Robots evolve to learn cooperation, hunting[ Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:00:00 PST ]Scientists in Europe have described experiments in which robots evolve through natural selection, learning to cooperate, hunt, and even be altruistic.

Cashmore: Why Twitter is shunning celebrities[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:22:17 EST ]Microblogging service Twitter made two major changes in the past week, betting that users are more interested in following their friends, interests and local chatter than in keeping track of celebrities and mainstream news.

Feds to invest $8 billion in high-speed trains[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:58:07 EST ]President Obama announced Thursday that the federal government will spend $8 billion developing a nationwide high-speed train system -- an investment the White House says is needed to help spur long-term economic growth.

Study: Cell phone bans don't reduce accidents[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:57:46 EST ]A new study suggests laws banning the use of hand-held devices while driving have not reduced the rate of accidents in three states and the District of Columbia.

Samsung takes top spot from HP[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:33:28 EST ]Read full story for latest details.

Muslim inventions that shaped the modern world[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:53:56 EST ]Think of the origins of that staple of modern life, the cup of coffee, and Italy often springs to mind.

'Mass Effect 2' picks up where first left off[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:38:04 EST ]When you finish one video game in a series and begin the next, you're basically forced to start from scratch without carrying over any of your accomplishments from the previous game.

Gates Foundation makes $10 billion vaccine pledge[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:05:35 EST ]Bill and Melinda Gates announced plans Friday to invest $10 billion in the fight against a number of illnesses including AIDS, the largest financial commitment their charitable foundation has made.

Feathery dinosaurs get scientists into a flap[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:47:41 EST ]Scientists have uncovered startling new evidence which definitively show what color feathers certain dinosaurs had.

Google searches getting more social[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:19:08 EST ]Google's move to include social networking information in its searches has gotten personal.

AT&T to invest $2B in mobile network[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:13:47 EST ]AT&T said it will invest an additional $2 billion in its network in 2010 to make sure it keeps up with the growing demand from new smartphones and other 3G data devices such as the Apple iPad.

Video: Video games of February[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:17:19 GMT ]Klingons, Aliens, and short angry generals, these are the games of February. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)

Study: Cell phone bans don't stop car crashes[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:25:57 GMT ]A new study from the insurance industry finds that state laws banning wireless calling or texting while driving have not resulted in fewer vehicle crashes.

Could white roofs reduce urban heating?[ Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:02:57 GMT ]A new modeling study simulated the effects of painting roofs white to reflect incoming solar rays and found that it could help cool cities and reduce the effects of global warming.

Newsweek: How Google vs. China may change the Web[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:51:25 GMT ]A cybersecurity expert who has advised Google on censorship talks about how the result of the standoff between Google and China could potentially change the structure of the Internet.

Supercomputer shares universe simulations[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:53:57 GMT ]Supercomputing has helped astrophysicists create massive models of the universe, but such simulations remain out of reach for many in the United States and around the world.

Apollo 11 moon site given historic status[ Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:09:53 GMT ]A California preservation panel votes to put Tranquility Base on a register of historical resources, even though it's 221,000 miles away.

Is the iPad the future of portable gaming?[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:15:50 GMT ]How well gamers embrace  the device could define whether the iPad will prompt another gold rush for developers poised to shower enthusiasts with gaming riches, or if we’re still years off the mark.

AT&T for the iPad? Yup, it handles Kindle, too[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:15:30 GMT ]Some were surprised to hear that Apple's newest product, the iPad, will run on AT&T's network, which has drawn complaints from Apple iPhone users. But the iPad's impact on the network is not estimated to be what it was for the iPhone.

‘Ransomware’ can hold your PC hostage[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:16:29 GMT ]Turning hijacked computers into cash is hard work for most computer criminals. It's much easier to just demand cash directly from infected users — a crime that's the Internet's equivalent of kidnapping.Â

Cosmic Log: Space on your phone[ Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:30:35 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Mobile devices such as Apple's iPad are providing new platforms for enjoying the crown jewels of space imagery. Check out some of the brightest gems.

Which e-readers will the iPad crush?[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:08:00 PST ]When Apple releases the iPad in March, several new e-readers may be rendered obsolete. Check out our list of e-readers in jeopardy.

Google phasing out support for IE6[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:39:00 PST ]Starting March 1st, Internet Explorer users must be running at least version 7 of the browser in order to properly use Google Docs and Google Sites.

Tesla Motors files for $100 million IPO[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:46:00 PST ]The high-profile electric carmaker files papers to go public, betting that the environment is right to raise money in the burgeoning electric-vehicle business.

DNA helps link Obama and Senator-elect Brown[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:49:50 PST ]In 2008, Obama was linked to seven former U.S. presidents, including both Bushes. Now he's linked to the very man who removed his filibuster-proof majority in the Senate.

