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NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded its first solar flares of 2014. Scientists say the flares were minor, but came from an active region that could produce more powerful storms. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded its first solar flares of 2014. Scientists say the flares were minor, but came from an active region that could produce more powerful storms.« less

At the International CES trade show in Las Vegas, companies show off wearable tech for our wrists, our ears and more. Sumi Das reports. At the International CES trade show in Las Vegas, companies show off wearable tech for our wrists, our ears and more. Sumi Das reports.« less

The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas showcases tech that can range from life-changing to truly strange. CNET”s Sumi Das on some of the more interesting and unusual offerings. The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas showcases tech that can range from life-changing to truly strange. CNET”s Sumi Das on some of the more interesting and unusual offerings.« less

Whether you’re into running, biking or swimming, these apps can help take your work out to the next level. CBSNews.com's technology editor Chenda Ngak highlights some fitness apps. Whether you’re into running, biking or swimming, these apps can help take your work out to the next level. CBSNews.com's technology editor Chenda Ngak highlights some fitness apps.« less

Twenty years after the devastating Northridge earthquake wreaked havoc on heavily populated parts of the Los Angeles area, efforts have been stepped up to improve technology to provide advance warning more » Twenty years after the devastating Northridge earthquake wreaked havoc on heavily populated parts of the Los Angeles area, efforts have been stepped up to improve technology to provide advance warning. CBS News correspondent Bigad Shaban reports« less

Having trouble keeping track of your health? CBSNews.com's technology editor Chenda Ngak shares some apps that can help you monitor your sleeping patterns, heart rate and exercise. Having trouble keeping track of your health? CBSNews.com's technology editor Chenda Ngak shares some apps that can help you monitor your sleeping patterns, heart rate and exercise.« less

Bird-mounted cameras have unlocked secrets of how falcons hunt their prey. Video captured from state-of-the-art cameras on the birds' backs and heads is helping scientists study the physics of falcons more » Bird-mounted cameras have unlocked secrets of how falcons hunt their prey. Video captured from state-of-the-art cameras on the birds' backs and heads is helping scientists study the physics of falcons' flight while hunting. The footage shows Peregrine, Gyrfalcon and Saker falcons flying at high speeds towards crows as they try to grab them out of the air.« less

A team of excavators uncovered a 16-foot long dinosaur tail in northern Mexico. Archaeologists believe the rest of the 72-million-year-old skeleton could be preserved deeper underground. A team of excavators uncovered a 16-foot long dinosaur tail in northern Mexico. Archaeologists believe the rest of the 72-million-year-old skeleton could be preserved deeper underground.« less

A new study finds that men who skip breakfast could be damaging their heart. CBS News' Edward Lawrence reports. A new study finds that men who skip breakfast could be damaging their heart. CBS News' Edward Lawrence reports.« less

The titan arum, also knows as the "corpse flower" for its dead-animal odor, bloomed earlier than expected at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, DC. Crowds gathered in hopes of catching a whiff. The titan arum, also knows as the "corpse flower" for its dead-animal odor, bloomed earlier than expected at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, DC. Crowds gathered in hopes of catching a whiff.« less