Science and Technology
How cooking helped humans evolve
Join an online discussion with Richard Wrangham, who argues that apes became human because they learned to cook.
Tale of Two Brains
The truth behind the right-brain-left-brain debate, and how the ubiquitous bit of pop science wisdom came about. ...
The science behind making decisions
Join an online discussion with Jonah Lehrer on making decisions -- from picking a breakfast cereal to choosing a mate....
The inner workings of a baby's brain
New scientific research suggests that the mind of a baby is a humming, buzzing, supercharged learning machine. ...
"Terminator Salvation" and our romance with robots
Our fascination with robots and the imagined and real interactions we can have with them tells us a lot about how we view relationships....
When science and sports collide
State-of-the-art prosthetics have caused controversy in sports, and raise questions about what it means to be human....
Warp Speed Ahead!
"Star Trek" isn't just a summer blockbuster -- some of it is real science, like warp speed and the flip phone....
Evolution and education in Texas
Texas Board of Education Chair leads charge to question evolution in the state's science curriculum....
Google mapping goes underwater
Google Ocean lets users explore the underwater terrain, and view articles and videos about marine science....
The science of P-L-A-Y
Humans are built for play -- the science that says play is critical to shaping our brains and helping us adapt to the unexpected....- French sour on nuclear power
- Proposed budget cuts domestic funding for fusion research, may delay 'energy of the future'
- Report: U.S. energy imports down, exports up; energy independence in sight?
- Obama travels to Cushing, Okla., to announce his support for part of Keystone XL pipeline
- U.S. Clean Air Act is back in court
- TransCanada seizing private land in Texas for pipeline, claims eminent domain
- Germany's solar market facing reduction in government subsidies
- Oil prices climb as tensions with Iran persist
- U.S. moving forward on construction of two new nuclear reactors
- Solar power booming in the United States
- Los Angeles neighborhoods stand up for new pollution regulations
- Small drone used to catch polluting mafioso in the act
- Microsoft pledges to become carbon neutral
- Brazil's new forest code faces international opposition
- Mongolian way of life threatened by dramatic climate change
- Florida alligator farm provides safe home for hundreds of birds
- Costa Concordia set to be salvaged of the coast of Italy
- Cryptozoologist explains his studies of mysterious creatures — like the Loch Ness Monster
- Scotland's wind turbines less eco-friendly than they appear
- Invasive citrus disease found in California for the first time
- Nigerian man goes to China to find 'American dream,' launches social network
- Facebook IPO: Discussing the social network's mobile question
- Facebook IPO raises question about company's future, innovative spirit
- Connectivity through 'digital saturation' may come at the expense of conversation
- Maryland one step away from prohibiting employers from requesting social media logins
- Novel computer game lets players help scientists research humane genome
- Chinese-based hacking proving pervasive, presents opportunities for diplomacy
- Smartphones increase communication, decrease connection
- 4 tips to help deal with the digital hoarding in your life
- VIDEO: South Korea introduces robot prison guard
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Ferrit (23 May, 2012 09:02:08)The whole judicial system is corrupt, I have been trying to settle a case in Rawalpindi court for the last 7 years with no success. The ...
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Ana (23 May, 2012 06:31:34)Who Could Refuse to Protect the Rainforest of Brazil and Feed 9 Billion People? Anyone looking at Brazil on the map sees a huge swath of ...
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john2397 (23 May, 2012 04:50:31)Looks like the major powers are ready for the new and the most deadly WAR on false ground and unwise premises. If Iran is ready ...
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Brian Adams (23 May, 2012 03:27:25)I'm surprised tourism hasn't increased to see the wreck!