Two teams of physicists have measured the capacitance of a Josephson junction for the first time. The methods developed by the two teams could be used to measure the state of quantum bits in a quantum computer without disturbing the state.
http://physicsweb.org/articles/news/9/11/13/1
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Why Expensive Gas Is Good For The US
Rising oil prices are more than just an irritant or even an ominous nick out of the GDP. Theyre an invitation to corn and coal and hydrogen. For anyone with a fresh idea, expensive oil is as good as a subsidy - with no political strings attached. Indeed, every extra penny you pay at the pump is an incentive for some aspiring energy mogul to find another fuel.
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/13.12/gas.html
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/13.12/gas.html
Culture Jamming & Buy Nothing Day
A growing subculture of activists now proclaims the date Buy Nothing Day, and its members challenge themselves and others not to consume on consumerisms busiest day.
http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,69652,00.html?tw=rss.TOP
http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,69652,00.html?tw=rss.TOP
Sunday, November 13, 2005
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Amazingly twisted movie. Always a fan of Burtons work, especially with Johnnie Depp. Great, great movie. 9/10.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367594/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367594/
Batman Begins
Much better than the first few movies, but not as good as the hype. Worth a watch and a good attempt. Christian Bale just isnt that good of an actor. 7/10.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0372784/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0372784/
Crash
Well written, acted, and produced. Very heart wrenching and thought provoking. Well worth a watch - 8/10.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375679/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375679/
Braga Done F***ing Up Trek
Longtime Star Trek producer Brannon Braga told SCI FI Wire that hes done with the franchise, at least for now and for the foreseeable future. "At the moment, yeah," Braga said in an interview. "There will be a lot of fans cheering about that," he added wryly, referring to the often caustic fan criticism directed at him during his 15 years as a writer and producer on Trek series and movies.
http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire2005/index.php?id=33262
http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire2005/index.php?id=33262
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