Starbucks Customers Can Now Charge Their Devices Wirelessly While Sipping A Grande Latte
A positive response from customers during test runs prompted the facility's nationwide roll-out, according to the company.
Newly Discovered Trackways Could Explain Ancient Sea Reptiles’ Swimming Skills
The new discovery could shed light on how life recovered on Earth after the devastating Permo-Triassic mass-extinction event.
NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover Captures Mercury Passing In Front Of The Sun
This is the first time that a planet’s transition of the sun has been seen from any planet other than Earth.
Apple To Sell Record 39M iPhones In June Quarter, Beating Wall Street Estimates: Morgan Stanley
Discounts offered by carriers and third-party retailers have helped boost the iPhone's sales.
Brazil Ready To Host 2014 World Cup, Tournament Will Boost Economy: Dilma Rousseff
A recent survey showed that nearly 60 percent of Brazilians are against their country's decision to host the soccer World Cup.
Lifetime Costs For Autism Care Could Cost More Than $2M: Study
The study was based on a CDC estimate that there are more than 3.5 million Americans with some form of autism.
Underground Volcanoes Responsible For Glacier Melting In Western Antarctica
The collapse of the Thwaites Glacier could lead to an increase of up to 6.5 feet in global sea level, researchers say.
2014 World Cup Predictions: Germany’s Biggest Bank Favors England While New Survey Picks Brazil
Deutsche Bank analysts devised a computer model that picked England as the winner while Brazil emerges as the favorite in most predictions.
Evolution Of The Human Face Linked To Prehistoric Violence: Study
The study also throws light on the debate over whether early humans were violent.
Amazon's Entry Into Online Payment Business Challenges PayPal
Amazon has reportedly been working on the new service for several months with various start-ups.
E3 2014 Kicks Off Tuesday While Sony Outperforms Nintendo In Console Sales For First Time In 8 Years
Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft are expected to announce new game titles this week, alongside the E3 gaming expo in Los Angeles.
Rats Regret Wrong Decisions, A Behavior Once Thought To Be Only Human
Other mammals may also have the ability to feel regret because they have brain structures similar to those of rats and humans.
Newfound Asteroid 2014 HQ124 To Pass Earth Safely On Sunday: NASA
The 2014 HQ124 is classified as a “potentially hazardous asteroid” based on its size and distance from Earth.
NASA Beams ‘Hello, World!’ HD Video From Space Station Using Laser
The 148-second video transmission reached a maximum data transmission rate of 50 megabits per second.
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370: Relatives Of Passengers Launch $3M Whistleblower Reward Fund
Some relatives of the missing passengers believe that officials responsible for the search have concealed the truth about the missing jet.
Study Links Moon’s Formation To Collision Between Early Earth And Theia, A Planet-Sized Body
The study suggests remnants of Theia accounts for nearly 40 percent of the moon’s composition while the Earth is responsible for the rest.
NASA’s Orion Spacecraft Gets The Largest Heat Shield Ever Ahead Of December Launch
The heat shield is made of a coating called Avcoat, which prevents the transfer of extreme temperatures to the spacecraft’s crew module.
Drone-Passenger Jet Encounter Continues To Baffle Officials And Enthusiasts
The FAA’s account of the incident has been criticized as an effort to justify its restrictions on using unmanned aircraft for private use.
Hundreds Of New Species Discovered Over Last 2 Years In Mekong Region, WWF Says On World Environment Day
The report highlights 15 species out of the 367 newly discovered ones in the Greater Mekong region.
Alibaba Buys 50% Stake In China’s Guangzhou Evergrande Soccer Club
The move comes at a time when Alibaba and its partners are exploring ways to expand beyond the company’s core e-commerce business.
Some Supernova Explosions Triggered By Dead Stars That Act Like ‘Cosmic Zombies’
The new findings are expected to help researchers better understand how powerful supernova explosions occur in the universe.
GM's Recall Probe Expected To Clear Top Bosses Of Cover-Up: Report
CEO Mary Barra is expected to present the findings of the investigation on Thursday.
Worldwide Shipments Of Personal Computers Expected To Fall In 2014 Despite Gains In Mature Markets
Worldwide shipments of PCs are expected to drop by 6 percent in 2014 as emerging markets continue to shy away from the machines.
Scientists Name 900-Pound Ancient Croc After Fictional Beast From ‘The Lord of the Rings’
The new findings are expected to help scientists better understand how present-day crocodiles adapt to changing environments.
Koalas Hug Cool Trees To Cope With Extreme Heat: Study
A koala’s body is covered with thin fur, which likely helps the animal's skin stay in close contact with cool tree trunks.
Apple's iPhone Continues To Dominate US Smartphone Marketshare While Samsung Builds Up Momentum
Samsung was the only manufacturer to gain market share in the country since January.
Four Suspects Arrested In France For Allegedly Recruiting Militants For Jihad In Syria
Some fear that Europeans with a Muslim immigrant background who have fought in Syria's civil war may import Islamist militancy upon their return.
Samsung Launches Samsung Z, Its First Tizen Smartphone; Device To Go On Sale In Q3
Samsung Z, which runs on the new Tizen operating system, will go on sale in Russia in the third quarter.
Asian Countries Beat Western Nations In 2014 Global Education Index With South Korea On Top
The report urges developing countries to focus on creating an army of effective teachers and giving them the autonomy to perform.
With WWDC 2014 iOS 8 Announcement Around The Corner, iOS 7 Adoption Nears 90% On iPhone And 85% On iPad In U.S. And Canada
Ahead of the iOS 8 announcement, iOS 7 adoption has reached new levels among iPhone and iPad users in the U.S. and Canada.
