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The National Transportation Safety Board has called for a nationwide ban on the use of all portable electronic devices by drivers, except in an emergency. That means no more phone calls or texting from behind the wheel.

Standing on the north roof of the James Forrestal building in Washington, D.C., Brian Costlow gestures to the black solar photovoltaic array lying flat against the cement tiles. The system generates 235 megawatt-hours of electricity annually in an effort to boost the energy efficiency of this office complex, the headquarters for the U.S. Department of Energy.

House Budget Chair Paul Ryan, a Republican, and Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden, a Democrat, introduced a bipartisan solution for the future of Medicare. Nancy Cordes reports on the details.

Being a mosquito can really suck. Not only do you have to gulp down your food because your dinner can turn around and swat you if you’re not fast enough, but a bellyful of hot blood can really do a number on your little body, which prefers to keep things cool. [More]

Displaying the amount of time you'd need to jog in order to burn off the calories from a sugary drink, rather than showing a calorie count, may be more effective in dissuading you from consuming those beverages, new research suggests.

What does "heading" a soccer ball do to brains? Chewing gum makes kids better test-takers?

BEIJING (Reuters) - China has further revised up its solar power development target for 2015 by 50 percent from its previous plan, state media reported on Thursday. [More]

BEIJING (Reuters) - China has further revised up its solar power development target for 2015 by 50 percent from its previous plan, state media reported on Thursday. [More]

What "heading" a soccer ball does to your brain; Also, chewing gum can make you a better test taker; And, scientists confirm that boozing can lead to really bad decisions. CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz has the details.

By Ewen Callaway of Nature magazine Bacteria that contain an internal compass face an unusual challenge when they come to divide: snapping their internal magnets in two.

By Ewen Callaway of Nature magazine Bacteria that contain an internal compass face an unusual challenge when they come to divide: snapping their internal magnets in two.

There are more opportunities than ever to build an app that people will pay for -- if you know where to look.

It can be difficult to stay motivated and focused while logging mile after mile on a treadmill or exercise bike. CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports on a new tech start-up company that's developing phone and tablet apps to make breaking a sweat more engaging.

Airbrushed images create unrealistic portrayals of body - just how unrealistic are they? New tool shows all

New study finds continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy may reverse signs of heart disease, diabetes