Astronauts end second spacewalk
US and European astronauts are preparing for their second spacewalk of the current shuttle mission. news.bbc.co.uk
A New Look At Blu-ray Now HD DVD Is Dead
After years of contentious battle between two competing high-definition DVD standards, Toshiba, the primary backer of HD DVD, on February 19th conceded defeat. HD DVD is dead. Long live Blu-ray. feeds.cbsnews.com
Queenfish: A cold war tale
The icy surface of the Arctic Ocean has remained relatively peaceful. But its depths have boiled with intrigue, no more so than in the cold war. iht.com
Port Authority Plans a Web Site to Help Offset Pollution
The interstate agency is setting up a Web site where drivers and airline passengers can buy credits to offset carbon emissions created by the trips they take. nytimes.com