Science and Technology News

Presented by
Video
Science & Technology News

MacBook Air promises all-day battery

7:30 AM, Jun 12, 2013

At the start of Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference on Monday, I was among a throng of journalists racing for the limited rows of seats with power strips. Try explaining to an editor that you ran out of juice in the middle of CEO Tim Cook's presentation.

Chinese spacecraft blasts off with 3 astronauts

12:11 PM, Jun 11, 2013

China's latest manned spacecraft successfully blasted off Tuesday on a 15-day mission to dock with a space lab and educate young people about science.

Mega-mosquitoes arrive in Central Florida

10:29 AM, Jun 11, 2013

As predicted, mega-mosquitoes -- known as gallinippers -- have arrived in Central Florida.

Wildlife officials say 2 butterfly species extinct

3:54 PM, Jun 10, 2013

U.S. wildlife officials say two types of butterflies historically found in South Florida are now likely extinct.

Odd-looking exotic lizard found living under man's house

11:29 AM, Jun 10, 2013

An invasive lizard species was spotted outside a Jacksonville-area neighborhood on Sunday. 

300-pound shark jumps into fishing boat

11:16 AM, Jun 10, 2013

Tom Roston Jr. and Clint Simek freaked out after a 300 lb., 8'4" Mako shark jumped into their small fishing boat while they were shark fishing off the New Jersey shore.

World's rarest dolphins face extinction

11:05 AM, Jun 10, 2013

New Zealand is facing pressure to save the world's rarest dolphin at an international scientific meeting in what conservationists say is a test of the nation's 'clean, green' credentials.

120,000-year-old tumor discovered in Neanderthal remains

7:57 PM, Jun 6, 2013

A tumor found in a Neanderthal specimen more than 120,000 years old may give scientists insight into the origins of cancer.

Zookeepers raise rare Leaf Monkey baby

4:28 PM, Jun 6, 2013

The monkeys are in danger of extinction, so the staff stepped in give the infant a chance of survival.

Fossils suggest tiny, hyperactive ancient primates

3:36 PM, Jun 6, 2013

New fossil evidence of the earliest complete skeleton of an ancient primate suggests it was a hyperactive, wide-eyed creature so small you could hold a couple of them in your hand - if only they would stay still long enough.

Microsoft unveils operating system update

10:57 AM, Jun 5, 2013

Software giant Microsoft has unveiled the updated version of its touch-enabled Windows 8 operating system.

Possible world record-breaking shark caught

10:02 AM, Jun 5, 2013

A possible record-breaking Mako shark has been caught off the coast of California.

3-D printing goes from sci-fi fantasy to reality

3:02 PM, Jun 3, 2013

Since 2007, when these printers first entered the mainstream marketplace, sales have grown by 7.2 percent each year.

Scientists hope lab program saves FL butterfly

12:30 PM, Jun 3, 2013

The fate of an endangered butterfly species in the Florida Keys may rest on the fragile wings of a single female Schaus swallowtail and a handful of caterpillars.

Napster co-founder Sean Parker ties the knot

3:31 PM, Jun 2, 2013

A spokesman for former Facebook president and Napster co-founder Sean Parker says the wealthy Web entrepreneur has married singer-songwriter Alexandra Lenas.

Giant asteroid flyby sets off study

1:30 PM, May 31, 2013

Astronomers plan to study asteroid set to pass Earth to avert future catastrophes.

Sen. Nelson says supercomputers need boost

11:13 AM, May 31, 2013

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson says it's imperative for the United States to upgrade two supercomputers that forecast major weather events.

Russians find mammoth carcass with liquid blood

2:47 PM, May 30, 2013

Russian researchers say they have discovered a perfectly preserved woolly mammoth carcass with liquid blood on a remote Arctic island, fueling hopes of cloning the Ice Age animal.

New Mermaids 'documentary' a ratings hit

2:06 PM, May 29, 2013

A new "documentary" set a ratings record on Sunday night for Animal Planet. And the animal at the center of the hit show? Mermaids.

New study restores famed fossil to "bird" branch

1:08 PM, May 29, 2013

Scientists say a recent fossil find restores a raven-sized creature that lived about 150 million years ago back to its perch.

Brevard Zoo euthanizes cheetah

10:07 AM, May 29, 2013

Brevard Zoo staff are mourning Basil, a 4½-year-old female cheetah they had to euthanize last week after the animal suffered a sudden onset of pancreatitis.

Soyuz capsule docks with ISS

6:57 AM, May 29, 2013

A Soyuz capsule carrying an American, Russian and Italian successfully docked Wednesday with the International Space Station, where the new crew will spend six months conducting a variety of experiments.

4 charged in Ohio with enslaving mother, daughter

A disabled mother and her 6-year-old daughter were discovered being held captive in an Ohio home for two years.

4:20 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Jennifer Odom Murder Case: Detectives search lake for potential new evidence

A large object is expected to be pulled out of Lake Jovita on Wednesday.

