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Spacesuit water leak ends spacewalk; astronaut OK

In one of the most harrowing spacewalks in decades, an astronaut had to rush back into the International Space Station after a mysterious water leak inside his helmet robbed him of the ability to speak or hear and could have caused him to choke or even drown.

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New moon found orbiting Neptune, but what to call it?

Astronomers have found a new moon orbiting the solar system's outermost planet, Neptune. For the moment, it's known as S/2004 N1, but scientists hope to soon give it a catchier name.

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Science finds a reason some people take unreasonable risks

Science finds a reason some people take unreasonable risks

Chemicals in our brains reward us when we do risky things ... if we survive.

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U research ties enzyme to cancer-causing DNA mutations

University of Minnesota researchers have discovered a single human enzyme that they say is a major source of cancer-causing DNA mutations.
by Lorna Benson

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Def Con hacking conference disinvites feds

Def Con's leader of one of the world's largest gatherings of hackers is asking federal workers to skip the event, due to recent revelations about U.S. electronic surveillance.

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American dogs have surprising genetic roots

America is as much of a melting pot for dogs as it is for their human friends. Walk through any dog park and you'll find a range of breeds from Europe, Asia, even Australia and mutts and mixes of every kind.

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The science of Twinkies: How do they last so darned long?

We have to confess: when we heard that twinkies will have nearly double the shelf life, 45 days, when they return to stores next week, our first reaction was -- days? Not years?

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First Apple computer sells at auction for $387,750

An original Apple computer from 1976 has sold at auction for nearly $388,000.

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Solar system has trailing tail, just like comet

NASA can prove it now. Our solar system has a tail, just like comets.

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Panel: Next Mars rover should gather rocks, soil

Explore an intriguing spot on Mars. Hunt for ancient signs of Martian life. Bag a bunch of rocks and leave them on the surface for a future mission to possibly return.

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