A Congolese inventor has unveiled what he says is the first African-designed smartphone.

Electronics - Consumer & Gadgets

Dec 29, 2012 3.9 / 5 (9) 9

Since captivating the world with its acrobatic landing, the Mars rover Curiosity has fallen into a rhythm: Drive, snap pictures, zap at boulders, scoop up dirt. Repeat.

Space & Earth - Space Exploration

Dec 29, 2012 4.7 / 5 (7) 0

Stella McCartney, who designed the uniforms worn by Britain's record-smashing Olympic team, and Scottish physicist Peter Higgs, who gave his name to the so-called "God particle," are among the hundreds being honored by Queen ...

Other Sciences - Other

Dec 29, 2012 2.8 / 5 (5) 6

Pakistan is expected to unblock access to the popular video sharing website YouTube on Saturday after taking measures to filter blasphemous material and pornography, a cabinet minister said.

Technology - Internet

Dec 29, 2012 3.5 / 5 (15) 5

The clean-up at Fukushima after its tsunami-sparked nuclear meltdowns is unlike anything humanity has ever undertaken, Japan's prime minister said on Saturday during a tour of the plant.

Technology - Energy & Green Tech

Dec 29, 2012 2 / 5 (1) 1