Dinosaur Extinction Case Still Open, Baptistina Asteroid Not the Culprit [PHOTO]
The Baptistina family of asteroids has just been ruled out in the 65-million year-old cold case surrounding the mysterious death of Earth's dinosaurs, leaving scientists to now ask 'Who did it?'
Researchers Develop Method for Detecting Black Hole, Star Collision
Researchers at Princeton University and New York University have developed a ready-made method for detecting the collision of stars with an elusive type of black hole that is believe to make up dark matter.
No Clemency for Death Row Inmate Troy Davis
A Georgia parole board has decided to reject a request for clemency for death row inmate Troy Davis after it has heard testimonies from supporters and prosecutors.
Robots Coming to Aircraft Assembly to Cut Cost
Fraunhofer researchers have created a flexible assembly-line concept for aircraft that features robots working in the same way they do in automotive production.
Georgia Paroles Board Denies Clemency for Troy Davis, Execution Date Stays
Troy Davis will be executed as planned as the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles on Tuesday denied clemency for the death row inmate convicted of murdering police officer Mark MacPhail in 1989. Davis is scheduled to die by lethal injection on Wednesday.
Deep Oceans Trap ‘Missing Heat’ Creating ‘Hiatus Periods’ During Global Warming
Scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) say Earth's deep oceans tend to absorb enough heat and hide it for about a decade. That action could explain periods when global warming slows even when satellite data show there's no change in the amount of energy trapped in the planet's atmosphere.
No iPhone 5 Released Yet, But Here's an iPhone 4S Running on A5 Chip: Report [PHOTOS]
Market analyst have speculated that Apple will be launching two new iPhone models in mid-October. Those models are the iPhone 5 targeted, which is targeted at high-end consumers, and the iPhone 4S, a more budget-friendly device aimed at developing markets.
A White iPhone 4S for AT&T?
A white iPhone 4S at AT&T does seem likely. A tipster sent a screenshot of the carrier's internal system to Engadget, showing a listing the iPhone 4s White along with other familiar Apple iPhone brands.
Online Gamers Succeed Where Scientists Fail, Opens Door to New AIDS Drug Design
After trying and repeatedly failing to piece together the structure of a protein-cutting enzyme from an AIDS-like virus, scientists called in the Foldit players to help get the job done.
Tests Underway on Sunshield for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope [PHOTOS]
NASA has announced that it is currently testing an element of the sunshield that will be used to protect the James Webb Space Telescope's mirrors and instruments when it embarks on its mission to observe the most distant objects in the universe.
Researchers Develop Laser to Detect Roadside Bombs from a Safe Distance
Researchers from Michigan State University (MSU) said the laser they've managed to develop has comparable output to a simple presentation pointer. However, it potentially has the sensitivity and selectivity to canvas large areas and identify the presence of roadside bombs, which they say account for about 60 percent of coalition soldiers' deaths.
Georgia Parole Board Hears Troy Davis' Execution Date, Weighs Clemency
The five-member Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles will meet on Monday to consider whether to grant clemency to Troy Davis, a death row inmate scheduled to be executed on Sept. 21 for the 1989 murder of a Savannah police officer.
Deep Oceans Able to Mask Global Warming for Decades
Our planet's deep oceans at times tend to absorb enough heat to mask the effect of global warming for as long as a decade - even in the midst of longer-term warming, scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) say.
Scarlett Johansson's Sexiest Pictures
When Scarlett Johansson's naked photos surfaced online last week the Internet went into a frenzy with users wondering if the pictures were real and where to find them.
Florida Gunman Kills Wife at Home, Then Shoots 2 Pastors in Church: Police
A gunman killed his wife at their home in Florida on Sunday then walked into a nearby church and shot the pastor and associate pastor before parishioners wrestled with him, Polk County police said.
Searchers for Missing Nursing Student Find Unidentified Remains
Searchers found unidentified remains Saturday while looking for Michelle Le off a dirt trail in Sunol, Calif., about 50 miles (80km) southeast of San Francisco.
Samsung Sues Apple in Australia Over iPhone, iPad 2, Appeals German Ban
Samsung Electronics Co. has accused Apple of patent infringement in Australia, widening a growing dispute between the two companies over smartphone technologies. Samsung is also appealing a German court's ruling to ban the sale of its Galaxy Tab in Germany.
Pharmaceuticals Poisoning Among U.S. Children Worsens, 500,000 Exposed Yearly, Study
Pharmaceutical poisoning is still a common childhood injury in the United States, as a new study shows that more than 500,000 children are exposed to pharmaceuticals on a yearly basis.
Search for Missing Nursing Student Michelle Le Uncovers Decomposed Body
Searchers looking for Michelle Le found a decomposed body on a dirt trail this weekend and officials at Alameda County coroner's will now determine whether it belongs to the missing nursing student.
Parole Board Stands Between Troy Davis and Execution
The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles is the only thing standing between death row inmate Troy Davis and execution next week. The board will convene on Monday.
Pat Robertson Won't 'Guilt Trip' Anyone for Divorcing Spouse With Alzheimer's
Televangelist Pat Robertson says he won't guilt trip anyone for divorcing a spouse stricken with Alzheimer's. After all the disease is a kind of death, he says.
Scarlett Johansson and Other Celebrities Targeted by Hackers [PHOTOS]
Scarlett Johansson is just the latest celebrity to have her photos leaked on the Internet but it seems hackers have been targeting her and others for a while.
Hackers Targeted Scarlett Johansson's Leaked Photos Before 2011 [PHOTOS]
Authorities believe that about 50 celebrities may be victims of the hacking ring. The agents also believed that all 50 celebs trace back to one person, who is possibly the ringleader.
FBI Knows Identity of Scarlett Johansson’s Nude Pictures Hacker [PHOTOS]
TMZ reported that law enforcement sources said the FBI is honing in on the group of hackers and know the identity of at least one of them, which is the ringleader.
NASA Discovers Kepler-16b, a Saturn-sized World With Two Sunsets [VIDEOS & PHOTO]
Kepler-16b was seen orbiting two stars, about 200 light-years from Earth.Scientists say that the discovery of this Saturn-sized, circumbinary planet shows just how much diversity there are among the planets in our galaxy.
Feds Start Investigating Reno Air Crash [VIDEOS]
Federal investigators have begun looking into what might have caused a 74-year-old pilot to lose control of his vintage plane, causing it to crash during an air race in Reno, Nevada, on Friday. The crash took the life of the pilot and two others in the stands, and more than 50 others were sent to the hospital.
Kweku Adoboli’s UBS Trading Losses Strengthen Push for Split Banking
Regulators are still trying to figure out how 31-year-old trader Kweku Adoboli caused $2 billion in bad bets over three tears. But as the probe continues analysts and politicians say UBS trading losses has strengthened the case for separating retail banks from their investment arm, according to The Associated Press.
Troy Davis’ Execution Case Could End Next Week, Both Families Torn
Davis is scheduled to be executed on Sept. 21 for the murder of police officer Mark MacPhail in 1989 in Savannah. However, Davis has maintained his innocence.
Improved Healthcare Keeps China’s Newborn Deaths Down
Fewer newborn babies in China are dying today when compared to 1996, researchers found. A study shows that newborn deaths fell 62 percent, as it went from 24.7 per 1,000 live births in 1996 to 9.3 in 2008.
Pat Robertson Says Divorcing Spouse With Alzheimer's is OK
The religious broadcaster has made several controversial comments in the past, but he recently told 700 Club viewers that it's justifiable to divorce a spouse with Alzheimer's in response to a question from a viewer.
