Technology

The U.S. CDC said on Friday that the H1N1 virus -- commonly known as the "swine flu" -- is now prevalent in 48 states. Here's a look at how the vaccine is made.

1 | November 9, 2009 1:51pm | By Andrew Nusca

A new "smart plug" will allow someone to monitor and control the energy use of their home's appliances.

5 | November 9, 2009 8:42am | By Andrew Nusca

In a recent post Scott Snyder gave us a look into his new book "The World of Wireless: How to Compete in the 4G Revolution". Today he shares the top 5 trends in wireless and 5 Jobs of the future.

2 | November 9, 2009 3:00am | By Vince Thompson

Call it the matchup between the Higgs boson and Murphy's Law. And a reminder that even the most visionary projects in the universe can be tripped up by small details.

6 | November 7, 2009 7:19am | By Joe McKendrick

"Don't be evil," it turns out, is more than a mantra. It's a warning. And it's a warning that, so far, Google is heeding.

2 | November 6, 2009 1:10pm | By Dana Blankenhorn

My first impression of the Verizon/Google Droid cell phone which starts shipping today is very positive. Based on Google's Android operating system, the Droid signals a whole new era in handheld...

3 | November 6, 2009 12:15pm | By John Dodge

A robot has taken the first small step toward the building of a real space elevator, soaring more than a half-mile above the Mojave Desert in four minutes.

November 5, 2009 12:22pm | By Dana Blankenhorn

An aging but powerful IBM AS/400 computer know as "House 17" served as Bernie Madoff's printing press to create phony customer statements. Learn how Madoff fooled clients with the AS/400 and...

November 5, 2009 12:17pm | By John Dodge

What will the future of cities look like? Super-connected, smart and much more flexible.

6 | November 5, 2009 12:07pm | By Andrew Nusca

It isn't exactly Google Earth, but Beacon GIS software from Schneider Corp. is helping municipalities like Pettis County, Missouri, get smarter about land use and planning.

November 5, 2009 10:56am | By Heather Clancy

The new A320 cockpit design inspired by Flight 188's overshooting Minneapolis by 150 miles is quite something. Here's a little humor to start off your weekend.

November 5, 2009 10:42am | By John Dodge

Warren Buffett's acquisition of BNSF is part and parcel of his vision for America's economic future. Railroads built this country and to Buffett's way of thinking,will do it again.

1 | November 4, 2009 11:16am | By John Dodge

If Apple lowered its prices, its incredibly strong product lineup could grab some serious market even with the advent of a formidable Windows 7. Current pricing for me turned a MacBook Pro into...

34 | November 3, 2009 10:37am | By John Dodge

The United States is using less water now than during the peak years of 1975 and 1980, despite a 30 percent population increase during the same time period, according to a new U.S. Geological...

7 | November 3, 2009 7:37am | By Andrew Nusca

There have been all manner of reports published about the climate policies of nations around the globe. A new one from Deutsche Bank assigns an investment risk rating based on those policies.

November 3, 2009 7:36am | By Heather Clancy

Tucker Aaron is the lead strategist at Animax Entertainment and someone brands turn to when they wish to create success with viral videos. In this interview Tucker shares 5 tips for creating a...

3 | November 3, 2009 3:00am | By Vince Thompson

The long-term rising global economic tide -- fueled by opening markets and information technology -- appears to be lifting many boats.

36 | November 2, 2009 8:26pm | By Joe McKendrick

Net neutrality is about content. It's about carriers of content, and device makers, restricting access to competing content.

7 | November 2, 2009 12:46pm | By Dana Blankenhorn

The spinning blades of wind turbines have been known to scramble the radar waves needed to track airplanes. Two European companies are using radar-absorbing materials to fix the problem.

8 | November 2, 2009 12:21pm | By Andrew Nusca

Get ready for green plastic bottles and cutlery. Green algae, the photosynthetic organism used as a biofuel, has now been put to use as sustainable bioplastic.

6 | November 2, 2009 9:54am | By Andrew Nusca