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Saturday, May 31
Scientists now convinced Mars lander has bared ice
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Sat 31 May 2008 10:24 PM EDT
Sharp new images received Saturday from the Phoenix lander largely convinced scientists that the spacecraft's thrusters had uncovered a large patch of ice just below the Martian surface, team members said. That bodes well for the mission's main goal of digging for ice that can be tested for evidence of organic compounds that are the chemical building blocks of life More>>>
"The Cone Of Silence", and other real spy gadgets inspired by fictional spy shows.
by
Riley Jones
on Sat 31 May 2008 06:36 PM EDT
Maxwell Smart always "missed it by that much," but some of those dopey spy shows of the '60s were right on the money. More>>> Friday, May 30
How to Make a Gun with Common Materials For Self Defense
by
Riley Jones
on Fri 30 May 2008 08:07 AM EDT
THE ASSEMBLY OF AN IMPROVISED GUN CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS TROUBLE IN TWO WAYS: 1. The gun can anger a totalitarian regime in which you live, causing the regime to imprison or kill you. 2. If you even make the smallest mistake during your assembly, the laws of physics may maim or kill you. More>>>
Methane Poses Climate Risk, Energy Opportunity
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Roland, the Gunslinger
on Fri 30 May 2008 01:14 AM EDT
Methane reserves deep in the ocean and in arctic permafrost might trigger runaway global warming. But they've also got the potential to provide huge amounts of power, a possibility that is attracting the interest of energy companies. More>>> Thursday, May 29
Flame-Throwing Wheelchair Makes Me Want to Break a Leg
by
Riley Jones
on Thu 29 May 2008 11:41 AM EDT
This fully-motorized wheelchair—built from an electric golf cart and a Marine rescue helicopter seat—is equipped with a flamethrower capable of firing 15-foot flames. Capable of hitting 20 miles per hour, it is the latest invention of Lord Humongous—probably the secret identity of Dr. Strangelove—and a perfect opportunity for disabled people of the world to get even-Steven with all those punks who always park in the wrong spots. More>>>
Gut superbug causing more illnesses, deaths
by
Riley Jones
on Thu 29 May 2008 08:45 AM EDT
The number of people hospitalized with a dangerous intestinal superbug has been growing by more than 10,000 cases a year, according to a new study. The germ, resistant to some antibiotics, has become a regular menace in hospitals and nursing homes. The study found it played a role in nearly 300,000 hospitalizations in 2005, more than double the number in 2000. More>>> Wednesday, May 28
"Houston, we have a problem..."
by
Riley Jones
on Wed 28 May 2008 12:08 PM EDT
Four words you don’t want to hear in space: “The toilet is broken.” The crew aboard the International Space Station is working on a problem with the system for collecting solid and liquid waste, which is a trickier proposition without gravity than it is on the Earth. Space toilets use jets of fan-propelled air to guide waste into the proper container. More>>>
Sue, Sarah, Sue
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Wed 28 May 2008 04:26 AM EDT
The polar bears are doing just fine, thank you very much. So says Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who announced last week that her state would sue to block Washington from listing the animals as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act. And it's a good thing, too - because the new bear-population protections mask what may be the most serious threat to American economic might in decades. More>>> Sunday, May 25
Saturday, May 24
Gallery: Inside NASA's Mars Mission
by
Riley Jones
on Sat 24 May 2008 12:35 PM EDT
MOJAVE DESERT/PASADENA, California -- This Sunday, NASA's Phoenix lander will touch down on the surface of Mars. If everything proceeds according to plan, it will then start sending images and data back to Earth via one of two Mars orbiters and NASA's Deep Space Network. Wired.com took a trip out to the desert to bring you some photos of the giant antennas that will receive the distant signals from Mars. More>>> Friday, May 23
JUPITER IN THE BALANCE: Recent 'red spots' likely due to climate change...
