Sunday 1 April 2012

The missing 20th century: How copyright protection makes books vanish

http://m.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/03/the-missing-20th-century-how-copyright-protection-makes-books-vanish/255282/

Researchers identify a protein that may trigger male pattern baldness. Could it point the way to a cure?

http://healthland.time.com/2012/03/22/study-finds-pattern-in-male-baldness-could-there-be-a-cure/

Does Google earn more cash from Apple iPhone than Android?

http://blogs.computerworld.com/19964/does_google_earn_more_cash_from_apple_iphone_than_android

Why I'm returning my new iPad & buying a Kindle Fire

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-31747_7-57407090-243/why-im-returning-my-new-ipad-and-buying-a-kindle-fire/?tag=txt;title

iPhone passcode security can be bypassed in less than two minutes

Executive summary:

1. Requires software which is only available to police & security organisations.

2. Ditch the PIN. The software mentioned in this article can be slowed down or defeated by using a long password using the full character pallet.

http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/28/iphone-passcode-security-can-be-bypassed-in-less-than-two-minutes-video/

Research In Motion is dead

http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/30/research-in-motion-is-dead/

All I own: Swedish students photographed with all their possessions show how to live with less

http://m.inhabitat.com/all-i-own-swedish-students-photographed-with-all-their-possessions-show-how-to-live-with-less/

Scrubba Washbag: wash your clothes on the move

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/03/27/scrubba-washbag-wash-your-clothes-on-the-move/

New research provokes more questions about the origin of the Moon

http://www.physorg.com/news/2012-03-provokes-moon.html

VIDEO: Department of Energy releases video primer on EVs

http://www.chargedevs.com/content/news-wire/post/video-department-energy-releases-video-primer-evs

Dancing, jumping peacock spider (video)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GgAbyYDFeg