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The science of siblings

The science of siblings

Siblings can play a powerful role in our lives, and now scientists are learning more than ever about just how much our brothers and sisters impact our behavior. Author Jeffrey Kluger examines the science and delves into his own childhood to explain why who we are is as much about our siblings as it is about ourselves.

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Google faces more government demands for user info

Google is dealing with more government demands to turn over information about its users as more people immerse themselves online.

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Students' financial info revealed on gov't website

The personal financial details of as many as 5,000 college students were temporarily exposed on the Education Department's direct loan website earlier this month.

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3 things to know about the mortgage mess

All day Tuesday, Oct. 25, The Big Story Blog followed the Minnesota mortgage mess after President Obama announced a new plan to provide some refinancing relief for Americans who are "underwater" on their mortgages. Here are some conclusions:
by Paul Tosto

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Hawaii astronomer captures image of forming planet

Hawaii astronomer captures image of forming planet

Astronomers have captured the first direct image of a planet being born. The planet itself, based on scientific models of how planets form, is estimated to have started taking shape about 50,000 to 100,000 years ago.

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German satellite expected to hit Earth Sunday

German satellite expected to hit Earth Sunday

A defunct satellite is hurtling toward the atmosphere and pieces of it are expected crash to the Earth on Sunday, according to the German Aerospace Center.

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Bransons, space tourists anxious for maiden flight

Bransons, space tourists anxious for maiden flight

Few people know British billionaire Richard Branson better than his mother.

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A quarter of Minnesotans have no broadband at home

A new survey by Connect Minnesota shows that 28 percent of Minnesota households do not have high-speed Internet access at home. The biggest reason cited was lack of relevance.
by Dave Peters

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