5:19 PM
Researchers identified a catalyst that is just as efficient as the currently used platinum catalyst for fuel cells that costs *95% less*. The cost of platinum makes up 60% of the cost of fuel cells, so this could be a significant breakthrough for fuel cell adoption:
http://www.rdmag.com/News/2012/06/Energy-Bringing-Down-The-Cost-Of-Fuel-Cells/
Scientists published a report detailing how they created versions of the bird flu that spread easily, with this deadly strain of bird flu capable of triggering a global pandemic in humans. A U.S. government body asked leading scientific publications not to publish the research because terrorists could utilize this work, but Dutch researchers have now made this work available to the public:
http://www.sentinelsource.com/news/national_world/scientists-publish-how-to-on-creating-bird-flu-that-spreads/article_d2878cbd-ce0b-572b-98b6-4af7e0fede0e.html
Researchers are using smelly gym clothes to understand how to build a better garment that will stay odor-free even when people sweat:
http://www.rdmag.com/News/2012/06/General-Science-Sniffing-Out-A-Solution-To-Smelly-Clothes/
Scientists can track individual raindrops inside clouds, which will improve the understanding of the dynamics and structure of cloud systems:
http://www.rdmag.com/News/2012/06/General-Science-Scientists-Track-Individual-Raindrops-Inside-Clouds/
London schools are looking at banning all pork products from their menus out of consideration to Jewish and Muslim children and teachers, even though no official request was made by either community. Conservative politicians and farmers' associations criticize the movement as another attempt to change the traditional British way of life (banning traditional British food). Note that the new school meals won't be any better for devout Jewish and Muslim people because non-Kosher and non-halal meet, beef, lamb, or chicken will be served instead:
http://www.haaretz.com/jewish-world/jewish-world-news/pork-off-the-menu-at-some-u-k-schools-in-bid-to-accommodate-jews-muslims-1.440474
Oracle's CEO bought 98% of the Hawaiian island of Lanai:
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-06-20/oracle-ceo-ellison-buying-most-of-hawaiian-island-lana-i
I remember when Microsoft criticized Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility, saying that Google was endangering the entire Android ecosystem by owning a company that produces Android devices. Now, Microsoft is going to be selling a Windows 8 tablet that they say will be better than the other companies that pay Microsoft for a license to sell Windows 8 tablets, and Microsoft is reportedly also working on a Windows Phone 8 smartphone. Analysts are also worried that Nokia will be damaged by the fact that Windows 8 won't run on Nokia's flagship line of Lumia smartphoens:
http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/rumor-mill-microsoft-may-be-working-own-windows-phone-device/2012-06-22
I cannot believe that Justin Bieber compared his fame to the Beatles and Michael Jackson...and it is quite ironic that his comment was broadcast on his 2-day NBC special that came in *last* among all 4 broadcast TV networks..Dogs in the City beat it:
http://www.adweek.com/news/television/hard-day-s-night-bieber-special-flops-141348
McDonald's released this video showing why their burgers look so much better in ads than in person...it is amazing how much makeup are food can get before they are shown on TV...
http://www.psfk.com/2012/06/why-mcdonalds-burgers-look-different-in-ads.html
http://www.rdmag.com/News/2012/06/Energy-Bringing-Down-The-Cost-Of-Fuel-Cells/
Scientists published a report detailing how they created versions of the bird flu that spread easily, with this deadly strain of bird flu capable of triggering a global pandemic in humans. A U.S. government body asked leading scientific publications not to publish the research because terrorists could utilize this work, but Dutch researchers have now made this work available to the public:
http://www.sentinelsource.com/news/national_world/scientists-publish-how-to-on-creating-bird-flu-that-spreads/article_d2878cbd-ce0b-572b-98b6-4af7e0fede0e.html
Researchers are using smelly gym clothes to understand how to build a better garment that will stay odor-free even when people sweat:
http://www.rdmag.com/News/2012/06/General-Science-Sniffing-Out-A-Solution-To-Smelly-Clothes/
Scientists can track individual raindrops inside clouds, which will improve the understanding of the dynamics and structure of cloud systems:
http://www.rdmag.com/News/2012/06/General-Science-Scientists-Track-Individual-Raindrops-Inside-Clouds/
London schools are looking at banning all pork products from their menus out of consideration to Jewish and Muslim children and teachers, even though no official request was made by either community. Conservative politicians and farmers' associations criticize the movement as another attempt to change the traditional British way of life (banning traditional British food). Note that the new school meals won't be any better for devout Jewish and Muslim people because non-Kosher and non-halal meet, beef, lamb, or chicken will be served instead:
http://www.haaretz.com/jewish-world/jewish-world-news/pork-off-the-menu-at-some-u-k-schools-in-bid-to-accommodate-jews-muslims-1.440474
Oracle's CEO bought 98% of the Hawaiian island of Lanai:
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-06-20/oracle-ceo-ellison-buying-most-of-hawaiian-island-lana-i
I remember when Microsoft criticized Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility, saying that Google was endangering the entire Android ecosystem by owning a company that produces Android devices. Now, Microsoft is going to be selling a Windows 8 tablet that they say will be better than the other companies that pay Microsoft for a license to sell Windows 8 tablets, and Microsoft is reportedly also working on a Windows Phone 8 smartphone. Analysts are also worried that Nokia will be damaged by the fact that Windows 8 won't run on Nokia's flagship line of Lumia smartphoens:
http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/rumor-mill-microsoft-may-be-working-own-windows-phone-device/2012-06-22
I cannot believe that Justin Bieber compared his fame to the Beatles and Michael Jackson...and it is quite ironic that his comment was broadcast on his 2-day NBC special that came in *last* among all 4 broadcast TV networks..Dogs in the City beat it:
http://www.adweek.com/news/television/hard-day-s-night-bieber-special-flops-141348
McDonald's released this video showing why their burgers look so much better in ads than in person...it is amazing how much makeup are food can get before they are shown on TV...
http://www.psfk.com/2012/06/why-mcdonalds-burgers-look-different-in-ads.html