Have Scientists Found an “Earth-like” Planet?
The discovery of a planet circling Gliese 581, a red dwarf star, has led to a round of press reports discussing the existence...
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Congress Approves New NASA Budget
Nearly a year has passed since President Obama’s controversial Augustine Committee’s report recommended a...
Google CEO Imagines a Dull Version of Utopia
Google CEO Eric Schmidt has once again found himself in the midst of controversy....
UN May Appoint Ambassador to Outer Space
Since the signing of the United Nations charter in 1945 the international institution which...
Boeing Prepares to Shuttle “Space Tourists”
President Obama’s proposed changes to NASA’s plans for manned space flight have implications for...
Iris Scan Coming to Airports, Focusing Terror Hunt on Innocent
“The Homeland Security Department plans to test futuristic iris scan technology that stores digital...
Coal Miners Upset With EPA
As America struggles with expensive energy provided by foreign nations without our best interests...
The Power of the Internet
When the Founding Fathers adopted the Bill of Rights guaranteeing that “Congress shall make...
2012 — Global Blackout or Another Y2K?
When the year 2012 is mentioned, one usually assumes the worst. Dave Reneke, an...
In Philly, Blogging Brings Big Business License Bill
Philadelphia: The City of Brotherly Love. The home of Independence Hall, where the Declaration...
Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You: RFID-embedded Bins in Cleveland
What was once a laughable plot of a late night science fiction movie, this...
Black Hole Eruption Compared to Volcano in Iceland
A giant black hole is putting on a spectacular show and scientists at NASA's...
India Unveils $35 Tablet Computer
The nation of India has introduced a prototype computer it is hoping a company...
Wal-Mart to Embed RFID Tags in Clothing Beginning August 1
Beginning August 1, men’s blue jeans and underwear sold at Walmart will carry electronic...