Dozens of small icy objects have been detected in the far reaches of the solar system. Based on this sample, the objects appear far more abundant than astronomers had thought.

Best-selling author Kevin J. Anderson told SCI FI Wire that he and Brian Herbert based the sequel novels Hunters of Dune and the forthcoming Sandworms of Dune on notes for Dune 7 written by Brian's father, Dune creator Frank Herbert, prior to his 1986 death.

90MHz of spectrum goes on the auction block tomorrow as the FCC begins one of the largest spectrum auctions in its history. Up for grabs are licenses to the 1710-1755MHz and 2110-2155MHz bands—prime real estate for companies eager to jump into wireless services.

Intended as a tool to help foster greater European unity, the new dot-eu domain produces a bitter fight between trademark holders and alleged cybersquatters over coveted addresses.

Three and a half years after the original application to make the morning-after birth control pill (Plan-B) available without a prescription, the FDA continues to stall.

Three and a half years after the original application to make the morning-after birth control pill (Plan-B) available without a prescription, the FDA continues to stall.

The unexpected prime suspects for the corrosion that threatens to cut off 8% of US oil production are bacteria that colonise the sludge that collects in pipes.

The parent star of one of the most distant planets known has been identified using the Hubble Space Telescope.

HIV sufferers in sub-Saharan Africa are better at taking their medication than their North American counterparts, researchers report.