23 September 2006

Relativity drive: The end of wings and wheels? - fundamentals - 08 September 2006 - New Scientist Tech: "The device that has sparked their interest is an engine that generates thrust purely from electromagnetic radiation - microwaves to be precise - by exploiting the strange properties of relativity. It has no moving parts, and releases no exhaust or noxious emissions. Potentially, it could pack the punch of a rocket in a box the size of a suitcase. It could one day replace the engines on almost any spacecraft. More advanced versions might allow cars to lift from the ground and hover. It could even lead to aircraft that will not need wings at all. "
Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | Only another 5,500 calories to go ...: "A Swedish university has replicated Morgan Spurlock's Super Size Me junk food binge under lab conditions. The early results are surprising, says Marten Blomkvist "

22 September 2006

19 September 2006

This Is Waiting Thisiswaiting.com About PS3 delays in Europe.
Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy walkthrough, Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy guide, Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy faq: "What's a Superguide? Think of it like this: A massive strategy guide or walkthrough that everyone can contribute to. It's better than a standard strategy guide or walkthrough, since it contains more info, and often has videos and screens to actually show how to beat the game."

17 September 2006

The Generator Blog: "This blog is not about those machines used to change mechanical energy into electrical energy. It's about software that creates software. Software to play around and have fun with."

16 September 2006

14 September 2006

Exercise = Weight Loss, Except When It Doesn’t - New York Times: "What is the truth about exercise and weight, and how can you accurately calculate the caloric value of various activities?"

13 September 2006

The Universe of Discourse : Design patterns of 1972: "Patterns are signs of weakness in programming languages.

When we identify and document one, that should not be the end of the story. Rather, we should have the long-term goal of trying to understand how to improve the language so that the pattern becomes invisible or unnecessary."
Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | Reborn: "We have always been told there is no recovery from persistent vegetative state - doctors can only make a sufferer's last days as painless as possible. But is that really the truth? Across three continents, severely brain-damaged patients are awake and talking after taking ... a sleeping pill. "

11 September 2006

Meeuwie

08 September 2006

Gene Found to Switch Off Stem Cells During Aging - New York Times: "Biologists have uncovered a deep link between lifespan and cancer in the form of a gene that switches off stem cells as a person ages. The critical gene, already well known for its role in suppressing tumors, seems to mediate a profound balance between life and death."

07 September 2006

Virgin Galactic

01 September 2006

Neave Strobe
What A Beautiful Blue Planet!
Palm OS smartphones and PDAs get SIP VOIP client: "THERE ARE thousands of PalmOS PDA and smartphone users out there, specially with the ever more popular Treo 650 and the new 700p. Now these users can enjoy voice over IP (VOIP) calls."