Urine clogs space station water recycler[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:43:04 GMT ]NASA is finding it is not just mechanical glitches that make the International Space Station a tough place to operate.

NASA set to try reviving frozen Mars lander[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:03:19 GMT ]Next week, NASA will begin attempts to revive the frozen Phoenix Mars Lander, which has been coated in ice in the Martian arctic for more than a year, to see if it can live up to its name and rise from the ashes.

Alien dust kicked up by baby planet collisions[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:26:43 GMT ]In the search for other planetary systems like Earth that are capable of hosting extraterrestrial life, scientists have come across some very alien systems indeed. But the latest ones have researchers truly perplexed.

Google to end China censorship after breach[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:54:37 GMT ]Google will stop censoring its search results in China and may pull out of the country completely after discovering that computer hackers had tricked human rights activists into opening their e-mail accounts to outsiders.

Offbeat tech: The misfits of CES[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:14:35 GMT ]A rechargable tote back, a smartphone bracelet, snow goggles with an integrated digital camera to record your triumphs and tragedies, and more.

First molecular transistor created[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:46:21 GMT ]The tiny transistor, made from six atoms of carbon, could lead the way to cooler computers that waste less energy.

Sea slug surprise: It’s half-plant, half-animal[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:50:19 GMT ]A green sea slug appears to be part animal, part plant. It's the first critter discovered to produce the plant pigment chlorophyll.

Cosmic Log: Scientists learn space smarts[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:03:58 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Researchers are going back to school this week to learn what they need to know to do science in a spaceship, including how to deal with jaw-clenching acceleration and how to avoid getting distracted by the out-of-this-world view.

Video: Nikola Tesla lends a hand in 'Dark Void'[ Fri, 8 Jan 2010 22:00:36 GMT ]You can see almost anything in a video game, but how often do you get aliens, the Bermuda Triangle and Nikola Tesla all in one game? Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck takes a look into the "Dark Void." (msnbc.com)

Mystery object on course to whiz past Earth[ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:34:09 GMT ]A mystery object from space is about to whizz close by Earth on Wednesday. It will not hit the planet, but scientists are stumped by what exactly it is.

Navteq laser vision's view of the world (images)[ Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:14:42 PST ]Navteq has begun capturing 3D data of the world using laser technology. Here's what the system sees.

Highlights from the Microsoft keynote[ Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:09:31 PST ]At CES 2010, we take a look at some highlights from the Microsoft keynote.

Floor-cleaning robot gets those tight spots[ Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST ]Evolution Robotics' Mint robot floor cleaner is a robot duster and mop for hard-surface floors. With its angular shape and sensors, it can get those hard-to-reach edges and corners. It's also one of the more stylish floor cleaners out there. Mint is expected to ship in fall 2010.

Microsoft attempts to out-tablet Apple[ Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:31:44 PST ]Steve Ballmer announces the HP Slate and gives Project Natal a 2010 release date, we have a ton of smartphone news including the Dell Mini 3, and Tiger Woods will keep on gaming.

Intel touts 3D, apps for Netbooks at CES (photos)[ Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:28:12 PST ]CEO Paul Otellini took the stage Thursday evening to talk about Intel's plans to bring high-tech into the home.

The first microcomputers (images)[ Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:00:00 PST ]During a visit to the DigiBarn Computer Museum in Boulder Creek, Calif., CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman gets a look at what may be the world's first complete microcomputer system, as well as the oldest assembled mint-condition Altair 8080.

Day 2 from the CES show floor (photos)[ Sat, 09 Jan 2010 09:49:18 PST ]A few of the sights from the show floor on the second official day of CES in Las Vegas.

Best of show[ Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:00:00 PST ]We are recovering from our high-tech hangover from CES today. Meanwhile, take a look at CNET's picks for the Best of CES 2010.

The green scene at CES 2010 (photos)[ Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:06:30 PST ]There were pockets of green technologies in many corners of CES 2010, including hand chargers for gadgets, home energy management systems, and electric bicycles.

3D fashion[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:36:14 PST ]3D comes to the Golden Globes, a new nonprofit group wants to keep you off your cell phone while you're driving, and Google is the word of the decade.

Opinion: Gay marriage should be debated online[ Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:36:24 EST ]It's hard to imagine a video of lawyers debating points of constitutional law going viral on YouTube, but the audience for the Proposition 8 trial -- a lawsuit seeking to overturn California's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage -- is potentially vast. Unfortunately, that audience will have to wait.

NASA moves forward with Mars plan[ Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:56:52 EST ]NASA has big plans for its Mars Exploration Program.

10 cool new toys from CES[ Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:57:14 EST ]Internet-enabled TVs, touch-screen "tablet" computers, e-book readers and other fun gadgets were scattered all over the enormous Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Here are the Top 10.

Is this a 'golden age' for inventors?[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:14:46 EST ]Some people follow rock stars. Steve Greenberg follows inventors.

Facebook to beef up its e-commerce team[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:50:19 EST ]Facebook is turning up the heat on becoming a big player in the online payments world, according to a couple of job postings for a new "Facebook Payment Operations" team that recently appeared on its site.

Gay marriage and a new YouTube debate[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:39:13 EST ]As a California court wades once again into the thorny issue of same-sex marriage, a side debate develops over the role of YouTube and other online media -- already players in politics -- in the courtroom.

