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The 2,000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls have been digitized in an effort from the Israel Antiquities Authority and Google's research and development center in Israel. Nick Dietz reports. The 2,000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls have been digitized in an effort from the Israel Antiquities Authority and Google's research and development center in Israel. Nick Dietz reports.« less

Malware is becoming more of a problem not only on computers but also on smartphones. CEO of TopPatch Chiranjeev Bordoloi explains how some of the malicious activity is conducted and how to protect you more » Malware is becoming more of a problem not only on computers but also on smartphones. CEO of TopPatch Chiranjeev Bordoloi explains how some of the malicious activity is conducted and how to protect your device.« less

CNET Editor-at-Large Brian Cooley, lists the top gadgets of 2012 and gives tips on picking the right products. CNET Editor-at-Large Brian Cooley, lists the top gadgets of 2012 and gives tips on picking the right products.« less

A company in Washington state is developing wireless technology that delivers electricity via laser beams. Engineers are using the lasers to power aerial drones, but as Nick Dietz reports, the technol more » A company in Washington state is developing wireless technology that delivers electricity via laser beams. Engineers are using the lasers to power aerial drones, but as Nick Dietz reports, the technology could also replace power lines to deliver electricity to homes.« less

Twitter and Instagram are going through a break-up. CNET editor-at-large Brian Cooley discusses the move away from cross-posting in social media. Twitter and Instagram are going through a break-up. CNET editor-at-large Brian Cooley discusses the move away from cross-posting in social media.« less

On Dec. 7, 1972, Apollo 17 was launched. Astronauts Eugene A. Cernan and Harrison H. Schmitt spent 75 hours roaming the moon's surface while a third crew member, Ronald Evans, circled the moon in the ... more » On Dec. 7, 1972, Apollo 17 was launched. Astronauts Eugene A. Cernan and Harrison H. Schmitt spent 75 hours roaming the moon's surface while a third crew member, Ronald Evans, circled the moon in the command ship.« less

A global composite image, constructed using cloud-free night images from a new NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite, shows the glow of natural and human-built phen more » A global composite image, constructed using cloud-free night images from a new NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite, shows the glow of natural and human-built phenomena across the planet in greater detail than ever before.« less

A new Smartphone application gives you a secret, untraceable number that allows you to make and receive calls. KHOU-TV's Andrew Horansky reports. A new Smartphone application gives you a secret, untraceable number that allows you to make and receive calls. KHOU-TV's Andrew Horansky reports.« less

Tech giant Apple is planning an expansion into Santa Clara, Calif., which will provide space for more than 1,000 Apple employees -- and the biggest city in Silicon Valley couldn't be happier. KPIX's L more » Tech giant Apple is planning an expansion into Santa Clara, Calif., which will provide space for more than 1,000 Apple employees -- and the biggest city in Silicon Valley couldn't be happier. KPIX's Len Ramirez reports.« less

A butterfly reserve in the Mexican state of Michoacan opens its doors to the public as millions of butterflies begin to arrive as part of their annual migration from the United States and Canada. A butterfly reserve in the Mexican state of Michoacan opens its doors to the public as millions of butterflies begin to arrive as part of their annual migration from the United States and Canada.« less