Google open sources JPEG assassin
Technology Thursday, September 30th, 2010
Google has open sourced a new “lossy” image format known as WebP — pronounced “weppy” — claiming it can cut the size of current web images by almost 40 percent
Home »
Stuxnet worm heralds new era of global cyberwar
Technology Thursday, September 30th, 2010
An attack aimed at Iran nuclear plant and a recently revealed 2008 incident at a U.S. military base show the spread of cyber weapons.
‘Clown’ close to winning a seat in Brazil parliament
Strange News Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
A humorist known for dressing as a clown and poking fun at politics is running as a candidate in the Brazilian election, and has a good chance of winning
‘Habitable’ planet found
Science Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
U.S. astronomers said on Wednesday they have discovered an Earth-sized planet that they think might be habitable, orbiting a nearby star
Low-emission shale gas: Good for environment
Environment Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
Shale gas is deemed to be conventional since it is found in a sedimentary rock, not in reservoirs.
Obama Bungled the religion question
Religion Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
The president rolled out the full course meal at what was billed as a “backyard chat” with a group of carefully selected “ordinary Americans.”
NASA exhibits scale model of Mars rover
Mars Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
NASA and its Jet Propulsion Labs recently opened an exhibit featuring a scale model of the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity
Man dressed as Elmo attacked in Florida store
Strange News Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
Authorities are baffled why a man dressed in full costume as Sesame Street’s Elmo was attacked without warning by an agitated customer
Segway owner dies after fall from cliff on a Segway
Strange News Monday, September 27th, 2010
Jimi Heselden, the 62-year-old owner of Segway Inc., died Sunday in England after an apparent accident involving one of his company’s two-wheeled machines.
‘Child corrputor’ wins defamation case against Google
Strange News Monday, September 27th, 2010
A French man sued Google because typing in his name resulted in search suggestions for “rapist,” “satanist,” “rape,” and “prison.”