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Entries for December, 2011

How 2011 Worked

As 2011 comes to a close, we look back on the biggest stories of the year. Are you ready to relive the past? Original post by timothy

Is hydrogen fuel dangerous?

Hydrogen proponents tout the energy efficiency and relative ease of producing this alternative fuel. According to patent filings, Apple is even working on a way to use it to power laptops. Hydrogen’s opponents, though, want us to remember the Hindenburg. Original post by timothy

Everyday Science: Volcano Quiz

Fiery explosions, boiling lava, hot ash spewing everywhere — total disaster is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think “volcano.” And, yes, that is certainly a possibility. But do you know what’s really going on when a volcano erupts? Original post by samzenpus

How F15s Work

According to a White House statement, the United States is selling about $30 billion worth of F-15 combat jets to Saudi Arabia. What makes these planes, which have been around since the ’70s, such effective fighters? Original post by samzenpus

Android and iOS U.S. market share continues to grow at BlackBerry’s expense

Google’s Android platform and Apple’s iOS each grew more popular in the United States last month as Research In Motion’s BlackBerry devices and Microsoft’s Windows Phones again lost ground. Market research firm comScore released its market share data for the three-month period from September through November 2011, and the company found that Google’s share of [...]

Hackers, IT units focusing on smartphone security

BERLIN (Reuters) – Mobile phones, long seen as safe amid rising threats to computer security, have become a key target for hackers and an increasing worry for corporate IT departments. Original post by timothy

British upgrade defense simulations for console generation

Britain’s Ministry of Defence has admitted that its war simulations aren’t up to scratch for a generation reared on the PlayStation and Xbox. read more Original post by Kate Taylor

Verizon to add $2 bill-pay charge, admits 4G network issues

(Reuters) – Verizon Wireless, which this month angered customers with three separate data service problems, said on Thursday it will add a $2 fee for one-time telephone and online bill payments. Original post by timothy

Facebook photos lead to child abuse arrests in Arizona

PHOENIX (Reuters) – Two Arizona parents were arrested by sheriff’s deputies after apparently posting pictures on Facebook that showed their children, an infant and a toddler, bound with duct tape, authorities said on Thursday. Original post by timothy

China urges tighter Internet security after series of data leaks

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – The Chinese government is working with domestic Internet search engines like Baidu Inc and Sohu.com and financial institutions to prevent phishing attacks on unsuspecting Chinese web users. Original post by timothy