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Swiss scientists demonstrate mind-controlled robot

Science & Tech -- Swiss scientists have demonstrated how a partially paralyzed person can control a robot by thought alone, a step they hope will one day allow immobile people to interact with their surroundings through so-called avatars.

US scientists head to Mount Everest for research

A team of American scientists and researchers is setting up a laboratory at Mount Everest to study the effects of high altitude on humans.

Recent Indonesia quake added pressure to key fault

Seismologists say last week's powerful earthquake off western Indonesia increased pressure on the source of the devastating 2004 tsunami

Paramount to add 500 films to YouTube rentals

YouTube and Paramount Pictures have reached a deal to make nearly 500 films available to rent online, even while their parent companies continue to feud over a $1.76 billion lawsuit.

Flying car gets closer to reality with test flight

Flying cars aren't just science fiction anymore.

Amazon CEO plans to raise sunken Apollo 11 engines

Long before Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos became an Internet mogul, he was enthralled by the mysteries of space.

Electric cars risk losing green sheen in Japan

Electric car owners who prided themselves on being green now find themselves in a bind as Japan's government maneuvers to restart dozens of nuclear power plants idled after last year's meltdowns.