Science
Scientists: Technology Can Help Locate Sinkholes
Scientists are using advanced technology to lessen the danger from sinkholes like the one in Florida that swallowed part of a house. Ground-penetrating radar can scan sites for cavities 50 feet or more below the surface. (March 6)
Official: 'Strange Spike' in Baby Dolphin Deaths
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies was on the front lines of saving dolphins and turtles after the Gulf oil spill. Now officials are concerned about the 'strange spike' in baby dolphin deaths in the past month. (Feb. 28)
Tech Tested at SD College Aims to Replace Wallet
Backers of a pilot program at a small South Dakota university say the technology they're testing is another step toward creating a cashless society. Instead of using cash or credit cards to buy items, users scan their fingers. (Feb. 22)
A Giant 3D Experience for Scientists
Computer scientists at the University Illinois at Chicago have turned science fiction into reality with a wraparound virtual reality system where researchers can take a walk through their data. (Feb. 20)
Asteroid Buzzes, Misses Earth _ Unlike Meteor
A 150-foot asteroid hurtled through Earth's backyard Friday, coming within an incredible 17,150 miles and making the closest known flyby for a rock of its size. (Feb. 15)
Asteroid to Fly Past Earth Friday
A 150-foot asteroid is set to fly past Earth today. NASA says the asteroid will come within 17,150 miles of the earth, which is closer than many communications and weather satellites. (Feb. 15)
Raw: Meteorite Falls in Russian Urals
A meteor streaked across the sky above Russia's Ural Mountains on Friday morning, causing sharp explosions and reportedly injuring around 100 people, including many hurt by broken glass. (Feb. 15)
Doctors Figuring Out How to Mend a Broken Heart
A team of molecular scientists and bioengineers in Britain is attempting to mend broken hearts by growing sheets of tissue with beating cells which can be injected and sprayed onto diseased hearts. (Feb. 14)
Wisconsin Scientists Help Search for Alien Life
University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists are helping search for alien life forms, but they will never go into space. They are studying Earth rocks that are billions of years old, looking for information. (Feb. 13)
Dolphins Are Dying, Race on to Protect Them
Someone is killing and mutilating dolphins along the Gulf Coast, leading wildlife groups, business owners and beachcombers in one Florida tourist enclave to band together to protect the animals from attacks. (Feb. 8)
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