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Gardens of Taj Mahal Perfectly Parallel to Solstice Sun: Scientist

Feb 07, 2015 11:24 AM EST

The immaculate gardens of India's iconic Taj Mahal are not only a sight to behold but they align with precision to the solstice sun, an Italian physicist has discovered.

ISIS Possibly Using Kayla Mueller’s Death as Psywar Tactic

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 07, 2015 11:18 AM EST

In the past, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) used social media to announce the beheading of its American, British and Japanese hostages. Although there were initial doubts about the authenticity of the videos, eventually the world believed that those unfortunate captives lost their heads.

British Tech Firm to Market 3D Printed Mobile Phones

Sami Ghanmi |

Feb 07, 2015 09:25 AM EST

Users will have the ability to design their custom phones online using a web or mobile app.

Four Senators Want Investigation into Verizon Spy 'Supercookies'

David Curry |

Feb 07, 2015 08:12 AM EST

Verizon could be in hot water after pushing its supercookies on mobile devices following new investigations.

Why are Starving Sea Lion Pups Washing Ashore in California?

Marco Foronda |

Feb 07, 2015 08:07 AM EST

This January, more than 250 emaciated sea lion pups were rescued.

Plants' Receptors Tweaked to Survive Drought

Marco Foronda |

Feb 07, 2015 08:04 AM EST

When plants face drought, they produce abscisic acid (ABA), a stress hormone that reduces water consumption.

Victims’ Bill of Rights May Push Murder Trial of ‘Grim Sleeper’

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 07, 2015 07:31 AM EST

The families of victims of Lonnie Franklin Jr., accused of murdering 10 young women over a 13-year period, are tapping Marsy's Law to push for a speedy murder trial. The case has dragged for five years with no set date for a trial due allegedly to the delaying tactics of the defense.

Goodbye iPhoto and Aperture, Hello Photos For OS X

David Curry |

Feb 07, 2015 07:26 AM EST

Apple has dropped its consumer and professional photo editing programs for Photos for OS X.

First Ubuntu Phone to Launch in Europe Later This Year

David Curry |

Feb 07, 2015 07:22 AM EST

The Ubuntu Aquaris E4.5 will be the first smartphone running the new mobile OS.

China Home to Most Robots by 2017

Raymond Legaspi |

Feb 07, 2015 07:22 AM EST

Most production robots in the world will end up in China in two years, as more automation units are used in electronics and car plants, a global industry association disclosed this week.

DARPA to Launch Satellites Using Jets

Marco Foronda |

Feb 07, 2015 07:14 AM EST

Airborne Launch Assist Space Access is intended for smaller satellites.

From ‘Numbing-Spicy Chicken’ to ‘Flirty Adam’: Chinese Pet Names for U.S. Celebs

Raymond Legaspi |

Feb 07, 2015 07:10 AM EST

China's netizens may have a hard time accessing websites abroad, they do enjoy what little filters in from the outside, especially watching American celebrities who have captured the hearts of the rest of the world. These U.S. singers and actors are so popular online, they have Chinese aliases which show great fondness for them.

China to Crack Down On Foreign Casinos Luring Chinese Gamblers

Geann Pineda |

Feb 07, 2015 06:35 AM EST

China is launching a crackdown on foreign casinos, luring its citizens to gamble abroad, a move that broadens the country's campaign against corruption.