Comment Has anyone done a similar analysis on Natal? (Score 0) 71
I'm curious if anyone did a similar analysis of the Natal footage. I don't remember seeing anything like this for it. Very cool info!
Submission + - Next comes sharks with these on their heads (msn.com)
OdoylesRule writes: Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory have created near flawless diamonds for use with x-ray lasers which they hope will lead to medical and scientific breakthroughs.
Submission + - Invisibility cloak created in 3-D (bbc.co.uk)
gollum123 writes: Scientists have created the first device to render an object invisible in three dimensions. The "cloak", described in the journal Science, hid an object from detection using light of wavelengths close to those that are visible to humans. Previous devices have been able to hide objects from light travelling in only one direction; viewed from any other angle, the object would remain visible. This is a very early but significant step towards true invisibility cloaks. The basis of the design is known as a "carpet cloak". The trick is to change the speed and direction in which light travels through the material — that is, to change the material's refractive index. The researchers achieved by this using a polymer crystal made up of very tiny rods. By tailoring the refractive index of the the surface of the bump, the scientists rendered it invisible to a wide range of light wavelengths slightly longer than those that we can see. As a result, under this light, the reflective surface appeared to be flat.
Comment Re:Surprised? (Score -1, Troll) 601
How come you get a 2 score and I get a troll mod? ;)
Comment Re:Needs more data (Score 1) 601
Request comparison numbers:
"Major agencies cited the exemption at least 70,779 times during the 2009 budget year, up from 47,395 times during President George W. Bush's final full budget year, according to annual reports filed by federal agencies. Obama was president for nine months in the 2009 period."
So... that would be an increase of 23,384 denials if my math is right.
Comment Surprised? (Score 2, Insightful) 601
Is this really surprising?
Comment Re:Looks like an enhanced Wiimote (Score 1) 116
I actually own an Xbox and a PS3... so whatever bias I may or may not have is based on informed usage and opinions (unlike your post).
Comment Re:Looks like an enhanced Wiimote (Score 1) 116
Games being equal, I think Natal will crush it... if for no other reason than you don't need anything but your body. No wands, blowing balls, etc.
