Will NASA return to the moon?[ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:58:20 EST ]In the wake of President Obama's proposed budget cuts, will U.S. astronauts ever return to the moon? Yes, says NASA, but maybe not in a government-built spaceship -- and maybe not any time soon.

Hubble, sky survey catch rare asteroid crash, NASA says[ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:27:51 EST ]A mysterious X-shaped pattern of space debris seen by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope was probably two asteroids that collided, scientists said Tuesday.

Is the 'Avatar' concept possible?[ Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:36:13 EST ]"Avatar," now the highest grossing film ever, has thrilled audiences with the idea that humans could inhabit faux, avatar bodies. Sounds creepy, but is "Avatar" tech possible in reality?

Google shows off Chrome OS tablet ideas[ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:37:08 EST ]Who could resist the months of hype that paved the way for Apple's iPad debut last week? Apparently not Google, which has shown its interest in tablet computing with its browser-based Chrome OS.

How to cope with information overload[ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:42:10 EST ]Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of online content? You're not alone. Keeping up to speed can be nearly impossible these days, with potentially hundreds or even thousands of daily postings competing for your attention from services like Facebook, Twitter, and RSS feeds.

USB inventor is tech's unlikely 'rock star'[ Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:30:12 EST ]If you believe the ads, Ajay Bhatt is tech's version of an arrogant rock star. But the co-creator of USB technology, which connects computers to gadgets, is almost nothing like his proxy persona.

Study: Most use bank password everywhere[ Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:07:01 GMT ]Despite warnings from experts that users should never use the same password across their connected lives, a new study finds that 73 percent of Web users ignore that advice.

Video: Inside 'Avatar's' performance captures[ Wed, 3 Feb 2010 19:57:33 GMT ]A behind-the-scenes look into the process which allowed the actors physical performances in "Avatar" to be digitally captured for the film. (Other)

Ancient giant snakes devoured crocodiles[ Wed, 3 Feb 2010 20:03:27 GMT ]The largest snake the world has ever known likely had a diet that included crocodile, or at least an ancient relative of the reptile.

Senate condemns hacking of Google in China[ Wed, 3 Feb 2010 17:37:27 GMT ]A resolution approved by senators Tuesday night urges China to investigate and explain the e-mail attacks. It also describes ways that lawmakers say China restricts freedom of the press and free expression on the Internet.

Cosmic Log: Dodging the arrow of time?[ Tue, 2 Feb 2010 23:04:41 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The last season of "Lost" might clear up fictional time-travel mysteries, but the true mysteries of time can be found in "From Eternity to Here."

Cosmic Log: 10 history-makers in science[ Wed, 3 Feb 2010 23:20:35 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Black History Month is not only an occasion for celebrating past achievements by African-Americans, but also for anticipating future discoveries.

Google charge highlights China-based hacking[ Wed, 3 Feb 2010 21:47:31 GMT ]Google's accusation that its e-mail accounts were hacked from China landed like a bombshell because it cast light on a problem that few companies will discuss: the pervasive threat from China-based cyberattacks.

Who owns this tennis-ball-sized space rock?[ Wed, 3 Feb 2010 20:47:31 GMT ]An out-of-this world rock has become the center of a down-to-earth dispute over who its rightful owner should be.

Most younger Net users get there wirelessly[ Wed, 3 Feb 2010 20:59:30 GMT ]Fourth-fifths of young adults between the ages of 18 and 29 are wireless Internet users, and many of them are getting to the Web using their laptops, netbooks, cell phones, game consoles and even e-readers, according to a new report.

Some schools rethink bans on cell phones[ Wed, 3 Feb 2010 14:11:01 GMT ]As powerful cell phones come closer to mimicking laptop computers, teachers and administrators are wrestling with whether their utility as a teaching tool outweighs the disruptions they can pose in the classroom.

Boeing unveils 787 Dreamliner interior[ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:12:00 PST ]The aviation giant on Wednesday released a picture of an actual 787 interior, rather than a mock-up. The picture is of the third test flight 787, known as ZA003.

Faster downloads, skins, and caps in uTorrent 2.0[ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:12:00 PST ]uTorrent 2.0 went gold a few days ago, and the latest stable version of the incredibly popular torrent client introduces several useful new features for those who haven't been playing around with the beta.

Cisco results signal economic recovery underway[ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:05:00 PST ]John Chambers, CEO for the networking giant, said he saw positive results across the board and indicated the economic environment is improving globally.

Monster buys Yahoo's HotJobs for $225 million[ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:51:00 PST ]Another divestiture for Yahoo will result in an upfront cash payment and three-year exclusive deal with Monster to supply job search listings on Yahoo's home page.

Microsoft investigates new Internet Explorer flaw[ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:58:00 PST ]Software maker says flaw could affect those running Windows XP who aren't using a "protected mode" that's turned on by default in Windows Vista and Windows 7.

