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Collisions in space don't happen very often, but when they do the impact is long-lasting. A coalition of satellite traffic cops, however, aims to prevent these episodes from occurring at all.

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The infamous "Bin Cat Lady" of Britain inspired Facebook groups, a faux Twitter account and at least one saterical video, "Revenge of the Cat."

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Have you heard that Mars will loom as big as the full moon this month? Nothing could be farther from the truth.

Google's share of the Internet search market in the U.S. slipped last month as its closest rival, Yahoo, picked up more traffic, according to the latest figures from the research firm comScore.

If Google and Verizon get their way, no one will be able to stand up for wireless customers. Well-considered regulation is needed to stop outrageous practices

Chinchilla poop is serving an unlikely purpose in one of the world's driest places, Chile's Atacama Desert. The animals' tiny waste pellets are helping scientists reconstruct the rainfall in the region over the last 14,000 years.

An enzyme found in the roots of soybeans could be the key to cars that run on air.

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The showdown over America's space policy will have to wait until September at the earliest, thanks to a decision by House leaders to delay consideration of a controversial NASA authorization bill.

Zookeepers give animals some tasty ways to cool off.