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Area on Mars could hold fossilized remains of life
01 08 2010  A spot on Mars called Nili Fossae that is rich in clay mineral-rich rocks could be a prime spot to search for the fossilized remains of Martian life that may have existed 4 billion years ago, a new study suggests.
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Another ugly reminder to check your Facebook settings — NOW!
01 08 2010  If we take any lesson from this latest Facebook privacy brouhaha, it's one we should have already learned: Facebook isn't for people who don't wish to be known. Because here's the deal: Facebook has not now, nor will it ever, protect your information.
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Hacker builds $1,500 cell-phone tapping device
01 08 2010  A computer security researcher has built a device for just $1,500 that can intercept some kinds of cell phone calls and record everything that's said.
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Cosmic Log: Space showdown sidetracked
31 07 2010 Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The showdown over America's space policy will have to wait until September at the earliest, thanks to a decision by House leaders to delay consideration of a controversial NASA authorization bill.
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Software released for attacking Android phones
31 07 2010  Two security experts said on Friday they released a tool for attacking smart phones that use Google's Android operating system to persuade manufacturers to fix a bug that lets hackers read a victim's e-mail and text messages.
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Mars rover Spirit may not survive Martian winter
31 07 2010  NASA's beleaguered Mars rover Spirit, which has been hibernating on the surface of Mars since March, is facing its toughest challenge yet the harsh conditions of the Martian winter. And the rover may lose.
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Monkeys go bananas over flying squirrels
31 07 2010 Researchers have observed small monkeys called Japanese macaques going bananas at the sight of a flying squirrel.
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Tiny footprints are oldest evidence of reptiles
31 07 2010  A tiny reptile scampering along an Outback-like environment snagging insects some 318 million years ago left behind footprints that are now the oldest evidence of reptiles to date.
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Barnes & Noble's Nook gets its own boutique
30 07 2010  Barnes & Noble said Friday it's creating boutiques within its stores for its Nook e-reader to "showcase" the digital device, software and accessories.
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Mars rover finally sees Martian dust devil
30 07 2010  After more than six years roaming the surface of Mars, NASA's Mars rover Opportunity has spotted its first dust devil on the red planet.
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Google: China blockage report likely just a glitch
30 07 2010 Google says its search engine and several other services are working normally in mainland China after previously reporting the service had been completely blocked.
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Internet 'key holders' are insurance against cyber attack
30 07 2010 In a move that seems inspired by "The Lord of the Rings," seven "keys" have been handed out to a trusted circle of people who might get called upon to "save" the Internet in the aftermath of a cyber attack.
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Rare find: Failed star circling sun-like star
30 07 2010  A rare sun-like star that is both young and relatively close to Earth has been found to be harboring an even weirder object a failed star locked in a close orbit around its host, according to a new study.
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Virtual cookie monster controls flavor
30 07 2010  At the SIGGRAPH computer animation and interactive technology conference, a research team unveiled a Meta Cookie system, which uses virtual reality to try to control the flavor of a cookie.
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Cell phone shipments up 14.5 percent worldwide
30 07 2010 The number of cell phones shipped worldwide rose 14.5 percent in the second quarter compared with a year earlier, with much of the growth coming from smaller challengers like the iPhone and BlackBerry, according to research firm IDC.
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Attacking the edges of secure Internet traffic
30 07 2010  Researchers have uncovered new ways that criminals can spy on Internet users even if they're using secure connections to banks, online retailers or other sensitive Web sites.
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Cosmic Log: $1.4 million for oil cleanup ideas
29 07 2010  Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Kevin Costner, here's your chance. Sparked by the disaster in the Gulf, a well-connected environmental activist is offering $1.4 million for new methods to clean up oil spills.
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Amazon unveils new Kindle, starting at $139
29 07 2010  Just weeks after lowering the price of the Kindle e-book reader from $259 to $189, Amazon unveiled a fully revamped Kindle on Wednesday. It's sleeker, better looking, easier on the eyes — and starts at $139.
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100 million Facebook users' details published online
29 07 2010  The personal details of 100 million Facebook users have been collected and published online in a downloadable file, meaning they will no longer be able to make the information private.
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Tales for your summer science odysseys
29 07 2010  Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Books about scientific subjects let you travel through space and time … which is the perfect prescription for summer reading.
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Cosmic Log: Bright stars burn out fast
29 07 2010  Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: "Live fast, die young" may sound like a life lesson, but it’s actually an astronomical observation, borne out by a spectacular image of a hot young star.
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Android users gobble more data than iPhone users
29 07 2010 Verizon's new Android owners are using far more data than AT&T's iPhone users, says a new study. But both populations look like megabyte junkies compared to BlackBerry owners.
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'Limbo' is heaven to play
29 07 2010  While everyone is busy talking about how 3-D is going to revolutionize gaming, a little 2-D game is setting the summer on fire.
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'StarCraft' phenomenon gets new life
29 07 2010  "StarCraft" isn't just a game ... it's a worldwide phenomenon. But will the long-awaited sequel — "StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty" — be able to live up to its predecessor?
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'Limbo' is heaven to play
28 07 2010 While everyone is busy talking about how 3-D is going to revolutionize gaming, a little 2-D game is lighting the summer on fire.
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