Science

Apple says iOS encryption protects privacy; FBI raises crime fears
The new operating system is so secure that no one has the keys. But, the technology is making it harder for police to solve crimes.
Scientists share chemistry Nobel for breakthrough in microscopy
The award goes to Americans Eric Betzig and William Moerner and German scientist Stefan Hell for "the development of super-resolved fluorescence microscopy."
Photos from the 'blood moon' lunar eclipse
For early risers, a historic "blood moon" lunar eclipse was visible on Wednesday around the world. View our photo gallery of the phenomenon.
3 win Nobel in physics for development of blue LED
In just 20 years, the Nobel committee said, the invention has revolutionized lighting.
The forgotten female programmers who created modern tech
Decades ago, it was women who pioneered computer programming — but too often, that's a part of history that even the smartest people don't know.
Soil doctors hit pay dirt in Manhattan's Central Park
Scientists got a big surprise when they started digging — almost 170,000 different kinds of microbes. The urban park appears to measure up to wild places.
'Ello' aims for a return to ad-free social networking
Interest in a new social network points to intensifying concerns over issues like data mining, online bullying and privacy protection.
To counter gun violence, researchers seek deeper data
For the first time in nearly two decades, federal dollars are beginning to flow into gun violence research. There's also a push to create a national reporting database for firearm injuries and deaths.