Miscellaneous Ramblings

Most people don’t realize that when files are deleted, they aren’t really gone.

They may wear T-shirts to work, but the tycoons of Silicon Valley are, in some respects, J.P. Morgan’s true heirs.

It was called Google’s "Solve For X" conference, a series of talks where some of the smartest people in the world tried to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems.

A police report says Hughes told officers he "just always wanted" to see what it would be like to be in a police chase. Officers say Hughes had not been drinking.

But beyond the fun and flavor-tripping, there’s a serious intent: Can we use new food technology for good?

Dealing with population increases while improving the living standard of the world’s poor, yet avoiding environmental degradation, is like juggling chainsaws, said Seager. It’s possible, but very difficult.

How awesome would it be to have a newspaper turn itself? Pretty awesome.

They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders – even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.

The Bheestie Bag can dry out small electronic devices after you drop them into water or spill something on them.

Jill Bolte Taylor got a research opportunity few brain scientists would wish for: She had a massive stroke, and watched as her brain functions — motion, speech, self-awareness — shut down one by one. An astonishing story.