Remnants Of Supernova Blast Help Researchers Find Youngest X-Ray Binary Star System
Circinus X-1 is less than 4,600 years old, making it the youngest X-ray binary system ever seen.
NASA Releases Images Of Saturn’s Hexagon Mega Storm That May Have Been Swirling For Centuries
The monster storm, which is many times bigger than the largest hurricane on Earth, may have been blowing on the planet for a long time.
Apple iPad 6 Rumors: Company May Launch 12.9-Inch iPads Featuring 2K To 4K Resolutions In 2014
If the rumors are true, prepare for an exceptionally sharp display, at around 400 pixels an inch, on the new iPad.
Apple iOS 7 Two Months After Release: Adoption Rates Cross 70% Mark, Surpassing Those Of Predecessor's
The analysis suggests users are updating to the latest OS at exceptionally high rates.
Android Platform Distribution: Android 4.4 KitKat Now Covers 1% Of Devices, Nearly 75% Running ICS or Higher
Google’s updated developer dashboard, with new platform distribution numbers, shows how many users are on the new KitKat version.
SpaceX, Founded By Elon Musk, Successfully Launches Its First Commercial Satellite Into Space
Tuesday’s launch marks SpaceX's attempt to establish itself as a low-cost alternative to bigger players backed by U.S. and foreign governments.
Worldwide PC Shipments Expected To Fall By Double Digits In 2013, Most Severe Yearly Contraction Ever: IDC
While the PC remains the primary computing device for most people, it's being used less and less.
Black Friday iPad Sales: Android Users Accounted For Nearly 40% Of Sales, Report Says
Apple’s iPads took five of the top 15 sales slots at major retailers such as Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy, according to InfoScout.
How Does A Burmese Python Swallow Prey Bigger Than Itself? Genes Hold Clues, Possible Treatment For Human Ailments
Researchers suggest that the study could hold vital clues for the development of treatments for many human ailments.
Life Of Comet ISON: NASA Investigates Comet’s Fate, Says Remnants Could Only Be Dust [VIDEO]
The best chance to know for sure if the come survived the sun will depend on upcoming observations by the Hubble Space Telescope.
Air Pollution When Combined With A Particular Genetic Disorder Can Increase Risk Of Autism: Study
Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is easily passed from parent to child before birth, and there currently is no cure, researchers say.
China’s ‘Jade Rabbit’ Heads To Moon: Country’s First Rover To Land On Lunar Surface In Mid-December
If successful, China will become only the third nation to send a rover to the moon's surface.
Amazon Working On Drone-Based Delivery Service: Aerial Vehicles Known As 'Octocopters' Expected To Deliver Packages In 30 Minutes
'Octocopters' could help Amazon crunch order delivery times, but the technology could take four to five years to materialize.
Scientists Explain Why Males’ Company Can Be Deadly For Females In Some Species
The continuous presence of young male roundworms can cut down the average lifespan of their female counterparts by more than 20 percent.
NASA Plans To Grow Plants On Moon To Examine Habitable Conditions
This will be the first life sciences experiment on another world and the first step in the use of plants for human life support.
Social Media Expert Job Among 9 Others That May Not Exist 10 Years From Now: Study
Thanks to the rise of a young Internet-savvy generation, social media skills among workers will be taken for granted.
Worldwide Smartphone Shipments Expected To Surpass 1 Billion Units In 2013, Growing Nearly 40%
Demand for cheap phones in emerging markets will offset saturation in mature markets to drive worldwide shipments past the 1 billion mark.
Black Friday 2013 Sales: Apple Offers Discounts To Buyers In Europe, Gift Card Deals In US And Other Countries
While some customers are expected to welcome the new gift card scheme many would still prefer discounts over free gift cards.
Icy Comet ISON Destroyed In Suicidal Trip Around Sun; Will Its Remains Be Found? [VIDEO]
Although the comet failed to slingshot around the sun, scientists hope to see some of its remains from the fiery encounter.
New Mystery In Space: A Weird Black Hole That Weighs Less But Eats Plenty
A small black hole could have a voracious appetite while consuming matter efficiently, something that was previously thought impossible.
New Species Of Wild Cat Discovered In Brazilian Forests
The study's results have implications for conservation efforts, such as laws about poaching and the designation of national parkland.
Roll The Tongue And Move: Tongue-Piercing With A Magnet Allows People With Physical Disabilities To Control Their Wheelchair [VIDEO]
Tongue-piercing is no more a mere fashion statement as scientists have tweaked it to create a wheelchair controller.
Do Medium-Sized Black Holes Exist? Scientists Find Clues
Scientists have suggested the presence of a black hole that can be put right at the border between small and mid-sized black holes.
Comet ISON’s Thanksgiving Encounter With The Sun: Where To Watch The Sun-Grazing Comet
According to some observers, any place with a dark sky and a low horizon would be a good spot to watch the rare comet.
Investigating Fish Traps From Space: Google Earth Images Reveal Severe Overfishing In Persian Gulf
Under-reporting fish catches can put a country’s food security and economy at risk, and jeopardize entire marine ecosystems.
Endangered Bonobos Further Threatened By Forest Loss And Poaching: Study
Only a small percentage of the bonobo's range remains suitable for them and a fraction of that habitat is located in protected areas.
Tablets To Continue Winning Run In 2014 And Account For 50% Of All PCs Shipped: Report
The two biggest players in the tablet market -- Apple and Samsung -- may face competition from upstarts as the market heats up.
How Does The Human Brain Process Smells? A Locust May Hold The Clue: Study
Scientists found odors prompted neural activity in a locust's brain, allowing the insect to identify the scent even with other odors present.
Double The Rate Of Methane Release From Arctic Seafloor Creates Fear Of New ‘Climate-Change-Driven Factor’
Methane is a greenhouse gas, and is over 30 times more effective at warming the planet than carbon dioxide.
Venus’ Watery History Under Scanner: NASA To Send Rocket To Probe Planet’s Atmosphere
VeSpR will experiment the UV light emitted from Venus' atmosphere for clues to origins of the planet's water.