Reshaped spaceflight plan gains support[ Fri, 7 May 2010 15:51:53 GMT ]The White House and influential members of Congress are working out a consensus on a revised vision for space exploration that will get NASA moving ahead on three fronts.

Stephen Hawking's time machine[ Fri, 7 May 2010 15:28:39 GMT ]In an article in the Daily Mail this week, British cosmologist Stephen Hawking outlined not one, but three, theoretically realistic ideas for traveling through time, one of which he says is even practical.

iCasino? ITunes sweepstakes apps raise concerns[ Fri, 7 May 2010 10:36:56 GMT ]Apple recently allowed developers to begin selling sweepstakes apps for iPhone on its iTunes site, but some experts say the games might constitute illegal lotteries or gambling.

Cosmic Log: Strange shapes in space[ Fri, 7 May 2010 23:43:20 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The shapes of bubbles and clouds in outer space demonstrate that physics can do some pretty bizarre things on a giant scale.

Slideshow: Space in pictures: Blasts from beyond[ Wed, 5 May 2010 13:16:15 GMT ]See a looping solar flare, newborn stars and more outer-space highlights from April.

Computer pioneer Palevsky was wary of Google, games, PCs[ Fri, 07 May 2010 16:06:41 PDT ]Intel founding investor Max Palevsky, who died Wednesday at age 85, had doubts later in life about the impact of personal computers on society.

Toyota's viral hit makes the minivan (almost) cool[ Fri, 07 May 2010 16:12:51 PDT ]A music video spot for the Toyota Sienna might just get families grooving to the idea of a minivan a "swagger wagon."

Reports: Zynga may launch social-games network[ Fri, 07 May 2010 16:20:42 PDT ]The social gaming giant is apparently at odds with Facebook over the percentage it would have to pay to use Facebook's currency platform.

Analyst: AT&T's iPad deal to delay Verizon iPhone[ Fri, 07 May 2010 17:15:00 PDT ]The rumor goes that Verizon won't see the iPhone until next year because of a newer deal AT&T cut with Apple over its tablet device.

FCC lets movie industry selectively break your TV[ Fri, 07 May 2010 18:50:51 PDT ]The FCC grants the MPAA permission to selectively disable certain outputs on your TV so that it can deliver you movies at home earlier. Thanks, I think I'd rather go to Redbox.

Neanderthal genome shines light on human evolution[ Fri, 07 May 2010 14:58:03 EDT ]An international team of scientists that spent more than a decade studying remains of Neanderthals has drafted the first genome sequence of humans' closest extinct biological relative.

Skyscraper aims to clean up river[ Thu, 06 May 2010 04:22:21 EDT ]Imagine a skyscraper that -- instead of hosting offices -- houses a system that purifies the water of a polluted river, employs the people living in surrounding slums and gives them a home in which to live.

Understanding Facebook's privacy aftershocks[ Fri, 07 May 2010 11:02:55 EDT ]It's been a long time since it got in the way of the World Series, but the threat of seismic tumult still hangs over Silicon Valley. When earthquakes elsewhere in the world dominate the news, people get a little more sensitive to their own vulnerability in the Bay Area. The ground might really have just given a twitch. Is it moving?

Nokia sues Apple over iPad patents[ Fri, 07 May 2010 13:26:50 EDT ]Nokia is suing Apple over what it claims are infringing patents in the iPad and iPad 3G.

Facebook statuses reveal happiness[ Thu, 06 May 2010 16:29:39 EDT ]Facebook has extended its "Gross National Happiness" prototype app to 18 new countries. The app analyzes words in status updates to track changes in collective emotion.

Stephen Hawking's time machine[ Fri, 7 May 2010 15:28:39 GMT ]In an article in the Daily Mail this week, British cosmologist Stephen Hawking outlined not one, but three, theoretically realistic ideas for traveling through time, one of which he says is even practical.

Neanderthal DNA lives on ... in some of us[ Thu, 6 May 2010 17:59:31 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists say the first rough draft of the Neanderthals' genetic code reveals that they interbred with our species, but only just "a little bit."

