Topic: Jurassic Park

Anna Quindlen talks about her new memoir 'Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake'

Quindlen Krovatin (who happens to be her son) chats with the author about the book and the history behind it.

Dressed to kill: A feathered tyrannosaur is discovered in China

A team of paleontologists has dubbed their find Yutyrannus huali – beautiful feathered tyrant. At 1.5 tons, this 'fuzz ball ... with a mouth full of killer teeth' is the largest feathered dinosaur by far.

Google reveals futuristic 'Project Glass'

Google released a YouTube video Wednesday showing the everyday uses of "Project Glass," wrap-around virtual reality glasses with all the qualities of a smartphone – and much more. But will it ever be realized?

15 great stories from Hollywood legends

From the book Conversations at the American Film Institute with the Great Moviemakers, Hollywood luminaries share some fascinating stories.

'The Hobbit' production team releases another behind-the-scenes video

Director Peter Jackson's new 'Hobbit' video shows location shots in New Zealand's mountains and the filming of a pivotal scene where dwarves float down a river in barrels.

Paleontologists recreate mating call of 165-million-year-old bug (+video)

By analyzing the fossilized wings of a Jurassic katydid unearthed in China, paleontologists have reconstructed its sound, which is not unlike that of today's crickets.  

To watch for: Fox premieres 'Terra Nova' this fall

Why 'Terra Nova' could be one of the most exciting shows of the fall season.

The music of 'Harry Potter': A glockenspiel and E minor make for an iconic theme song

First composed by John Williams, “Hedwig’s Theme” is the music associated with Harry Potter. Just like the 'Harry Potter' franchise itself, “Hedwig’s Theme” will probably be one of those immortal pieces off a movie magic in the twenty-first century.

10 best-paid American mystery writers

It's no secret that, in the realm of literature, crime pays – big time. And, according to a study cited in The Guardian, American mystery writers receive a particularly staggering payoff for their work. (Totals include book sales, box office returns, license fees, and company accounts.)

Here are America's top-ten best compensated mystery writers.

Keep a close eye on synthetic biology

A presidential commission lays out a reasonable path forward in exploring the potential of synthetic biology, a possible boon to energy, environmental cleanup, and medicine. But its report should also spark an ongoing debate.

Great Directors: movie review

'Great Directors' brings the likes of Bertolucci and Lynch out from behind the camera to talk technique.

'Back to Future,' 'Jurassic Park' to become video games

Video game developer Telltale Games announced that it will be releasing adaptations of 'Back to the Future' and 'Jurassic Park' for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PC, and Mac this winter.

Goliath Tigerfish and other "river monsters" - what's real and what's fake?

Yes, Goliath Tigerfish are real (and really scary). But what about those other "river monsters" out there?

How many seats will GOP win this fall? It's up to voters, not RNC's Michael Steele.

Washington's 'political-industrial complex' obsesses over the performance of Republican and Democratic party leaders, but GOP gains will depend on conditions and candidates, not campaign turmoil and media narrative.

As Climate Change debate wages on, scientists turn to Hollywood for help

Politicians and the public question global climate change evidence, so scientists look to Hollywood and websites for a new voice. Lights, camera, science!

Peace and beauty in a quiet, green Hawaiian garden

A tropical garden fit for royalty.

South Korea: Chinchilla with your chai?

South Korean cafes are adapting odd twists – such as a side of chinchilla, chow-chow, or flesh-eating fish – to set themselves apart.

Unplanned garden 'accidents' have lovely results

a lovely garden isn't always planned. Sometimes 'accidents' add much to the beauty.

Spain: Underground revival

Review: 'Land of the Lost'

Will Ferrell plays a washed-up scientist who gets thrown back to an age of dinosaurs in this struggling comedy, based on the '70s TV Show.

Scientists turn living cells into clocks

Column: This amazing breakthrough rewrites man's ability to play with biology.

Nova Scotia's pre-Jurasic park

The Canadian province is home to a surprising number of famous fossil discoveries that track Earth's history back hundreds of millions of years.

Where’s the beef? Try the lab.

Researchers attempt to make meat without killing livestock.