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Quantum Jumps Could Help Image Cancer Cells

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 6:27pm EDT

Quantum jumps create a blinking state that may allow researchers to image cancer cells or viral infections.

One-Third of Americans Back Ban on Synthetic Biology

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 6:12pm EDT

A majority of Americans favor synthetic biology forging ahead under the watchful eye of government regulators, but split on top concerns.

Google Instant Search Review: Faster (Sometimes)

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 5:46pm EDT

Google's new Instant Search introduces interactive searches. Our Review finds Instant Search to be the first real change in how search engines are used since the early days of the World Wide Web.

Corpse Flower to Cause a Big Stink

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 4:12pm EDT

Rare blooms of this flower are a smelly affair.

Snoop Dogg and Norton Team Up to Smoke Cybercrime

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 4:04pm EDT

Snoop Dogg to pimp antivirus software like Bishop Don Magic Juan.

How the NFL Decides What New Technologies to Adopt

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 3:59pm EDT

TechNewsDaily goes behinds the scenes of how new tech enters the NFL.

Ancient African Cocktail: Beer and a Shot of Antibiotic

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 3:57pm EDT

Ancient Nubians' bones hold an antibiotic, which they may have fermented with their beer, according to a new study.

Death May Come Earlier for People on Insomnia, Anxiety Meds

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 3:16pm EDT

Medications that treat insomnia and anxiety might increase a person's risk of death.

When Worlds Collide, Chances for Alien Life Dwindle

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 2:45pm EDT

Tight double-star systems may not be the best places to look for extraterrestrial life, a new study has found.

5-Minute Scan Reveals Brain Maturity

Posted: September 9th, 2010, 1:59pm EDT

A new method of looking at brain scanning data can track brain development from childhood to adulthood.