Cosmic Log: Oil spill's energy lesson for Obama[ Thu, 27 May 2010 22:33:41 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Professor Richard Muller, author of the new textbook "Physics and Technology for Future Presidents," says Barack Obama could learn a lesson from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Internet addicts guilty of starving baby to death[ Fri, 28 May 2010 22:48:41 GMT ]A South Korean couple were convicted Friday of abandoning their newborn daughter, who starved to death while they addictively played an online game raising a virtual child.

Cosmic Log: Satellites track the spill[ Sat, 29 May 2010 00:52:34 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: You can watch the widening of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill in a new NASA video based on satellite imagery — and there's more where that came from.

Ancient Egyptian mayor’s ‘lost tomb’ found[ Mon, 31 May 2010 03:39:12 GMT ]Archaeologists have discovered the 3,300-year-old tomb of the ancient Egyptian capital's mayor, whose resting place had been lost under the desert sand since 19th-century treasure hunters first carted off some of its decorative wall panels.

Facebook app donates status to a fallen soldier[ Mon, 31 May 2010 00:15:45 GMT ]In partnership with the White House Commission on Remembrance, Facebook debuts an application to remember the more than 2 million American soldiers who died in service.

BP fails to plug oil well with 'top kill' method[ Sat, 29 May 2010 16:23:04 PDT ]Next option is to try to capture the oil from the well rather than plug it. The best option for stopping the flow remains drilling a relief well, which is expected to take months.

Report: DOJ inquiry of Apple goes beyond music[ Sat, 29 May 2010 16:29:43 PDT ]News that the Justice Department has been asking about Apple's business practices in the music sector hit last week. It appears other media sectors may be included too.

Bangladesh quashes Facebook over prophet images[ Sun, 30 May 2010 12:36:19 PDT ]Government asks local Internet service providers to temporarily block the site pending removal of a page publicizing "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day."

Skype 2.0 with 3G lands on iPhone[ Sun, 30 May 2010 13:42:01 PDT ]Skype 2.0 for iPhone has finally arrived, with 3G calling. But get your calls in quick--there'll be a "small monthly fee" for Skype-to-Skype calls after August.

Think acupuncture's a hoax? Think again[ Sun, 30 May 2010 15:05:04 PDT ]New research finds that the natural compound adenosine, known for its anti-inflammatory properties, floods tissue that is punctured or aggravated, and may be the secret ingredient in acupuncture.

Facebook's privacy war is not over[ Thu, 27 May 2010 16:16:44 EDT ]With the announcement of "simpler" privacy settings this week, Facebook must surely hope that its torturous privacy debacle is drawing to a close. It's not.

Got questions? Facebook wants to give answers[ Fri, 28 May 2010 12:11:14 EDT ]If Facebook already tells you who's got big plans for this weekend (or what they planted on their FarmVille farm), why not ask it where to grab dinner or whom you should vote for in the next election?

Most of us Google ourselves, survey finds[ Fri, 28 May 2010 12:51:14 EDT ]Web search engines make our lives easier: They connect us with what we're searching for in a matter of seconds, and sometimes they bring us to places we didn't even know we were looking for.

Lines greet iPad's international debut[ Fri, 28 May 2010 09:40:26 EDT ]Read full story for latest details.

What to expect from Apple next month[ Fri, 28 May 2010 14:22:44 EDT ]Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference will kick off in early June with a keynote by Steve Jobs, who will most likely unveil the next version of the iPhone. Here's what we think you'll hear.

Bangladesh blocks Facebook over caricatures[ Sun, 30 May 2010 08:10:49 GMT ]Bangladesh has blocked the Facebook social networking site because of "objectionable" materials it contained about the Prophet Mohammad and the country's political leaders, a telecoms regulatory official said on Sunday. The government move followed publication of caricatures of the Prophet deemed hurtful to the religious sentiments of the country's majority Muslim population, the official said. He said the ban, imposed late on Saturday, was expected to be temporary.

