Laika

Laika the dog was the first living being to orbit the Earth in space. She was aboard Sputnik II when it was launched by the Soviet Union on 3 November 1957. ... more

Attend Capital Science 2008, a Premier Showcase of Scientific Talent, at NSF

Do you want to learn about timely, dynamic scientific issues straight from leading experts? If so, attend Capital Science (CapSci) 2008 on Saturday and Sunday, March 29-30, 2008, at the National Science Foundation (NSF) in Arlington, Va., near the Ballston Metro stop.  This event--which is sponsored by the Washington Academy of Sciences--should appeal to scientists, researchers, professors, students, policy-makers, government professionals, reporters, ... More at http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=111233&govDel=USNSF_51 This is an NSF News item.

Apple's iPhone Goes Corporate

With shares down 35%, Jobs & Co. have a union between the consumer-friendly iPhone and Corporate America in mind

Commodities: What's Driving the Surge?

What's the Matter With Citi?

Among the worries: Mounting loan losses, dicey credit markets, and the possibility that the company will have to scramble for more capital

Wanted: A Few Disruptive Leaders

To get growth back on track, the U.S. needs a new generation of innovative, pioneering executives to shake up technologies and transform industries

Asus Eee PC 900 Has Bigger Screen, Drive

Asus updated its low-cost Eee PC laptop line with a 8.9-inch screen and a 12GB solid-state disk drive.

Asus Eee PC 900 Has Bigger Screen, Drive

Asus updated its low-cost Eee PC laptop line with a 8.9-inch screen and a 12GB solid-state disk drive.

S&P Picks and Pans: Citigroup, Intel, Staples, Barnes & Noble, Jackson Hewitt

Analysts' opinions about stocks in the news Tuesday

Dell Toughens Up Laptop Line

Dell's new Latitude XFR D630 meets U.S. Department of Defense standards for durability and operation in extreme conditions.

Dell Toughens Up Laptop Line

Dell's new Latitude XFR D630 meets U.S. Department of Defense standards for durability and operation in extreme conditions.

Analyst Actions: Intel, Barnes & Noble, Thornburg Mortgage

Nokia Smart Phones Getting Microsoft Silverlight

Microsoft's Flash competitor, Silverlight, will be appearing on Nokia Series 40 and 60 smart phones.

Nokia Smart Phones Getting Microsoft Silverlight

Microsoft's Flash competitor, Silverlight, will be appearing on Nokia Series 40 and 60 smart phones.

Stocks Set to Fall on Intel, Citi News

A disappointing update from the chipmaker and worries about the giant bank's capital weighed on the market Tuesday

Movers: Intel, Citigroup, Staples, Altera, Ambac

Tuesday's stocks in the news

Chris Pine

Chris Pine is a third-generation Hollywood actor who shot to stardom on the strength of his role as Anne Hathaway's love interest in ... more