Young thugs in Britain have been running around in so-called “hoodies” for years. These are sweatsuit tops with hoods, which they wear pulled low over their faces so that security cameras can’t identify them. Now a British company, Bladerunner, has taken the concept one step further. They’re producing a bulletproof hoodie. According to a newspaper… Continue reading The latest must-have hoodlum garb
Tag: Technology
I think Texas already has something like this
A news report indicates that the Indian Army is about to introduce a curry grenade. According to the report: India’s weapons development experts have developed an eye-watering spice bomb, packed with a potent mix of red chilli and pepper which will be used to smoke out militants during counter-insurgency operations. . . . scientists from… Continue reading I think Texas already has something like this
Boys And Their Toys #1
I think a new series of posts is called for – something to go with Weekend Wings, Doofus Of The Day and so on. I’m calling this one Boys And Their Toys. The reason will become self-explanatory as soon as you’ve read this post (or even before you finish it!). I’ll start with the boys… Continue reading Boys And Their Toys #1
YouTube 2007 Video Awards
The winners of the YouTube 2007 Video Awards have been announced. There are some very creative and entertaining clips among them. I have two favorites. The first is the utterly irresistible “Laughing Baby”, which won in the “Adorable” category: The second is from South Africa, showing a dramatic confrontation and life-and-death struggle involving buffalo, crocodiles… Continue reading YouTube 2007 Video Awards
More robotic creepiness (literally)
A couple of days ago Noah Schachtman published a very interesting look at a new robot “mule” (i.e. robotic transport device) being developed for the US Army. The report caught my eye, but I didn’t want to stop there. I looked up the Web site of the developers, Boston Dynamics, and found that they have… Continue reading More robotic creepiness (literally)
Geckos get more and more interesting
Seems there’s an animal trend to tonight’s posts. I may as well keep it going. The humble gecko has already given rise to two scientific breakthroughs: a super-strong, super-sticky tape to bond to anything, and a dissolving bandage. The bandage can be applied internally during surgery, and will stick regardless of blood or other fluids… Continue reading Geckos get more and more interesting
Creepy-crawlies that are really creepy
Image courtesy of Danger Room blog on the Wired network The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA, issued a request for proposals back in 2006 for the creation of cyborg insects. According to a report at the time: DARPA wants to develop inexpensive MAVs [micro aerial vehicles] to find weapons and explosives inside buildings… Continue reading Creepy-crawlies that are really creepy
Cellphones and multiple functions – NOT!
I don’t know about you, but I’m fed up with manufacturers trying to cram more and more functions into a simple cellular telephone. I want something on which to make calls. I might – grudgingly – accept the need for a text message now and then, although I tend to avoid them. That’s all I… Continue reading Cellphones and multiple functions – NOT!
Weekend Wings #7: Aerotoxic Syndrome?
The reality of so-called “aerotoxic syndrome” has been debated for years. The airline industry, aircraft manufacturers and regulatory authorities appear to have avoided the issue, uttered pious platitudes or flat-out denied its existence for many years. However, the weight of evidence has grown so strong that it’s now a major issue. I’d like to devote… Continue reading Weekend Wings #7: Aerotoxic Syndrome?