Sync with Weave still imperfect[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:18:00 PST ]Mozilla's Weave leaves beta behind, but it's not yet the problem-free syncing solution for Firefox that it's intended to be.

Study: Distractions, not phones, cause car crashes[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:19:00 PST ]Laws banning the use of handheld cell phones or texting while driving may not decrease crashes, a study finds. Addressing distracted drivers may be a better solution.

Reporters' Roundtable Podcast: What the iPad means for Apple[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:27:00 PST ]The iPad. Perhaps you've heard of it. On this week's Roundtable, we talk about what the iPad means to Apple as a company and the tech industry at large.

Chrome 5 debuts more settings options[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:23:00 PST ]Google updated its Chrome browser's developer's builds to version 5 for Windows and Mac today, the first time any version of Chrome has reached that milestone.

Appeals court lets Google Street View suit continue[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:56:00 PST ]But Third Circuit tosses out all of a Pennsylvania couple's privacy claims, and hints that they may be only able to collect $1 in nominal damages for trespass.

Mozilla releases its first mobile Firefox browser[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:15:55 PST ]Just two days ago Mozilla pushed out the third release candidate for its first mobile Firefox browser. On Friday, Firefox 1.0 for Nokia's Maemo arrived.

Cashmore: Why Twitter is shunning celebrities[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:22:17 EST ]Microblogging service Twitter made two major changes in the past week, betting that users are more interested in following their friends, interests and local chatter than in keeping track of celebrities and mainstream news.

Feds to invest $8 billion in high-speed trains[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:58:07 EST ]President Obama announced Thursday that the federal government will spend $8 billion developing a nationwide high-speed train system -- an investment the White House says is needed to help spur long-term economic growth.

Study: Cell phone bans don't reduce accidents[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:57:46 EST ]A new study suggests laws banning the use of hand-held devices while driving have not reduced the rate of accidents in three states and the District of Columbia.

Samsung takes top spot from HP[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:33:28 EST ]Read full story for latest details.

Muslim inventions that shaped the modern world[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:53:56 EST ]Think of the origins of that staple of modern life, the cup of coffee, and Italy often springs to mind.

'Mass Effect 2' picks up where first left off[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:38:04 EST ]When you finish one video game in a series and begin the next, you're basically forced to start from scratch without carrying over any of your accomplishments from the previous game.

Gates Foundation makes $10 billion vaccine pledge[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:05:35 EST ]Bill and Melinda Gates announced plans Friday to invest $10 billion in the fight against a number of illnesses including AIDS, the largest financial commitment their charitable foundation has made.

Feathery dinosaurs get scientists into a flap[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:47:41 EST ]Scientists have uncovered startling new evidence which definitively show what color feathers certain dinosaurs had.

Google searches getting more social[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:19:08 EST ]Google's move to include social networking information in its searches has gotten personal.

AT&T to invest $2B in mobile network[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:13:47 EST ]AT&T said it will invest an additional $2 billion in its network in 2010 to make sure it keeps up with the growing demand from new smartphones and other 3G data devices such as the Apple iPad.

Gates promises $10 billion for vaccines[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:27:00 PST ]The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will donate billions over the next 10 years to research and develop new vaccines for poor countries.

CA names new CEO[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:43:53 PST ]IT management software maker picks its chairman to replace the former chief executive who retired last fall.

Novell: Virtualization not for all servers[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:30:28 PST ]Virtualization is not the best choice in cases, Novell exec says, when there is a need to ensure as little latency as possible--for example, in a stock exchange environment.

Energy-harvesting rubber could power phones[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:53:00 PST ]Researchers from Princeton and Caltech come up with a piezoelectric material that could harness body movements to charge consumer electronics--even pacemakers.

Week in review: Tablet time for Apple[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:12:00 PST ]Steve Jobs unveils the iPad to mixed results, while the sun sets on Sun Microsystems. Also: Google Voice comes to iPhone.

T-Mobile data issues hit Nexus One owners[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:20:00 PST ]Complaints are mounting about a problem with T-Mobile's data network that is affecting Nexus One owners, but details are scant.

Photos: Boeing's 787 high in the sky[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:32:48 PST ]It's been just over a month since Boeing's 787 Dreamliner had its first flight. These images show the plane in all its airborne glory.

Spinning straw into snow (photos)[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:41:57 PST ]With snow at one of its Olympic venues running low, Vancouver organizers have taken to using stacks of straw to augment the powdery stuff.

At Vancouver Olympics, straw battles sun, rain[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:42:00 PST ]With the Winter Games taking place so close to sea level, event organizers at Cypress Mountain are using bales of straw to lessen the amount of snow they need.