Jan 3rd, 2005 · Slate contributor Dan Gross examines why the American dollar, which continues to drop in value against the Euro, is losing popularity among some of its most loyal supporters: smugglers, drug dealers and other international criminals.
Jan 1st, 2005 · NPR's Jennifer Ludden visits the photo conservation lab at the Library of Congress to talk with Andrew Robb, the lab's conservator, about the challenges and techniques involved in preserving family photographs -- particularly with the increased popularity of digital photography.
Dec 6th, 2004 · Faster than the speediest modem. More powerful than a palm pilot. Able to leap through mounds of data with a push of a button. They're super do-it-all devices called smart phones. Part digital organizer, part cell phone and they're growing in popularity. NPR's Steve Inskeep and Walter Mossberg of The Wall Street Journal check out the latest smart phones.
Sep 24th, 2004 · In the late 1960s, at the height of his popularity, Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson began work on an ambitious album called Smile. Almost four decades later, the album is ready for release. Bob Boilen sits in on the Smile recording sessions.
Sep 15th, 2004 · The National Hockey League has long been considered one of the four major team sports in the United States. But commentator Frank Deford says NASCAR's popularity is speeding by it.
Aug 27th, 2004 · If you're tired of paying high prices for software and having your machine filled with viruses and adware, there is an alternative. In this hour, we look at the ABC's of Linux, the open source alternative rapidly gaining in popularity.
Aug 19th, 2004 · This year marks the 30th anniversary of the creation of the fantasy board game Dungeons and Dragons. Learn how the enduring popularity of the game has inspired a new generation of video game designers, and meet some modern fans of the game.
Jul 29th, 2004 · Columnist and commentator Dan Sneider talks about presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry's wild popularity among taxi drivers in Thailand, and the bitter resentment felt there against President Bush.