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Video: 30 years later, Google search helps reunite pair

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:01:01 GMT

Nov. 7: Dr. Scott Becker never gave up hope of finding his daughter, and after decades of searching, he found her using a very modern tool. NBC’s Ron Mott reports, then NBC’s Amy Robach sits down with the pair. (Today Show)

Video: Corwin fights to save endangered species

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:07:39 GMT

Nov. 6: TODAY’s Meredith Vieira talks to famed naturalist Jeff Corwin about his new MSNBC special, “Future Earth: 100 Heartbeats.” (Today Show)

Video: Gaming to go: Video game truck drives new trend

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 22:42:07 GMT

Nov. 6: It's a virtual playground. A trailer packed with dozens of video game consoles is changing the way people throw gaming parties. Msnbc.com's Kevin Flynn reports. (msnbc.com)

Video: Starbirth in a swirling galaxy

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 22:44:03 GMT

Zoom in on a stunning view of the spiral galaxy M83 from the Hubble Space Telescope’s new wide-field camera. (Other)

Video: U.K. cracks down on texting while driving

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:49:33 GMT

Nov. 5: Most people agree — you can't text and drive safely. Rob Gifford explains why British courts are getting tough on text addicts behind the wheel. (NBC News Web Extra)

Video: Rocket team wins lunar challenge

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 20:47:48 GMT

Nov. 5: A team of rocket scientists from California head to D.C. to claim top prize for winning the Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown reports. (msnbc.com)

Video: Fortune names Steve Jobs CEO of decade

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:19:59 GMT

Nov. 5: Managing editor Andy Serwer joins the Morning Joe gang to unveil the publication’s list of the era’s top chief executive officers. (Other)

Video: Welcome baby sea turtles!

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 04:05:19 GMT

Nov. 4: Moment of Geek: Rachel Maddow shares the story of the birth of 82 sea turtles in San Diego. (Other)

Video: Video games geared to shaking your booty

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:55:28 GMT

KNTV's Laurence Scott previews "DJ Hero" and "Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2010." (NBC News Channel)

Video: Inside Microsoft's search and destroy strategy

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:13:58 GMT

Nov. 4: CNBC's Jim Goldman talks to Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft's senior vice president of online audience business, about MSN's redesigned home page and Bing search engine. (Msnbc.com is a joint venture of Microsoft and NBC Universal.) (CNBC)

Video: Rare dinosaur fossils found in Texas

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:21:43 GMT

Nov. 3: Scientists work to unearth dinosaur bones before construction starts on a Texas neighborhood. KXAS' Kristi Nelson reports. (NBC News Channel)

Video: Gore and 'Our Choice'

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:03:40 GMT

Nov. 3: Fmr. V.P. Al Gore joins Morning Joe to discuss his new book and the choices Americans face on climate change. (Other)

Video: How Google messed with the magic

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:50:30 GMT

Nov. 3: The New Yorker's Ken Auletta talks about his new book, "Googled" and how the Internet company redefined how the media makes money. (Other)

Video: Driving? There's an app for that

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 22:34:10 GMT

Nov. 2: A group of scientists in Berlin have created an application for the iPhone that allows a user to drive a specially adapted vehicle using the phone. Msnbc.com's Keva Andersen reports. (msnbc.com)

Video: Facebook reunites dog with owner after 10 years

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:35:43 GMT

Nov. 2: After 10 year missing, Facebook helps reunite a lost dog with its owner. WRC's Jane Watrel reports. (NBC News Channel)

Video: World Wide Web grows wider, more worldly

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:08:21 GMT

Oct. 30: Moment of Geek: Rachel Maddow is joined by Xeni Jardin, editor and partner at BoingBoing.net, to talk about ICANN's decision to allow non-Latin characters in top level domain names. (Other)

Video: The dark fantasy of 'Dragon Age Origins'

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:30:32 GMT

"Dragon Age Origins" is a fantasy video game by Bioware that has a darker take on the genre. Msnbc.com's video game reporter Todd Kenreck takes a look at the game. (msnbc.com)

Video: iPhone hits the shelves in China

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:27:23 GMT

Oct. 30: Crowds gathered in China in anticipation of the iPhone, but the version they find comes without a key feature. Msnbc.com's Keva Andersen reports. (msnbc.com)

Video: Al goes behind the scenes at Lucasfilm

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:08:46 GMT

Oct. 30: TODAY’s Al Roker visits the headquarters of Lucasfilm, the production company founded by George Lucas and best known for producing the “Star Wars” films. (Today Show)

Video: 'Baby Einstein' issues refunds

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:02:58 GMT

Oct. 30: Admitting that their product isn't educational, the company behind the "Baby Einstein" has extended its offer of refunds to customers. NBC's Erika Edwards reports. (NBC News Channel)

