Science
Rat brains linked to create "biological computer"
Two rats, in two different countries, wirelessly connected via electrical implants in their brains. The rat on the left is called the encoder. It knows that when it depresses a lever it will receive a reward. What it doesn't know is that the electrical signals generated in its brain are ...
Tumbleweeds Invade West Texas Home
Strong winds pushed hundreds of tumbleweeds against a Midland, Texas home. The homeowner says it's 'the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen.' (Feb. 27)
Pope Speaks English at Final Audience
Tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square for Pope Benedict XVI's final audience before his resignation. The Pope spoke in English, and asked Catholics to pray for both him and the new Pope. (Feb. 27)
Raw: Balloon Crash Kills 18 Tourists in Egypt
At least 18 foreign tourists are reported dead, after a hot air balloon crashed near Luxor, Egypt. The tourists are reported to be from Britain, France, Japan and Hong Kong. (Feb. 26)
Russians cash in on meteor fragments
Fragments from the meteor are being collected around Chelyabinsk, Russia. It's estimated that the debris will sell for more than $2000 a gram.
Singer Mindy McCready Dies in Apparent Suicide
Mindy McCready, who hit the top of the country charts before personal problems sidetracked her career, died Sunday in Arkansas in an apparent suicide. She was 37. (Feb. 18)
Top images from the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show
The latest & greatest in technology is on display at CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show.
Bonobos share food to make new friends
In a long-term study with bonobos, they showed a higher tendency to share food with strangers than with friends.
Five planets discovered, one potentially habitable
Scientist have discovered a sun-like star with five planets orbiting. One could possibly sustain life.
Stephen Hawking through photos
He's one of the smartest men of history, but Stephen Hawking is trapped inside his own body.
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