We meet a doctor whose innovative methods to train surgeons are changing the game at Northwestern University, and at more than a hundred other schools.

We learn how to explore the ocean floor with the man who created Google Earth. He also introduces us to some other new Google products. Google Earth Google Latitude Google Voice

In our ongoing Chicago Matters series "Beyond Burnham," we explore how deconstruction is keeping reusable building materials out of landfills. Christian Farr talks with a Chicago-area contractor who wishes this demolition method was available years ago. Rebuilding Exchange The Reuse People of America Green Collar Job Initiative/Leed Council

Is the time ripe for high-speed passenger rail service between Chicago and St. Louis? Rich Samuels takes us for a ride as our "Chicago Matters" series continues.

The Obama administration is placing an emphasis on technology and the nation's oldest laboratory is reaping the rewards. The new head of Argonne National Laboratory will be here to tell us more about his goals for the lab's future.

The transition to digital television on June 12th is fewer than 90 days away. Christian Farr joins us once again with some updates and also tackles some viewer questions.

Rich Samuels tells us why industry and environmentalists agree it is time to renew the infrastructure of the Illinois waterway system.

It can be described as the Internet of the future, and its nucleus is right here in Chicago. Christian Farr talks to people behind Starlight and finds out why it is so important to the world of scientific research.

We hear what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer mail.

President Obama's decision to lift an eight year restriction on embryonic stem cell funding is causing quite the stir in the scientific communty. We hear from a Northwestern professor about what the president's decision means nationally for medicine and ethics.

Some computer manufacturers are working hard to bring the Internet and TV together for consumers. But is the convergence of these now separate entities going to happen anytime soon? Christian Farr talks to some people in the technology industry about this type of convergence.

There are some amazing new inventions coming out Chicago-area technology labs that could help cure the nation's economic ills. We meet local inventors who are dreaming up the products of the future. Report: Chicago a world leader when it comes to innovation

Rich Samuels takes us to the Chicago Auto Show and shows us how kilowatts are challenging horsepower.

The deadline for the transition to digital television has now been extended. Christian Farr explains how the delay affects you and answers your questions.

A new type of green car may be coming soon to a street near you. Rich Samuels reports on these "Neighborhood Electric Vehicles" and tells us why Mayor Daley would like to see them in Chicago.

Local doctors weigh in on the ethical controversy surrounding the woman who gave birth to octuplets after she already had six other biological children.