Science and Tech

HOBUCK BEACH, Wash. - They died in droves: common murres, scoters, loons and more, in the largest-ever-recorded kill of seabirds on Washington's coast.

A new study encourages governments to consider sea level rise when deciding what land along the coast should be protected and what areas should be allowed to turn to marsh or beach.

Scientists have decoded the words in the secret chemical language of Argentine ants, a discovery that could lead to an environmentally benign pesticide against the insects.

I have received a boatload of questions recently about online backup solutions, I believe in the wake of a huge ad campaign by one of the major providers of this service.

Before we wade in, we need to lay the foundation.

There are really three ways to back up your computer.

Imagine for a moment seeing the world through the eyes of a Terminator cyborg. Information on objects, locations and people automatically pop up in real time as you encounter them.

Need directions to the nearest transit line? Virtual signposts instantly appear, guiding the way. Curious about the historic building you're looking at? A description floats into your view.

CLEMSON, S.C. - Algae could have had a lot to do with the extinction of dinosaurs and other species, two Clemson University scientists report.

And that could bode ill for present species if the Earth's temperatures are rising, as many scientists have reported.

With the launch of the new Windows, it is time to answer some reader mail.

Q. Is there a great and easy way to back up my iTunes music? I am scared to death to lose it all.

After lots of hype and repeated saccharin-sweet TV commercials, Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 7, finally arrives this week.

The release on Thursday raises the question, "Should I buy Windows 7?" In order to help readers make that decision, here is a guide:

Q: Is Windows 7 a giant step away from Windows Vista?

The dangers of text-messaging and e-mailing while driving have been documented in several studies and underscored by numerous crashes and fatalities.

A New Jersey entrepreneur says he has a solution -- a free software application that reads incoming text messages and e-mails aloud and automatically sends a reply.

SAN FRANCISCO - Four cameras sit like hawks atop the light towers, watching every fielder in every inning during baseball games at AT&T Park.

When the ball leaves the bat, digital video records the reaction of each player in an attempt to do what has never been done in the long history of baseball analysis -- attach numbers to the defensive intangibles of the game.