Challenging Einstein is usually a losing venture

GENEVA (AP) -- Betting against Einstein and his theory of relativity is a way to go broke.For more than a century, everyone from physicists to the Nazi Party _ which encouraged the publication of the tract ``One Hundred Authors Against Einstein'' -- has tried to find cracks in his work. And all have

Sept. 25, 2011

Satellite likely in ocean, but may have hit US

 WASHINGTON (AP) _ It's as big as a bus and weighs 6 tons, but officials probably will never be able to pinpoint exactly where a massive NASA satellite plummeted to Earth.NASA space junk scientists believe that all _ or nearly all _ of the parts of their 20-year-old dead satellite safely plunge

Sept. 25, 2011

Facebook looks to extend online reach, sharing

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook is trying to evolve from an Internet hangout where people swing by to share tidbits, links and photos to a homestead decorated with the memories, dreams and diversions of its 800 million users.In what may be the boldest step yet in the company's seven-year history

Sept. 23, 2011

Roll over Einstein: Law of physics challenged

GENEVA (AP) -- One of the very pillars of physics and Einstein's theory of relativity _ that nothing can go faster than the speed of light _ has been rocked by new findings from one of the world's foremost laboratories.European researchers said Thursday they clocked an oddball type of subatomic part

Sept. 23, 2011

Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome often is called “spastic colon.” It probably is the result of abnormal muscular activity of the intestinal wall. Chronic stress and depression may be the primary cause or at least contribute to flare-ups of symptoms. IBS may begin with an infection such as acute gastroenteri

Sept. 22, 2011

Uh-oh: Scientists say film ‘Contagion’ may be a reality

ATLANTA (AP) ― Yes, it could happen. But it’s a stretch.“Contagion,” a Hollywood thriller that opened last weekend, rocketed to No. 1 at the box office through its gripping tale of a fictional global epidemic driven by a new kind of virus. Audiences have gasped in horror at what happens to Gwyneth P

Sept. 22, 2011

Five myths about oral contraceptives

World Contraception Day on Sept. 26 is designated to raise awareness of the prevention of unwanted pregnancy and birth.If you haven’t considered oral contraceptives as a means for birth control, it’s time to reconsider. According to experts, the use of oral contraceptives accounts for only 2 percent

Sept. 22, 2011

Apple 'to unveil iPhone 5 on October 4'

Apple plans to unveil its next generation iPhone next month, technology blog AllThingsD said Wednesday.AllThingsD cautioned that Apple could "change its plans anytime," but said the present plan calls for Apple's new chief executive Tim Cook to preside over the launch of the iPhone 5 on October 4. I

Sept. 22, 2011

Korean to lead Ethiopian university

A retired professor of Seoul National University has been appointed president of Adama Science and Technology University in Ethiopia, making him the first South Korean university president in Africa. Lee Jang-gyu, 65, former professor of electrical engineering, is expected to begin his five-year ter

Sept. 20, 2011

NASA: Satellite pieces to hit Earth in a week

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. space officials say they expect a dead satellite to fall to Earth in about a week.NASA has been watching the 6-ton satellite closely. On Friday officials moved up their prediction for its arrival to Sept. 23, give or take a day.NASA scientists have calculated the satelli

Sept. 20, 2011

‘Stalking’ phone app causes alarm

Spy software that can be installed in a smartphone to monitor the activities of the phone’s user has sparked controversy and drawn complaints to the company that makes it.The “Karelog” downloadable software application, released on Aug. 30, enables users to see the current whereabouts, phone call lo

Sept. 19, 2011

Scientists aim to create ‘inorganic life’

Scientists in Scotland are conducting pioneering research to create life from inorganic chemicals, Science Daily reported. Life on earth is based on organic biology in the form of carbon, while the inorganic world is considered inanimate. (University of Glasgow)A team of researchers at the Univ

Sept. 19, 2011