As has been widely reported, a statement has been broadcast on Al Jazeera (full BBC transcript.....edited AlJazeera translation) apparently from Osama Bin Laden. Osama says that the US should be prepared for another attack "soon". (In computer speak, we'd interpret that as "RSN" or Real Soon Now.. like Windows Vista). And graciously offers the US …
Live feed for Pluto probe launch
If you're into space and rockets and things that go boom (or rooooaaaaar)... I'd highly recommend checking out NASA TV within the next hour. NASA is launching a probe to study the planet Pluto. It's the first of it's kind. Cloud has cleared.. go for launch at 2:00PM EST As I said, the "New Horizons" …
Another “scarce” resource… Copper
We use it in pretty much anything that has to do with electronics. Our water runs through it, and our technology depends on it. So what would happen if... all of a sudden, the supply of Copper became just a little too tight?. It certainly has the geek folk at Slashdot buzzing. Scientific American addresses …