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Human Ancestors Were Homemakers

Early humans were dividing their living spaces into kitchens and work areas much earlier than previously thought

Texting a Pain in the Neck, Study Suggests

Texting on cell phone could cause similar chronic pain problems as typing.

Romantic Rivalries Stir Religious Feelings

Religion may play a larger role in mating strategies than previously known.

Humans Still Evolving as Our Brains Shrink

Shrinking brains and lactose intolerance are two signs that human evolution is still at work.

Origin of Household Dust Pinned Down

A new computer model that simulates how dust comes into and out of homes may help communities dealing with contaminated

The Science Behind 'Stop Me If I've Told You This'

We might not be wired to remember to whom we tell information.

One Key Found for Living to 100

An inherited cellular repair mechanism thwarts aging and perhaps helps prevent disease.

Rare Monkey Interbred with Baboons, Study Suggests

A rare monkey may have mated with baboons in the past.

Bug Wears Armor Made of Poo

Clever beetles use bodily waste to guard against attackers.

Researchers Plan Ice Cream That's Good For You

Food chemists hope to concoct a healthy and satisfying ice cream.

Women More Loyal When Cancer Strikes

Men are more likely to leave their sick wives than the other way around.

Happiest States are Wealthy and Tolerant

The happiest states also have the wealthiest residents and highest number of gays, research shows.

Maya Murals Give Rare View of Everyday Life

Murals uncovered in ancient Mayan mound give rare glimpse at everyday life.

Artificial Penis Tissue Proves Promising in Lab Tests

After implantation with replacement tissue, lab rabbits that once had damaged penises had working organs and could prod

Human Origins: Our Crazy Family Tree

What do nutcracker man, the hobbit and others tell us about humanity?

Recent Midwest Quakes Called Aftershocks from 1800s

small earthquakes in the New Madrid seismic zone may actually be aftershocks from the large earthquakes in 1811 and 1812

10 Failed Doomsday Predictions

Many have foreseen the end of the world. Luckily, they're predictions have been a bit off.

T. rex's Oldest Relative Discovered

A small relative of the prehistoric killing machine lived some 170 million years ago.

Powerful Ideas: Winery Waste Make Fuel

Waste byproducts from brewing wine can be used for energy.

Giant Crack in Africa Will Create a New Ocean

A 35-mile rift in the desert of Ethiopia will likely become a new ocean eventually, researchers now confirm.

9 awesome uses for dead tech products
You probably have an attic, closet or garage stuffed with unused, outdated tech junk. Wouldn't you like to do something useful with them? These are some good and some goofy ideas for DIY projects.
Weeding through online flower sites
If you study hidden fees and price distortions for a living, Valentine's Day is your Super Bowl. Can you name another industry where the true price of an item is routinely more than double the advertised price? Gadgets were supposed to make our lives easier and save us time. Instead, we are more stressed and have less time than ever. What is the cause of this epic failure?
Evidence of liquid water on Saturn's moon
Saturn's moon Enceladus contains a large body of water under its surface, new research has confirmed. And the icy moon may even have conditions suitable for life.
Slide show: Earth as seen from the International Space Station
Amazing views of volcanic eruptions, city lights and coral atolls are just some of the more than 450,000 photographs taken by astronauts on the International Space Station.
Video: Papa's got a brand new bag
“Bioshock” is back, bigger, badder, and a little bit less scary. Msnbc.com’s Todd Kenreck gives "Bioshock 2" a 9 out of 10. (msnbc.com)
New solar observatory to unlock sun's mysteries
A powerful new solar observatory will spend the next five years recording images of the sun with 10 times better resolution than HD television, peering deep within the sun's layers to reveal just how solar storms erupt. The observations could help scientists build the first effective models for space weather forecasting.
Google cuts fee to break Nexus One contract
Google Inc. has lowered by $200 the fee it charges customers who break a standard two-year contract for its new Nexus One phone on the T-Mobile USA Inc. network.
Cosmic Log: Tour space, inside and out
Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The night launch of a space shuttle is a wonderful sight, and one we may never see again. But the view gets even better when you get to space ... virtually.
Stranded panda lured to safety in China
Villagers in southwestern China's Sichuan province discovered a panda stranded on a steep mountain face, apparently too scared to climb down, state media reported Tuesday.
The Internet will watch you FAIL!
Before you upload an embarrassing image or write off last night’s drunken text, take a tour of the virtual locations where your foibles may be immortalized.

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Student file sharers allegedly extorted
An Internet security analyst, was in charge of tracking illegal file sharing at the University of Georgia until he allegedly tried to shake down the student downloaders he caught. by Greg Sandoval CNET News
PayPal suspends service in India
Online payment service provider PayPal has put some of its services in India on hold, and is reversing funds requested through PayPal India, according to reports. by Liau Yun Qing ZDNet Asia
China breaks up Black Hawk hacking ring
Chinese authorities have broken a hacking-tool dissemination ring, according to state media. by Tom Espiner ZDNet UK
Oracle releases emergency patch
Oracle has released a patch for a server flaw that can be exploited over a network without the use of a username or password. by Tom Espiner ZDNet UK
Google seeks four patents for Web app tech
Google has filed at least four patent applications for technology it is building into its Chrome browser to try to make the web a more powerful foundation for applications. by Stephen Shankland CNET News

Net-Worm.Win32.Kido
Kaspersky Lab has detected that multiple variants of Kido, a polymorphic worm, are currently spreading widely.
Virus.Win32.Gpcode.ak
Kaspersky Lab has detected a new version of the ‘malicious blackmailer’ Gpcode - Virus.Win32.Gpcode.ak.
Email-Worm.Win32.Warezov.nf
Kaspersky Lab has detected mass mailings of a new variant of Warezov, Email-Worm.Win32.Warezov.nf.
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New Warezov variant mass mailed
Email-Worm.Win32.Warezov.ms
A new variant of Warezov has been mass mailed, and is spreading rapidly

Launch of NASA's Shuttle Endeavour Sparks Early Monday Sunrise
Space shuttle Endeavour lit up the predawn sky above Florida's Space Coast on Monday with a 4:14 a.m. launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
NASA Administrator to Hold News Briefing at Kennedy Space Center
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden will meet with reporters covering the launch of space shuttle Endeavour at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Space Station Primed for New Era of Scientific Discoveries
NASA and its international partners are looking forward to unprecedented scientific opportunities aboard the International Space Station
NASA Selects Programmatic and Institutional Learning Services Contractor
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., has selected Zantech IT Services Inc. of McLean, Va., for the Programmatic and Institutional Learning Services contract.
NASA Invites Public To Tweet Their Way Into Space Next Week
The Twitterverse and universe will converge during space shuttle Endeavour's upcoming mission to the International Space Station. NASA is inviting the public to send questions for the astronauts via Twitter and have them answered live from space.