Wires, pipes, and metal rails are produced at incredibly high speeds in factories. Often as fast as 33 feet per second, which makes doing detailed inspections as the materials are produced almost impossible. But researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques IPM in Freiburg, Germany, have found a... Continue reading

More cities are making their data available, both in the name of political transparency and to allow residents to help chip away at civic problems. This lovely-looking chart measures 36 cities by how many civic datasets—from crime to transit to zoning—they've released to the public. Read more... Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/r6GgzlRToRo/how-open-is-your-city-check-this-census-of-civic-data-1551667941 Tags:... Continue reading

As the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 comes to a frustrating and unsuccessful close, the likelihood of locating the plane's final resting place are astronomically small. However, where an international fleet of search vessels and scanning satellites have failed, this autonomous submarine from Bluefin Robotics could very well... Continue reading

As the only socially transformational legislation in modern American history to be enacted on a straight party-line vote, Obamacare is wholly owned by the Democrats. Its unraveling would catastrophically undermine their underlying ideology of ever-expansive central government providing cradle-to-grave care for an ever-grateful citizenry. For four years, this debate has... Continue reading

Week 9 of Dancing with the Stars marked the quarter-finals, which apparently means it's time to ramp up the over-the-top pronouncements. "This is it," Val Chmerkovskiy told Elizabeth Berkley during rehearsals. "What we do now will echo for eternity." Amber Riley told her partner Derek Hough that her confidence was... Continue reading

Improving detection of radioactive material in nuclear waste water PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 13-Nov-2013 [ | E-mail ] Share Contact: Michael Bernstein [email protected] 202-872-6042 American Chemical Society As the Fukushima crisis continues to remind the world of the potential dangers of nuclear disposal and unforeseen accidents, scientists are reporting progress toward... Continue reading

Heidi Montag replaces size-F breast implants with C-cups. Plus Jennifer Aniston says her hair stylist "chopped all of my hair off": See Us Weekly's top stories from Wednesday, Nov. 6, in the daily roundup. 1. Exclusive: Heidi Montag Replaces Size-F Breast Implants With C-Cups: See Her Before and After Pictures!... Continue reading

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Tens of thousands of demonstrators packed the streets Monday outside the former U.S. Embassy in Tehran in the biggest anti-American rally in years, a show of support for hard-line opponents of President Hassan Rouhani's historic outreach to Washington. Such protests occur every year outside the former... Continue reading

She’s received more than her fair share of criticism over the years, and Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi has apparently learned how to let it roll off her back. The “Jersey Shore” starlet was targeted by Colorado Morning News radio host Steffan Tubbs on Tuesday (October 29), as he called her “f**king... Continue reading

Thyroid project sheds light on molecular processes related to cystic fibrosis PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 29-Oct-2013 [ | E-mail ] Share Contact: Peying Fong [email protected] 785-532-4524 Kansas State University MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Research in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University is leading to a better understanding of the... Continue reading

Working hard to go incognito from paparazzi, "The Dark Knight Rises" fem fatale, Anne Hathaway went out today (October 26) in Los Angeles. Looking a little like a character from "The Sound of Music," the 30-year-old stunner wore shades a cream hat, sporting a white button down tucked into baggy... Continue reading

NEW YORK (AP) — Ebony magazine's celebration of its "Power 100" list will have a Motown vibe — Berry Gordy is being honored with a lifetime achievement award, the Jacksons will perform in his honor, and the cast of "Motown The Musical" is due to appear, as well. The Jacksons... Continue reading

LONDON (AP) — Financial markets were flat-footed Monday at the start of a busy week that will see a number of key economic releases published and the U.S. corporate earnings reporting season pick up steam. Oil was the standout mover as the benchmark rate briefly fell below $100 a barrel... Continue reading

Warning: Major spoilers ahead. If you’ve just seen J.C. Chandor’s stunning new movie All Is Lost, chances are you came away with one of two reactions: “Thank God he made it!” or “It was so sad when he died.” At a Q&A with Chandor and star Robert Redford at the... Continue reading

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. More talks "in a few weeks," he says. Jason DeCrow/AP Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. More talks "in a few weeks," he says. Jason DeCrow/AP Iran is planning a fresh round of talks on its nuclear program "in a few weeks" after a... Continue reading

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hugh Jackman threw himself a birthday party with 4,500 guests, but they had to pay to attend. The actor spent his 45th birthday Saturday at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre, where he sang, danced and told stories for "One Night Only," a benefit concert that raised $1.85 million... Continue reading

Photo: BRD Motorcycles Tesla co-founder Martin Eberhard has joined the advisory board for BRD Motorcycles, a San Francisco-based electric motorcycle manufacturer that makes some incredibly mean two-wheeled machines. Eberhard was Tesla’s first CEO, leading the automaker from 2003 to 2007 before his controversial ouster and subsequent lawsuit against Elon Musk... Continue reading

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) ? Baylor was cruising, the Lady Bears' reserves were waiting to check in and there seemed to be little excitement. Then Brittney Griner got behind the Georgia Tech defense and everyone in the arena knew what could be coming. Baylor's 6-foot-8 All-American didn't disappoint. Griner threw... Continue reading