Dolphins: Second-smartest animals?[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:02:43 GMT ]When human measures for intelligence are applied to other species, dolphins come in just behind humans in brainpower, according to new research..

Black bear on Internet gives birth to cub[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:26:52 GMT ]Biologist Lynn Rogers says it was difficult to see her giving birth Friday, so he based his conclusion on contortions the bear made, followed by her "sweet grunts" that show concern for a cub.

At last, space station crew gets live Internet[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:59:47 GMT ]Astronauts have used Twitter during space missions before. But those messages were relayed through Mission Control and posted by a third party.

Scientists propose new ‘electroweak’ star[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:14:03 GMT ]The "electroweak stars" are plausible because of the Standard Model of physics — though none have been detected yet — partly because they wouldn't shine very brightly in visible light.

Look in the sky as Mars moves closer to Earth[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:22:39 GMT ]If you head outside around 8 p.m. this week and face due east, you'll see a brilliant, fiery-colored, non-twinkling "star" that immediately will attract your attention. It's not a star, however, but the planet Mars.

Quake relief: Culture of now vs. the real world[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:01:37 GMT ]More than a week after an earthquake leveled swaths of the Haitian capital, the recriminations are circulating faster than clean water. From CNN's Anderson Cooper to blogs and social networks, questions echo: Why is help taking so long? Why can't the relief process be streamlined? Can't this thing go any faster?

China warns U.S. over Clinton’s criticism[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:16:28 GMT ]China rejects a call by Hillary Rodham Clinton for the lifting of restrictions on the Internet in the communist country, denouncing her criticism as damaging to bilateral ties.

6 digital SLRS for under $1,000[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:23:14 GMT ]These cameras continue to drop in price and now offer video, swivel screens and other extra features.

Cosmic Log: Darwin’s difficult ‘Creation’[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:20:50 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Charles Darwin's inner demons — and his inner angels — come to light in a film that traces the roots of his 150-year-old masterwork, "The Origin of Species."

Firms scramble to repair Haiti wireless service[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:19:54 GMT ]Cell phone operators and international relief organizations are working to get networks going again and to let those displaced by the quake contact loved ones in other countries.

Ballmer desecrates MacBook Pro[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:38:00 PST ]I thought this Ballmer autograph on a Macbook Pro was fake, but according to this video of the big man scribbling it, it's not.

State Dept. presses China ambassador on Google[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:41:00 PST ]But even after closed-door meeting on Thursday evening, 10 days after Google's report of illegal hacking, the U.S. has not issued a formal protest.

Report: Apple tablet could earn $3 billion in a year[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:46:34 PST ]One analyst, Mike Abramsky of RBC Capital, predicts that Apple could earn almost $3 billion in the first year, if its expected tablet computer is priced right.

Judge: Nvidia infringed on three Rambus patents[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:57:00 PST ]A U.S. International Trade Commission judge rules that three of five Rambus patents being examined were violated by the graphics chipmaker.

Alleged car thief caught playing Grand Theft Auto[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:17:54 PST ]A man allegedly steals an SUV. He parks it outside his house and then sits down to play Grand Theft Auto. And that's how police find him.

Reporters' Roundtable: Charity 2.0 (podcast)[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:20:00 PST ]Through the text message giving program in Haiti, the Red Cross raised $26 million in just nine days. Was this a one-time outpouring of goodwill, or the beginning of a trend in global humanitarianism?

Time-lapse video depicts Flight 1549's days in icy Hudson[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:37:00 PST ]A video shot by artist David Martin depicts the fallen Airbus A320 submerged in the icy waters of the Hudson River for days before being lifted out and placed on a barge.

Microsoft shuffles Zune, Media Center units[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:50:00 PST ]The software maker says Enrique Rodriguez, who had been heading the Mediaroom, Zune, and Media Center efforts, is "pursuing other interests" inside and outside Redmond.

Exploratorium serves up the science of cocktails (audio slideshow)[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:11:00 PST ]An event at the Exploratorium in San Francisco explores some of the scientific properties behind the bar.

Google founders to sell stock, cede majority control by 2014[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:39:00 PST ]Larry Page and Sergey Brin will still be in firm control of Google by the end of a five-year stock trading plan, but together, they will own less than half of the company voting rights.

Haiti efforts backed for Twitter Oscars[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:19:01 EST ]In the thick of awards season, there is at least one prize ceremony where the speeches are guaranteed not to over run -- the Twitter Oscars.

2010 is a big year for gaming[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:10:33 EST ]OK, so you've exhausted most of those video games you got for Christmas. And you've got a gift card or two burning a hole in your pocket.

Opinion: We lean too much on Twitter, Google[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:22:26 EST ]Decades ago, when the Department of Defense was creating the predecessor to today's Internet, one of the main goals was to create a communications system that could endure catastrophic disasters.

Charities fight for $5M Facebook prize[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:15:16 EST ]This week, 100 charities are battling for votes on Facebook to win $1 million.