7:24 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Do My Job: Radio Host

My wife once asked me (while I was working for ESPN radio), "How can you talk and talk and talk about sports all day?"  Well, it was easy.  It was something I loved to do. 

4:27 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Video captures man brutalizing, having sex with horse

A Florida woman claims a man tortured and sexually abused her miniature horses. Now, she's hoping surveillance video of the attacks will help send the suspect to prison for a long time.  

10:21 AM, Jan 2, 2013

Largo KinderCare on probation after leaving baby behind

It's an almost unbelievable case of alleged child neglect in Pinellas County.

5:41 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Gun found by boy in Ybor theater belongs to Hillsborough detective Luke Hussey

10 News first broke the story and has learned the weapon was accidentally left behind by a 38-year-old off-duty Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office detective.

9:29 AM, Jun 19, 2013

Loaded gun found in movie theater bathroom belonged to Hillsborough County Sheriff's Detective Luke Hussey

Police say a loaded handgun found in an Ybor City movie theater bathroom on Father's Day belonged to an off-duty Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputy.

5:43 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Mom: Officer shot kittens in front of my kids

The Ohio Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals wants Humane Officer Barry Accorti fired for allegedly shooting five kittens in a home's back yard on Monday.

2:06 PM, Jun 12, 2013

'America's Most Wanted' fugitive, Brett David Bowyer, captured after violating Florida's Move Over Law

A bit of careless driving is what ultimately led to the capture of one the country's most wanted criminals on June 12.

5:19 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Day care worker, Tammy Eppley, accused of drugging snacks for nap-time

A central Ohio day care worker sprinkled drugs on snacks to get children in her day care to sleep during the day, according to police charges filed Monday that the

6:27 AM, Jun 18, 2013

Ireland Nugent takes her first steps on prosthetic legs

George Zimmerman arrives with co-counsel Don West for jury selection in Seminole circuit court June 10, 2013 in Sanford, Florida.(Photo: Pool photo by Joe Burbank)

George Zimmerman Trial: Jury selection

2013 Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant

Photo of a handgun that was found on Trayvon Martins cell phone.

George Zimmerman's lawyers release new Trayvon photos

Bikini Bike Wash in Pensacola

Mason: His baseball IQ is incredible and hes an attractive boy with confidence.

2013 Rays Kid Reporter Entries

SPC Jason P. Fischer, Army Infantry, 4/2 Stryker Brigade.  They were the last ones to vacate Iraq. This is him leaving for his second and last tour.  Pictured with his two sons Braiden and Sean. He was stationed out of Fort Lewis in Washington State.

Pictures: 10 News Salutes Our Troops and Veterans

Rehabs.com, a nationwide directory of rehabilitation centers, compiled mug shots of methamphetamine addicts to show how the progression of drug abuse impacted their looks over a relatively short period of time. Pictured here is meth abuser Andrew at age 18 (left) and age 25.

Meth's devastating effects: Before and after

2012 Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant

Pet Paparazzi

Police Photo showing George Zimmers appearance on the night of the Trayvon Martin shooting

Trayvon Martin crime scene and George Zimmerman injury photos

Internet mugshot sensation sets record straight

NFL Cheerleaders

2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders

10 News spotted the Mystery Monkey of Tampa Bay for ourselves. The animal acted very aggressive toward our cameras.

Mystery Monkey of Tampa Bay

Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader Sarah Jones between routines against the Carolina Panthers on Oct. 22, 2006, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo)

Ex-Bengals cheerleader Sarah Jones charged in student sex case

Lesley Hunt, marijuana possession

Mug Shots: Notorious Women

Mug Shot Roundup

Ex-Charlie Sheen Goddess Bree Olson

Florida teen Trayvon Martin killed by neighborhood watch volunteer

Naughty School Girl Night

An hour north of Tampa, the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park has been entertaining families with underwater Mermaid shows for nearly 60 years. (AP Photo)

'Real' mermaids swimming in Weeki Wachee

Christina Clark. Charges:
Solicit prostitution - oral sex for $300; Possession of Cocaine. Summary: Single - Unemployed

78 arrested in Polk online prostitution bust

The Redneck Yacht Club

Sydney Spies, teen with racy yearbook photo, arrested

Luscious Ladies of Red Bull

Mug Shots: T-Shirts

Casey Anthony Before Photos

A crime scene photo admitted into evidence shows the wooded area where Caylee Anthonys body was found.

Caylee Anthony Crime Scene Photos (Warning: Graphic content)

Athlete Arrests

Prostitution Arrests

Alligator Roundups

From left: Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight

3 Ohio women found alive after disappearing 10 years ago

Jennifer Odom

Cold Case of murdered Florida girl Jennifer Odom

Kaitlyn Hunt in an undated personal photo. Credit: CBS News/Facebook

Florida teen Kaitlyn Hunt arrested for underage same-sex relationship

F-word, profanity found on sports bar receipt

Car crashes into pawn shop

Man rummages through Uncle Bob's Storage unit

Man attempts to break into landscaping trailer

Dog found decomposing inside St. Pete home

More Photo Galleries | Submit Photos

right left