Links for 02-05-2008
Memory hax; mortality; Fermi and filters; lock-picking; urban eccentrics …
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Some new ones here.
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2 – Why do we die?“Human chromosomes seem to arrive with their own lifespan timing devices called telomeres, but precisely why and how telomeres are linked to ageing is still not understood.”
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“They are calling it MAHEM, which stands for Magneto Hydrodynamic Explosive Munition. The intent is to create a device that creates a powerful enough electromagnetic field to propel streams of molten metal at enemy armor.”
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“If all the elements for producing life are there, is there some kind of filter that prevents it from proceeding into advanced and intelligent stages that use artifacts, write poetry and build von Neumann probes to explore the stars?”
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5 – Beyond petrol“There are many alternatives to oil for use as a fuel, each with its own unique set of problems. Which will we be using in 30 years’ time?”
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“Locks come in all shapes and sizes, with many innovative design variations. You can get a clear idea of the process of lock picking by examining one simple, representative lock. Most locks are based on fairly similar concepts.” FYI.
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“… these colorful people are being turned into unlikely internet celebrities by a new breed of local websites that use social networks, citizen reporting, mapping mashups and a healthy dose of humor to chronicle their subjects’ activities.”
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