It's among the most memorable movie getups in sci-fi history. Twenty-three years later, Carrie Fisher's slave costume still inspires fan-made knockoffs and devotees who see female empowerment in the gold swimsuit. By Philip Chien. Plus: DIY Leia fan photo gallery.
An appeals court upholds a nine-year prison term for a Michigan man who hacked the Lowe's chain of home improvement stores through their unsecured Wi-Fi network. By Kevin Poulsen.
On batwings and a prayer, generations of daredevils have tried to fly. Technology is improving the odds for "birdmen," according to a new book, but fatal landings still loom large. By Randy Dotinga.
Sweatshops, swelling batteries and StainBooks: Apple's been getting a lot of bad press lately. But is a bona fide backlash brewing? Commentary by Leander Kahney.
President Bush promises to veto an embryonic stem-cell bill that's expected to pass the Senate by the end of July. Let's watch the political posturing from members of Congress facing mid-term elections. In Bodyhack.
BMW demonstrates a new robotic parking system designed to guide your classy car into tight parking spaces. Plus: Check out a video of the system in action. By Bruce Gain.