Cosmic Log: Readers, pick your poison[ Wed, 3 Mar 2010 01:02:36 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The century-old beginnings of forensic science are traced in "The Poisoner's Handbook," a true-crime tale with a chemical kick.

Credit bureau forced to face the music[ Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:02:36 GMT ]Those catchy jingles might be somewhat less peppy now that Federal Trade Commission is making the company behind the ads — credit bureau Experian — add heavy-handed disclosures aimed at ending years-long confusion over free credit reports.

Chile earthquake may have shortened days[ Wed, 3 Mar 2010 02:43:32 GMT ]The massive 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile may have changed the entire Earth's rotation and shortened the length of days on our planet, a NASA scientist said Monday.

Chile earthquake may have shortened days[ Wed, 3 Mar 2010 02:43:32 GMT ]The massive 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile may have changed the entire Earth's rotation and shortened the length of days on our planet, a NASA scientist said Monday.

Pacific Northwest at risk for mega earthquake[ Tue, 2 Mar 2010 19:44:49 GMT ]The disaster in Chile has brought new attention to an undersea fault along the Pacific Northwest capable of producing the same type of mega earthquake and inflicting heavy damage on bustling cities like Seattle, Portland and Vancouver.

Pacific Northwest at risk for mega earthquake[ Tue, 2 Mar 2010 19:44:49 GMT ]The disaster in Chile has brought new attention to an undersea fault along the Pacific Northwest capable of producing the same type of mega earthquake and inflicting heavy damage on bustling cities like Seattle, Portland and Vancouver.

Cosmic Log: Readers, pick your poison[ Wed, 3 Mar 2010 01:02:36 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The century-old beginnings of forensic science are traced in "The Poisoner's Handbook," a true-crime tale with a chemical kick.

Video: Love is a ‘Battlefield’[ Mon, 1 Mar 2010 21:17:42 GMT ]It is slick, fast, diverse, and just plain fun. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives “Battlefield: Bad Company 2” a 9 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Video: Love is a ‘Battlefield’[ Mon, 1 Mar 2010 21:17:42 GMT ]It is slick, fast, diverse, and just plain fun. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives “Battlefield: Bad Company 2” a 9 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Credit bureau forced to face the music[ Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:02:36 GMT ]Those catchy jingles might be somewhat less peppy now that Federal Trade Commission is making the company behind the ads — credit bureau Experian — add heavy-handed disclosures aimed at ending years-long confusion over free credit reports.

Series Seed normalizes VC term sheets[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:01:00 PST ]A new effort is under way to take the sting out of documenting early-stage venture financing. But that doesn't mean you don't have to pay attention.

Series Seed normalizes VC term sheets[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:01:00 PST ]A new effort is under way to take the sting out of documenting early-stage venture financing. But that doesn't mean you don't have to pay attention.

Topeka 'renames' itself 'Google, Kansas'[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:15:57 EST ]The mayor of Topeka, Kansas, has unofficially changed the city's name to "Google" for a month in the hopes of luring a Google project to build high-speed Internet networks there. (The above photo is a CNN illustration.)

Opinion: The case for captive animals[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:58:01 EST ]The tragic death of a trainer at Sea World last week revived a number of long simmering questions. While we still grapple with "how did this happen?" the central question for many revolves around the role of large mammals -- like Tilikum the killer whale -- in zoos and aquariums: Should they be there or not?

TiVo adds Web, music, movies[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:07:12 EST ]TiVo subscribers will be able to pull Internet content, music and movies onto their televisions more easily with new devices the digital-video recorder company announced Tuesday.

Skype on TV: Has the videophone finally arrived?[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:38:24 EST ]The imagined inventions of Victorian-era French novelist Albert Robida may be coming closer to reality.

Congress hears testimony on the Web and human rights[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:48:54 EST ]"If it were not for the Internet, God knows how many more people would have been killed on the streets of Tehran" after the 2009 Iranian elections, an Iranian blogger told a Senate subcommittee on Tuesday.

Skype on TV: Has the videophone finally arrived?[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:38:24 EST ]The imagined inventions of Victorian-era French novelist Albert Robida may be coming closer to reality.

Congress hears testimony on the Web and human rights[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:48:54 EST ]"If it were not for the Internet, God knows how many more people would have been killed on the streets of Tehran" after the 2009 Iranian elections, an Iranian blogger told a Senate subcommittee on Tuesday.

Opinion: The case for captive animals[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:58:01 EST ]The tragic death of a trainer at Sea World last week revived a number of long simmering questions. While we still grapple with "how did this happen?" the central question for many revolves around the role of large mammals -- like Tilikum the killer whale -- in zoos and aquariums: Should they be there or not?

TiVo adds Web, music, movies[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:07:12 EST ]TiVo subscribers will be able to pull Internet content, music and movies onto their televisions more easily with new devices the digital-video recorder company announced Tuesday.

Topeka 'renames' itself 'Google, Kansas'[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:15:57 EST ]The mayor of Topeka, Kansas, has unofficially changed the city's name to "Google" for a month in the hopes of luring a Google project to build high-speed Internet networks there. (The above photo is a CNN illustration.)

Scientists say tsunami models should be tested[ Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:52:13 GMT ]In the coming months and years, scientists will pore over reams of data from what turned out to be the minuscule tsunami that reached Hawaii on Saturday.

Chile earthquake may have shortened days[ Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:11:22 GMT ]The massive 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile may have changed the entire Earth's rotation and shortened the length of days on our planet, a NASA scientist said Monday.

