Engineers Battle with NASA over the Future of Spaceflight

popularmechanics.com — A group of space vehicle designers, including NASA engineers bucking their bosses, are publicly crying out against the current Shuttle retirement plan. (Space)

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Sex Scandals 2009: Quotes of the Year

theweek.com — America may no longer be a world leader in automobile manufacturing but, when it comes to sex scandals, no other country can compare ? and 2009 was a bumper-crop year, from secret love-children to unprecedented mistress statistics. (People)

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Northern Lights Blaze Neon Bright Over Iceland (PIC)

flickr.com — The combination of clear skies, snowy foreground and highly active Aurora is a rare thing in Iceland but it makes a great shot. Taken on Mosfellsheiði, between Reykjavík and Þingvellir. (Photo: "The Observer" by Orvar Atli Porgeirsson) (Space)

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Brodeur sets NHL record for minutes played

washingtonpost.com — New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur became the NHLs all-time minutes leader during his teams 2-1 shootout win against the Boston Bruins on Friday. (Hockey)

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II SIACTS - EC II Seminário Ibero-americano CTS

finatec.org.br — O II Seminário Ibero-americnao Ciência-Tecnologia-Sociedade tem como tema "Educação para uma nova ordem socioambiental no contexto da crise global e acontecerá de 19 a 21 de julho na Universidade de Brasilia/DF/Brasil (General Sciences)

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H1N1 virus can be killed by acidic ozone water

physorg.com — Scientists have found that acidic ozone water can deactivate H1N1 viruses very effectively, offering a promising disinfectant for the millions of people trying to avoid the disease. (World News)

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Kevin Spacey parents \Father\ film

variety.com — Story centers on a humble inventor-turned-egomaniacal billionaire who loses it all when one of his inventions goes horribly awry. After eight years in federal prison, he returns bankrupt, homeless and determined to rebuild his reputation and fortune. (Movies)

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Hollywood Gives Up: Keanu Reeves to Play Dr. Jeckyl/Mr. Hyde

cracked.com — A man whose range is so limited that ninety percent of the characters he plays could shop at the same black trenchcoat store has been earmarked to play both sides of a split personality. (Comedy)

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Apple announces WWDC 2009 dates

engadget.com — Here we go: Apples just announced that its Worldwide Developers Conference will take place June 8-12 in San Francisco. If youll recall, last years WWDC was where a little gadget called the iPhone 3G made its appearance, and wed say chances are good well see new hardware this year as wel (Apple)

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Glowing walls could kill off the light bulb

timesonline.co.uk — Light-emitting wallpaper may begin to replace light bulbs from 2012, according to a government body that supports low-carbon technology. A chemical coating on the walls will illuminate all parts of the room with an even glow, which mimics sunlight and avoids the shadows and glare of conventional bulbs. (General Sciences)

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PsiPédia

redepsi.com.br — Encontre tudo que você precisa no PsiPédia! Termos, biografias e definições. (Educational)

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What sort of man wears mantyhose?

news.bbc.co.uk — Skinny trousers for men are everywhere. But how many will take the trend for figure-hugging legwear one step beyond, and wear tights? We road-test the look. (Arts & Culture)

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Brazilian designers

braziliandesigners.com — Promoção do design brasileiro no exterior. Envie o seu trabalho (Design)

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5 Reasons You Should Be Scared of Apple

cracked.com — Some of the things Jobs and Apple are being accused of are so over the top, Lex Luthor would have to take off his hat ... and then use it to cover the dark stain spreading across the front of his pants. (Apple)

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