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GDB · 2013-01-09, 07:35

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Originally Posted by Mr Hat and Clogs

So, lasers and big asteroids dangerously close to the planet....

... is it Evil Overlord week or something?

Don't worry, they expect to be able to shoot the asteroid with a laser. That'll solve any potential problem!

SaintessHeart · 2013-01-09, 08:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Hat and Clogs

So, lasers and big asteroids dangerously close to the planet....

... is it Evil Overlord week or something?

And the airing of Maou Maoyuu Yuusha.

It IS an evil overlord week.

LoweGear · 2013-01-10, 11:59

Ars Technica: $17,000 Linux-powered rifle brings “auto-aim” to the real world

An honest-to-goodness working Smart Gun?!?!?!

willx · 2013-01-10, 12:34

^ This reminds me of the "laser guided homing bullets" that were making the news about a year ago. The bullets have fins like a jet/missile and can weave around obstacles, or in the picture above, do loops for style!

http://dvice.com/archives/2012/01/laser-guided-ho.php

Anh_Minh · 2013-01-11, 01:25

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Originally Posted by LoweGear

Ars Technica: $17,000 Linux-powered rifle brings “auto-aim” to the real world

An honest-to-goodness working Smart Gun?!?!?!

So, if you start marketting them as video games accessories, you think gun control will become more popular?

Ithekro · 2013-01-11, 01:37

Eh. Beaming rounds past walls and to come in from any angle is more impressive.

http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/TR-116_rifle

MrTerrorist · 2013-01-11, 11:09

Galaxy crash sparks large spiral

First thing that came to my mind when i read this was Spiral Energy.

AnimeFan188 · 2013-01-11, 22:23

Largest Structure in Universe Discovered:

"Astronomers have discovered the largest known structure in the universe, a clump
of active galactic cores that stretches 4 billion light-years from end to end.

The structure is a large quasar group (LQG), a collection of extremely luminous
galactic nuclei powered by supermassive central black holes. This particular group is
so large that it challenges modern cosmological theory, researchers said.

"While it is difficult to fathom the scale of this LQG, we can say quite definitely it is
the largest structure ever seen in the entire universe," lead author Roger Clowes, of
the University of Central Lancashire in England, said in a statement. "This is hugely
exciting, not least because it runs counter to our current understanding of the scale
of the universe.""

See:

http://news.yahoo.com/largest-struct...093416167.html

Ithekro · 2013-01-11, 23:37

I wonder if it is possible that, since that is quite literally over 4 billon light years away, that we are seeing something we see "now" but closer, before it broke apart?

Like seeing something that is only say 100 million light years away that was part of LQG over 4 billion years ago?

Kyero Fox · 2013-01-14, 08:06

"The greatest threat to any government is the freedom of information and the distribution of knowledge - for the smarter the citizens of the world become, the less likely it is they will need their governments."

kyp275 · 2013-01-14, 17:19

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Originally Posted by Ithekro

I wonder if it is possible that, since that is quite literally over 4 billon light years away, that we are seeing something we see "now" but closer, before it broke apart?

Like seeing something that is only say 100 million light years away that was part of LQG over 4 billion years ago?

For that to be possible, the object would have to be hurtling at us at FTL speed for the past 4 billion years.

Considering that the universe is expanding at FTL speed, chances are the object would be moving away from us at that speed instead. Also, if any object were moving towards us at that speed, they'd have one hell of a blue-shift.

ChainLegacy · 2013-01-14, 19:10

The fact that it defies current understanding of physics is amazing. There's clearly still quite a bit for us to figure out before we have a complete understanding of the dynamics of the universe. Light itself would take 4 billion years to travel the whole way through the cluster... light traveling at the fastest known speed in the universe, that is really mind-boggling...

Vexx · 2013-01-14, 20:50

The main problem with the structure is that the current models for "lumpy expansion" don't have any routes that describe a topographical structure at that scale. It implies there were much more serious deformities in the initial configuration than previously speculated.

Sooooo, everyone heads back to the simulation playground and tinkers with solutions for initial conditions that would evolve to have a universe with something like that in it.