Neanderthal DNA lives on ... in some of us[ Thu, 6 May 2010 17:59:31 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists say the first rough draft of the Neanderthals' genetic code reveals that they interbred with our species, but only just "a little bit."

Twitter-verse draws more black followers into its orbit[ Fri, 7 May 2010 15:37:50 GMT ]Many of the social network's trending topics reflect African-American culture, memes and subjects, which elaborates on Twitter's impact on the nation as a whole, a new report finds.

Twitter-verse draws more black followers into its orbit[ Fri, 7 May 2010 15:37:50 GMT ]Many of the social network's trending topics reflect African-American culture, memes and subjects, which elaborates on Twitter's impact on the nation as a whole, a new report finds.

Reshaped spaceflight plan gains support[ Fri, 7 May 2010 15:51:53 GMT ]The White House and influential members of Congress are working out a consensus on a revised vision for space exploration that will get NASA moving ahead on three fronts.

Reshaped spaceflight plan gains support[ Fri, 7 May 2010 15:51:53 GMT ]The White House and influential members of Congress are working out a consensus on a revised vision for space exploration that will get NASA moving ahead on three fronts.

Stephen Hawking's time machine[ Fri, 7 May 2010 15:28:39 GMT ]In an article in the Daily Mail this week, British cosmologist Stephen Hawking outlined not one, but three, theoretically realistic ideas for traveling through time, one of which he says is even practical.

iCasino? ITunes sweepstakes apps raise concerns[ Fri, 7 May 2010 10:36:56 GMT ]Apple recently allowed developers to begin selling sweepstakes apps for iPhone on its iTunes site, but some experts say the games might constitute illegal lotteries or gambling.

iCasino? ITunes sweepstakes apps raise concerns[ Fri, 7 May 2010 10:36:56 GMT ]Apple recently allowed developers to begin selling sweepstakes apps for iPhone on its iTunes site, but some experts say the games might constitute illegal lotteries or gambling.

Google Apps users to get Blogger, Picasa, AdWords[ Fri, 07 May 2010 06:46:13 PDT ]Company plans this summer to integrate more of its services into its Google Apps platform for Web-based tools.

Google Apps users to get Blogger, Picasa, AdWords[ Fri, 07 May 2010 06:46:13 PDT ]Company plans this summer to integrate more of its services into its Google Apps platform for Web-based tools.

Samsung, Motorola tops in U.S. mobile subscribers[ Fri, 07 May 2010 06:49:11 PDT ]The two handset makers were neck and neck for U.S. mobile market share for the first quarter of the year, trailed closely by LG, according to ComScore.

Samsung, Motorola tops in U.S. mobile subscribers[ Fri, 07 May 2010 06:49:11 PDT ]The two handset makers were neck and neck for U.S. mobile market share for the first quarter of the year, trailed closely by LG, according to ComScore.

iPad to debut in 9 more countries on May 28[ Fri, 07 May 2010 07:20:48 PDT ]Apple's tablet is set to launch in Canada, Japan, and a gaggle of European countries in late May, with preorders starting Monday.

iPad to debut in 9 more countries on May 28[ Fri, 07 May 2010 07:20:48 PDT ]Apple's tablet is set to launch in Canada, Japan, and a gaggle of European countries in late May, with preorders starting Monday.

Honeywell buys into building efficiency software[ Fri, 07 May 2010 08:10:05 PDT ]Building automation giant Honeywell buys Akuacom, which makes software for demand-response and smart grid programs.

Honeywell buys into building efficiency software[ Fri, 07 May 2010 08:10:05 PDT ]Building automation giant Honeywell buys Akuacom, which makes software for demand-response and smart grid programs.

iPhone shipments up 131 percent in first quarter[ Fri, 07 May 2010 08:38:20 PDT ]The year-over-year boost in shipments gives Apple a more than five-point increase in market share among smartphone makers, inching it closer to RIM territory.

iPhone shipments up 131 percent in first quarter[ Fri, 07 May 2010 08:38:20 PDT ]The year-over-year boost in shipments gives Apple a more than five-point increase in market share among smartphone makers, inching it closer to RIM territory.

