. to use 100 percent renewable energy, in a move that they say could serve as a model for the rest of the country.
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Daily Video January 27 2015

How virtual reality hacks the brain
Filmmakers and journalists are using virtual reality to trick audiences’ brains into believing that they are in a new environment.
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Daily Video January 07 2015

Drones help Peruvian archaeologists preserve ancient sites
Scientists are finding a new use for drones for research and conservation at Peru’s most important historical sites.
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Student Voices January 02 2015

Students investigate how apps enable cyberbullying
Students and educators at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia explore the ways apps contribute to cyberbullying and what the school is doing to combat hurtful behavior online.
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Daily Video September 25 2014

India succeeds in sending spacecraft to Mars
India succeeded this week in sending a spacecraft to Mars, a move that some Indians are celebrating as a step forward for science while others are critical of its price tag.
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Daily Video August 13 2014

Experimental Ebola drug raises hopes, ethical questions
The World Health Organization has approved an experimental drug to treat the largest-ever outbreak of Ebola, but doses are running out.
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Post April 22 2014

The stories behind 23 STEM superstars
Are you naturally curious about how the world works? Interested in helping people or creating thing…
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Post August 15 2013

The Top 15 Lesson Plans for Back to School
With students heading back into the classroom, NewsHour Extra is here to help teachers with their b…
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