The Nobel Prize in Physics 2010 was awarded jointly to Andre Geim (see note [1] below) and Konstantin Novoselov for their groundbreaking experiments regarding the extraordinary properties of two-dimensional carbon. Nowadays, the burgeoning cornucopia of applications is such that a 21st century individual can literally kit themselves from head to toe with accoutrements which feature […]
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Pinning Down ‘The Cloud’
Here’s what Larry Ellison, CEO of the US software giant Oracle thought about ‘The Cloud’ in 2009 [* see note below] Nowadays, if you happen to be involved in any way with computing technology, there’s a good chance that you might be making use of ‘The Cloud’. Perhaps at this very moment. But what exactly […]
A new new undertanding of enzymes
“A New Understanding of the Way Enzymes Work” says the headline on a press release published by Science Daily. Jerry Lettvin [pictured here] heralded this breakthrough long before it happened. Jerry said: “Enzymes are things invented by biologists that explain things which otherwise require harder thinking.”
Headlines: Wine, Drugs, and Soup
Today’s Headline of the Day is a two-fer. 1. “Red Wine Rivals Diabetes Drug in Lab Tests,” says a February 1 headline in Wine Spectator, going on to say, “Researchers working in biotechnology laboratories in Vienna have found that red wine contains favorable levels of a chemical [rosiglitazone, marketed under the name Avandia] currently used […]
Computer Gaming, Rickets, and Hype
News reports about a new medical study trumpet headlines such as these: “Video gaming leads to surge in rickets“ “Prolonged gaming blamed for rickets rise — Is it time to stop the poop-socking?“ But the study itself does not mention games or gaming or computers. See for yourself (though you’ll need a subscription to get […]