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Congressmen Seek To Lift Propaganda Ban

Propaganda that was supposed to target foreigners could now be aimed at Americans, reversing a longstanding policy. "Disconcerting and dangerous," says Shank.

The Facebook Timeline Timeline

It's the iron law of social networks: For every redesign, there is an equal and opposite backlash. To put things in perspective, we've made a timeline of the site's most memorable uprisings. As an actual Facebook Timeline.

Gotye Memes

Let's enjoy these memes now while this song is still relevant.

Another Awesome Rihanna Comeback

Rihanna continues to not give a f*ck.

Will Smith Shoves, Hits Male Reporter Who Tried To Give Him A Kiss

Hmm... methinks Will Smith protest too much.

Matthew Fox Looks Ripped, Unrecognizable In "Alex Cross"

A few stills from the upcoming movie in which Fox plays a serial killer were released online today and holy crap: look at those guns!

The Facebook Staff Freaking Out At Everything

Chris Cox in particular needs to chill.

Meet Ramen Noodle, The Adorable Dog With No Arms

Possibly the cutest no-armed dog who ever lived.

How To Make Something Delicious Look Disgusting

Warning: all of the following cupcakes look like poo.

The 20 Biggest Consequences Of Massachusetts Legalizing Gay Marriage

On May 17, 2004, Massachusetts became the first state to legalize gay marriage. 18,462 same-sex couples have wed in Massachusetts since then.

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FlowingData - Good use of pie charts

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Good use of pie charts

May 19, 2012 12:01 am  •  Permalink

facebook sellouts

This Wall Street Journal graphic shows who's selling (or sold) a percentage of their Facebook stocks and who's holding steady.

This graphic is the perfect example of why I'm a proponent of the pie chart. First, they stuck to two values per pie chart. That makes it easy to read. Next, they used the size of the pie to denote the number of shares. Finally, they used small multiples to easily compare both the shares owned by each entity as well as change in percentage of shares being sold.

I'm sure bar charts would be fine too, but WSJ really used all aspects of the pie chart very effectively.

[via Barry Ritholtz]




Is the filibuster unconstitutional?

May 18, 2012 06:01 am  •  Permalink

US Filibuster

Washington Post's Ezra Klein busts on the filibuster. Gone are the days of Mr. Smith when invoking the filibuster was seen to serve a greater purpose. The filibuster has its roots in Ancient Rome, and apparently even then it had its critics.

This chart is a great example of providing a lot of information in a concise area. All of these data points are relevant to the topic and helps us inform our opinion about the matter.

[via @hfairfield]




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ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

ScienceDaily: Top Technology News


Newfound exoplanet may turn to dust: Planet’s dust cloud may explain strange patterns of light from its star

Posted: 18 May 2012 04:23 PM PDT

Researchers have detected a possible planet, some 1,500 light years away, that appears to be evaporating under the blistering heat of its parent star. The scientists infer that a long tail of debris -- much like the tail of a comet -- is following the planet, and that this tail may tell the story of the planet's disintegration. According to the team's calculations, the tiny exoplanet, not much larger than Mercury, will completely disintegrate within 100 million years.

Attraction or repulsion? New method predicts interaction energy of large molecules

Posted: 18 May 2012 10:28 AM PDT

Scientists have developed and validated a more accurate method for predicting the interaction energy of large molecules, such as biomolecules used to develop new drugs.

Functional coatings from the plasma nozzle

Posted: 18 May 2012 10:28 AM PDT

These coatings offer protection against rust, scratches and moisture and also improve adhesion: Surfaces with a nano coating. A new plasma process enables these coatings to be applied more easily and cost-efficiently -- on an industrial scale.

New silicon memory chip may offer super-fast memory

Posted: 18 May 2012 10:25 AM PDT

The first purely silicon oxide-based "resistive RAM" memory chip that can operate in ambient conditions -- opening up the possibility of new super-fast memory -- has now been developed.

Measuring transient X-rays with lobster eyes

Posted: 18 May 2012 07:27 AM PDT

A technology that mimics the structure of a lobster's eyes is now being applied to a new instrument that could help revolutionize X-ray astronomy and keep astronauts safe on the International Space Station.

Chemists merge experimentation with theory in understanding of water molecule

Posted: 18 May 2012 05:11 AM PDT

Using newly developed imaging technology, chemists have confirmed years of theoretical assumptions about water molecules, the most abundant and one of the most frequently studied substances on Earth.

Google goes cancer: Search engine algorithm finds cancer biomarkers

Posted: 17 May 2012 04:31 PM PDT

The strategy used by Google to decide which pages are relevant for a search query can also be used to determine which proteins in a patient's cancer are relevant for the disease progression.

Quantum physicists show a small amount of randomness can be amplified without limit

Posted: 16 May 2012 06:30 AM PDT

Once again quantum physics gives us philosophical implications: physicists have shown how a small amount of randomness can be amplified without limit.

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News


Measuring transient X-rays with lobster eyes

Posted: 18 May 2012 07:27 AM PDT

A technology that mimics the structure of a lobster's eyes is now being applied to a new instrument that could help revolutionize X-ray astronomy and keep astronauts safe on the International Space Station.

Google goes cancer: Search engine algorithm finds cancer biomarkers

Posted: 17 May 2012 04:31 PM PDT

The strategy used by Google to decide which pages are relevant for a search query can also be used to determine which proteins in a patient's cancer are relevant for the disease progression.

Quantum physicists show a small amount of randomness can be amplified without limit

Posted: 16 May 2012 06:30 AM PDT

Once again quantum physics gives us philosophical implications: physicists have shown how a small amount of randomness can be amplified without limit.

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