Chess-playing computers are not a new idea. The holy grail of programmers ever since computers were invented, they first made headlines in 1997, when IBM's Big Blue defeated the then world champion, Garry Kasparov. However, there have been none that actually sit across their opponents and make their moves just like humans, until now - Introducing the 'Chess Terminator', the first robot chess player that thinks and acts like a human (almost)....

NASA's Cassini Spacecraft, which has been orbiting Saturn for over five years, has not only sent back amazing pictures, but also, exciting discoveries about the ringed planet. Just a few months back, the spacecraft found evidence of alien life on Titan, Saturn's largest moon and now, it seems that Rhea, its second largest moon has an atmosphere similar to that of Earth....

The Atafu Atoll, one of the islands that make up Tokelau, a territory of New Zealand, is celebrating the safe return of three teenagers thought to have perished at sea, almost three months ago....

For many years now, scientists have wondered how reptiles from five related species of Chrysopelea paradisi, commonly known as 'flying' snakes, can stay afloat as they leap from one tree to the next, sometimes covering a distance of as much as 79 feet - Now, a new study has revealed that it may be all to do with the way they move....

When one envisions a product from Apple Inc, the images that come to mind are slim, stylish products like the iPad, iPod Touch and the Macbook Air - not this green unfinished looking motherboard. But believe it or not, this is where it all began....

You have probably heard of Good Friday and Easter Sunday, but we guarantee you have never heard of Raisin Monday. And, no it is not a Sunmaid sponsored holiday, but a fun tradition that takes place at St. Andrews University in Scotland....

Today is Thanksgiving - A day when thousands of turkeys will be skillfully carved and gobbled up by hungry diners all over the United States. However, two gorgeous turkeys, Apple and Cider, will not make the cut (literally), thanks to a special presidential pardon granted to them by President Obama....

26-Year old Cival Mills was a classic over-achiever, excelling at everything he did - whether it was sports or academics. Then, on December 8th, 2000, just five days before completing his hospital internship, the recently graduated doctor, was struck by a tragic event....

Biology, the science that deals with all things living, can be interesting, but with so many details to remember ranging from how plants perform photosynthesis to the function of each body part, it can get a little daunting....

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Cats are amongst the easiest pets to take care of - They clean themselves, are easy to litter train and most important of all, don't splatter liquid the way dogs do. This talent apparently also extends to bigger felines like lions and cheetahs - Now, researchers have figured out why and believe it or not, it involves some laws of physics!...

Think Chihuahuas are just trophy dogs that look good hanging out with celebrities? Then you haven't met Momo, a 10-inch tall 6.6-pound canine, that has just been recruited by the Japanese Police Force....

Taiwan's third largest city, Taichung will soon be home to Floating Observatories, the world's most futuristic looking building. Scheduled to break ground in 2012, the building will house a museum, restaurants, offices, as well as, an urban park....

Whenever an earthquake, mudslide or other disaster hits an area, a lot of the concrete structures have to be torn down, thanks to the resulting cracks that render the buildings unstable. Not only is this expensive, but also, harmful to the environment, because concrete production is responsible for about 5% of all global carbon dioxide emissions. Now, there may be an alternative....

While this week it's all about the newly released Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, last week, Potter fans were focused on the muggle version of the Quidditch World Cup - Except, this one was not a figment of Rowling's imagination, but an actual championship played on solid ground in New York City....

Visit Namibia's Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary and you are in for a treat - cheetahs and humans coexisting in harmony in an environment where there is no predator or prey....

Move over Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus, a new pop star has been just been born er, downloaded. Japanese teenager Hatsune Miku is young, beautiful, stylish and . . . . not real? Yes that's right, for the 16-year old, 5 ft. 2in. tall singing sensation with thousands of fans, is not a human but a 3D hologram!...

Anyone who has ever run a marathon knows how difficult it is to complete the 42.195 (26 mile 385 yard) distance - Now imagine running 142 of them, back-to-back - A feat that Minnesota resident Steven Knowlton, has just completed....

Ever felt that the only way you could sleep is if someone you really like tucked you in? Well Juuso the great big Brown bear from Finland's Predator Animal Center in Finland, felt the same way!...

Could nano gold particles be a viable source of green energy that could turn our trees into street lights? A Taiwanese scientist certainly believes so and, his findings have intrigued some of the world's leading researchers....

It was not too long ago when capturing images from Space was thought to be the forte of professional astronauts. Lately however, amateur space enthusiasts have become savvy enough to do the same, using ingenious homemade gadgets, like Teddy Bears and now, a paper airplane!...

British Disc Jockey, Ruth Flowers better known as DJ Mamy Rock has been rocking the European club scene for the last five years. Now, the 69-year old grandmother is spreading her musical magic to the USA....

On October 28th, two minivans arrived amidst much fanfare, to the World Expo in Shanghai, after completing an epic 8,000-mile (13,000 km) voyage across two continents in 92 days. What was so epic about the journey? Just the fact that it was the longest single trip ever made by autonomous or driverless vans....

In the technology savvy world we live in, file sharing has become a way of life. However, would you plug in your computer to a random USB port and upload or download files placed there by total strangers? German architect and artist Aram Bartholl thinks people will and so far, he has proved to be right....