You would recognise that what I proposed is obviously the latter.

I propose to include these larger crabs in the climate models. Larger crabs --> more carbon fixed (or eaten) --> less CO2 --> less global warming.

I don't see the problem. Actually, I would be happy to see all those ad-supported websites disappear (especially those that make you click through 10 pages to read a single article). If the internet were to become a place where enthusiasts write their weblogs, scientists and hobbyists share results, and some really good content that is worth paying for hides behind paywalls, I do not have a problem with that at all. In fact, it would be a brilliant improvement!

If I go to Burger King, should I complain that they don't have a Big Mac on the menu? When I go to Google, I go there because I WANT a Google Maps result!

Resonant wireless energy transfer was published in Science in 2007 http://www.sciencemag.org/content/317/5834/83.abstract?sid=135a98e9-4946-4b04-ab80-9dab0d9b5bd3

I just hope that they will build a suitable safesearch filter before the entire .xxx domain will be full of science websites and bug reports.

I always thought it was angry birds.

It may be a deterrent for YOUR house, but the burglars will go to your neighbors, forcing them to install alarms (fake or not), etc. Very profitable indeed!

Nevertheless, there is nothing wrong with using disks that happen to be in a RAID configuration as backup disks. In fact, it is probably a pretty good idea for large files and large amounts of data.

Yes. And if we call computers animals that will confuse the hell out of everybody too. What a nonsense.

1. pick a daily activity
2. put the word "electronic" in front of it
3. file for patent
4. profit

If he had believed his own "theory" he would have moved to the Arctic. He hasn't.

I always suspected that lawyers and managers are often unneccessary. Zuckerburg has shown great leadership in taking this decision without going through the usual (often, but not always useless) trouble. He is taking a risk, and I hope (and think) that it will turn out to be a good decision.

If you are passionate about science like me (I am in my 4th post-doc year in biophysics), do it! But not for the money. You will spend more time at work than anywhere else, and probably work at home too (because you enjoy it!), so pick a field you love and enjoy it! You will not be as well payed as your friends, but will have enough to live comfortably. Money does not make you happy. But a fun job to go to every day will! If you are good, you will have no trouble finding jobs. And you can always start working for a company if you chance your mind, even after 6 years or so as a postdoc.