Here are some likely contenders — according to allies and advisers of the Clintons and prominent Democrats — and a look at their strengths and weaknesses. Source: Who Might Hillary Clinton’s Running Mate Be if She’s the Nominee? – The New York Times
Month: April 2016
The Untold Story of Magic Leap, the World’s Most Secretive Startup | WIRED
Virtual reality is posed to become a fundamental technology, and outfits like Magic Leap have an opportunity to become some of the largest companies ever. Source: The Untold Story of Magic Leap, the World’s Most Secretive Startup | WIRED
The Curious Link Between the Fly-By Anomaly and the “Impossible” EmDrive Thruster
The same theory that explains the puzzling fly-by anomalies could also explain how the controversial EmDrive produces thrust. Source: The Curious Link Between the Fly-By Anomaly and the “Impossible” EmDrive Thruster
A “Wayne’s World” Argument at the Supreme Court – The New Yorker
A high-stakes corruption case will be determined partly by logic reminiscent of the nineties comedy—and offered on behalf of a former Virginia governor. Source: A “Wayne’s World” Argument at the Supreme Court – The New Yorker
New State for Water Molecules Behaves Unlike Any Solid, Liquid or Gas
Water’s just plain old water, right? Not when you trap it inside a tiny channel, it seems, because then it behaves like no other solid, liquid or gas. Source: New State for Water Molecules Behaves Unlike Any Solid, Liquid or Gas
Huge coral reef discovered at Amazon river mouth | Environment | The Guardian
Scientists astonished to find 600-mile long reef under the muddy water in a site already marked for oil exploration Source: Huge coral reef discovered at Amazon river mouth | Environment | The Guardian
Human mind excels at quantum-physics computer game : Nature News & Comment
Revelation could have implications for how scientists approach quantum problems. Source: Human mind excels at quantum-physics computer game : Nature News & Comment