Scientists have discovered that the swine flu strain has actually been brewing in pigs for a number of years before its epic debut. [via] ‘Using computational methods, developed over the last ten years at Oxford, we were able to reconstruct the origins and timescale of this new pandemic,’ said Dr Oliver Pybus of Oxford University’s [...]
Archive for June 15th, 2009
Lasers. Fucking Awesome
Posted: 15th June 2009 by Max Powers in In the News, Keepin it Real Nerdy, Neat ThingsI don’t even need to say anything except…Fucking Lasers. [via] “The Office of Naval Research has awarded Raytheon a year-long contract to develop the preliminary design of a 100 kilowatt experimental Free Electron Laser (FEL) for naval warships. A FEL uses superconducting electron accelerators to produce high-power laser beams that could target cruise missiles, airplanes [...]
Anti-Stab Knife. About as Useless as a Sports Car Stationwagon
Posted: 15th June 2009 by Max Powers in Neat ThingsThe first thing I think about when holding a knife is its effectiveness as a weapon. So to put it shortly, this knife is completely useless. They make knives that can be used as combat weapons. It’s not like normal people carry around kitchen knives awaiting the moment where they’ll have to stab someone. If [...]
Follow Your Heart. Whatever You Do, Don't Be Like Brody Jenner
Posted: 15th June 2009 by Max Powers in Uncategorized[via]
Last night the L.A. Lakers beat out Orlando Magic 99-86. You played a great game Orlando, but L.A.’s still got it. “Led by their always-defiant, sometimes-dazzling guard, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic 99-86 on Sunday to win the franchise’s 15th NBA title. Only the Boston Celtics have more, with 17.” USA Today [...]