This week’s essay of the week is Peak Phosphorus.
“Peak” is a scare word that has been used many times in the past and there is not technical reason why the world should run out of Phosphorus. After all, the stuff is reusable.
Having said that, the problems laid out in this essay are very real and they could cause serious problems. So it is worth keeping an eye on the issue.
The official line on earthquake frequency. But be sure to read the comments.
The short story on Greece. More details here.
Another object in space. Interesting, but the write up is a little over the top.
This week’s rant of the week is Peer Review and Proof.
This week’s essay of the week is “Enter the matrix: the deep law that shapes our reality”
An interview with Jennifer Knapp.
Icelandic fireworks may go on for a while yet.
Some cool pictures of the Icelandic volcano at the end of this photo gallery. The first two thirds of the photos are boring though.
Sea Lion say “nom nom.”
http://hipandthigh.blogspot.com/2010/04/mega-sea-lion-vs-giant-octopus.html
The rebellion against computer security. It is tough to avoid noticing that it is being lead by a guy from Microsoft.
Yet another earthquake. The amazing thing about this one: 7.8 in a third world country and they are saying that not much damage was done.
Are slow brains more creative? See also this study.
Lately there has been a lot of panic among some about “China” abandoning its support for the treasury market. Other people have been saying don’t worry, we are doing just fine with out China so we don’t need foreign support. Both groups are wrong.