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March 9, 2012 | 6:49 AM PST
The Sun's spectacular light show
Increased solar activity generates intense Northern Lights displays
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March 9, 2012 | 5:24 AM PST
Charity defends "Kony 2012" video, expenses
Invisible Children official says goals are to improve conditions in Uganda as well as to empower Western young people
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March 8, 2012 | 12:31 PM PST
Air Force's X-37B plane survives year in orbit
The X-37B space plane currently orbiting Earth is the second spacecraft of its kind built for the Air Force by Boeing's Phantom Works
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March 8, 2012 | 12:00 PM PST
James Cameron to dive to ocean's deepest point
The "Avatar" filmmaker plans on spending 6 hours at the bottom of the Challenger Deep collecting samples
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Play CBS Video March 8, 2012 | 10:37 AM PST
Apple announces new iPad
Apple introduced the new iPad to the world. The company has sold more than 55 million iPads worldwide, so how is this any different? John Blackstone reports.
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March 8, 2012 | 8:54 AM PST
Soccer ball brings energy to developing world
sOccket looks like an ordinary ball, but doubles as energy source for electronic devices, now used in Africa, Central America
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March 8, 2012 | 7:57 AM PST
Solar storm reaches, doesn't rattle, Earth
Largest solar storm in 5 years engulfs planet but no reports of problems with power grids, satellites or other technologies
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March 8, 2012 | 7:52 AM PST
Solar storms: Five facts you should know
Another solar storm is blasting the Earth. Here's what's going on with today's storm and what you need to know about the potential for future storms.
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March 8, 2012 | 7:35 AM PST
Blue whale population may be on verge of comeback
First genetic analysis of Antarctic blue whales has found a surprisingly high level of diversity in the population
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March 8, 2012 | 5:13 AM PST
Buzz about what new iPad doesn't have
A name, and Siri, among other things - but new iPad does boast much sharper display, faster processor, and a 5 megapixel camera
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Play CBS Video March 8, 2012 | 5:25 AM PST
Solar storm could interrupt cell phones, GPS
If your cell phone or GPS is acting funny this morning, it could be the sun! Scientists say a solar storm could interrupt utility grids, satellites and airline flights. "CBS This Morning" co-host Erica Hill reports.
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March 8, 2012 | 4:14 AM PST
Earth still awaits large solar storm's effects
No noticeable effects from largest storm in 5 years yet, but technological problems possible; Northern Lights could put on show
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Play CBS Video March 7, 2012 | 5:21 PM PST
Massive solar storm could disrupt power grids, GPS
A massive solar storm has unleashed the biggest solar flare in five years, which could knock out some power grids and disrupt GPS service on Earth. Scott Pelley reports.
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March 7, 2012 | 7:46 PM PST
Will iPad replace the personal computer?
Sales growth for the iPad outpaced personal computer sales by HP last quarter. Does this mean that the iPad is on track to replace the personal computer for good? John Blackstone reports.
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March 7, 2012 | 10:27 AM PST
Dinosaur guts reveal velociraptor's last meal
A pterosaur bone was discovered in the gut of the skeletal remains of a Velociraptor that lived in what is now the Gobi Desert
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March 7, 2012 | 10:18 AM PST
Solar storm headed toward Earth may disrupt power
Solar flare said to be biggest in years heading toward Earth and could disrupt power grids, GPS and airplane flights
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Play CBS Video March 7, 2012 | 9:28 AM PST
Cheetah-bot breaks robot speed record
A robot designed by a Boston company to mimic the cheetah has set a new speed record for running robots, reaching 18 MPH. The robot is the latest creation of robotics specialists Boston Dynamics, working on behalf of the US Department of Defense.
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March 7, 2012 | 6:43 AM PST
Elusive Higgs boson hinted at in US data
Data from the US Tevatron collider suggests European team on right track in search for "God particle"
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Play CBS Video March 7, 2012 | 5:41 AM PST
iPad 3 rumored to be released soon: Is it true?
It's rumored that Apple's new iPad could be on sale as soon as next weekend. John Blackstone reports on the possible release, which would be the first product introduced since Steve Jobs died.
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Play CBS Video March 6, 2012 | 8:26 PM PST
Members of Anonymous/Lulzsec arrested
After months of attacking websites of the FBI, CIA, and Sony Pictures, federal agents arrested members of the hacker groups Lulzsec and Anonymous. Bob Orr reports.
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Play CBS Video March 6, 2012 | 10:57 AM PST
Twitter co-founder on "Square" payment device
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is running another tech company that handles $4 billion a year in credit card transactions. Darsey talks to business and economics correspondent Rebecca Jarvis about his latest venture, Square.
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Play CBS Video March 6, 2012 | 10:35 AM PST
iPad 3 rumors ramp up ahead of Apple event
Apple is expected to announce the iPad 3 tomorrow at an event in San Francisco. Tech Talk's Chenda Ngak spoke with CNET's David Carnoy to see which of the top rumors surrounding the highly anticipated tablet are likely to make it into the final product.
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Play CBS Video March 6, 2012 | 3:51 AM PST
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey's advice to innovators
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey shared some advice to young innovators while speaking with CBS News' Business and Economics Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis.
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Play CBS Video March 6, 2012 | 3:54 AM PST
Will Twitter go public?
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey spoke with Rebecca Jarvis on what it will take for the social networking company to go public.
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Play CBS Video March 5, 2012 | 4:19 PM PST
Study: Poor sleep linked to bad behavior in children
A study conducted by Pediatrics links sleep-disordered breathing symptoms with a higher likelihood of behavior problems in childhood. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
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