Is the 'Christmas Comet' cracking up?
An incoming comet that skygazers had hoped would provide one of the greatest celestial shows of the century, could be a fizzle.
GM to launch dual-fuel car in 2014
General Motors said Wednesday it will launch a car next year with the ability to operate on both gasoline and compressed natural gas, taking advantage of abundant US gas supplies.
Facebook relaxes rules for teen sharing
Facebook began letting teenagers publicly share posts Wednesday as the social network moved to bolster appeal to youth and advertisers.
S. Korea introduces 'Gangnam Style' tourist police
South Korea unveiled its new "tourist police" force Wednesday, with snappy uniforms from rapper Psy's costume designer and a "Gangnam Style" launch in central Seoul.
US Army seeks 'Iron Man' armor for commandos
US Army researchers are working on building hi-tech body armor that would give soldiers "superhuman strength" in a real-life version of the suit featured in "Iron Man" films.
13 October 2013
US to reopen Statue of Liberty, Grand Canyon
US national parks and monuments including the Statue of Liberty and the Grand Canyon are to reopen despite the federal shutdown, after states agreed to fund them temporarily.
Online video use surges: US survey
Americans are using the Internet more for video, both to post their own snippets and to view videos of others.
12 October 2013
Space 'graveyard' reveals bits of an Earth-like planet
Astronomers have autopsied a distant, broken apart planet and revealed signs of water and a rocky surface together for the first time, delighting scientists on the hunt for alien life.
12 October 2013
NASA vows to review ban on Chinese astronomers
The US space agency Thursday vowed to reconsider the applications of Chinese scientists who were denied access to a NASA conference on security grounds.
11 October 2013
Toyota unveils cars with auto pilot
Toyota on Friday unveiled the next generation of cars featuring an auto pilot system that will swerve to avoid collisions and also keep to the middle of the road, all without drivers touching the wheel.
11 October 2013
Traditional computer sales eroded by love of tablets
Industry trackers on Wednesday reported that sales of traditional personal computers continued to wither in the recently ended quarter as tastes shifted to tablets.