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Tencent, Sina, Others Found Guilty of "Promoting Vulgar Content"

Dec 16, 2014 01:24 PM EST

Various internet services in China have been found guilty of promotion vulgar content, according to state-run TV network CCTV.

iPhone Keyboard Gets Immediate Funding from Kickstarter

Kat De Guzman |

Dec 16, 2014 01:20 PM EST

An app that aims to be the "perfect keyboard" for the iPhone has received an immediate funding goal from Kickstarter just two days after it was posted.

Scientists Confirm Meteorite Came from Mars

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 16, 2014 01:00 PM EST

A research team has found evidence of possible life on Mars in a chunk of Martian meteorite. “It's so exciting ... if I were to make a bet, I would wager that there was once life on that planet."

Nature's Measuring 'Rulers' Discovered by Scientists

Dino Lirios |

Dec 16, 2014 10:30 AM EST

The careful control mechanisms are common in nature.

Scientists Discover How the Earth's Crust is Formed

Dino Lirios |

Dec 16, 2014 10:24 AM EST

Last August, a swarm of about 1,600 earthquakes with magnitudes of 4.5 hit Iceland in 48 hours.

Huge Asteroid Misses Earth; Surprises Astronomers

Dino Lirios |

Dec 16, 2014 10:15 AM EST

Asteroid 2014 UR116 is 370 meters wide and could have possibly hit the Earth.

BT in Negotiations to Acquire Mobile Operator EE for $19.5 Billion

David Curry |

Dec 16, 2014 10:05 AM EST

BT has entered into exclusive negotiations with EE, as the broadband provider looks to acquire the young wireless operator for $19.5 billion.

Study Shows How Malaria Parasite Develops Drug Resistance

Kizha T. Trovillas |

Dec 16, 2014 09:46 AM EST

A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have discovered precisely how the malaria parasite develops a drug resistance towards the most common drug to treat the disease.

Newly Discovered Deep Sea Snail Named after Joe Strummer of The Clash

Marco Foronda |

Dec 16, 2014 09:26 AM EST

A. strummeri is now an official part of a group of creatures named after musical icons.

Microsoft Gains Massive Support to Protect Data Overseas

David Curry |

Dec 16, 2014 08:37 AM EST

Microsoft has gained the support of 75 organisations in the fight to protect user's data overseas.

T-Mobile Un-Carrier 8.0 Set for Tuesday Launch

David Curry |

Dec 16, 2014 08:36 AM EST

T-Mobile has one more event planned before the end of 2014, Un-Carrier 8.0, to be hosted by CEO John Legere on Tuesday.

Opulent Clothing Uncovered in Ming Dynasty Tombs

Ana Verayo |

Dec 16, 2014 08:13 AM EST

Archaeologists believe the sealant used in the tombs helped preserved the clothing.

Quantum Mechanics will soon Protect Personal Data

Marco Foronda |

Dec 16, 2014 08:08 AM EST

Uncrackable quantum authentication uses the unique quantum properties of light.

Mars One Project to Make Oxygen on Mars

Ana Verayo |

Dec 16, 2014 08:06 AM EST

The experiment will pave the way for astronauts by ensuring their survival on Mars.

Beyonce Sued Over ‘Drunk in Love’ Copyright Infringement

Christian George Acevedo |

Dec 16, 2014 07:58 AM EST

Megastar couple Beyonce and Jay-Z are being sued for allegedly ripping off the vocals of a Hungarian singer which was featured in the smash hit, “Drunk in Love.”