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Red Menace: Stop the Ug99 Fungus Before Its Spores Bring Starvation
Its spores ride the wind, wiping out wheat crops and breaching science’s best defenses. Inside the race to stop the Ug99 fungus. , Original article Go to the feed source of this article Go to Wired.com This article appeared on Wired.com and the author and/or the publisher are to be accredited explicitly for the content. Alphaverse.com is not affiliated with the publisher of this article and uses its content purely for educational purposes. … Read entire article »
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Logical Proposition; Digital media vs conventional media
News Corp. Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch set the Internet abuzz Monday after an interview appeared online in … Read more »
Shooting at Sarajevo… obviously, a collective delusion constructed by ‘The Turks’!?
Statement: The accused, Radovan Karadzic, knew throughout the course of the 44-month siege that his forces were … Read more »
“Think fast. Think under pressure. Think strategically.” Kasparov vs empty suits, 26 – 0
“Ultimately, what separates a winner from a loser at the grandmaster level is the willingness to do … Read more »
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Understanding: The Amazing Brain - Documentary
Understanding: The Amazing Brain, in HD quality - Our brains evolved in consciousness as they evolved in size over millions of years. The brain's intricate organization is revealed through real-life stories of … Read more »
Klingon, Elvish and Esperanto — Linguist takes a serious look at Invented Languages
What do Klingon, Elvish and Esperanto have in common? They are all explicitly constructed languages — some for fictional worlds, some for the real world. Some are created to entertain, others have … Read more »
Logical Proposition; Digital media vs conventional media
News Corp. Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch set the Internet abuzz Monday after an interview appeared online in which he said the company is considering blocking Google from being able to search its … Read more »
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New Phones Still Sold With Old Versions of Android
Google has been cranking out new versions of Android operating system faster than handset makers can keep up with. As a result, the latest Android phones to hit the stores carry an older version of the OS, which means consumers often have no access to new apps or features. , Original article Go to the feed source of this article Go to Wired.com This article appeared on Wired.com and the author and/or the publisher are to be accredited explicitly for the content. Alphaverse.com … Read entire article »
March 15, 1985: Dot-Com Revolution Starts With a Whimper
A Massachusetts computer company buys the first domain name, and gets the .com ball rolling. , Original article Go to the feed source of this article Go to Wired.com This article appeared on Wired.com and the author and/or the publisher are to be accredited explicitly for the content. Alphaverse.com is not affiliated with the publisher of this article and uses its content purely for educational purposes. … Read entire article »
IPad, SchmiPad: 10 E-Readers and Tablets You Can Get Right Now
The iPad may not be out for several weeks, but there are still some excellent choices if you’re looking for a tablet-like device for reading e-books. We compare 10 recent e-readers and tablets. , Original article Go to the feed source of this article Go to Wired.com This article appeared on Wired.com and the author and/or the publisher are to be accredited explicitly for the content. Alphaverse.com is not affiliated with the publisher of this article and uses its content purely for educational … Read entire article »
Gallery: 10 Damn-Near Perfect Cars
Autopia selects 10 car designs that have stood the test of time. , Original article Go to the feed source of this article Go to Wired.com This article appeared on Wired.com and the author and/or the publisher are to be accredited explicitly for the content. Alphaverse.com is not affiliated with the publisher of this article and uses its content purely for educational purposes. … Read entire article »
Cash for Geeks: Kickstarter Connects Projects With Patrons
If dipping into your life savings to develop that great idea or project isn’t an option (as in, you don’t have savings), the crowdsourced fundraising service called Kickstarter just might be your only financial hope. , Original article Go to the feed source of this article Go to Wired.com This article appeared on Wired.com and the author and/or the publisher are to be accredited explicitly for the content. Alphaverse.com is not affiliated with the publisher of this article and uses its content purely … Read entire article »
Gowalla Tops Foursquare at SXSW Web Awards (But Benson Smokes ‘em All)
Winners are all over the map at South by Southwest’s 13th annual awards ceremony honoring the internet’s best and brightest. Thank god for host Doug Benson’s satirical jabs at the contenders. , Original article Go to the feed source of this article Go to Wired.com This article appeared on Wired.com and the author and/or the publisher are to be accredited explicitly for the content. Alphaverse.com is not affiliated with the publisher of this article and uses its content purely for educational purposes. … Read entire article »