This is an improvement on the efficiency of traditional silicon cells, which are the low end of solar cells. This discovery won't make cells that are more efficient than the top ones, but would help making reasonably efficient cells that are affordable to the masses. While solar plants would be a far more efficient way, governments don't seem to back them up, so affordable solar cells could be another way to increase renewable energy use.
As wikipedia so helpfully lists there are two known ways for a black hole to form: gravitational collapse and high-energy collisions. There could be some as-of-yet-unknown means, too.
Black hole forming from high-energy collisions is poorly understood, as on that scale both quantum and gravitational effects play a role, and there is no solid quantum gravitational theory. Theoretically, there could be other ways of black hole formation, such as ones that formed in the Big Bang, but those are also areas that we know little about. So yes, in some exotic theories small black holes could exist, but those theories are all unconfirmed.
Also, we are yet to observe a small black hole. Now small black holes are not easy to see, but if the Hawking radiation exists, we should be able to detect the radiation of small black holes.
So I would say that other than some really weird theories there is no proof of black holes forming other means than by star collapses.
This is an inconvenience for sure, but LAN isn't going anywhere. First, there are cracks for most games that enable LAN play, and second you won't play these modern games on a party anyway because you have to play ones that even the weakest machine in the swarm can run smoothly.
The lack of Internet at home does not mean those people are disconnected. There are many people who only use the Internet at work, or go to a netcafe etc.
If SOPA reminds us not to trust governments and its manipulations, we should probably ask ourselves: what really is the difference between a democratic government and a democratic group blog like Wikipedia?
Like, Wikipedia doesn't seize domains of other sites? Seriously, your point is that Wikipedia, like politicians, can also lie? Got some news for you: any webpage or other information source can. Don't believe anything just because you have read it on the Internet. The advantage of Wikipedia is, however, that it links to its sources thus you can easily check everything you read there.
If the Iranians do give the stuff back, they won't do it for free. Most likely they will ask America to leave their nuclear program alone. But if they get to keep it and try to clone the stuff - that would distract them from building a nuke for a while.
It was only in the dark communist times when people were forced to go and vote. Now Russia is a democracy, so you don't have to vote if you don't want to. They are kind enough to do that for you.
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This is an improvement on the efficiency of traditional silicon cells, which are the low end of solar cells. This discovery won't make cells that are more efficient than the top ones, but would help making reasonably efficient cells that are affordable to the masses. While solar plants would be a far more efficient way, governments don't seem to back them up, so affordable solar cells could be another way to increase renewable energy use.
It's enough if they can get the employees to think that it works.
As wikipedia so helpfully lists there are two known ways for a black hole to form: gravitational collapse and high-energy collisions. There could be some as-of-yet-unknown means, too.
Black hole forming from high-energy collisions is poorly understood, as on that scale both quantum and gravitational effects play a role, and there is no solid quantum gravitational theory. Theoretically, there could be other ways of black hole formation, such as ones that formed in the Big Bang, but those are also areas that we know little about. So yes, in some exotic theories small black holes could exist, but those theories are all unconfirmed.
Also, we are yet to observe a small black hole. Now small black holes are not easy to see, but if the Hawking radiation exists, we should be able to detect the radiation of small black holes.
So I would say that other than some really weird theories there is no proof of black holes forming other means than by star collapses.
Google played no part in the Megaupload takedown
They gave them the tools to remove any video they wish in the first place. This is Google's fault.
Almost all items can cause injuries if a kid swallows them regularly.
Here is a hard limit.
And the ToS states that Youtube is not liable if it "fails to display" your videos.
If they do this to food, it kills the industry
I somehow doubt that people would stop buying food if it wasn't advertised.
The word you are looking for is 'metrosexual', not men.
For common sense and free speech.
They have just seen the new Planet of Apes.
This is an inconvenience for sure, but LAN isn't going anywhere. First, there are cracks for most games that enable LAN play, and second you won't play these modern games on a party anyway because you have to play ones that even the weakest machine in the swarm can run smoothly.
If you are a true gamer, your rig will provide enough ventilation.
This. Don't expect privacy when you willingly give up your passwords.
The lack of Internet at home does not mean those people are disconnected. There are many people who only use the Internet at work, or go to a netcafe etc.
In a dark bar, there isn't.
So where is the physical retaliation you were speaking of?
Because nobody else is tracking you.
If SOPA reminds us not to trust governments and its manipulations, we should probably ask ourselves: what really is the difference between a democratic government and a democratic group blog like Wikipedia?
Like, Wikipedia doesn't seize domains of other sites? Seriously, your point is that Wikipedia, like politicians, can also lie? Got some news for you: any webpage or other information source can. Don't believe anything just because you have read it on the Internet. The advantage of Wikipedia is, however, that it links to its sources thus you can easily check everything you read there.
And those experts will just get the funds needed out of thin air?
If the Iranians do give the stuff back, they won't do it for free. Most likely they will ask America to leave their nuclear program alone. But if they get to keep it and try to clone the stuff - that would distract them from building a nuke for a while.
There is also a number you can call to send the fire department to your neighbor's house.
And then pay the bill if there wasn't a fire... This thing can be easily abused.
Forced Voting?
It was only in the dark communist times when people were forced to go and vote. Now Russia is a democracy, so you don't have to vote if you don't want to. They are kind enough to do that for you.
Yeah, light would have been a better word.
There are lightnings (especially the ones that turn back) slow enough to see with the naked eye. Some take 1/4s or even 1/2s to strike.