Check out some of the technologies supported by President Barack Obama’s $3.4 billion in grants for projects designed to modernize the grid with cutting-edge innovations. Full story
10 cool gadgets we want
Santa's little helpers have been busy cranking out some great stuff. Full story
Atlantis lifts off
Atlantis rose through a cloudy Florida sky, beginning a mission aimed at delivering tons of spare parts to the space station. Full story | Live video
Atlantis’ team carries the ball for NASA
Atlantis' astronauts include former football players and Gulf War veterans.
Cosmic Log: The bird vs. the Big Bang Machine
Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The world's most powerful particle collider is ready for a fresh start after a few snags, including an unfortunate incident involving a bird and a baguette.
Space shuttle lifts off with huge shipment
The space shuttle Atlantis rocketed into orbit Monday with six astronauts and a full load of spare parts for the International Space Station.
A third of teens say they’ve texted while driving
A third of teens ages 16 and 17 say they have texted while driving and 48 percent of teens ages 12 to 17 say they have been in a car when the driver was texting, says a new Pew study.
Facebook hit by ‘Control Your Info’ intruder
Facebook was hit on Tuesday by a well-meaning intruder who took over some of the site's online groups as a way of sending a message to tighten up security.
Windows Mobile 6.5 phone gallery
Microsoft's mobile platform is decidedly less flashy than the iPhone or Palm's WebOS, but it'll get you through the work day with its eye towards productivity.
Nintendo Wii may provide actual exercise
The new active Wii video games from Nintendo Co Ltd may be creating a healthier generation of couch potato, according to a new study presented on Monday.
6 ways to smarten the electricity grid
Check out some of the technologies supported by President Barack Obama’s $3.4 billion in grants for projects designed to modernize the grid with cutting-edge innovations.








