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Expecto Awesome – New Photo from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

I will make no apologies for being excited about this: And by this, I mean a glimpse into The Wizarding…

14 years ago

Slime design: learning lessons from mold networks

Slime mold may be a pain in the home, but it turns out it can teach us how to build…

14 years ago

Will You Pay for Your News?

Whether or not this has been a long time in coming, the time has come - the New York Times…

14 years ago

The Greatest Adventure: Some Considerations in Casting Bilbo Baggins

The Internet was all a thither yesterday with rumors that Peter Jackson and Guillermo del Toro had finalized casting for…

14 years ago

Universities drop “discriminatory” Kindle DX

Universities in four states have agreed to halt schemes to use electronic reading devices until they are fully usable by…

14 years ago

Science Uncovers What Cleopatra and Neanderthals Had in Common

Courtesy of BBC news this morning, two particularly interesting stories that mix science, history, and… cosmetics. First up, let's talk…

14 years ago

“Mind-reading” airport security claims overblown

There are a host of stories today about mind-reading technology being the future of US airport security. But there's no…

14 years ago

Enter the Smartbook via the Skylight

Having still not yet entirely conquered my desire for a netbook—mostly staved off by the fact that my iPod Touch…

14 years ago

The Long Arm of the Law Reaches into World of Warcraft

If you're in trouble with the law, fleeing to Canada is making a pretty good go of it. But now…

14 years ago

There’s a Hole In the Moon, Dear Liza, and Other Space Discoveries

With only two days down, it's already been a great week to be a space geek. First up? Moon news.…

14 years ago