(the boys, anyway).
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Three Share Nobel in Economics for Work on Social Mechanisms - New York Times
The Nobel award winners developed mechanism design theory, which helped shape government bond auctions, patent systems and voting procedures.
In human grid, we're the cogs
PhysOrg news: In human grid, we're the cogs
105-Foot Dinosaur Unearthed in Patagonia
PhysOrg news: 105-Foot Dinosaur Unearthed in Patagonia
What chimpanzees can teach us about economics
PhysOrg news: What chimpanzees can teach us about economics
Blood may help us think
PhysOrg news: Blood may help us think
Scientists unravel health benefits of garlic: study
PhysOrg news: Scientists unravel health benefits of garlic: study
A Rich and Royal Ruin in the Heart of Hanoi - New York Times
For the last five years, archaeologists have been slowly unearthing the remains of Thang Long, uncovering millions of artifacts spanning 1,300 years.
A Green Resort Is Planned to Preserve Ruins and Coastal Waters - New York Times
A carbon-neutral green-development zone in Libya may serve as a model for environmentally friendly design.
The Pedal-to-the-Metal, Totally Illegal, Cross-Country Sprint for Glory
Get the latest Car and Automotive News from Wired.com, including electric cars, hybrid cars, future automobiles and concept vehicles.
The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living - Met Museum - Art - New York Times
The shark has landed. Damien Hirst’s killing-machine-in-a-box begins its three-year stay at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Doctors of the World, Netherlands: Perspective | Ads of the World
This poster hangs on the wall of waiting rooms at the doctor. This way we let Dutch people know how privileged they are when it comes to medical care, and thus how appropriate it would be for them to help Doctors of the World help the less privileged.
BitTorrent: Bypass any Firewall or Throttling ISP with SSH | TorrentFreak
On some networks it’s impossible to use BitTorrent. For example, if you’re at work, school, or connected to Comcast or a public hotspot. But there’s an easy solution to overcome this problem. By using a secure connection (SSH), you can bypass almost every firewall or traffic shaping application.
Fantastic plastic could cut CO2 emissions and purify water (Media Release)
A new membrane that mimics pores found in plants has applications in water, energy and climate change mitigation.
The Turbine on the Bus Goes Purr Purr Purr - City Room - Metro - New York Times Blog
Interviews, documents, multimedia, reader discussions and news updates about politics, schools, transportation, crime and city life, from the metro staff of The New York Times.
Look Like Your Enemy: Create signs that confuse, astound and parody! - Instructables - The World's Biggest Show & Tell - art, craft, diy, food, games, home, life, offbeat, ride, tech [category: art]
TV Links
A ‘Circuit of the Future’ That Keeps Blackouts Brief and Local Is Tried in California - New York Times
A device called a fault current limiter will stop a surge to prevent damage to a utility’s equipment, much the way a surge protector works on a personal computer.
Oil Futures Hit High of $88 a Barrel - New York Times
This week’s surge is being fueled by the threat of a Turkish military incursion in northern Iraq.
Money - New York City - Syrian Jews - Syria - Finances - Business - Wealth - Brooklyn - New York Times
The Syrian Jews of Gravesend, Brooklyn, rear their children to marry other Syrian Jews and make a fortune
(the boys, anyway).
Arthritis Fails to Slow Invading Toads in Australian Fields - New York Times
The cane toad is growing so big and hopping so rapidly into new territory that they are developing severe arthritis.
A Movie That Scrutinizes Your Popcorn and Soda - New York Times
A new film takes the position that corn, America’s most valuable crop, is overproduced and looks at the toll it takes on the environment, public health and family farms.
Scientists ramp up ability of poplar plants to disarm toxic pollutants
PhysOrg news: Scientists ramp up ability of poplar plants to disarm toxic pollutants
Gossip more powerful than facts in shaping opinion: study
PhysOrg news: Gossip more powerful than facts in shaping opinion: study
Rare Tropical Fungus Spreads to Wash.
PhysOrg news: Rare Tropical Fungus Spreads to Wash.
Bouncing Bucky Balls
PhysOrg news: Bouncing Bucky Balls
Physicists Determine Source of 'Killer' Electrons in Earth's Radiation Belt
PhysOrg news: Physicists Determine Source of 'Killer' Electrons in Earth's Radiation Belt
(the boys, anyway).
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