A robot that folds laundry is the latest lightening rod for wasteful government spending. But many science projects funded by tax dollars that seemed frivolous have led to life-saving technology. So before writing off a towel folding robot, consider these other scientific discovers that came from weird science backed by government money. CAT Scans and MRI Digital … [Read more...] about Robot Folding Laundry is NOT Just Weird Science
Weather Radio Smartphone App
The iMap Weather Radio has an App for your Smartphone or tablet that alerts you of life-threatening weather information. The application "wakes up" your mobile device when danger approaches. It uses the phone’s location to determine if there are weather alerts in your area. It is listed for just $9.99 and is one of those “must-have” apps, especially during storm … [Read more...] about Weather Radio Smartphone App
The Non-Zombie Viral Apocalypse
The apocalypse has come and gone. No one was raptured on May 21, 2011, but everyone was talking about it. Why all the buzz about the end of the world? This is the first apocalypse in the online social-networking age. The same online viral phenomenon that brought us keyboard cat, Dr Horrible's Sing Along Blog, and Justin Bieber put Harold Camping’s apocalypse in the … [Read more...] about The Non-Zombie Viral Apocalypse
Facebook DISLIKE Scam
Don’t DISLIKE on Facebook. Facebook does NOT have a dislike button. But there is a scam going around inviting you to enable the Facebook DISLIKE feature. It will infect your machine. And that’s something you will dislike! There has been much discussion and hullabaloo about a Facebook dislike button. One page encouraging Facebook to add a dislike button has over 3 … [Read more...] about Facebook DISLIKE Scam
CDC Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide: FOR REAL!
The CDC has actually published a Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide. Is this for the end-of-the world on May 21, 2011 or is it for a different doomsday? So many apocalypses, so little time. The CDC’s Public Health Matters Blog starts with the following on zombie survival: There are all kinds of emergencies out there that we can prepare for. Take a zombie apocalypse for … [Read more...] about CDC Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide: FOR REAL!
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