Major discovery bolsters Big Bang theory of universe
Waves of gravity that rippled through space right after the Big Bang have been detected for the first time, in a landmark discovery that adds to our understanding of how the universe was born.
Mystery of fossilized jaw solved in Semey
Semey historians have finely identified the mysterious fossilized jaw that was almost forgotten in a school museum as an unknown object.
13 March 2014
Pint-sized tyrannosaur was king of the Arctic
A pint-sized tyrannosaur braved the frigid Arctic and feasted on fellow dinosaurs 70 million years ago, according to a report Wednesday on a new species identified from fossilized skull bones in Alaska.
13 March 2014
WeChat revolution: China's 'killer app' speaks to the masses
When condom maker Durex wants to send an intimate message to customers in China, it uses a homegrown instant messaging platform called WeChat which has taken the country by storm in just three years.
12 March 2014
Volcanoes helped species survive ice ages: study
The steam and heat from volcanoes allowed species of plants and animals to survive past ice ages, a study showed Tuesday, offering help for scientists dealing with climate change.
Japanese astronaut becomes ISS commander
Astronaut Koichi Wakata has become the first Japanese commander of the International Space Station, according to the country's space agency.
10 March 2014
Under shadow of spy scandal, Merkel, Cameron head to tech fair
The German and British leaders will officially open the world's biggest high-tech fair on Sunday, amid global debate about data security following revelations of mass US and British online snooping.
Future warming imperils Statue of Liberty: study
The sightseer of 4014 may have to pay a virtual visit to the Tower of London or Statue of Liberty, said a climate study Wednesday that warned of dramatic ocean encroachment on heritage sites.
Japan researchers testing tiny ear computer
A tiny personal computer that is worn on the ear and can be controlled with the blink of an eye or the click of a tongue is being tested in Japan.