Links Stardate 2454367

September 24th, 2007

Updated: To Reflect Correct Julian Date.

Happy (Belated)Autumn Equinox! Yesterday, September 23rd at 09:51 UTC the Sun was directly above the equator on one of the two times a year that day and night are equal in length.

“Because the space station circles the Earth 16 times a day, theoretically a Muslim would have to pray 80 times a day while staying there.” This is just one of the many complications for Muslims and space travel, so the Malaysian Islamic body has produced a guide for Observing Ramadan in Space.

Filed under life hacks, check out the video of how to get 32 AA Batteries in a 6-Volt Battery
Hat tip to Clint

The New York Times gets it, they’ve given up their Time’s Select access and are now offering their archives for free. kottke.org has posted a list of gems to peek at.

Amazon.com’s suggestions, Google’s search results, Netflix’s recommendations, and targeted advertisements online are all algorithms trying to capitalize on being able to predict our wants. This makes us part of the machine.

Researchers have found a link between the structure of a molecule and its stinkiness, heavier, more spread-out molecules smell worse than lighter, more compact ones.

I knew Karl Rove was a robot. VICTOR is an online political consultancy application.

Science blogger Paul Revere has disclosed that he makes $0 for his position that anthropogenic climate change is real, but climate change denier Patrick Michaels has withdrawn as an expert witness in a court case rather than disclose the sources of his financial support

Check out the Festo Air Ray a balloon sting ray that swims through the air.