Microsoft glitch sends texts from the 'future'[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:50:35 EST ]Some smartphone owners running Windows software say they're getting messages from the future.

Haiti earthquake -- what we're hearing on the Web[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:11:16 EST ]CNN is monitoring tweets and other messages from people in Haiti and reports from those who said they have been in touch with friends and family. CNN has not been able to able to verify this material.

Experts warned of earthquake risk on Haiti[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:36:59 EST ]Scientists have warned for years that the island of Hispaniola, which Haiti shares with the Dominican Republic, was at risk for a major earthquake.

Google reports China-based attack[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:16:00 EST ]Google says the company and at least 20 others were victims of a "highly sophisticated and targeted attack" originating in China in December, evidently to access the e-mail accounts of Chinese human rights activists.

Cosmic Log: Astronomy’s next stage[ Fri, 8 Jan 2010 23:30:48 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The International Year of Astronomy is ending, but the legacy of the last 12 months of celestial celebration will continue, under night skies and especially on the Internet.

Bra colors sweep Facebook in awareness push[ Fri, 8 Jan 2010 21:25:28 GMT ]If you thought there was enough personal information floating around on Facebook, brace yourself.

Car tech romances the screen at CES[ Fri, 8 Jan 2010 16:49:36 GMT ]Suddenly car makers and car tech vendors are scrambling to bring the luxuries of smartphones to your dashboard, with big, touchable screens to provide multimedia options and GPS navigation. Some companies have embraced the smartphone itself as a tool to aid your travels. Here are some of the big trends and notable products in car tech at CES 2010.

Carmakers navigate a winding road[ Thu, 7 Jan 2010 23:53:23 GMT ]Ford's prominence kicking off the Consumer Electronics Show reflects the amping up of car innovation at “Silicon Valley speed” while balancing the competing demands of giving drivers the tech they want while keeping their eyes safely on the road.

Tablet fever, at least by manufacturers, for 2010[ Fri, 8 Jan 2010 14:12:13 GMT ]There are going to be dozens of computer tablets from which to choose, and those on display at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas represent just the start of the slate onslaught.

Apps call, but will your phone answer?[ Fri, 8 Jan 2010 18:50:36 GMT ]Despite the buzz over powerful new mobile phones and applications, software executives and analysts say incompatible operating systems are the biggest hurdle to turning mobile app development into the cash cow they should and could be.

Egypt finds tombs of pyramid builders[ Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:08:59 GMT ]Egyptian archaeologists have discovered tombs belonging to the workers who built the great pyramids, shedding light on how the laborers lived and ate more than 4,000 years ago.

Gadgets gone wild at CES[ Fri, 8 Jan 2010 18:59:59 GMT ]Media players with see-through screens, incredibly thin TVs, and tiny HD camcorders are all the rage at this year's CES in Las Vegas.

Patients’ wariness slows digital health[ Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:59:04 GMT ]Doctors and medical technology executives said Saturday that the biggest hurdle to computerizing health care is the reluctance of consumers to sign on. Without consumer demand, they said, they can’t justify the cost.

Tech firms target Mom as the real decision maker[ Sat, 9 Jan 2010 18:48:18 GMT ]Never mind the cutesy, faintly mocking name — Mommy Tech is a big deal at the Consumer Electronics Show.

Nexus One: The big reveal[ Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:48:01 PST ]Mario Queiroz, Google's vice president of product management, introduces the Nexus One, which is the company's first foray into direct-to-consumer product sales.

Google's Nexus phone[ Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:36:26 PST ]Google unveils the Nexus One, ESPEN goes 3D, and a new line of Internet radios can link to your Twitter account.

Navteq laser vision's view of the world (images)[ Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:14:42 PST ]Navteq has begun capturing 3D data of the world using laser technology. Here's what the system sees.

Highlights from the Microsoft keynote[ Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:09:31 PST ]At CES 2010, we take a look at some highlights from the Microsoft keynote.

Floor-cleaning robot gets those tight spots[ Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST ]Evolution Robotics' Mint robot floor cleaner is a robot duster and mop for hard-surface floors. With its angular shape and sensors, it can get those hard-to-reach edges and corners. It's also one of the more stylish floor cleaners out there. Mint is expected to ship in fall 2010.

Microsoft attempts to out-tablet Apple[ Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:31:44 PST ]Steve Ballmer announces the HP Slate and gives Project Natal a 2010 release date, we have a ton of smartphone news including the Dell Mini 3, and Tiger Woods will keep on gaming.

Intel touts 3D, apps for Netbooks at CES (photos)[ Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:28:12 PST ]CEO Paul Otellini took the stage Thursday evening to talk about Intel's plans to bring high-tech into the home.

The first microcomputers (images)[ Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:00:00 PST ]During a visit to the DigiBarn Computer Museum in Boulder Creek, Calif., CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman gets a look at what may be the world's first complete microcomputer system, as well as the oldest assembled mint-condition Altair 8080.

Day 2 from the CES show floor (photos)[ Sat, 09 Jan 2010 09:49:18 PST ]A few of the sights from the show floor on the second official day of CES in Las Vegas.

Best of show[ Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:00:00 PST ]We are recovering from our high-tech hangover from CES today. Meanwhile, take a look at CNET's picks for the Best of CES 2010.