Science and Technology

An unprecedented wave of drug patent expirations in the next year will usher in generics that will dramatically reduce the prices of some of world’s best-selling medications, including cholesterol drug Lipitor and blood thinner Plavix. Other drugs used to treat conditions such as asthma, diabetes, HIV and depression will also be affected. “My estimation is at least 15 percent of the population is

Here's a look at some of the numbers from the space shuttle program.

Student Kindle users are rejoicing to today with news that Amazon is now offering selected textbooks as downloadable rentals.

George Jetson would be stoked.  The flying car has been approved by the US National Highway Safety Administration.

Scientists have succeeded in growing fully formed teeth from stem cells.  Don't toss your toothbrush just yet.  Human's will have to be their next trick.

The good 'ole incandescent light bulb failed it is bid for a reprieve Tuesday.

Who hasn't wondered what it would be like to sit in the cockpit of the space shuttle?  I know I have.

NASA is tracking a large piece of space junk that could cross the path of the ISS.  Atlantis, on its final mission has just docked with the station.

A glorious and sad day today with the final space shuttle launch.

A new solution has been invented that can permanently make clothing germ free.