Bangladesh blocks Facebook over caricatures[ Sun, 30 May 2010 08:10:49 GMT ]Bangladesh has blocked the Facebook social networking site because of "objectionable" materials it contained about the Prophet Mohammad and the country's political leaders, a telecoms regulatory official said on Sunday. The government move followed publication of caricatures of the Prophet deemed hurtful to the religious sentiments of the country's majority Muslim population, the official said. He said the ban, imposed late on Saturday, was expected to be temporary.

Cosmic Log: Oil spill's energy lesson for Obama[ Thu, 27 May 2010 22:33:41 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Professor Richard Muller, author of the new textbook "Physics and Technology for Future Presidents," says Barack Obama could learn a lesson from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Cosmic Log: Oil spill's energy lesson for Obama[ Thu, 27 May 2010 22:33:41 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Professor Richard Muller, author of the new textbook "Physics and Technology for Future Presidents," says Barack Obama could learn a lesson from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Internet addicts guilty of starving baby to death[ Fri, 28 May 2010 22:48:41 GMT ]A South Korean couple were convicted Friday of abandoning their newborn daughter, who starved to death while they addictively played an online game raising a virtual child.

Internet addicts guilty of starving baby to death[ Fri, 28 May 2010 22:48:41 GMT ]A South Korean couple were convicted Friday of abandoning their newborn daughter, who starved to death while they addictively played an online game raising a virtual child.

Ancient mayor's 'lost tomb' found south of Cairo[ Sun, 30 May 2010 12:56:20 GMT ]Archaeologists have discovered the 3,300-year-old tomb of the ancient Egyptian capital's mayor, whose resting place had been lost under the desert sand since 19th century treasure hunters first carted off some of its decorative wall panels, officials announced Sunday.

Ancient mayor's 'lost tomb' found south of Cairo[ Sun, 30 May 2010 12:56:20 GMT ]Archaeologists have discovered the 3,300-year-old tomb of the ancient Egyptian capital's mayor, whose resting place had been lost under the desert sand since 19th century treasure hunters first carted off some of its decorative wall panels, officials announced Sunday.

Cosmic Log: Satellites track the spill[ Sat, 29 May 2010 00:52:34 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: You can watch the widening of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill in a new NASA video based on satellite imagery — and there's more where that came from.

Cosmic Log: Satellites track the spill[ Sat, 29 May 2010 00:52:34 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: You can watch the widening of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill in a new NASA video based on satellite imagery — and there's more where that came from.

Grab big pics off Google Images the easy way[ Sat, 29 May 2010 09:24:00 PDT ]Use Google's Images search to grab big pictures for desktop wallpapers and the like? A new Firefox extension might save you some time.

Grab big pics off Google Images the easy way[ Sat, 29 May 2010 09:24:00 PDT ]Use Google's Images search to grab big pictures for desktop wallpapers and the like? A new Firefox extension might save you some time.

M.I.A. puts reporter's phone number on Twitter[ Sat, 29 May 2010 10:39:49 PDT ]M.I.A., renowned for a little feistiness, decides she doesn't like the cut of a journalist's jib--or perhaps it was the New York Times article.

M.I.A. puts reporter's phone number on Twitter[ Sat, 29 May 2010 10:39:49 PDT ]M.I.A., renowned for a little feistiness, decides she doesn't like the cut of a journalist's jib--or perhaps it was the New York Times article.

A slimmer Kindle coming in August?[ Sat, 29 May 2010 15:21:30 PDT ]The next-generation e-book reader will be thinner and come with a sharper picture, two people familiar with Amazon's plans told Bloomberg.

A slimmer Kindle coming in August?[ Sat, 29 May 2010 15:21:30 PDT ]The next-generation e-book reader will be thinner and come with a sharper picture, two people familiar with Amazon's plans told Bloomberg.

BP fails to plug oil well with 'top kill' method[ Sat, 29 May 2010 16:23:04 PDT ]Next option is to try to capture the oil from the well rather than plug it. The best option for stopping the flow remains drilling a relief well, which is expected to take months.

