Eric Holder Makes it Clear DOJ's Culture — Not the Prosecutor — Is the Problem in Swartz Case
Does not think piling on of federal charges in order to scare out a plea deal is an issue
Science & Technology
Skype Helps Chinese Government Spy on Users
The software picks up on key words of interest to authorities
The Supreme Court Considers Biotech Seed Patents
What are the limits to patents on self-replicating technologies?
Gun Rights Group Reveals 3D-Printed AK Magazines
Appropriately called the "Feinstein"
Algae in Volcanic Pool Borrow Genes From Nearby Bacteria
To survive the heat and toxicity
Maryland Lawmakers Pushing Cyberbullying Law
Would extend ban on bullying minors via e-mail to social networks like Facebook and Twitter
Berkeley City Council Member Suggests Tax on E-Mail to Save Post Office
Of course it was in Berkeley
Judge Alex Kozinski: From Communist Romania to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
One of our most controversial jurists talks about free speech, cell phones, and how bubble gum made him a capitalist.
CDC Warns Health Officials of New Virus
Says the virus that has killed eight so far can be passed from person to person
Scientist Fired for Allegedly Faking Wine Research Sues College
Says his civil rights were violated
Administration Moves To Quash Challenge to NSA Surveillance
Seeks to keep snooping warrantless and immune to opposition
Distance from Earth to Large Magellanic Cloud Measured More Accurately Than Ever Before
Irregular galaxy is 163,000 light years away
US Proposal to Ban Polar Bear Trade Rejected at Climate Conference
Canada the only country with a thriving polar bear trade; Inuits and conservationists opposed the ban
Facebook Overhauling News Feed for First Time Since 2006
May also announce image-based ads today
Rand Paul Filibuster Prompts Twitter Discussions
Social media as (somewhat sarcastic) debate platform
Video Games Help Improve Senior Health
Research shows better well-being and emotional functioning
Court Rules Google Not Liable for Weird Autocompletes
Woman didn't like drug references showing up when her name was typed in
Debt May Sink Major Chinese Solar Panel Manufacturer
And could take whole industry with it
Holder: Swartz Case a "Good Use of Prosecutorial Discretion"
Apparently attempting to browbeat defendants into accepting pleas is discretion
California Starts Free Cellphone Program with Help from Federal Money
For those making less than $15,000 a year
