Jul 10 Watch Futurist Ray Kurzweil on Singularity Paul Solman talks with Ray Kurzweil about singularity: the melding of man and machine.
Economy May 24 Watch Man vs. Machine: Will Human Workers Become Obsolete? Part of his series on Making Sen$e of financial news, Paul Solman has been showcasing the future of technology from a recent conference run by a California think tank -- things such as 3-D printing of prosthetic legs and iPhone…
Politics Aug 03 Watch News Wrap: 11 Dead in Shootings in Connecticut, Indianapolis In other news Tuesday, a gunman killed eight people and then himself at a beer distribution center in Manchester, Conn., and another gunman killed two at a party in Indianapolis.
Science Jul 28 Watch One Man Takes on — And Funds — Mission to Clean Up Gulf A man who made his money in the construction crane business is now leading and funding a small operation to clean up the Gulf Coast and assist with other disasters around the world. Spencer Michel reports from Buras, Louisiana.
Feb 12 Watch Essayist Reflects on the Life of Former President Lincoln On the day celebrating former president Abraham Lincoln's birthday, NewsHour guest essayist Julia Keller reflects on the puzzle of the man and the president. Continue watching