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Why mammals grew big – and then stopped – “Land mammals kept getting larger for 35 million years after the dinosaurs were wiped off the planet, then hit a plateau of 15 tonnes around 30 million years ago….” Acer: Alive, and thirsty for Apple juice – “But now Acer has pretentions to that end. Number [...]
Indonesian Disaster Adviser Twitter Account Hacked: Tsunami Tomorrow
by Josh Clark | November 26, 2010
The Jakarta Globe reports that the Twitter account of Andi Arief, the government adviser for disaster management and social affairs, was hacked on Thursday. Someone managed to hijack the adviser’s account, @AndiAriefNew, and send a message to his 8,500 followers: “Besok jakarta tsunami” (“Jakarta tsunami tomorrow). Aside from the loss of face, there doesn’t appear to have been any fallout or panic created by the tweet. The hacker also sent other messages, mocking other national officials and prompting an indignant response from a staffer.
These days, the Eiffel Tower is a beloved Parisian icon, but it wasn’t always so popular. In this episode, Matt and Rachel explore the fascinating history, evolution and surprising attractions of France’s most iconic iron structure.
Whether they’re building blood banks or conveniences like air conditioning and the world wide web, inventors have given us a lot to be thankful for. Tune in and watch as we thank three inventors in particular in this special Thanksgiving episode.
UAVs, also known as drones, are unmanned aircraft that perform reconnaissance and other specialized missions for the military. In this episode, Ben and Scott discuss the advantages, purpose, operation and controversial nature of unmanned aerial vehicles.
Each week, Robert and Julie bring you fascinating, mind-blowing stories about the strangest things in the natural world — but how could your mind literally be blown? Tune in and learn more in this podcast.
Biodiversity and Cirque du Soleil’s “oVo”
by Robert Lamb | November 24, 2010
When I read that Cirque du Soleil’s “oVo” was about biodiversity, I grew very curious. The shows are always lavishly produced and skillfully performed, but could I really hope to leave the circus tent with a new appreciation for the worlds of insects and arachnids? I mean, I generally leave Cirque to answer questions like, “Is it humanly possible to touch the back of your skull with your own tailbone?” I don’t expect much in the way of a science lecture.
Cadillac Ranch: One Man’s Junk, Another’s Canvas
by Deblina Chakraborty | November 24, 2010
Barreling down I-40, just outside of Amarillo, Texas, you may speed past a sight that gives you pause: a row of 10 colorful Cadillacs stuck nose-first into the ground, as if they were dropped from the sky. No need to adjust your specs or down another Red Bull to jog your powers of perception. What you’re seeing isn’t a mirage — it’s Cadillac Ranch, a ’70s-era art installation that some call the Mecca of U.S. roadside attractions.
Rescreening a porch sounds so easy, doesn’t it? It’s NOT. At least, not if you don’t have a proper plan of attack. I might not know the superlative strategy, but I do know one that works very well because I recently helped a friend rescreen his back porch and it was an epic battle: Us versus Inanimate Mesh! Sounds silly, but that mesh had moxie. Luckily, however, we managed to emerge victorious after being seriously harried during the first couple rounds of battle.
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