Single Atom Tells Time

A new technique to measure time could lead to antimatter clocks and a radically new way to define mass.

by TechNewsDaily via Discovery News

Prenatal Testing That's Needle -- and Risk-free?

The new prenatal test relies on genetic sequencing of a blood test rather than on a needle extracting amniotic fluid. ->

by Sheila M. Eldred via Discovery News

CES 2013: Threes Ups, Three Downs

Manufacturers at CES have big ambitions for big screens, but you might want to think small instead. ->

by Rob Pegoraro via Discovery News

Kitten Swallows TV Antenna

Vets removed the six-inch-long antenna from the tabby's stomach and now it's recovering nicely. ->

by Amanda Onion via Discovery News

Apophis Will (Definitely) Not Hit Earth in 2036

Apophis will not -- I repeat, will not -- hit Earth in 2036.

by Ian O'Neill via Discovery News - Top Stories

Now's Your Chance to Own a Piece of NASA

If you've ever wanted to own a piece of America's spaceflight history, now is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to add something truly spectacular to your collection.

by Amy Shira Teitel via Discovery News - Top Stories

CES 2013: Watch Watches Your Child

If something bad happens, the kid just presses a simple button to make an emergency call.

by Alyssa Danigelis via Discovery News - Top Stories

Orcas Swim Free from Icy Entrapment

After days of mounting concern, shifting winds apparently free a pod of orcas surrounded by sea ice.

by Kieran Mulvaney via Discovery News - Top Stories

The Big Internet Museum: Milestones and Memes

From ARPAnet to Gangnam Style, this new virtual museum catalogs the Internet and asks you to help add to the collection.

by Nic Halverson via Discovery News - Top Stories

Silence Turned Into Secret Skype Messages

A team of encryption specialists has figured out a way to communicate with each other using silence.

by Alyssa Danigelis via Discovery News - Top Stories

Robots Watch Whales and Warn Mariners

Underwater gliders located nine endangered right whales in the Gulf of Maine in early December, allowing ships to avoid collisions.

by Tim Wall via Discovery News - Top Stories

Greenland Ice Tendrils Reach South

Escaping sea ice from the Arctic Ocean was caught in the act on Dec. 30 by a NASA satellite.

by Larry O'Hanlon via Discovery News - Top Stories

CES 2013: Wireless Hard Drive Offers Wi-Fi

Seagate's Wireless Plus external hard drive acts as a Wi-Fi hotspot for computers and mobile devices.

by Alice Truong via Discovery News - Top Stories

Massive Asteroid Belts Discovered Around Vega

The young, bright star may soon become famous for sporting two asteroid belts and, by extension, an entire system of exoplanets.

by Ian O'Neill via Discovery News - Top Stories

Holograms in the Palm of Your Hand

It's the first device of its kind that can steer individual beams of light, making it possible to create 3-D pictures.

by DNews Editors via Discovery News - Top Stories

Heap of Cattle Bones May Mark Ancient Feasts

More than 100,000 bones were found in an abandoned ancient Corinth theater.

by DNews Editors via Discovery News - Top Stories

Thin, Flexible PaperTab to Redefine the Tablet

This paper-like touchscreen emulates the natural handling of multiple sheets of paper.

by Nic Halverson via Discovery News - Top Stories

CES 2013: Driverless Cars Motor Ahead

Autonomous cars have sparked fresh interest in how the tech sector can improve safety in autos instead of distracting from it.

by DNews Editors via Discovery News - Top Stories

Cooler Weather Aids Australia Firefighters

Cooler weather Wednesday helped firefighters douse blazes across Australia which have destroyed a handful of homes and killed thousands of livestock, but some 30 still raged out of control.

by Christina Reed via Discovery News - Top Stories

Fireflies Inspire Brighter LEDs

The exoskeleton of a firefly shows scientists how to build a brighter LED.

by Jesse Emspak via Discovery News - Top Stories