Biology
List Universe shares a thought-provoking run down of Top 10 Signs Of Evolution In Modern Man.
The New Scientist looks back at the Weirdest newly discovered animal species of 2008, including the bone-breaking horror frog.
General Science
The New Scientist counts down the Seven new wonders of the World.
Wireless power could spell the end for cable tangles.
Wired counts down the Top 10 Scientific Breakthroughs of 2008.
Internet
ABC News reports on one group attempting to keep Mom and Dad off Facebook.
Ars Technica counts down the Most Viral Stories of 2008.
Microsoft estimates that over Four hundred thousand Computers are Infected with Fake Antivirus software.
Psychologist finds Wikipedians grumpy and closed-minded.
The year in IPv4 addresses: almost 200 million served – Less than a million billion IPv4 addresses left.
Politics
The ACLU is desperately attempting to draw American’s attention to the so-called “Constitution Free Zone” that has been proposed by Congress. If you live within 100 miles of the US land and coastal borders, you ought to sit up and take notice, you’re about to be served up to law enforcement European-style.
Robotics
Honda unleashes 49-foot-tall Asimo robot on the world… Holy shit, the reign of the giant robots is upon us. Japan is likely going to give us a huge “We told you so.”
Software
Microsoft Watch speculates as to Who Leaked Windows 7.
The Secret Origins of Clippy: Microsoft’s Bizarre Animated Character Patents – Why is Microsoft obsessed with using cartoon characters to present user help?
Space
Obama is serious about Getting back to the Moon, and fanboys everywhere are abuzz with the excitement of living through a second rocket age.
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