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Submission + - US asks scientists to censor reports to prevent te (nytimes.com) 1

Submitted by Meshach
Meshach writes: The United States is asking scientific journals publishing details about biomedical research to censor articles out of feat that terrorists could acquire the information. The panel cannot force the journals to censor their articles, but the editor of Science, Bruce Alberts, said the journal was taking the recommendations seriously and would most likely withhold some information. Are we heading for another rorschach-style cheat sheet being developed?
Science

Submission + - A new kind of metal theorized to be in the earth's (ciw.edu)

Submitted by slew
slew writes: This article talks about a study accepted to Physical Review Letters that theorizes that Iron oxide goes through an insulator/metal phase change with high temperature and pressure. Originally it was thought to be a crystalline structure change, but now apparently it is theorized to be a new type of metallic state. This discovery might offer new insight on how the earth's magnetic field operates.
Microsoft

Submission + - Microsoft can remotly kill purchased apps (pcmag.com)

Submitted by Meshach
Meshach writes: The terms of service for Microsoft's newly launched Windows Store allows the seller to remotely kill or remove access to a user's apps for security or legal reasons. The story also notes that MS states purchases are responsible for backing up the data that you store in apps that you acquire via the Windows Store, including content you upload using those apps. If the Windows Store, an app, or any content is changed or discontinued, your data could be deleted or you may not be able to retrieve data you have stored.

Comment Re:Umm.... (Score 3, Interesting) 147

by Meshach (#38246324) Attached to: Domain Theft-for-Ransom Hits css-tricks.com and Others

From TFA: "We have reviewed your claim and we will contact PlanetDomain and request an FOA (Form of Authorization) for the transfer. If their records also show the same registrant at the time of transfer, we will work with them to see if they can transfer the domain name back. However, they are not required to transfer the domain name back." Not required? As in, he paid for it, it's legally registered to him, and then someone just stole it away and they don't have to give it back? Isn't that theft?

I don't know about theft as much as mismanagement by GoDaddy. If the domain was not expired then it should be reverted back to the rightful owner. If it actually did expire he may be SOL (although that is pretty low of GoDaddy to not at least give him notice).

Comment Re:FUD? (Score 2) 46

by Meshach (#38130758) Attached to: Separating Fact From Hype On Mobile Malware

While I have no doubt Android is a increasing target, why do I get the sense this is hype from Android competitors and anti-virus software makers? Just don't install any strange apps without research and think about where your browsing and I don't anticipate problems. At least I've had none in the year or so I've been on Android phones.

You could say the same thing for the Internet: don't download random stuff, research it and ensure it is safe. Hell that could apply to almost any activity like going to a restaurant: make sure that the kitchen is clean and that they buy safe ingredients.

The problem is that no one actually does either of those checks.

Comment Re:Why are the documents shredded to begin with? (Score 1) 180

by Meshach (#38081166) Attached to: $50,000 To Solve the Most Complicated Puzzle Ever

Don't the warlords have access to fire? I'm pretty sure that brings about a thoroughly unrecoverable destruction of the documents...

Impractical: I am pretty sure that most offices where this would actually be used have rules against lighting fires indoors. Shredding provides a way to dispose of any document in any circumstance.
Google

Submission + - Google Reveals Tweaks to Its Search Algorithm (nytimes.com)

Submitted by Meshach
Meshach writes: The New York Times has an interesting article about how Google has revealed some of the inner workings of the Google Search service. The main change is that sites that are not in English will be translated then included in the search results. Google said it has also improved the way it recognizes official Web sites, like those published by the government, and will give those sites higher ranking in search results. Google does not usually reveal such details but the article speculates governments have been pushing for more transparancy.

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