First test flight of Ares-1 Rocket (NASA CGI video)

Envisions the first "shakedown" test flight of NASA's new flagship Ares-1 rocket launcher scheduled at the Kennedy Space Center in April 2009, including the first-stage booster parachute splashdown in the Indian Ocean.

Energy Market Manipulation: Remember California's Blackouts

"Enron found legal ways to make money given the market rules that were in place and these strategies probably did influence prices...Enron did game the transmission rights market, but so did many other companies. Enron sent a letter to the state of California in 2000 telling them the market was flawed"

Experimental Alzheimer's drug is 'astonishing'

An experimental treatment for Alzheimer's has been found to have a novel way of working that offers the hope of new, more effective, drugs to combat this devastating form of dementia.

60-Second Guide to Short-Term Savings

Having money at-the-ready for life's financial hiccups -- both planned and otherwise -- can cut a lot of stress from your life. Give us just 60 seconds, and we'll show you how to establish a short-term stash of cash in no time.

Analyst Predict: There’s a great future in iPhone apps

The $1.2 billion market size falls under Munster’s “Agrressive Case” scenario in which there are 85 million iPhone and iPod Touch users through the end of next year, 95 percent of whom would need to actively use the store. Still, given that Apple has the device available in six countries right now but will have it in some 70 countries by next year

Amazing Robo-Fish Work Together

While most underwater robots rely on guidance from a scientist or satellite, the new robots, called Robofish, can work as a team by wirelessly communicating only with each other.

'Electron turbine' could print designer molecules

A carbon nanotube that spins in a current of electrons, like a wind turbine in a breeze, could become the world's smallest printer or shrink computer memory, UK researchers say.

5 Reasons Why Metallica Will Doom Bonnaroo

You could have had yourself a nice little time with David Cross in the comedy tent, dozens of stoners mesmerized by “The Big Lebowski” and maybe a nice Phil Lesh/Lupe Fiasco duet, but no. You got greedy. You wanted a big-time name near the top of the bill. You had to go cock things up and get Metallica.

Judge Rules That Police Can Bar People For Having High I.Q.s

A Federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a man who was barred from the New London police force because he scored too high on an intelligence test.

One man's mission to rid India of its dirtiest job

Even though manual scavenging was banned in India in 1993, thousands still perform the task of cleaning, by hand, human waste...such laws tend to be implemented slowly. There are thought to be several hundred thousand manual scavengers still working; a recent report found there were over 1,000 in Delhi alone. The toilet is a tool of social change

Ask A Girl Whose Boyfriend Went To 6 Flags With Someone Else

Yeah, no, Paul's still gone from being away all day at Six Flags with Silvia. I mean, like, he's not with Silvia. Obviously. They just went together because her friend's got a car and they were going anyway and Paul was like "Okay, I'll go with you." You know, because he's totally into roller coasters and baseball season's over and, yeah...

A self-help program delivered online can improve insomnia

“We believe these types of Web-based treatment programs have the potential to impact countless individuals around the world,” said Dr. Ritterband. “Specifically related to insomnia, the availability of non-pharmacological help is significantly lacking. The Internet has already become a critical source of health-care and medical information. The Int

Clinton Supporters to Women: Don't Vote for McCain!

While there may be some residual bitterness after Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential bid defeat, her most loyal supporters are now shifting gears, warning Clinton's strong base of women supporters against swinging toward presumptive Republican Sen. John McCain. "Senator McCain is out of touch with the lives these women are leading."

UK: Secret al-Qaeda and Iraq files 'left on train'

Government files on the al-Qaeda threat and the strength of the Iraqi security forces were left on a train by a Cabinet Office official, it has emerged. Scotland Yard confirmed it was investigating the loss of documents, which the Cabinet Office said was "a matter of grave concern". The documents were found by a passenger and passed to the BBC...

Trooper charged with ramming suspect

Federal prosecutors on Tuesday charged a South Carolina state trooper with striking an African-American man with his patrol car, while videotaping the incident with the cruiser's dashboard camera.

Turn a Cardboard Box into a DIY Solar Oven

In a few simple steps, convert an ordinary box into a beauteous, practical solar oven. It's free, green heat, and impress your friends at a bbq.

Judge rejects music industry's wild CD copyright claim

In a major pushback against music industry efforts to expand copyright control at the expense of consumers, a California judge has ruled that recipients of promotional CDs are free to do with them as they please, up to and including reselling them on eBay. In other words, what would seem obvious to the layman, also happens to be the law.

Judge in Obscenity Case Caught Posting Porn

A top federal judge who is presiding over an obscenity trial in Los Angeles has been caught posting explicit photos and videos to his web site. The judge told the Los Angeles Times that he didn't think the site was publicly accessible.