Top 30 iPad games we'd like to see[ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:23:00 PST ]Yes, the iPad can run most iPhone games, but with more screen real estate and a faster processor, the iPad could also make many of them better. Here's a look at 30 titles we think would play well on Apple's tablet.

East to west, 'Street Sounds' maps U.S. in audio[ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:42:00 PST ]New online project aims to create an audio map of the country. It's a great way to relive the drama of a tropical Florida thunderstorm, amble through San Francisco's Chinatown, or visit that Connecticut Radio Shack you've always wanted to see.

New virus-detecting lab on a chip gets even better[ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:52:00 PST ]A team of BYU engineers and chemists figures out how to interface macro levels of liquid onto their microscopic silicon chip to detect viruses at even very low concentrations.

Spotify has much to do before U.S. launch[ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:00:00 PST ]Lately, Spotify is a rumor magnet, and one going around suggests the company is for sale. One thing is for sure, before it rolls out in U.S., service needs to license some music.

Police survey provides glimpse of Net-surveillance figures[ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:37:00 PST ]A relatively small group of 100 police working on Internet investigations reports submitting as many as 22,800 legal requests for information a year to Internet providers.

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.

Stimulus money funds energy innovation[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:30:42 EST ]Researchers hope a relatively small amount of stimulus money will help find new ways for the U.S. to produce, consume and store energy.

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.

Iran sends rat, worms, turtles into orbit[ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:24:44 EST ]Iran on Wednesday said it had launched a rocket carrying a rat, two turtles and some worms into orbit, claiming it as a successful advance in a space program that has raised international concerns.

Company plans a floating hotel[ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:25:37 EST ]We could one day be spending our holidays in a gigantic vertical airship that floats thousands of meters above ground if a design concept by Seymourpowell becomes reality.

Will NASA return to the moon?[ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:58:20 EST ]In the wake of President Obama's proposed budget cuts, will U.S. astronauts ever return to the moon? Yes, says NASA, but maybe not in a government-built spaceship -- and maybe not any time soon.

Hubble, sky survey catch rare asteroid crash, NASA says[ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:27:51 EST ]A mysterious X-shaped pattern of space debris seen by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope was probably two asteroids that collided, scientists said Tuesday.

Google shows off Chrome OS tablet ideas[ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:37:08 EST ]Who could resist the months of hype that paved the way for Apple's iPad debut last week? Apparently not Google, which has shown its interest in tablet computing with its browser-based Chrome OS.

Is the 'Avatar' concept really possible?[ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:21:37 EST ]"Avatar," now the highest grossing film ever, has thrilled audiences with the idea that humans could inhabit faux, avatar bodies. Sounds creepy, but is "Avatar" tech possible in reality?

Rosensweig named chief of Chegg[ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:16:00 PST ]Dan Rosensweig, who has held senior positions at several Internet and publishing companies, takes the reins at the online textbook rental company.

Which open-source vendors can afford the cloud?[ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:19:02 PST ]Open source is the foundation of most cloud-computing efforts due to its cost and flexibility, but that cost benefit may nudge some traditional open-source vendors out of the market.

Wozniak on the importance of piquing kids' interests[ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:39:57 PST ]Tech pioneer Steve Wozniak says fostering personal exploration and creativity in children is paramount to preparing them for a successful future.

CNET News Daily Podcast: Chrome OS tablet mock-ups excite[ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:48:00 PST ]Apple's iPad may have taken center stage last week, but some recently unearthed Google mock-ups for a Chrome OS tablet have the Web buzzing. Find out more about them by tuning into today's show.

Vevo's Grammys channel misses the mark[ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:56:51 PST ]If you want to catch actual performances from Sunday's music awards show, YouTube's still your best bet, says Matt Rosoff.

Citrix to help users run Windows 7 on the iPad[ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:14:50 PST ]Vice President Chris Fleck says his company can run a virtual installation of Windows 7 on the upcoming Apple tablet. It's set to work the day the iPad hits store shelves.

Wanted at Google: Nexus One phone support[ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:51:00 PST ]After smartphone's launch, Google's online support model was jammed with frustrated customers. It's now looking for someone to build a phone support operation.

Magnetic nanoparticles target human cancer cells[ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:56:00 PST ]Georgia Tech scientists follow up their 2008 study on mice with findings that these nanoparticles target and attach themselves to human cancer cells just as effectively, then remove them from the body.

How the enterprise is going social[ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:55:00 PST ]Social networking and media has affected the enterprise in different ways than it has consumers. Analyst firm Gartner has some interesting ideas on what happens next.

Trillian for Mac arrives as an alpha[ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:02:49 PST ]Trillian for Mac is a wobbly alpha, lacking many of the features that make Trillian Astra appealing on Windows, but even so it offers users a good idea of what's to come from Cerulean Studios.

'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.