Ancient biblical gardens 'bloom' again[ Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:21:37 GMT ]An ancient royal garden has come back into bloom in a way, as scientists have reconstructed what it would've looked like some 2,500 years ago in the kingdom of the biblical Judah.

Answers lie ahead for physics' biggest mysteries[ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:49:49 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: This year, physicists are aiming to get definitive answers to the questions that consumed them last year: Does the Higgs boson exist? And what about those faster-than-light neutrinos?

How Facebook keeps out the porn, gore and hate[ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:40:13 GMT ]The Internet can be a dark and horrible place, on this we should all agree. Yet despite short-lived exceptions, the social network remains a comparatively clean, well-lighted place. Here's why.

John Glenn reunites with his old launch team[ Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:26:55 GMT ]Veterans of NASA's Project Mercury reunited Saturday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of John Glenn's orbital flight, visiting the old launch pad and meeting the famed astronaut himself.

Device can turn hand gestures into song[ Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:34:41 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Researchers have created a system that converts hand gestures into speech — and yes, into song as well.

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How the web changed fame[ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:42:51 EST ]David Weinberger says fame doesn't just funnel through the mass media machinery anymore. internet users--that's us---pick our own celebrities, from SI Swimsuit covergirl Kate Upton to bloggers no one ever heard of

When will workers share in Apple's wealth?[ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:49:54 EST ]Scott Nova says when it comes to issues of corporate responsibility, talk is cheap; what matters is not what Apple says, but what it does, according to Nova.

Hands on with the new PS Vita[ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:18:41 EST ]The new PS Vita gaming console is more than just another portable gaming device. Sony is trying to leverage the power of the PlayStation home console combined with social media features into one piece of equipment that offers more gaming experiences than other devices.

Android future unclear as desktop and mobile OS unite[ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:08:33 GMT ]With Windows 8 and OS X Mountain Lion, Microsoft and Apple will see to it that their respective mobile and desktop operating systems are intertwined more elaborately than ever. But what will happen to Google's Android in the meantime?

Scientists working to build a better leaf[ Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:36:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Researchers have been trying for decades to improve upon photosynthesis, but now they think they're finallly seeing the sunlight at the end of the tunnel.

Answers lie ahead for physics' biggest mysteries[ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:49:49 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: This year, physicists are aiming to get definitive answers to the questions that consumed them last year: Does the Higgs boson exist? And what about those faster-than-light neutrinos?

How Facebook keeps out the porn, gore and hate[ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:40:13 GMT ]The Internet can be a dark and horrible place, on this we should all agree. Yet despite short-lived exceptions, the social network remains a comparatively clean, well-lighted place. Here's why.

Godspeed John Glenn: 50 years since first US orbit[ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:43:03 GMT ]As John Glenn, the world's most enduring and endearing spaceman, gets set to celebrate what no other living astronaut has done — mark the 50th anniversary of his own spaceflight — he finds himself in overdrive reflecting on what has been an undeniably charmed, golden life.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/LAArNI2CM9U/" target="_blank">How to buy a hi-fi system</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:36:00 PST ]</i><BR>Ask yourself: how big a system do you need, how much do you want to spend, and what are your priorities?

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How the web changed fame[ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:42:51 EST ]David Weinberger says fame doesn't just funnel through the mass media machinery anymore. internet users--that's us---pick our own celebrities, from SI Swimsuit covergirl Kate Upton to bloggers no one ever heard of

When will workers share in Apple's wealth?[ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:49:54 EST ]Scott Nova says when it comes to issues of corporate responsibility, talk is cheap; what matters is not what Apple says, but what it does, according to Nova.

Hands on with the new PS Vita[ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:18:41 EST ]The new PS Vita gaming console is more than just another portable gaming device. Sony is trying to leverage the power of the PlayStation home console combined with social media features into one piece of equipment that offers more gaming experiences than other devices.

Armed robbers steal 'treasures' from Greek museum[ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:33:30 GMT ]Armed thieves looted a museum on Friday in Greece's Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games, stealing bronze and pottery artifacts just weeks after the country's National Gallery was also burgled.

Anonymous hacks more US government websites[ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:17:12 GMT ]The hacking group known as Anonymous has claimed a new series of hacks against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and consumer rights websites.

The latest and craziest Star Wars toys and gadgets[ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:32:19 GMT ]Quick! Get an AT-AT Back Buddy, Stormtrooper motorcycle suit, a lightsaber umbrella — "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" is back! In 3-D!

Kindle Fire jumps to No. 2 in tablet wars[ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:25:53 GMT ]Kindle Fire has barely reached the toddler stage of its young life, but it's already shot up in tablet sales,  second only to Apple's iPad — at least for the last quarter of 2011.

Pre-caffeine: Let's see what Anon hacked today[ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:51:42 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

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Apple vows to improve conditions at China plants[ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:27:08 EST ]Apple CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday said that the world's most valuable tech company is doing everything it can to address growing concerns over working conditions at its Chinese manufacturing plants.

Will we get a standard for verifying Web IDs?[ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:37:24 EST ]My neighbor recently discovered a four-digit passcode that unlocks the front doors to our apartment building.

Apple: Apps need permission to store data[ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:26:30 EST ]Apple on Wednesday said it will start requiring mobile apps to get explicit permission from iPhone and iPad owners before the apps collect and store information about users' personal contacts.

How the web changed fame[ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:54:40 EST ]David Weinberger says fame doesn't just funnel through the mass media machinery anymore. internet users--that's us---pick our own celebrities, from SI Swimsuit covergirl Kate Upton to bloggers no one ever heard of

Hands on with the new PS Vita[ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:18:41 EST ]The new PS Vita gaming console is more than just another portable gaming device. Sony is trying to leverage the power of the PlayStation home console combined with social media features into one piece of equipment that offers more gaming experiences than other devices.

To infinity and beyond: Investing in space travel[ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:04:10 GMT ]It’s no secret that the global economy is in trouble, so if you’re bored of the world of stocks and bonds and feel the tedium of a slowing market, the time may have come to explore a whole new world of investment: space travel.

EU: Social networks can't be piracy brakes[ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:17:56 GMT ]Online social networks cannot be forced to block users from downloading songs illegally, as this would push up their costs and infringe privacy, Europe's highest court said on Thursday, adding to a worldwide debate on internet policing.

Apple must improve iOS user data protection: developers[ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:02:59 GMT ]The dust up over users' contacts ending up on Path servers has spurred congressmen to get up into Apple's grill, and now developers are also holding the company's feet to the fire to be better about protecting such sensitive information.

Shark gulps another shark whole[ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:30:05 GMT ]The photo says it all: an alien-looking shark, adorned with mossy hairs and a flat face, with its mouth agape and a slender bamboo shark headfirst inside. Though not unusual for a shark to snack on another shark, it's not typical behavior.

Video: Zombies and robots attack in 'Little Deviants'[ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:00:12 GMT ]A group of aliens must protect a world from evil Boltz and his undead and robot army. In-Game’s Todd Kenreck gives it an 8 out of 10. (In-Game)

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/IHfxTD0Xd9E/" target="_blank">Tablets finding work as electronic babysitters</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:59:05 PST ]</i><BR>Keeping kids busy seems to be one of the most popular uses for a tablet among families surveyed by the folks at Nielsen.

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