An expansion of federally funded embryonic stem cell research could pass the U.S. Senate with a veto-proof margin now that the chamber’s leader backs the idea, a leading sponsor of the effort said on Sunday.

A new service Claria is launching this month will still deliver advertising to the computer desktops of web surfers. Only this time, they won’t be annoying pop-ups.

Between Friendster profiles, Flickr photo streams, LiveJournal blogs and del.icio.us bookmarks — not to mention e-mailing, instant messaging and Skyping — the much-ballyhooed “social web” can feel like a slippery slope to multiple personality disorder.

The powdered drinks, known as “subyou”, contain 4.8 percent alcohol by volume and often are sold near the register at gas stations, convenience stores, and bars in Germany.

Men, apparently, prefer beauty to come naturally. A poll of 10,000 single British men found 68 per cent preferred fresh-faced women rather than those plastered in make-up.

Seth Godin: According to the New York Times, Al Gore turned to Johnny Carson for advice on his image and, yes, his jokes. Imagine how the world would be a different place if he had gotten (and used) better advice. Talk about leverage.

The advanced can design utilizes the latest breakthroughs in thermal, insulating and vacuum heat pump technology. Cool photos .. pun intended.

Oakley Inc. is jumping into the electronic age with sunglasses that play music and work with cell phones as it targets gadget lovers who want more than just protection from the sun. Cool photos.

Four cousins of a known longevity gene have been found to extend lifespan as well, suggesting that the entire family influences longevity and providing targets for new drugs that fight aging.

Nanoparticles designed to burrow into tumors and detonate lethal dose of anticancer toxins while sparing healthy cells.

Astronomers have found a tenth planet, larger than Pluto and nearly three times farther from the sun as Pluto.

If current trends continue, the Asia Pacific region might outstrip the United States in scientific papers published by 2011.