MIT researchers print solar cell on paper[ Thu, 06 May 2010 08:43:12 EDT ]Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have successfully coated paper with a solar cell, part of a suite of research projects aimed at energy breakthroughs.

MIT researchers print solar cell on paper[ Thu, 06 May 2010 08:43:12 EDT ]Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have successfully coated paper with a solar cell, part of a suite of research projects aimed at energy breakthroughs.

Perfect game earns virtual pitcher $1 million[ Thu, 06 May 2010 13:09:28 EDT ]When Wade McGilberry bought a new baseball video game that offered a cash prize to the first player to pitch a perfect game, his wife urged him to skip work and stay home to play.

Perfect game earns virtual pitcher $1 million[ Thu, 06 May 2010 13:09:28 EDT ]When Wade McGilberry bought a new baseball video game that offered a cash prize to the first player to pitch a perfect game, his wife urged him to skip work and stay home to play.

Skyscraper aims to clean up river[ Thu, 06 May 2010 04:22:21 EDT ]Imagine a skyscraper that -- instead of hosting offices -- houses a system that purifies the water of a polluted river, employs the people living in surrounding slums and gives them a home in which to live.

Skyscraper aims to clean up river[ Thu, 06 May 2010 04:22:21 EDT ]Imagine a skyscraper that -- instead of hosting offices -- houses a system that purifies the water of a polluted river, employs the people living in surrounding slums and gives them a home in which to live.

Understanding Facebook's privacy aftershocks[ Fri, 07 May 2010 11:02:55 EDT ]It's been a long time since it got in the way of the World Series, but the threat of seismic tumult still hangs over Silicon Valley. When earthquakes elsewhere in the world dominate the news, people get a little more sensitive to their own vulnerability in the Bay Area. The ground might really have just given a twitch. Is it moving?

Understanding Facebook's privacy aftershocks[ Fri, 07 May 2010 11:02:55 EDT ]It's been a long time since it got in the way of the World Series, but the threat of seismic tumult still hangs over Silicon Valley. When earthquakes elsewhere in the world dominate the news, people get a little more sensitive to their own vulnerability in the Bay Area. The ground might really have just given a twitch. Is it moving?

Facebook statuses reveal happiness[ Thu, 06 May 2010 16:29:39 EDT ]Facebook has extended its "Gross National Happiness" prototype app to 18 new countries. The app analyzes words in status updates to track changes in collective emotion.

Facebook statuses reveal happiness[ Thu, 06 May 2010 16:29:39 EDT ]Facebook has extended its "Gross National Happiness" prototype app to 18 new countries. The app analyzes words in status updates to track changes in collective emotion.

Sprint overhauls Virgin Mobile, includes data[ Thu, 6 May 2010 20:52:15 GMT ]Sprint Nextel Corp. is revamping Virgin Mobile, the prepaid wireless service it bought last year, and making it focus on inexpensive plans for young people who would rather text or send Facebook messages than talk.

Video games get real and grow up[ Thu, 6 May 2010 12:55:30 GMT ]'Alan Wake' and 'Heavy Rain' plumb the dark depths of our real lives to deliver stories that are thrilling, chilling and utterly absorbing.

Slideshow: VORTEX2: The great tornado chase[ Mon, 3 May 2010 18:16:45 GMT ]A high-tech study aims to chase down tornadoes and surround them with an unprecedented fleet of cutting-edge tools in order to examine in detail how tornadoes form and the patterns of damage they cause.

Are computers controlling the markets now?[ Fri, 7 May 2010 00:56:38 GMT ]Wall Street's astounding, and immediate, tumble Thursday underscores how much of the Stock Market depends on machine and not man.

Neanderthal DNA lives on ... in some of us[ Thu, 6 May 2010 17:59:31 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists say the first rough draft of the Neanderthals' genetic code reveals that they interbred with our species, but only just "a little bit."