Archive for August 4th, 2011
Facebook facial recognition software violates privacy laws, says Germany
Facebook is threatened with legal action in Germany over its facial recognition software, which critics say violates privacy and data protection laws.
How To Block Facebook’s Face Recognition And Tighten Other Privacy Settings
Facebook seems to be forever pushing the boundaries of what “online privacy” means. Today we see the latest iteration of this–Face Recognition.
Ancient dog skull unearthed in Siberia
A very well-preserved 33,000 year old canine skull from a cave in the Siberian Altai mountains shows some of the earliest evidence of dog domestication ever found.
NASA will send three LEGO minifigures to Jupiter
NASA’s Jupiter-bound Juno spacecraft will feature an unusual crew when it launches tomorrow… three little 1.5-inch tall LEGO figurines.
E-petitions urge MPs debate return of death penalty
The first “e-petitions” – which allow the public to prompt parliamentary debates if they get enough support – have been published by the government.
New research into how fish use fins for swimming
A new laser imaging device has given scientists a more accurate picture of the role the dorsal and anal fins play in fish swimming.
Chef creates Star Wars replica treats for diners at his sushi restaurant
Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker are among the famous faces to be sculpted from everything from carrots to sweet potato – complete with a side serving of the phantom lettuce – by a top sushi chef.