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Fri 23 May 2008 05:59 PM EDT
Jupiter's recent outbreak of red spots is likely related to large scale climate change as the gas giant planet is getting warmer near the equator. More>>>
31,000 Signatures Prove ‘No Consensus’ About Global Warming
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Fri 23 May 2008 05:02 PM EDT
“I don’t want to give up eating all I want because of a failed hypothesis,” said Robinson at the National Press Club here on May 19. Robinson said global warming is not a threat to America. He said that the global temperature increased by just .5 degrees in the last century. Robinson spoke about his petition signed by 31,000 U.S. scientists who reject the claims that “human release of greenhouse gases is damaging our climate.” “World temperatures fluctuate all the time,” said Robinson. “The temperature of the Earth has risen many times, far more times than carbon dioxide could drive it. There is no experimental evidence that humans are changing the environment…” More>>> Thursday, May 22
Indiana Jones' and the computer-generated jungle
by
Riley Jones
on Thu 22 May 2008 03:00 PM EDT
In this image released by Industrial Light & Magic, the final product of a scene using special effects is shown from the film "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." More>>> Wednesday, May 21
Tuesday, May 20
The Yahoo! Deal: Battle Of The Billionaires
by
Riley Jones
on Tue 20 May 2008 02:37 PM EDT
Phoenix diary: Mission to Mars
by
Riley Jones
on Tue 20 May 2008 08:39 AM EDT
In a few day's time, early on Monday morning, Phoenix will take just seven minutes to screech to a halt on the icy northern plains of Mars. It will all be over, one way or another, before the first signal even reaches Earth. No human intervention can overrule the landing sequence on the spacecraft computer that will set in motion first atmospheric entry, then a parachute descent and finally a thruster-controlled landing. More>>> Video: 'Nail-biting' descent to Mars Video>>> Sunday, May 18
31,000 Scientists Rejecting Anthropogenic Global Warming To Be Named Tomorrow!
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Sun 18 May 2008 11:11 PM EDT
The names of over 31,000 American scientists -- including 9,000 PhDs! -- that reject the theory of anthropogenic global warming are to be revealed on Monday. Although this will occur at the National Press Club in Washington, DC., it seems a metaphysical certitude media will completely ignore the event. More>>>
Technology frightens me
by
Riley Jones
on Sun 18 May 2008 11:46 AM EDT
Recently I’ve noticed that when someone forgets to get back to me they blame it on technology. “Sorry, I got your email on my Blackberry.” What this means is they checked their mail while in transit, planned on responding when they were back at their desk but forgot. But what they really mean is: "I’ve got a new excuse for ignoring you." More>>> Saturday, May 17
Solar bra gives eco-friendly charge
by
Riley Jones
on Sat 17 May 2008 10:08 AM EDT
Triumph's latest solar bra aims to put a photovoltaic charge into undergarment demand - or at least a cellphone. Featuring a built-in solar panel, the bra captures and redistributes the sun's bounty and can generate enough energy to power a cell phone or an iPod.
6 Gas-Saving Myths
by
Riley Jones
on Sat 17 May 2008 09:37 AM EDT
Sure you want to save gas, but there's a lot of bad advice on how to do it. Some of it makes no difference, and some of it can wind up costing you. With gasoline prices hitting record levels, it seems everyone has a tip on how to save fuel. Much of the advice is well-intentioned, but in the end, much of it won't lower your gas bill. More>>> Friday, May 16
Double-Amputee Runner Wins Appeal to Compete for Olympic Spot
by
Riley Jones
on Fri 16 May 2008 10:36 AM EDT
Double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius won his appeal Friday and can compete for a place in the Beijing Olympics. Thursday, May 15
He's Not James Bond...
by
Riley Jones
on Thu 15 May 2008 01:22 AM EDT
Swiss professional pilot Yves Rossy, the world's first man to fly with fitted jet fuel powered wings strapped to his back, flies during his first official demonstration above Bex over the Swiss Alps on Wednesday. Full Slideshow: http://www.miamiherald.com/841/gallery/532551.html
Gore Financially Invested in Climate Cause
by
Roland, the Gunslinger
on Thu 15 May 2008 01:12 AM EDT
Weeks before announcing a $300-million, three-year advertising campaign to raise awareness about global warming, Al Gore was conducting a slide show for a group of investors in Monterey, Calif., touting companies such as Bloom Energy, Amryis , Mascoma and other firms that are not household names -- yet. Wednesday, May 14
Air Force Aims for 'Full Control' of 'Any and All' Computers
by
Riley Jones
on Wed 14 May 2008 11:49 PM EDT
The Air Force wants a suite of hacker tools, to give it "access" to -- and "full control" of -- any kind of computer there is. And once the info warriors are in, the Air Force wants them to keep tabs on their "adversaries' information infrastructure completely undetected." |
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