The Rise and Fall of the Hit

Tweaking Genes in the Basement July 6, 2006, 2:00 am more
	Technophile hobbyists are experimenting with the biotech tools in home labs, like the founders of Apple and Microsoft did with computers and software. But this time, they're using DNA, not silicon. By Allen Riddell.
The Rise and Fall of the Hit July 6, 2006, 2:00 am more
	The era of the blockbuster is so over. The niche is now king, and the entertainment industry -- from music to movies to TV -- will never be the same. By Chris Anderson from Wired magazine.
VW Hot Rod a Real Flamer July 6, 2006, 2:00 am more
	An engineer with a PhD from Stanford straps a helicopter turbine to his VW bug for some extra power. When he punches it, the afterburner kicks in, shooting an 8-foot flame out the back. By Brian Lam from Wired magazine.
Mother Earth: Check, Please July 6, 2006, 2:00 am more
	Even the right concedes that global warming is real. But they argue that Al Gore is alarming us needlessly and, besides, the free market will ultimately save the day. Really? Commentary by Tony Long. This column is also available as a
Rumba with the Shuttle July 6, 2006, 2:00 am more
	Shuttle astronaut Piers Sellers talks about the precise choreography of moving about during his spacewalk. An audio interview by Philip Chien.
Is Nano the New Turbo? July 6, 2006, 2:00 am more
	It's a thin line between being the branding term du jour or a dirty word, a la GMO. Where nano ends up in the public consciousness depends on oversight and regulation, and maybe some skillful PR. By Sam Jaffe.
Enron's Lay Dies Suddenly July 5, 2006, 8:15 am more
	Kenneth Lay, convicted and awaiting sentencing in one of the biggest business frauds in U.S. history, dies suddenly while vacationing in Colorado. He was facing a life sentence.
Shuttle Inspected for Damage July 5, 2006, 8:00 am more
	Although Discovery appears to be in good shape from its Fourth of July liftoff, astronauts are making a close inspection to determine if there is any damage to vulnerable parts of the shuttle.
Hybrids Up and Down July 5, 2006, 3:00 pm more
	The Toyota Camry Hybrid is on fire, while the Civic Accord Hybrid's demise is imminent. In Autopia.
Smart Bikini Beats the Sun July 5, 2006, 10:00 am more
	A swimsuit with a built-in UV monitor keeps your skin safe from the effects of the rays. In Gear Factor.
How iPod Satellite Might Act July 5, 2006, 12:15 pm more
	Sirius' CEO shows off an anonymous satellite-enabled MP3 player to be released this summer, renewing rumors of an "iPod Satellite." In Listening Post.
Rubber Wrecking Ball July 5, 2006, 9:45 am more
	What happens when you roll a 500-pound rubberband ball into a Toyota Camry? Why, you videotape it, of course. In Table of Malcontents.