Science editor Alan Boyle’s Weblog: The showdown over America’s space policy will have to wait until September at the earliest, thanks to a decision by House leaders to delay consideration of a controversial NASA authorization bill.
A spot on Mars called Nili Fossae that is rich in clay mineral-rich rocks could be a prime spot to search for the fossilized remains of Martian life that may have existed 4 billion years ago, a new study suggests.
NASA’s beleaguered Mars rover Spirit, which has been hibernating on the surface of Mars since March, is facing its toughest challenge yet the harsh conditions of the Martian winter. And the rover may lose.
Two security experts said on Friday they released a tool for attacking smart phones that use Google’s Android operating system to persuade manufacturers to fix a bug that lets hackers read a victim’s e-mail and text messages.
After more than 20 years of neglect, the planet Venus is once more drawing NASA’s eye for ambitious new missions.
Researchers have observed small monkeys called Japanese macaques going bananas at the sight of a flying squirrel.
A tiny reptile scampering along an Outback-like environment snagging insects some 318 million years ago left behind footprints that are now the oldest evidence of reptiles to date.
Call to check on mobile security
Owners of mobile phones are being asked to test the security of their network to see if enough is being done to stop eavesdropping.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/technology-10731612
UK troops use iPad app for fire mission training
Newsbeat's had an exclusive look at new training being given to UK soldiers at the Royal School of Artillery in Wiltshire.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/newsbeat/10813964
Chip sales boost Samsung profits
Samsung Electronics reports record quarterly profits thanks to higher sales of smartphones and components such as memory chips.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/business-10813772
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