Science & Technology
Verizon, Time Warner Won't Cut Off Accused Copyright Violators
The entertainment industry can do its own work, thank you
Don't Let Your Email Give You Away
General Petraeus wishes he'd followed this simple advice
Entertainment Industry's Copyright Surveillance System Ready To Launch
Subject to the recording industry's concept of appropriate use, of course
Stone-Tipped Spears Could Have Been Invented Even Earlier Than Believed
500,000, not 300,000, years ago
Scientists Say Most Marine Species Will Be Discovered This Century
As many as two thirds estimated as remaining undiscovered
Astronauts Can Survive Martian Radiation
No more radiation than found in low-Earth orbit, where humans have been stuck in their exploration of space for decades
Google's Latest Project Browsing Through the Stars
100,000 stars to explore the latest fare from Google
Is There a Constitutional Right to Smoke in the Park?
Last week a federal appeals court rejected a constitutional challenge to an outdoor smoking ban in Clayton, Missouri, ruling that inhaling tobacco combustion products in public parks does not qualify as a "fundamental right."
EPA Backs Big Ethanol Against Farmers
In light of the big drought in the Midwest this summer, livestock farmers are concerned about the price of corn.
Farthest Known Galaxy Observed
At 13.3 billion light years, it qualifies as a galaxy far, far away
Canada's Privacy Commissioner Opens Inquiry Into License Plate Readers
The push back to the devices begins
Calif. Bullet Train Land Compensation Plan Approved
Foes say authorities are grossly underestimating land value
Stash of Apple Devices Stolen from JFK Airport
Stash of iPad minis worth $1.5 million
Skilled Workers in Europe Flee to Germany
Brain drain from troubled countries like Greece and Portugal
Belize Prime Minister Calls McAfee "Paranoid and Bonkers"
Anti-virus pioneer in hiding after being sought for questioning in man's death
Privacy Groups Seek Answers on Obama's Secret Cybersecurity Guidelines
Appears to enable military deployment within the United States
Senate Kills Controversial Cybersecurity Bill
As usual, it would have given the government lots and lots of power
Archaic Federal Law Made Petraeus's Emails Fair Game
He would have been better-protected with snail mail
Android Now More than 70 Percent of Worldwide Market
Pending release of the iPhone 5 in last quarter suppressed sales analysts say
Microsoft Thinks It Can Be Best of Both Worlds Between Android and Apple
Mobile is the future of computing but Microsoft's still in the past
Record Breaking Criminal Penalty for BP Over Deepwater Spill
Between $3 and $5 billion to settle criminal charges
Fossils Found in Spain Linked to Panda
Remains are of the closest known relative of the panda so far, researchers say
Russia Restores Communication With International Space Station After Cable Break
Cable was cut by a road crew outside of Moscow
Authorities Try to Kill Hundreds of Millions of Galapagos Rats
Non-native species introduced in 17th century threaten animal eggs
Calif. Chamber Tries to Stop Carbon Allowance Auctions
Says unelected board's behavior is implementing an unconstitutional tax
GOP Lawmakers Critical of FDA's Request for More Medical Authority
Assert that FDA already had authority to shut down pharmacy at center of meningitis outbreak but did not
Petraeus Mistress Had Substantial Classified Info on Computer
Warrants further investigation, authorities say
Salt Lake Police to Wear Special Recording Glasses
Increased transparency from a law-enforcement agency? That's just crazy!