Video: Football rivalry launches 'Office' parody

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:30:39 GMT

Oct. 29: An "Office" spoof featuring rival Packer and Viking football fans working, and pulling jokes on each other, is becoming an Internet sensation. KARE's Karla Hult reports. (NBC News Channel)

Video: 'Droid' takes aim at iPhone

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:24:34 GMT

Oct. 29: Tech giant Motorola's newest recruit into the smartphone wars, the "Droid," squarely takes aim at the market-leading Apple iPhone. WMAQ's Charlie Wojciechowski reports. (NBC News Channel)

Video: ‘Star Wars’ robotic arm closer to reality

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:08:37 GMT

Oct. 29: Segway inventor Dean Kamen talks with Dr. Nancy Snyderman about the “Luke robotic” arm which is giving hope to amputee veterans. (Other)

Video: The video games of November

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:26:53 GMT

"Modern Warfare 2", "Left 4 Dead 2", and "Assassin's Creed 2" just some of the video games coming out in November that should be on your radar. Msnbc.com's video game reporter Todd Kenreck takes a look at the games. (msnbc.com)

Video: Japan's jumpin' robot!

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:59:26 GMT

Oct. 29: Experts in Japan show off a robot named “Ropid” that can run, jump, wave and say “bye-bye.” Msnbc.com's Dara Brown has the story. (msnbc.com)

Video: Is your Wi-Fi connection safe?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:04:17 GMT

Oct. 29: NBC’s Jeff Rossen explains why your personal information may be vulnerable while you use Wi-Fi. Internet expert Omar Wasow weighs in and shares tips on protecting yourself. (Today Show)

Video: A new future in space

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:59:28 GMT

Oct. 28: NBC's Kristen Dahlgren reports on the successful launch of a prototype of the Ares One rocket, expected to be the future of space travel. (Countdown)

Video: NASA rocket launches on second try

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:55:11 GMT

Oct. 28: NASA launched its experimental Ares I-X test rocket Wednesday, marking the first time in 30 years that a new rocket has launched from the Kennedy Space Center. NBC's David Gregory reports. (Nightly News)

Video: New concerns about long-term cell phone use

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:37:39 GMT

Oct. 26: Devra Lee Davis, an epidemiologist with Mt. Sanai Medical Center and the University of Pitsburgh, discusses the disturbing indictaions of long term studies of cell phone use and brain cancer. (Other)

Video: Star Trek on display

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:10:36 GMT

Oct. 28: Thousands of original "Star Trek" sets and props go on display in California. KNTV's Bob Redell reports. (NBC News Channel)

Video: Supercomputer tracks swine flu spread

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:02:13 GMT

Oct. 28: Researchers at the University of Texas have enlisted a supercomputer to help track the spread of the H1N1 flu outbreak, and plan intervention strategies. KXAN's Shannon Wolfson reports. (NBC News Channel)

Video: Parlor trick or magic broom?

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:08:01 GMT

Oct. 28: A broom creates quite a stir in Montana as it stands upright without support from glue or wires. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown has the story. (msnbc.com)

Video: Ares rocket successfully launches

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:49:29 GMT

Oct. 28: After several delays, a test of NASA's new Ares 1-X rocket, the first launch of the Constellation program, apparently went off without a hitch. NBC's Jay Barbree reports. (Other)

Video: Meteorite crash? Or hoax?

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:11:40 GMT

Oct. 27: Experts believe an alleged meteorite crash that burned in a 27-foot-wide crater in Northern Latvia was all a hoax. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown has the story. (msnbc.com)

Video: Zombie Holiday Gift Guide

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:28:06 GMT

Do you need to prepare for the inevitable zombie apocalypse? Then this zombie gift guide is for you. Here are some zombie video games you can download right now. Msnbc.com's video game reporter Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)

Video: 'D.J. Hero' is in the mix

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:16:53 GMT

Everyone likes to think they would make a deceent D.J. right? Well it’s put up or shut up time. "DJ Hero" is brought to you by the same developers of the popular "Guitar Hero" franchise but instead of guitars and drums you use turn tables and cross faders. Msnbc.com's video game reporter Todd Kenreck takes a look at the game. (msnbc.com)

Video: Study reignites cell phone cancer fears

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:33:22 GMT

Oct. 26: An upcoming study reignites the debate over whether cell phone can cause brain tumors, finding that heavy, long-term use may be linked to cancer. Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with a panel of experts. (Other)

Video: Solar cars race through Aussie Outback

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:27:34 GMT

Oct. 26: Thirty-one futuristic vehicles race from Darwin to Adelaide, Australia, for the 2009 World Solar Challenge. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown has the story. (msnbc.com)

Video: White House panel questions NASA's spending

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:56:36 GMT

Oct. 25: A blue ribbon, White House panel on space travel is raising doubts over whether only the government can keep financing NASA. NBC's Chris Clackum reports. (Other)