Google Doodle celebrates the first humans to reach the South Pole – CNET

It's been 105 years since Roald Amundsen and his team became the first expedition to reach…

The best sensors could be made of Silly Putty (and graphene) – CNET

Together, they make a material that is so sensitive it can detect the footsteps of a…

Panasonic is testing a robotic checkout in Japan – CNET

The system has been installed in a convenience store in Osaka, and automatically bags purchases.

Sapphire and ruby clouds on an alien planet – CNET

For the first time, scientists have detected weather on a planet outside the solar system, an…

Dino tail found preserved in amber, has feathers – CNET

The small chunk of amber contains the first dinosaur remains found preserved in amber, and is…

NASA creates new climate-science mission – CNET

Even under the threat of cuts under the incoming federal government, NASA announces a mission to…

Apple to start publishing its AI research – CNET

The company will begin sharing its research into artificial intelligence in a move that may help…

Humans play video game with signals sent directly to their brains – CNET

No visuals, no audio: The only thing telling these humans how to play this game is…