Benford's Law - why so many numbers in statistical series start with 1.
Archive 8. February 2006
EU loses GMO dispute with the USA
The WTO rules against the EU's Genfood moratorium:
Andreas Bauer, a genetic engineering expert from the Umweltinstitut München e.V., comments: "The WTO's decision puts the interests of genetic engineering corporations like Monsanto, Dow, and Dupont/Pioneer above those of European consumers and farmers. The majority of Europeans reject agro-genetic engineering."
Not only do the majority of European citizens reject this, but a large number of regions also do not want to import or cultivate genetically modified foods. Very fitting is Germany's stance, which believes it must pave the way for American corporations here instead of joining the genfood-critical states and regions in Europe.
Hedgehog - Never underestimate the power of a small tactical Lisp interpreter.
LEGO Technic Difference Engine - Babbage would be jealous
Holes in the Java Sandbox
Unauthorized file access through Java vulnerabilities - ouch. A sandbox is only as good as its programmers, unfortunately. It must be admitted, however, that the sandbox rarely shows holes. But just because Java is now also spreading further to mobile devices and other devices, such things are naturally becoming more interesting.
Scientists find new species in 'Garden of Eden' - hopefully it will remain a Garden of Eden. Areas like this should be immediately placed under nature protection, otherwise it will be exploited by "exotic enthusiasts" sooner or later.