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Mobile devices do not have to be a distraction. CBSNews.com's technology editor Chenda Ngak shares some apps to help you get centered. Mobile devices do not have to be a distraction. CBSNews.com's technology editor Chenda Ngak shares some apps to help you get centered.« less

The lava lake in the Overlook crater within Halema?uma?u Crater at K?lauea's summit in the U.S. state of Hawaii began spattering Tuesday creating a spectacular display of splashing, molten rock. The lava lake in the Overlook crater within Halema?uma?u Crater at K?lauea's summit in the U.S. state of Hawaii began spattering Tuesday creating a spectacular display of splashing, molten rock.« less

German scientists have developed an ape-like robot capable of standing upright and walking on all fours, thanks to its flexible spine. The robot, known as "Charlie," is a technological test bed for ma more » German scientists have developed an ape-like robot capable of standing upright and walking on all fours, thanks to its flexible spine. The robot, known as "Charlie," is a technological test bed for machines that may one day help humans both on earth and in space.« less

Therapy dogs assist nervous travelers, a giant oyster might set be the largest ever found, more than 8,000 alligators are moved indoors for the winter, and more. It's all on Animal Tales, with CBSNews more » Therapy dogs assist nervous travelers, a giant oyster might set be the largest ever found, more than 8,000 alligators are moved indoors for the winter, and more. It's all on Animal Tales, with CBSNews.com's Danielle Elliot.« less

A rocket carrying a secret payload for the U.S. government launched Thursday night from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The 19-story-tall Atlas V rocket lifted off for low-Earth orbit. The ma more » A rocket carrying a secret payload for the U.S. government launched Thursday night from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The 19-story-tall Atlas V rocket lifted off for low-Earth orbit. The material onboard is for the National Reconnaissance Office, which controls American intelligence satellites.« less

Indiana State Police this year have a new weapon in the fight against crime and terrorism but one that can also track you and every call you make. WISH's Karen Hensel reports. Indiana State Police this year have a new weapon in the fight against crime and terrorism but one that can also track you and every call you make. WISH's Karen Hensel reports.« less

Ahead of the expected reversal of its magnetic field, images caught by the orbiting Solar Dynamics Observatory show what NASA calls a "curling spray" of plasma leaping from an active region of the sun more » Ahead of the expected reversal of its magnetic field, images caught by the orbiting Solar Dynamics Observatory show what NASA calls a "curling spray" of plasma leaping from an active region of the sun's surface. NO AUDIO.« less

The Bag2Go, a new suitcase designed by Airbus, is equipped with a SIM card that lets travelers track their bags from their smartphones. The company is testing the technology this holiday travel season more » The Bag2Go, a new suitcase designed by Airbus, is equipped with a SIM card that lets travelers track their bags from their smartphones. The company is testing the technology this holiday travel season. Danielle Elliot reports.« less

Whether you need help finding new recipes or basic cooking tips, mobile apps are a helpful tool. CBSNews.com's Chenda Ngak highlights cooking apps. Whether you need help finding new recipes or basic cooking tips, mobile apps are a helpful tool. CBSNews.com's Chenda Ngak highlights cooking apps.« less

The recent breach of credit and debit card information at Target is drawing attention to weaknesses in card security. More secure technology exists and is used by many countries, but is not yet widesp more » The recent breach of credit and debit card information at Target is drawing attention to weaknesses in card security. More secure technology exists and is used by many countries, but is not yet widespread in the U.S. CBS News' Ko Im explains why.« less