RRW · 2013-01-15, 21:58

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http://youtu.be/WbzVfLWQNkA

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Strolling around central Tokyo, many marvel at the skyscrapers going up and wonder what the new buildings will look like and who their tenants will be.

On the other hand, very few really pay attention to the buildings that are coming down.

But pulling down skyscrapers requires state-of-the-art technology, especially if the structures are more than 100 meters high. Over the next few decades, more and more tall buildings in Japan are expected to have a date with the wrecking ball.

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20130108f1.html

Ithekro · 2013-01-15, 22:12

"It's shrinking!" (something you don't want to hear when it concerns Jupiter).

Dextro · 2013-01-16, 15:52

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Originally Posted by Ithekro

"It's shrinking!" (something you don't want to hear when it concerns Jupiter).

"All these worlds are yours except Europa, attempt no landing there."

SaintessHeart · 2013-01-18, 08:25

If I am not wrong, they are using some sort of macgyvered version of the daruma-otoshi demolition method. I remember reading about that in a magazine a number of years ago; it is developed by a firm called Kojima (or Kajima) Corporation.

It is based on a children's game - google it.

AnimeFan188 · 2013-01-19, 19:13

A Year After SOPA: These Are the Next Five Battles For Internet Freedom:

"One year ago today, Internet users of all ages, races, and political stripes
participated in the largest protest in Internet history, flooding Congress with millions
of emails and phone calls to demand they drop the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA)-a
dangerous bill that would have allowed corporations and the govenrment to censor
larger parts of the Web.

But the price of freedom is eternal vigilance, and the fight for Internet freedom
continues. Here's a look at the top five issues SOPA activists should focus on next:"

See:

http://gizmodo.com/5977375/a-year-af...ternet-freedom

AnimeFan188 · 2013-01-20, 17:58

Hands On With Kim Dotcom’s New Mega: This Service Could Dismantle Copyright Forever:

"the service might look like it's just another online storage locker like Dropbox or
Google Drive. (Update: It's live.) But it's way more than that. Mega is a weapon
aimed straight at copyright rights holders. It's maybe the most private, invincible
file-sharing service of all time."

See:

http://gizmodo.com/5977163/hands-on-...yright-forever

SaintessHeart · 2013-01-21, 03:30

Science proves the existence of God.
Either that or Homura gathered enough grief seeds to do a Solar reversal on QB's solar system.

2013-01-10, 11:59	Link #1563
LoweGear Device Meister Graphic Designer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Everywhere and nowhere at once	Ars Technica: $17,000 Linux-powered rifle brings “auto-aim” to the real world An honest-to-goodness working Smart Gun?!?!?! __________________ On Righteousness: "You don't just have the moral high ground, you have moral orbital supremacy being overseen from your headquarters on the armour plated moon. Your moral space fleet patrols the entire fucking solar system."

2013-01-10, 12:34	Link #1564
willx Nyaaan~~ Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 29	^ This reminds me of the "laser guided homing bullets" that were making the news about a year ago. The bullets have fins like a jet/missile and can weave around obstacles, or in the picture above, do loops for style! http://dvice.com/archives/2012/01/laser-guided-ho.php __________________ Nyaaaan~~

2013-01-11, 01:37	Link #1566
Ithekro Cosmo Falcon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Republic of California Age: 35	Eh. Beaming rounds past walls and to come in from any angle is more impressive. http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/TR-116_rifle __________________

2013-01-11, 11:09	Link #1567
MrTerrorist The Black Swordsman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Classified	Galaxy crash sparks large spiral First thing that came to my mind when i read this was Spiral Energy. __________________

2013-01-11, 23:37	Link #1569
Ithekro Cosmo Falcon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Republic of California Age: 35	I wonder if it is possible that, since that is quite literally over 4 billon light years away, that we are seeing something we see "now" but closer, before it broke apart? Like seeing something that is only say 100 million light years away that was part of LQG over 4 billion years ago? __________________

