Science

Forecasters say a handful of major hurricanes could hit the U.S. this season. Florida's largest insurer is now a state-run company, filling the void left by wary private firms. But is that a good thing? Dan Grech reports.

The Creation Museum opens Monday in Petersburg, Ky. Its displays are predicated on a belief in creationism. Commentator and physicist Lawrence Krauss says don't go. You shouldn't pay to see bad science.

British online gaming company BetonSports has made a deal with the feds. It'll pay a whopping fine and admit to several felony charges <i>and</i> help prosecutors make a case against its former CEO. Stephen Beard reports.

Lucas Films couldn't help but notice that people are creating all sorts of unauthorized Star Wars mash-ups on YouTube. So they're releasing hundreds of video clips on their own site, hoping to draw all those eyes over to their advertisers. Jeremy Hobson reports.

Every time you use Google, it keeps your search data stored. Not with your personal information, but E.U. regulators say the search giant might be in violation of privacy rules there anyway. Maija Palmer explains.

Just when you thought one of the greatest benefits of shopping online was never having to say "I'm just browsing thanks," more companies are discovering that virtual salespeople can boost Internet sales. Mike Rhee has the story.

Two everyday bathroom products are everyday weapons in prison. So researchers at Johns Hopkins have designed razors and toothbrushes that can't be sharpened into makeshift knives. Steve Tripoli has details.

Big sweepstakes prizes aren't just for the big kids anymore. One company is making it cost-effective for small and mid-sized businesses to offer prizes potential customers might give up their personal information to win. Sean Cole has the contest details.

Alcatel-Lucent introduces a product today that lets IT departments communicate with the company laptops wherever they are. That means if one is stolen, they can freeze and protect the data. There's just one catch, Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.

An investigation by a British TV show has set off much debate and a formal inquiry as to whether the wireless Internet access points are emitting unsafe levels of radiation. Skeptics say it's all based on incomplete science, Stephen beard reports.