Interesting Links for 18-9-2011

[andrewducker]

• 2D ink droplet simulation. Very pretty.
  (tags: physics html5 demo webgl)
• 2000 new tax inspectors being recruited to look at high-earners
  (tags: uk tax)
• Cystic fibrosis cure under threat from £6m cash crisis (There's a donate button in the second comment)
  (tags: CysticFibrosis research health money)
• Children with autism and gastrointestinal symptoms have altered digestive genes
  (tags: genetics diet autism)
• The genius who lives downstairs - I think I'd like to read the whole book.
  (tags: mathematics books genius maths)
• Catholics decide to wind back time in an attempt to push people away faster
  (tags: religion catholicism wtf)
• Inside Google Zurich's relaxation suite.
  (tags: google)
• Miss Universe 2011 National Costumes. Cosplay for people who are apparently "normal"
  (tags: beauty fashion)
• Valve teams with White House in digital learning program. Now they're learning with Portals!
  (tags: portal valve computer_games education usa)

Comments

[strawberryfrog.livejournal.com]

Hm - South African "national costume" is a fantasy garment - but at least it is based on traditional shweshwe fabric and bead-work. Thankfully no leopard skin.

[andrewducker]

I think they're all fantasy garments. Except for Miss Tanzania, who is wearing something that's useful in Tanzania. In the 33rd century.

[strawberryfrog.livejournal.com]

Several of them look quite practical, should we ever evolve the power of flight.

[skington.livejournal.com]

It does unfortunately look like she's only partially emerged from her cocoon.