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Amazon's Paul Ryder showcased his picks for the biggest improvements you can make to your TV system, on The Early Show.

BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) -- Orangutan numbers have declined sharply on the only two islands where they still live in the wild and they could become the first great ape species to go extinct if urgent action isn't taken, a new study says....

AP - Orangutan numbers have declined sharply on the only two islands where they still live in the wild and they could become the first great ape species to go extinct if urgent action isn't taken, a new study says.

Dental researchers at the university of Washington have reported a significant reduction of toothdecay in toddlers who were treated with the topical syrup xylitol, a naturally occurring non-cavity-causing sweetener.

Quantum dots ? tiny pieces of semiconductor ? turn out to be extremely good at making deliveries inside living cells (full text available to subscribers)

The UK government has big plans for wind farms off its coast, but similarly bold plans for solar power in the US are put on hold

The supernovae that astronomers use to measure dark energy's affect on the universe's expansion have more complex origins than we thought

Archaeologists have uncovered ancient wooden coffins in what appears to be a royal burial ground near the necropolis of Abydos in southern Egypt, the state-run MENA news agency reported overnight.

New research shows that lower socioeconomic status is a major factor in the long-term survival of people who have spent time in hospital with a critical illness.

As the cost of fuel soars and the pressure mounts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, several schemes for a new generation of airship are being considered.