Haiti brings out the Internet's best[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:02:01 GMT ]The Internet: Just a whole bunch of banal, self-important jibber jabber … until something of actual substance occurs.

Sunflower DNA map could yield fuel[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:19:00 GMT ]A $10.5 million research project aimed at mapping the DNA sequence of sunflowers could one day yield a towering new variety for both food and fuel.

Quake relief: Culture of now vs. the real world[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:01:37 GMT ]More than a week after an earthquake leveled swaths of the Haitian capital, the recriminations are circulating faster than clean water. From CNN's Anderson Cooper to blogs and social networks, questions echo: Why is help taking so long? Why can't the relief process be streamlined? Can't this thing go any faster?

China warns U.S. over Clinton’s criticism[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:13:26 GMT ]China rejected a call by Hillary Rodham Clinton for the lifting of restrictions on the Internet in the communist country, denouncing her criticism as damaging to bilateral ties.

Cosmic Log: Darwin’s difficult ‘Creation’[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:20:50 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Charles Darwin's inner demons — and his inner angels — come to light in a film that traces the roots of his 150-year-old masterwork, "The Origin of Species."

Firms scramble to repair Haiti wireless service[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:19:54 GMT ]Cell phone operators and international relief organizations are working to get networks going again and to let those displaced by the quake contact loved ones in other countries.

China warns U.S. over Web censorship stance[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:30:00 PST ]A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman says the new U.S. position could hurt U.S.-China relations and doesn't reflect "the facts."

Google's challenge in China[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:30:00 PST ]roundup A blunt declaration by Google on censorship and surveillance underscores the troubled history--and uncertain future--for Internet companies doing business in China.

Google Street View welcomes me to the U.K.[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:04:00 PST ]Online explorers can see several historic British sites. But newly relocated to the U.K., Stephen Shankland would prefer more ordinary Street View coverage.

ComScore's gift to Web sites: (Almost) free traffic[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:10:44 PST ]Web's dominant traffic counter is overhauling its system, in response to years of complaints from publishers that insist their traffic has been undercounted.

VC investments sink to lowest levels in 12 years[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:41:27 PST ]The $17.7 billion invested by venture capitalists in 2009 marked the lowest point since 1997, though the fourth quarter showed some positive signs.

Fatal flaw in Amazon's Kindle developer program[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:19:00 PST ]Amazon wants to compete with Apple's App Store, but its burdened approach to developers is hopelessly flawed and needs to beat Apple in openness or it's DOA.

Apple eyes gadgets with built-in solar panels[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:46:00 PST ]Company buffs its green credentials with another patent application relating to solar cells integrated onto the surface of small devices, such as iPods.

Did MPAA's lackluster antipriacy efforts sink Glickman[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:22:00 PST ]In October, the MPAA fired three antipiracy leaders and Hollywood insiders said then Glickman was on his way out.

Astronaut sends first live tweets from space[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:23:00 PST ]Thanks to enhanced space station communications, NASA astronaut T.J. Creamer sends live Twitter message Friday rather than e-mailing it to ground operations first.

Sony Ericsson to launch its first Android phone[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:41:02 PST ]Handset maker will release the Xperia X10 smartphone in Japan in April. It will sport a 4-inch touchscreen, 8.1-megapixel camera, and social networking features.

Jackson tribute at Grammys to be in 3-D[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:27:40 EST ]A planned tribute to Michael Jackson at the upcoming 52nd Grammy Awards will feature the first-ever 3-D performance on an awards show.

Haiti efforts backed for Twitter Oscars[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:19:01 EST ]In the thick of awards season, there is at least one prize ceremony where the speeches are guaranteed not to over run -- the Twitter Oscars.

Charities fight for $5M Facebook prize[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:36:37 EST ]This week, 100 charities are battling for votes on Facebook to win $1 million.

2010 is a big year for gaming[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:10:33 EST ]OK, so you've exhausted most of those video games you got for Christmas. And you've got a gift card or two burning a hole in your pocket.

Opinion: We lean too much on Twitter, Google[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:22:26 EST ]Decades ago, when the Department of Defense was creating the predecessor to today's Internet, one of the main goals was to create a communications system that could endure catastrophic disasters.

Clinton: Cyber attack is an attack on all[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:04:38 EST ]Those who engage in cyber attacks or Web censorship should face international condemnation, Clinton said Thursday.

China fires back at cyber attack charges[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:45:11 EST ]China says the U.S. is damaging ties by highlighting the alleged cyber attacks on Google.

China Internet titans smoke the West[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:14:56 EST ]They are the biggest Internet names you've never heard of: Baidu, Alibaba, Youku and Sinu.

Is it 'High Noon' for Google, China?[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:36:11 EST ]Now that the big guns have waded into the Google vs. China standoff, who will be first to blink?

Is the end nigh for soccer's Twitterati?[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:58:07 EST ]Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo may be the latest high-profile star to sign up to Twitter but it seems the days of savvy, social-networking soccer players could soon be numbered.