Science, Health and Technology

A research team at the University of Missouri recently released a study that can improve the quality of batteries for electric cars.

Insect scientists say biotech corn is losing its ability to fend off a major insect pest known as the corn rootworm.  The scientists say continued widespread use of genetically-modified corn will only make the problem worse.

Sunday will mark the one-year anniversary of the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit coastal Japan. 

On this week’s show, we’ll talk about about exercise programs for minority populations, and hear about tablet technology in classrooms.

Columbia’s Thomas Benton Elementary School received 50 iPads at the beginning of the school year. The technology’s been used in classes such as Art, Music and P.E. KBIA’s Lee Jian Chung looked at how these tablet computers are being introduced into schools and whether or not it could replace the chalkboard.

The Missouri House has passed legislation creating an electronic database to track prescription drug purchases. But the bill faces opposition in the Senate.