Though not one of the top sites I check, a friend of mine recently pointed me to a headline on CNN.com, because above all, what the world really needs to hear about are the Virgin Marys on toasts, and in this case, Mickey Mouse shaped potatoes.
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For those interested in the 9/11 conspiracy, and especially in the physical aspect of it, a study of a “new phenomenon” called thermal expansion has been attributed to the collapse of the towers by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Counterpoint comes from Richard Gage, the founder of Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth and a member of the American Institute of Architects.
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A Swiss man named Yves Rossy (or self-titled “FusionMan”) made a round on his jet-powered wing recently as a test for September 24th when he intends to cross the channel from Calais to Dover which will be streamed live on the National Geographic Channel.
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In other space news, ABC news recently published an article on how the mental health of astronauts is worth worrying about. A psychologist at NASA named Marc Shepanek asserts that it’s more stress than depression, stating, “You’re in a strange environment, you’re concerned about radiation, you’re in microgravity. They’re hard on your body, hard on your health, hard on your immune system.”
& want to watch Mars on webcam?
io9.com posted Four Reasons Not to Give Up On Interstellar Travel in case you had any doubts. And nasa.gov released news on black holes.
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Here is an update on The Large Hadron Collider.
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As of Monday, August 25th, XBox 360 users are able to register to vote participate in presidential polls and voice their opinions to the presidential candidates.
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Some universities this autumn are giving out iphones and ipods to their students for their mobile technology. While some claim that it could be counterproductive, others insist that the technology will bring the class closer together and encourage a more active approach. Or, the university will just have a huge increase in applicants next year!
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Microsoft has introduced a new tool to representing location- rather than a mere photograph, Photosynth recreates overlapping photos into a three dimensional panorama. Microsoft blew everyone’s minds at the TED conference last year and surprisingly, has made the software free to all. Visit photosynth.com to get started.
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Since California became the second state in the US after Massachusetts to legalize gay marriage, Hallmark has decided to produce and sell gay greeting cards. The company maintains that this decision was not made due to political pressure, but from consumer demand. Supposedly, the number of companies providing same-sex greeting cards are increasing in number, but Hallmark mentioned receiving a little backlash from some. That being the case in this tricky business, Hallmark has decided to give companies the option of opting out of their new card options.
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The world’s oldest man, Habib Mian, died at 138. And a woman give birth to her own grandchild