BP fails to plug oil well with 'top kill' method[ Sat, 29 May 2010 16:23:04 PDT ]Next option is to try to capture the oil from the well rather than plug it. The best option for stopping the flow remains drilling a relief well, which is expected to take months.

Report: DOJ inquiry of Apple goes beyond music[ Sat, 29 May 2010 16:29:43 PDT ]News that the Justice Department has been asking about Apple's business practices in the music sector hit last week. It appears other media sectors may be included too.

Report: DOJ inquiry of Apple goes beyond music[ Sat, 29 May 2010 16:29:43 PDT ]News that the Justice Department has been asking about Apple's business practices in the music sector hit last week. It appears other media sectors may be included too.

Facebook's privacy war is not over[ Thu, 27 May 2010 16:16:44 EDT ]With the announcement of "simpler" privacy settings this week, Facebook must surely hope that its torturous privacy debacle is drawing to a close. It's not.

Facebook's privacy war is not over[ Thu, 27 May 2010 16:16:44 EDT ]With the announcement of "simpler" privacy settings this week, Facebook must surely hope that its torturous privacy debacle is drawing to a close. It's not.

Got questions? Facebook wants to give answers[ Fri, 28 May 2010 12:11:14 EDT ]If Facebook already tells you who's got big plans for this weekend (or what they planted on their FarmVille farm), why not ask it where to grab dinner or whom you should vote for in the next election?

Got questions? Facebook wants to give answers[ Fri, 28 May 2010 12:11:14 EDT ]If Facebook already tells you who's got big plans for this weekend (or what they planted on their FarmVille farm), why not ask it where to grab dinner or whom you should vote for in the next election?

Most of us Google ourselves, survey finds[ Fri, 28 May 2010 12:51:14 EDT ]Web search engines make our lives easier: They connect us with what we're searching for in a matter of seconds, and sometimes they bring us to places we didn't even know we were looking for.

Most of us Google ourselves, survey finds[ Fri, 28 May 2010 12:51:14 EDT ]Web search engines make our lives easier: They connect us with what we're searching for in a matter of seconds, and sometimes they bring us to places we didn't even know we were looking for.

Lines greet iPad's international debut[ Fri, 28 May 2010 09:40:26 EDT ]Read full story for latest details.

Lines greet iPad's international debut[ Fri, 28 May 2010 09:40:26 EDT ]Read full story for latest details.

What to expect from Apple next month[ Fri, 28 May 2010 14:22:44 EDT ]Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference will kick off in early June with a keynote by Steve Jobs, who will most likely unveil the next version of the iPhone. Here's what we think you'll hear.

What to expect from Apple next month[ Fri, 28 May 2010 14:22:44 EDT ]Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference will kick off in early June with a keynote by Steve Jobs, who will most likely unveil the next version of the iPhone. Here's what we think you'll hear.

Delayed gratification for space geeks[ Fri, 28 May 2010 03:12:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Get the latest word on the (delayed) Delta 4 GPS launch, the (delayed) SpaceX Falcon 9 launch and the (delayed) Lightsail 1 solar-sail mission.

Lawmaker asks Google, Facebook cooperation[ Fri, 28 May 2010 23:20:44 GMT ]The head of the House Judiciary Committee is asking Google and Facebook to cooperate with government inquiries into privacy practices at both companies.

Cosmic Log: Oil spill's energy lesson for Obama[ Thu, 27 May 2010 22:33:41 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Professor Richard Muller, author of the new textbook "Physics and Technology for Future Presidents," says Barack Obama could learn a lesson from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Internet addicts guilty of starving baby to death[ Fri, 28 May 2010 22:48:41 GMT ]A South Korean couple were convicted Friday of abandoning their newborn daughter, who starved to death while they addictively played an online game raising a virtual child.

Cosmic Log: Satellites track the spill[ Sat, 29 May 2010 00:52:34 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: You can watch the widening of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill in a new NASA video based on satellite imagery — and there's more where that came from.