Topic: Waltham (Massachusetts)

US Army tests robot that can jump 30 feet high

Developed by Boston Dynamics and Sandia National Labs, the Sand Flea reconnaissance robot can leap through a second-floor window. 

Scarlett Johansson cellphone pictures aren't all that smart phone hackers are after

As more and more corporate and personal business is done via mobile devices and social media, it is more than Scarlett Johansson cell phone pictures that are being hacked.

On jihadi websites, disbelief and vows of revenge over bin Laden's death

Supporters of Osama bin Laden began posting on jihadi websites – Al Qaeda's main public relations arm on the Internet – within minutes of the announcement bin Laden had been killed.

Osama bin Laden dead: What jihadi websites are saying

Online supporters of Osama bin Laden and his campaign of global jihad reacted with confusion, sadness, and often anger following the news that Osama bin Laden is dead, killed by US special forces in Pakistan Sunday. Here is a sampling of four ways commenters on pro-jihadi websites responded.

Why Bahrain is unlikely to turn into an Iran-Saudi battleground

The intervention of Saudi forces has escalated tensions between Bahrain's protesters and the country's Sunni rulers, leaving at least one dead and drawing criticism from Iran.

Steampunk: The new Goth

The retrofuturistic trend draws on a Jules Verne-like view of the world and Victorian-era technology.

The ‘living, breathing’ economy

New views of the economic bust consider finance as a dynamic ecosystem.

Different health care reform: doctors trained to deal with patients about faith

Most Americans say that faith is important to their health, yet few doctors and nurses are equipped to oblige. Medical schools could help by integrating spiritual topics into their training.

A new step forward for robots

Engineers decode human balance to build walking robots.

Are police handing out more tickets in this recession?

Police in North Carolina counties issued more tickets when their revenue declined, according to a recent study.

Colleges turn students' trash into cash for charity

Pressed on Palestinian state, Netanyahu changes the subject – to Iran

Ahead of his Monday meeting with Obama, who supports a two-state solution, the Israeli prime minister wants to make Iran's nuclear ambitions the focus of regional diplomacy.

Colleges cope as endowments pinch

Budgets are cut as a new study reports an average loss of 23 percent in endowment value.

Financial Q&A: Why it's best to seek legal advice when selling land

Submit your question to Steve Dinnen at: money@csmonitor.com

Citizen journalists make new inroads into political reporting

An MSNBC contest will pick two amateur reporters this week to cover the party conventions.

Citizen journalists make new inroads into political reporting

An MSNBC contest will pick two amateur reporters this week to cover the party conventions.

Expect U.S. economic woes to linger into 2009

Some economists predict a long recession, say problem stems from greed, dishonesty.

'Tax rebate' checks expected to yield short-term benefits, long-term troubles

Economists foresee renewed economic growth over the next few months, but increased inflation and declining wealth will take a bigger toll.

The post-Polaroid age: some still cling to instant film

As Polaroid discontinues its line of instant films, some photo pros stay analog in a digital world.

What's in a (domain) name? Some serious cash.

At least 100 domain names sold for more than $100,000 last year.

What's in a (domain) name? Some serious cash.

At least 100 domain names sold for more than $100,000 last year.

Will the bull market survive the storm?

Investors eked out modest gains last year, but now ill economic winds are whirling through Wall Street.

Rooted in local fresh taste

Members of community supported farms reap the rewards of fresh and tasty produce.