Magnetic Field Produces Amazing Feat of Quantum Levitation
Will children soon have hoverboards like Marty McFly in "Back to the Future?" In an amazing mating of science fiction and reality, a student from Tel Aviv University's Superconductivity Group School of Physics and Astronomy showed off a puck hovering in mid-air through the phenomenon known in physics as quantum levitation.
Chime.In: New Social Media Network that Makes You Money
Making its debut this week, Chime.In, Uber Media's new social networking site combines Twitter's sharing ability, Reddit voting and it actual pays users for their posts.
Find My Friends iOS 5 App Raises Privacy Concerns
Barely a week after being unveiled the Apple iOS 5 app Find My Friends is already instrumental in breaking up a marriage after a suspicious husband caught his wife cheating using the app.
iPhone 4s: Top Five Customer Complaints
Apple's new iPhone 4s has reportedly sold over 4 million units three days after its launch but that record-breaking figure doesn't mean that everyone is enjoying Apple's latest smartphone. Although early reviews have been positive there have been several notable problems with the iPhone 4s. Here's a brief rundown on the top five iPhone 4s issues.
Will Rising Sea Levels Sink Most Cities in 500 Years?
In 500 years some of man's greatest cities, like London and New York will be underwater. Unless the effects of global warming can be reversed, rising sea levels will continue to rise in the next 500 years and flood most cities on the coast.
2011 Orionids Meteor Shower: Where Can Aussie Astronomers See It?
The Orionid meteor shower is the second meteor shower astronomers can look forward to in October. The more dramatic Draconid meteor shower blazed its way across the night sky in early October but for those who missed the Draconids, the Orionids offer a more reliable stargazing experience that is no less spectacular.
Was the First UFO Picture Actually a Comet that Nearly Killed All Life on Earth?
In August 1883, a Mexican astronomer took a picture that was later regarded as the first photographic evidence of extraterrestrial life. Now some astronomers think this photograph wasn't evidence of life on another planet but a comet that could have obliterated all life on Earth.
Needle-less Gene Therapy and the Hope for a Cancer Cure
Researchers at the Ohio State University have discovered a new way to administer gene therapy agents without a needle.
Iceland’s Katla Volcano: Long Term Effects if Katla Erupts
If Iceland's Katla Volcano awakens from slumber and erupts, Icelanders and air travelers won't be the only ones affected. Eruptions from large volcanoes have wreaked havoc on Earth's ecosystem by lowering temperatures and thinning the ozone layer.
Eat Smart: Foods that Help You Beat Cancer
Eating the right foods can help you avoid the risk of cancer. According to the chief of the Nutritional Sciences Research Group of the National Cancer Institute choosing the right diet can help you avoid getting cancer.
iOS 5: Top Five Reasons Why You Should Jailbreak Your iPhone or iPad
Although jailbreaking your iPhone or iPad carries the risk of bricking your device and voiding your Apple warranty there are some benefits to jailbreaking your iPhone 4s or iPad 2. Here are the five reasons why you should jailbreak your iPhone or iPad.
Apple iPhone 4S: Top 10 Apps for Your iOS 5 Device
If you're one of the lucky ones who were able to snag a new iPhone 4S or upgraded your existing Apple device to iOS 5, then you're probably wondering how fast you can fill up all those gigabytes of memory with apps. The Apple App Store has half a million apps available, so narrowing it down to what you really need can be a forbidding task.
Apple Wins Court Rounds Against Samsung in Two Continents
Apple hit Samsung with a one-two punch this weekend as U.S and Dutch courts ruled against Samsung in its continuing legal battle with the iPhone manufacturer.
Australia’s Best Value iPhone 4S Carrier Plans
Australian customers lined up around Apple stores and other retailers Friday to get the new Apple iPhone 4S, but for budget-conscious consumers, the new smartphone could be too much for their wallets to handle.
Want to Know the Meaning of Life? Ask Apple’s Siri
Apple has described Siri as an "intelligent assistant" but developers should have added another feature to Siri: budding comedian.
Human Genome Discovery Could Lead to Treatments for Genetic Ills
Scientists have mapped out the so-called "dark matter" found in the human genome. This discovery could lead to more research that can pinpoint genetic causes in various diseases.
Yeti Hair and Footprints Found, Adduced as Evidence of Mythical Creature's Existence
Video proof of the Yeti finally emerged from the wilds of Siberia and presented to the international community after reports on Monday that the research team had stumbled on indisputable proof of the creature's existence.
BlackBerry's Back, But Can RIM Win Back Users?
Research in Motion co-CEOs Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie held a phone press conference Thursday to announce that BlackBerry services have been restored globally after several days of network failure.
Iceland’s Katla Volcano Eruption Imminent: Could Surpass Last Year’s Eruption
Iceland's Katla Volcano, which has a magma chamber that is ten times the size of Eyjafjallajokull, is showing signs of an imminent eruption.
Cosmic Mystery Solved: How the Cosmic Fog Disappeared
Astronomers are finally able to present a solution to a mystery: how the cosmic fog from the early universe cleared. The culprit? Massive stars that emitted high energy light.
iOS 5 Update: Top Ten New Features in the iOS 5
Apple released the iOS 5 today and its perhaps the biggest update to the software. The iOS 5 comes with over 200 new features and it has been released for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
New Technique in Cancer Treatment: Gold Tagged Tumors
Scientists have devised a new way to help neurosurgeons see tumors in the brain, gold tagged tumors.
Experience the Martian Frontier in Stunning New NASA Video
Want to set foot on Mars? Budding astronauts can get the chance to experience life on Mars by watching the new video NASA released which showcases 3 minutes of the Mars Rover Opportunity's long journey on the surface of Mars.
NZ Salvage Crew Boards Rena to Contain Oil Spill
A salvage crew finally managed to board the stricken MV Rena cargo ship that has already spilled oil and containers off the coast of New Zealand. The crew was checking the possibility of pumping oil from the ship before the vessel breaks up and sinks to the sea.
Apple Wins Case: No Sale of Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 continues to be banned from Australian consumers as Apple won its bid to block the tablet on Thursday.
Internet Privacy Breach: Websites are Tracking User Information, Study Reports
A new study released on Tuesday shows that many top websites are sharing personal user information to at least four other websites.
Long-lost Antarctic Lake Holds Secrets of Climate Change
An ancient lake that vanished 125,000 years ago could hold the clues to future changes in the climate and its effects on living organisms
Scientists Remain Doubtful About Existence of Kraken
The hypothesis of geologist Mark McMenamin about the existence of the mythical Kraken to explain the ichthyosaur bones found in Nevada's Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park has left a few scientists skeptical.
Leaked Motorola Xoom 2 and Spyder Pics Released
Motorola is expected to announce its next generation Xoom 2 and new smart phone Spyder next week so naturally leaked pictures are already going tech sites and blogs. This set of leaked pictures has the Motorola Spyder, also known as Droid Razr and the Xoom 2 with the carrier logos on the device, this time Verizon.
Amazon Kindle Fire Gets Hit with First Patent Lawsuit
You know you've made in the tablet market when you get sued. The Amazon Kindle Fire hasn't been released but it already has its first patent infringement lawsuit against it.