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NASA Develops iPhone Tricorder

Posted by Chris Monty in November 18th 2009

Science fiction is one step closer to becoming reality.
A researcher at the NASA Ames Research Center has created a proof of concept gadget that can convert an ordinary, everyday iPhone into a chemical sensor capable of detecting ammonia, chlorine gas, and methane.
The device is about the size of a postage stamp and plugs right into [...]

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under: Science, Tech News
Tags: Apple iPhone, ARC, Cell-All Program, iPhone, NASA, NASA Ames Research Center, Star Trek, Terrorism, Tricorder, United States Department of Homeland Security

Cyber Attack Targets Government Websites

Posted by Chris Monty in July 8th 2009

A botnet of about 50,000 infected computers has been attacking U.S. government websites and causing trouble for businesses in both the United States and South Korea.
The attack started this past Saturday it knocking out the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s website on Monday and Tuesday. Other government agencies have also been targeted, including the [...]

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Tags: DDOS, Hacks, North Korea, Security, United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of the Treasury