Woman who inspired 'Contact' still listeningmore similar news »
From a remote California valley, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe. Tarter, the inspiration for Jodie Foster's character in "Contact," employs radio telescopes that scan the heavens for extraterrestrial signals. If aliens exist and try to contact us, she'll be among the first to know.
L.A. Auto Show: Can hybrids save Big Three?more similar news »
Offerings at this year's L.A. Auto Show have been overshadowed by the financial plight of U.S. automakers. But can the alternative-fuel cars unveiled here help Detroit avoid bankruptcy and get back on track?
Review: Camera offers great pics, iffy designmore similar news »
Every so often a camera comes along that gets (and deserves) high marks, but which I don't necessarily like as much as the rating would suggest. The latest object of such ambivalence is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1.
How to launch a tech company in a weekendmore similar news »
While working through a recent weekend, Don Brown became co-founder of Twitpay, a new Web service that lets people settle casual debts. Welcome to Startup Weekend, where programmers and designers try to create new companies from scratch in three days.
Astronauts complete third spacewalkmore similar news »
Astronauts from the shuttle Endeavour completed their third spacewalk Saturday evening after spending nearly seven hours cleaning and lubricating a major joint on the international space station.
Why small cars are getting safermore similar news »
You don't have to look too far into the past to find a time when automakers didn't see car safety as a "selling point." But over the last 30 years, car safety has become a prime factor in the minds of car buyers.
Queuing science: Can waiting in line be fun?more similar news »
Warning: Standing in line can cause extreme boredom, annoyance and even rage, which is precisely why there is a fascinating science devoted to what makes people tick -- and ticked off -- when forced to wait. Meet the little-known field of queuing psychology.
Bush set to relax endangered species rulesmore similar news »
Animals and plants in danger of becoming extinct could lose the protection of government experts who make sure that dams, highways and other projects don't pose a threat, under regulations the Bush administration is set to put in place before President-elect Obama can reverse them.
Developer strikes it rich with iPhone gamemore similar news »
The iPhone is more than a smart phone for some users -- it's a portable entertainment system. It's also become a gold mine for entrepreneurs like Steve Demeter, developer of the popular puzzle game "Trism," which earned him $250,000 in two months.
