Ribbon Microphones: Audio Icon You Can Build in Your Garage

We continue our two-part special on ribbon mics with profiles of hackers who make modded versions of the iconic mics for one-tenth the price.

Measuring the Impact of Instant MPG Info

University of California researchers hope to quantify the impact "eco-gauges" have on our driving style and fuel efficiency, which some studies suggest help improve fuel economy.

A Sabermetrics Video Unlike Any You've Seen

Confused about sabermetrics (the study of advanced baseball statistics)? This hilarious yet informative video, created by one baseball blogger, has got you covered on FIP, or Fielding Independent Pitching.

Songbird's Sex Hormone Surges at Sight of Flowers

As summer heats up, the sight of blooming thistles may give male goldfinches a testosterone kick.

TSA Worker Gets 2 Years for Planting Logic Bomb in Screening System...

A former TSA worker convicted of planting a logic bomb on a system used to screen airline passengers was sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to pay about $60,000 in restitution to the TSA.

Associated Press, Obama 'Hope' Artist Settle Copyright Flap...........

Street artist Shepard Fairey and The Associated Press are settling a copyright dispute over who owned the rights to the iconic Obama "Hope" poster, the two said in a joint statement Wednesday.

Screenshots Hint All iPhones Could Become Wi-Fi Hot Spots....

Unlike the AT&T iPhone, Verizon's iPhone will include a wireless hot-spot feature to share the handset's internet connection with multiple devices. However, the AT&T version of the handset might gain that capability as well.

NFL Launches Concussion Information Website

In an attempt to spread information about the link between football and concussions -- and, no doubt, to help improve its public image -- the National Football League has launched NFLHealthandSafety.com.