House voting to send impeach resolution to Judiciary

The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to send articles of impeachment against President Bush to the Judiciary Committee for review.

The Disgusting World That Lives In Your Carpet (pictures)

At first glance your carpet may look clean and spot free. But under a microscope its a whole different story. Here are a few pictures of the scary stuff that lives in your carpet. eWARNING : Thse pictures are GROSS.

Mitch Hedberg 2004 Just For Laughs gala

I was going tot get my teeth whiten, but I said what the heck I'll get a tan.

Amazing Future Projects of Dubai

/Mouth wide open! :O

iPhone 3G's True Price Compared

Since Apple announced that they're lowering the price for iPhone 3G down to $199, people have been rumbling about how the increased AT&T data plan price negates any savings you get up front on the phone. Over two years, the iPhone 3G will cost $160 more over the original iPhone. This includes the unlimited data plan plus...

The Ultimate Chick Repeller Tattoo

Of course, the flying tampon....girls must flock to this guy....

Mozilla Announces Release Date for Firefox 3 -- June 17th

After more than 34 months of active development, and with the contributions of thousands, we’re proud to announce that we’re ready. It is our expectation to ship Firefox 3 this upcoming Tuesday, June 17th.

The Future of Digg ( VID )

Founder Kevin Rose and CEO Jay Adelson discuss Digg's ad partnership with Microsoft, acquisition rumors, the power of the top Diggers, and new site features such as content recommendations

Apple comments on Steve Jobs' health following WWDC keynote

After it was suggested that pictures of Steve Jobs delivering the WWDC 2008 keynote speech show the Apple CEO looking a little peaked, Apple has commented on the matter, saying that Jobs recently had a "common bug." Whether that explanation will stop further speculation about Jobs' health is another question entirely.

Steve Jobs: it's time we design our own iPhone and iPod chip

Industry heavyweights Samsung Electronics and Intel Corp. were dealt a considerable blow earlier this week when Apple chief executive Steve Jobs revealed that his company will start developing its own chips to power the next-generation of Multi-Touch devices.

Google AJAX Feed API: Put feeds on Your Web Page

Embed a Dynamic Feed Control on your web page and let your users see customized views of the feeds. Customize how the dynamic feed control should be displayed, and this wizard will write the code for you.

Tragic News For Elderly Hit-And-Run Victim, 78-Year-Old

Doctors say the victim of a hit-and-run that was caught on videotape and viewed by a national audience will never breathe again without a respirator. Angel Arce Torres, who is at Hartford Hospital, also will never return home, a family member said. Torres was paralyzed from the neck down in the May 30 incident.

Vote for Nobody [PIC]

America's Most Time-Draining Airports

In Depth: America's Top 20 Time-Draining Airports

Canadian Minister Will Introduce Canadian DMCA Tommorow

Here it is, folks, at long last: Industry Canada Minister Jim Prentice is about to introduce his Canadian version of America's disastrous Digital Millennium Copyright Act tomorrow. In 1998, the US bill criminalized the majority of American net-users at the stroke of a pen with a bill that cost tens of thousands of downloaders their life's savings.

First Ever Multi-Person Space Station Vacations In 2011

You heard it right ... book now! Previous flights have only cost $20 million and could only take one person... maybe with 2 or more people it will drop by more than half. Its beginning!

Pluto Not a Planet, but Now Called a ... Plutoid

Plutoid is the new term to be used to describe such dwarf planets as Pluto ... as set forth by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). .

New Star Wars: The Clone Wars Trailer!

Check out a new full trailer for the upcoming CG-animated movie "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" which will have a theatrical release in August.

Countdown: Olbermann on ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT

Olbermann and Turley make a strong case for impeachment. KO supports Dennis Kucinich in his efforts to impeach Bush. They lambaste the Democrats in Congress for failing in impeaching Bush for "high crimes and misdemeanors", and call it a Constitutional Crisis.

Man Arrested, Handcuffed and Pepper Sprayed for ROFLMAO

A man was handcuffed, arrested and dragged before a court after falling off the settee with laughter while watching a BBC1 show, when a joke made had him doubled up with laughter. He collapsed on the floor - but the thud startled his downstairs neighbour who, believing he had collapsed, called police.

Dick Cheney: The Most Feared Man in America [The Onion]

From the Onion: Reports surfaced Tuesday that the New York–based Fox News Channel has obtained a tape which purportedly features another cryptic video message from U.S. vice president and known extremist Dick Cheney, widely regarded as the most feared man in America.

TSA to let polite terrorists fly without ID

A new Transportation Security Agency (TSA) policy will block passengers from flying if they do not have proper ID, but only if they exhibit defiance. Passengers who merely forgot to bring ID will still be permitted to fly, but will be subjected to a physical screening and enhanced baggage screening.