FreeCreditReport.com forced to face the music[ Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:02:36 GMT ]Those catchy jingles might be somewhat less peppy now that Federal Trade Commission is making the company behind the ads — credit bureau Experian — add heavy-handed disclosures aimed at ending years-long confusion over free credit reports.

FreeCreditReport.com forced to face the music[ Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:02:36 GMT ]Those catchy jingles might be somewhat less peppy now that Federal Trade Commission is making the company behind the ads — credit bureau Experian — add heavy-handed disclosures aimed at ending years-long confusion over free credit reports.

Apple sues HTC over iPhone patents[ Tue, 2 Mar 2010 16:27:36 GMT ]Apple Inc. said Tuesday that it is suing Taiwan's HTC Corp., accusing the handset maker of violating patents related to the iPhone.

Apple sues HTC over iPhone patents[ Tue, 2 Mar 2010 16:27:36 GMT ]Apple Inc. said Tuesday that it is suing Taiwan's HTC Corp., accusing the handset maker of violating patents related to the iPhone.

Scientists say tsunami models should be tested[ Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:52:13 GMT ]In the coming months and years, scientists will pore over reams of data from what turned out to be the minuscule tsunami that reached Hawaii on Saturday.

Chile earthquake may have shortened days[ Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:11:22 GMT ]The massive 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile may have changed the entire Earth's rotation and shortened the length of days on our planet, a NASA scientist said Monday.

Tons of water ice found on moon's north pole[ Tue, 2 Mar 2010 01:15:17 GMT ]Vast pockets of water ice numbering in the millions of tons have been discovered at the north pole of the moon, opening up another region of the lunar surface for potential exploration by astronauts and unmanned probes, NASA announced Monday.

Tons of water ice found on moon's north pole[ Tue, 2 Mar 2010 01:15:17 GMT ]Vast pockets of water ice numbering in the millions of tons have been discovered at the north pole of the moon, opening up another region of the lunar surface for potential exploration by astronauts and unmanned probes, NASA announced Monday.

PC, TV time linked to teen detachment, study finds[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:54:00 PST ]Computers and televisions play a significant role in the lives of teens, though a new analysis links them to low attachment.

Survey: More Americans getting news via Facebook, e-mail[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:12:54 EST ]More Americans get their news from the Internet than from newspapers or radio, and three-fourths say they hear of news via e-mail or updates on social media sites, according to a new report.

PC, TV time linked to teen detachment, study finds[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:54:00 PST ]Computers and televisions play a significant role in the lives of teens, though a new analysis links them to low attachment.

Finally: Gmail multitasks more smoothly[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:24:56 PST ]You can open messages in new windows quickly and easily in Gmail, making Google's Web-based e-mail service better at doing several things at the same time.

Finally: Gmail multitasks more smoothly[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:24:56 PST ]You can open messages in new windows quickly and easily in Gmail, making Google's Web-based e-mail service better at doing several things at the same time.

PlayStation Network lives[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:27:56 PST ]Your cell phone carrier may waive your calls to Chile, the world's largest solar-powered boat is ready to set sail, and Sony's online gaming service is up and running again.

PlayStation Network lives[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:27:56 PST ]Your cell phone carrier may waive your calls to Chile, the world's largest solar-powered boat is ready to set sail, and Sony's online gaming service is up and running again.

Netflix considers an iPhone app[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:30:00 PST ]The video service is polling customers on their interest in its streaming software as an application for the iPhone.

Netflix considers an iPhone app[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:30:00 PST ]The video service is polling customers on their interest in its streaming software as an application for the iPhone.

Microsoft sees business PC, server sales picking up[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:35:00 PST ]The software maker said that it sees enterprise spending rebounding this year and into 2011. Microsoft also confirmed it plans to start offering an upgrade program that will allow people to buy Office 2007 and get a free or low-cost upgrade to Office 2010

Microsoft sees business PC, server sales picking up[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:35:00 PST ]The software maker said that it sees enterprise spending rebounding this year and into 2011. Microsoft also confirmed it plans to start offering an upgrade program that will allow people to buy Office 2007 and get a free or low-cost upgrade to Office 2010

Survey: More Americans getting news via Facebook, e-mail[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:12:54 EST ]More Americans get their news from the Internet than from newspapers or radio, and three-fourths say they hear of news via e-mail or updates on social media sites, according to a new report.

Four indicted in online ticket-hacking scheme[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:02:04 EST ]Federal prosecutors say four men hacked the computer systems of online ticket vendors and bought up 1.5 million tickets to prime concerts, sporting events and live performances in an elaborate scheme that netted them more than $25 million.

In search of an earthquake-proof building[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:44:40 EST ]It's a sobering fact: Earthquakes alone don't kill people; collapsed buildings do. The quakes in Chile and Haiti have brought attention to the latest in "earthquake-proof" building technology.

Weed killer 'castrates' male frogs, study says[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:06:44 EST ]Atrazine, a weed killer widely used in the Midwestern United States and other agricultural areas of the world, can chemically "castrate" male frogs and turn some into females, according to a new study.

Weed killer 'castrates' male frogs, study says[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:06:44 EST ]Atrazine, a weed killer widely used in the Midwestern United States and other agricultural areas of the world, can chemically "castrate" male frogs and turn some into females, according to a new study.

Four indicted in online ticket-hacking scheme[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:02:04 EST ]Federal prosecutors say four men hacked the computer systems of online ticket vendors and bought up 1.5 million tickets to prime concerts, sporting events and live performances in an elaborate scheme that netted them more than $25 million.

Chile quake might have shortened days on Earth[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:24:11 EST ]The massive earthquake that struck Chile last week might have shifted the Earth's axis and created shorter days, scientists at NASA say.