Science & Technology
Intelligence at Work
Neal Stephenson's new book explores science fiction, underseas cables, Hong Kong, and the art of storytelling.
Isaac Expected to Become Hurricane as It Hits Florida
Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency and officials urged vacationers to leave the Florida Keys.
"Gun Ownership Goes Up, Crime Goes Down"
Kennedy talks with Washington Times Editor Emily Miller about why she wanted a gun as a D.C. resident
Languages Traced, Like Viruses, Back to Their Origins
Technique tracks English back to its birthplace in Anatolia
Facebook to Hit 1 Billion Users Soon
All of whom will be complaining about how awful Facebook is.
Feds Look to Manage Grouse Without Bird-Brained Protections
If bird ends up on endangered species list, it would affect development efforts in Western states.
Ohio Doctor Behind Belief Rape Can't Lead to Pregnancy
Dr. John C. "Jack" Willke founded the National Right to Life Committee.
Kickstarting Ouya: Crowd-Funded Venture Capitalism or Maybe Just a Big Scam
Can technological innovation be funded the same way as an indie film?
Hot Summer May Be Driving West Nile Outbreak
2012 on track to be the worst ever, with more than 1,000 cases reported so far.
Texas Man Freed from Prison After DNA Testing Clears Him
Man spent more than two decades behind bars for rape.
Bloomberg Gives Group $6 Million to Develop Fracking Regulations
"The environmentalists who oppose all fracking are wrong, and the drillers who claim that regulation will kill the industry are wrong."
Private Space Plane to Launch from Kennedy Space Center
XCOR Aerospace to fly suborbital vehicles.
Move Over Lance Armstrong! Here are 5 Great Sports Cheaters!
From Rosie Ruiz to Gaylord Perry to She-Male Shotputters, here's a quick list.
India Mulls Twitter Bans
Demands Twitter close accounts of those spreading certain stories
Hospital to pay $16.5 Million over Kickback Scheme
LA-based chain accused of recruiting homeless for unnecessary services to defraud Medicare, Medi-Cal.
Anders Behring Breivik Sorry He Didn't Kill More
The Norwegian mass murderer apologized to militant nationalists in court today. He was declared sane and sentenced to 21 years in prison, though he can be declared a threat and kept longer than that. He'll have three cells and a psychiatric ward was built just for him, in case he is declared insane at a later time
EPIC: Federal Agencies Trading Data on Motorists' Movements for Software, Hardware from Insurance Industry
Documents obtained by the Electronic Privacy Information Center reveal state capitalism and the surveillance state at its worst
Health Officials Warn of Rabies After Pre-Season Ravens Game
A bat showed up at the football game, and state officials warn it may have had rabies
Privacy for Sale
Welcome to the brave new world of encryption apps, real-time marketing, and using your face to shop.
Iran Intensifies Nuke Production
Hundreds of new centrifuges have been installed, claims IAEA
Romney Campaign Uses Secretive Data-Mining Techniques
GOP presumptive nominee is looking to uncover more potential donors.
Amazon May Launch Phone Next Month
Online retailer could be looking to challenge Apple's iphone
Both Apple and Samsung Stung By Suit in South Korea
South Korean court has ruled both companies infringed on each other and has imposed a partial ban on their products
TSA Stocks Up on High-Tech Tools
They come with price tags to match, and they must be worth it because ...
Apple-Samsung Courtroom Battle Puts Consumers At Risk
How do people benefit from fewer choices again?
Price Controls on Mobile Phones Threatened in Australia
Profit margins are already dropping, but it's an easy political gesture
Antarctica Not Unusually Warm After All
Sorry to buzzkill your panic, but the data says it's business as usual
Cali's Lancaster Leaps into Daily Police Aerial Surveillance--At Least It's Not a Drone?
The city is putting a Cessna in the air for ten hours a day for aerial surveillance. Video footage will be fed directly to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office.
Google Street View Tracks Down Canadian Arctic Villages
Difficult to reach places will soon be viewable online.
