Science and Technology

For pretty much an entire generation, televisions have been as ubiquitous as living room sofas — but that could be changing. For the first time in 40 years, the number of households with TV sets has actually dropped, despite the fact that the number of US households in general has continued to grow.

Most slot machines these days are run on computer chips, which means that just like your trusty laptop, they’re bound to fail on occasion. That’s what happened to Behar Merlaku, who thought he’d won a $57 million jackpot, only to learn a software error voided his big score.

In response to the National Transportation Safety Board-proposed ban on cellphones while driving, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers tried to defend hands-free devices. They’re “designed to be used in a way that helps drivers keep their eyes on the road,” they said, but now it looks like this defense doesn’t hold water.

It's an inescapable fact that more and more churches and ministers are using information technology to reach out to their parishioners and congregants. Their methods of communicating are changing, but their message isn't.

A 100th birthday is so rare these days that it’s cause for serious celebration. But scientists say that someday in the very near future, people could live well beyond that.

Monday marks the day when astronomers made a startling announcement: after years of searching, they’ve discovered an Earth-like planet outside the solar system that may very well be habitable.

Buckle your seat belts, folks. According to Harris Poll chairman Humphrey Taylor regarding a new survey, “The number of drivers who engage in potentially dangerous, in some cases extremely dangerous, behaviors while driving is terrifyingly high.”

General Motors has announced that it will buy Chevrolet Volts back from any owner who is afraid the electric cars will catch fire.