2013-01-11, 22:23	Link #1568
AnimeFan188 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008	Largest Structure in Universe Discovered: "Astronomers have discovered the largest known structure in the universe, a clump of active galactic cores that stretches 4 billion light-years from end to end. The structure is a large quasar group (LQG), a collection of extremely luminous galactic nuclei powered by supermassive central black holes. This particular group is so large that it challenges modern cosmological theory, researchers said. "While it is difficult to fathom the scale of this LQG, we can say quite definitely it is the largest structure ever seen in the entire universe," lead author Roger Clowes, of the University of Central Lancashire in England, said in a statement. "This is hugely exciting, not least because it runs counter to our current understanding of the scale of the universe."" See: http://news.yahoo.com/largest-struct...093416167.html

2013-01-14, 08:06	Link #1570
Kyero Fox Tastes Cloudy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Snake Way Age: 24	"The greatest threat to any government is the freedom of information and the distribution of knowledge - for the smarter the citizens of the world become, the less likely it is they will need their governments." __________________

2013-01-14, 19:10	Link #1572
ChainLegacy Pret-ty pret-ty good. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Massachusetts, US Age: 23	The fact that it defies current understanding of physics is amazing. There's clearly still quite a bit for us to figure out before we have a complete understanding of the dynamics of the universe. Light itself would take 4 billion years to travel the whole way through the cluster... light traveling at the fastest known speed in the universe, that is really mind-boggling...

2013-01-14, 20:50	Link #1573
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 55	The main problem with the structure is that the current models for "lumpy expansion" don't have any routes that describe a topographical structure at that scale. It implies there were much more serious deformities in the initial configuration than previously speculated. Sooooo, everyone heads back to the simulation playground and tinkers with solutions for initial conditions that would evolve to have a universe with something like that in it. __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Light Novel series Volume 3 in progress; Vol. 3 ch. 05 released) ((thanks for reading))

2013-01-15, 22:12	Link #1575
Ithekro Cosmo Falcon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Republic of California Age: 35	"It's shrinking!" (something you don't want to hear when it concerns Jupiter). __________________

2013-01-18, 08:25	Link #1577
SaintessHeart Petting MY Kana-tan Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 24	If I am not wrong, they are using some sort of macgyvered version of the daruma-otoshi demolition method. I remember reading about that in a magazine a number of years ago; it is developed by a firm called Kojima (or Kajima) Corporation. It is based on a children's game - google it. __________________ Now I am ready to start my own Lastation Coffee Time Band! When three puppygirls named after pastries are on top of each other, it is called Eclair a'la menthe et Biscotti aux fraises avec beaucoup de Ricotta sur le dessus. Most of all, you have to be disciplined and you have to save, even if you hate our current financial system. Because if you don't save, then you're guaranteed to end up with nothing.

2013-01-19, 19:13	Link #1578
AnimeFan188 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008	A Year After SOPA: These Are the Next Five Battles For Internet Freedom: "One year ago today, Internet users of all ages, races, and political stripes participated in the largest protest in Internet history, flooding Congress with millions of emails and phone calls to demand they drop the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA)-a dangerous bill that would have allowed corporations and the govenrment to censor larger parts of the Web. But the price of freedom is eternal vigilance, and the fight for Internet freedom continues. Here's a look at the top five issues SOPA activists should focus on next:" See: http://gizmodo.com/5977375/a-year-af...ternet-freedom

2013-01-20, 17:58	Link #1579
AnimeFan188 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008	Hands On With Kim Dotcom’s New Mega: This Service Could Dismantle Copyright Forever: "the service might look like it's just another online storage locker like Dropbox or Google Drive. (Update: It's live.) But it's way more than that. Mega is a weapon aimed straight at copyright rights holders. It's maybe the most private, invincible file-sharing service of all time." See: http://gizmodo.com/5977163/hands-on-...yright-forever

2013-01-21, 03:30	Link #1580
SaintessHeart Petting MY Kana-tan Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 24	Science proves the existence of God. Either that or Homura gathered enough grief seeds to do a Solar reversal on QB's solar system. __________________ Now I am ready to start my own Lastation Coffee Time Band! When three puppygirls named after pastries are on top of each other, it is called Eclair a'la menthe et Biscotti aux fraises avec beaucoup de Ricotta sur le dessus. Most of all, you have to be disciplined and you have to save, even if you hate our current financial system. Because if you don't save, then you're guaranteed to end up with nothing.