Intel has put an awesome pictorial tour of how modern computer processors are made—from sand to packaging. It is somewhat simplified so anyone non-technical can understand, but it is still a great education. I highly recommend you check it out.
Apparently there are at least some moths that can jam bat sonar. (And apparently there are scientists who still like torturing little bugs.) I wonder if people can effectively jam bat sonar, with practice?
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/07/medicalrecords/
Warning: Digital snake oil has not been shown to be more effective at preventing or treating disease than physical snake oil.
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/07/medicalrecords/
You know a bank is to big when it starts suing itself.
Secret program no big deal after all. Somehow, that is not a surprise.
An interesting angle on California’s IOUs. Note that just because states are barred from creating their own currency does not mean that no one else can. That distinction seems to be lost on some people.
Tribute is always easiest way of dealing with barbarians. Even Rome understood that.
Do you know how the word albatross (which is the name of a bird) became associated with a wearisome burden? If you don’t, you need to read this poem from beginning to end for your own education.
“Why can’t the regular U.S. military organizations do anything?” is this week’s rant of the week.
You are going to be hearing a lot about “front running” in the coming months. There are a growing number of people who are prepared to blame all sorts of evils on the practice. For that reason, people need to read this white paper so that they can understand what all the fuss is about.
On the other hand, that would seem to indicate that the US will not be far behind. Especially in light of this.
The generation wars start. Only the first part is of interest. The rest is just feel good puff.
You will be hearing more about this. But expect more heat then light.
I always stop this video before the guy explains how it came about. I am afraid it will ruin it for me.
Best new classical composition that I have heard in a while. But given that I recognize one of the songs that he has borrowed from, I am a little ashamed of feeling that way.