There are few sure investments in this chaotic economic climate, but on a national level, education has proven to pay off big down the road. [More]
Caterpillar’s second-quarter profit grew 44 percent and with strong demand for its heavy equipment, the company bumped up its outlook for the entire year Friday. But profits fell just shy of Wall Street estimates and shares tumbled 6 percent at the opening bell.
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If you ask a person when "middle age" begins, the answer, not surprisingly, depends on the age of that respondent . American college-aged students are convinced that one fits soundly into the middle-age category at 35. Respondents who are actually 35, however, would beg to differ with these...
This Colt small-car replacement will be sold in the United States.
Mitsubishi has big plans for its next B-segment vehicle. The new car, which will replace the current Colt, will be developed for global sale and—if Mitsu survives in the U.S. that long—should appear on our shores sometime after...
A glimmer of light was shed on the economy after a leading survey suggested that consumer confidence improved markedly in January.
Introducing Robonaut2 R2 was developed through a Space Act Agreement by NASA and General Motors. It is faster, more dexterous and more technologically advanced than its predecessors and able to use its hands to do work beyond the scope of previously introduced humanoid robots. NASA
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It seems likely that some sort of deal will be struck to provide more funds for Greece and to postpone a formal default.
Ever wondered why mosquitoes eat some people up but leave others relatively unscathed? A new study finds that this preferential treatment is due to the smells produced by the microscopic critters that cover our bodies. The research is in the journal Public Library of Science ONE . [Niels O....
The Chicago Innovation Awards, which recognizes innovative new products and services, has appointed 40 of Chicago’s business, legal, government and civic leaders to an advisory board. The awards program was founded in 2002 by Thomas D. Kuczmarski and former Chicago Sun-...
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This week's roundup of amazing science and tech images includes a dapper Astronaut Obama, the best Halloween costume to ever use multiple iPads, Google's nausea-inducing Easter egg, and (not to be immodest, but) a few of the most amazing stories from our own Data Week....