January 2005 Archives

Japan Association for Working Holiday Makers »»

http://www.jawhm.or.jp/eng/index
Iiiiinteresting...

'Living' robots powered by muscle »»

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4181197.stm
Tiny robots powered by living muscle have been created by scientists But when biological cells become attached to silicon - are they alive? "They're absolutely alive," Professor Montemagno told BBC News. "I mean the cells actually grow, multiply and assemble - they form the structure themselves. So the device is alive." The notion is likely to disturb many who already have concerns about nanotechnology.

Why�s (Poignant) Guide to Ruby »»

http://poignantguide.net/ruby/
Best intro to a programming language, ever. Even if you have absolutely no interest in Ruby, or programming for that matter, take a look. HIGH-larious. Oh yes.