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Ice-Breakers Battle Europe's Big Chill

Posted Thu Feb 9, 2012 05:00 AM ET | 0

Temperatures fell to -13 degrees Fahrenheit in Berlin as the current cold front that has claimed hundreds of lives in eastern Europe makes its way west. Read more

The Psychology of Political Flip-Flops

Posted by Tim Wall Tue Feb 7, 2012 07:00 AM ET | 0

Flip-flopping affects both politicians and voters but not in the ways you might think. Read more

FBI Wants To Monitor Social Networks

Posted by Nic Halverson Fri Jan 27, 2012 09:46 AM ET | 0

The FBI wants to locate possible criminals and analyze their movements. Read more

Wanna Nuke Waste Site?

Posted by Eric Niiler Thu Jan 26, 2012 02:29 PM ET | 0

A panel suggests towns volunteer to host dumps that would last for generations. Read more

Newt Skywalker: Less NASA, More Space

Posted by Irene Klotz Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:11 AM ET | 0

Moon base and prize money top Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich's to-do list for space exploration. Read more

Airport Laser Lets You Keep Your Liquids

Posted by Nic Halverson Thu Jan 26, 2012 09:40 AM ET | 0

A new security machine scans bottles to determine if the contents are safe to take on the plane. Read more

Airport Laser Lets You Keep Your Liquids

Three States Roll Out Electronic Ballots

Posted by Jesse Emspak Wed Jan 25, 2012 08:55 AM ET | 0

Electronic ballots are being offered by Florida, California and Virginia to help expats and servicemen vote. Read more

Three States Roll Out Electronic Ballots

Japan Wants UN Atomic Agency in Fukushima

Posted Mon Jan 23, 2012 07:04 AM ET | 0

Tokyo wants an international seal of approval for the energy-hungry country's nuclear industry, but has failed to inspire confidence. Read more

Megaupload Arrests Trigger Retaliation Hacks

Posted Fri Jan 20, 2012 12:06 PM ET | 0

Arrests of Megaupload.com's founders prompt a hacktivist group to temporarily take down the FBI's and others' sites. Read more

Software Tells Politicians What People Really Want

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:17 AM ET | 0

New software could tell Washington exactly what social network users are really thinking, collectively. Read more

Software Tells Politicians What People Really Want

Police Want 'Drive-By' Friskings

Posted by Nic Halverson Wed Jan 18, 2012 03:44 PM ET | 0

The NYPD is developing an infrared scanning device that may have a range of up to 82 feet. Read more

Google and Wikipedia Protest Anti-Piracy Bill

Posted Wed Jan 18, 2012 08:30 AM ET | 0

A controversial provision would allow federal authorities to "blacklist" sites, essentially cutting off portions of the Internet to all U.S. users. Read more

Dish Soap Helps Slide New Bridge Into Place

Posted by Nic Halverson Thu Jan 12, 2012 03:21 PM ET | 0

Teflon rails lubricated with Dawn dish soap were used to slide a new bridge into an existing highway. Read more

Dish Soap Helps Slide New Bridge Into Place

Hackers Want To Launch Their Own Satellites

Posted by Jesse Emspak Wed Jan 4, 2012 09:51 AM ET | 0

Hackers call for building a secure satellite communications network, safe from government interference. Read more

Hackers Want To Launch Their Own Satellites

China Seeks Steady Rare Earths Exports In 2012

Posted Tue Dec 27, 2011 06:46 PM ET | 0

China, the world's largest rare earths producer, said Tuesday that its export quota for the sought-after commodities will remain roughly the same in 2012 as this year. Read more