Saturday, February 25, 2012

The New Species of Leaf-Nosed Bats

New bat species discovered in Vietnam, has a peculiar shape of the face with hair and bumps that resemble leaves. When scientists first saw leaf-nosed bats Griffin in Chu Mom Ray National Park in 2008, almost any animal that has been identified with known species, the large leaf-nosed bats, said Vu Dinh Thong, from the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology in Hanoi.

However, Vu Dinh Thong and his team, thinking that the bat is still a chance as a species new to science, using nets to catch some of these domestic animals.  "When arrested, some bats with similar body size, the large leaf-nosed bats, reacted very angrily. Leaf-nosed bat, but Griffin seems to be quite soft," he said.

The team noted the frequency sonar that bats were captured and took tissue samples from several specimens. The results revealed that the bats removing the call at a different frequency of large leaf-nosed bat, which suggests that the specimen was a new species.

According to researchers, the genetic results confirm that the species was named Hipposideros griffini then it has different genetics. So far, only little is known about Hipposideros griffini. Like all leaf-nosed bats, mammals, newly discovered to have a strange shape that resembles a leaf in his nose.

But the peculiar shape of the nose was actually serves to help in sending sound waves and listening to the echoes that bounce off objects, including prey. Bats are also found only in two national parks, although further research may reveal more about the creature's habitat.

Michael Jackson Died Due to Stress.

Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray filed a plea for alleged negligence resulting in death of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. In his defense, the Conrad Murray revealed that the man who is familiarly called Jacko died of stress.

He also asked the judge to cancel the charges to him. Jacko assessed the stressful so make him take sedatives in large numbers. Michael has owed ​​USD440 million, and he was very depressed to lose all his property.

Conrad Murray was convicted for the death of Jackson. He allegedly did not immediately give first aid when I discovered the singer was in critical condition when taking an overdose of sedatives

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Mozilla Developed the Apps Store

Mozilla was a serious climb to build its own operating system project that is named Boot to Gecko (B2G). It is expected that Mozilla will soon announce his new platform at the Mobile World Congress 2012 next week.

B2G is itself a cross-platform operating system and device, because it's based mobile browser that supports HTML5. Well, it was rumored that B2G would require a separate application, which means that Mozilla will bring Mozilla Apps Store or a Marketplace to distribute their applications.

"We will soon announce the Mozilla Web Apps platform, which is a tripartite approach to developers to build applications to a higher level," Mozilla said in a statement.  Although Mozilla has explicitly announced the presence of online stores, it is expected that the Marketplace will also provide a neutral territory for the mobile operating system to come.

The presence of new services is of course out simboisi mutualism for mozilla and developers, especially with the theme that it is web apps, to save costs. The company is hoping that the combination of open standards for development will be an attractive approach for developers.

Android 5.0 Coming Soon

Android Ice Cream Sandwich has only one percent of market share, but Google seems to be on the verge of releasing his successor. Recent rumors that the next release of Android 5.0 or Jelly Bean will be unveiled in the second quarter of this year. Jelly Bean Android 5.0 will bring further optimization for larger screen devices, tablet and netbook computers.

One of the key features of the upcoming release of Android will be the ability to dual-boot Chrome OS. Cloud-based platform is still struggling to make a big impact and Google's apparent plans to use Android are very popular to change it.

Dual-boot Android 5.0 will also make a Jelly Bean easier to market with computer makers. Given the popularity of Prime Transformer Asus, there may be a niche for ultrabook with extremely long battery life and good performance, even if they do not run regular desktop OS.

Wifi Hard Drive Using Cloud Technology

Technological developments in the category of data storage devices become more sophisticated, after the Cloud-based system that has recently campaigned aggressively, now present data storage media wireless (WiFi) use the technique Cloud, with real physical infrastructure in the hands of users.

"GoFlex Satellite serves to bridge the physical infrastructure of mobile data storage hardware, with wireless connections that can be used simultaneously, with a maximum of three the number of access devices" said Renee Doenggio, Country Manager, Seagate Technology

Seagate's data storage products is a solution to the growing need for storage capacity data (files, music, video, photos, or documents) to the user's smart phone, notebook or PC. That said, this is an innovative step from Seagate to meet market demand.

GoFlex Satellite has an easy to use interface. In addition, he says, "Users can change language settings, can classify any data in it, ranging from music files, office files, and other data". GoFlex Satellite range capability is able to reach a radius of 9 meters. GoFlex Satellite supports multiple operating systems and multimedia platform that is in it,

"Media Sync can be run on two platforms Mac and Android. GoFlex Satellite is very easy in a file sharing "he added. Currently, Seagate has been holding iBox to promote mobile data storage products nirkabeli. This collaboration is expected to attract customers and be able to increase sales figures.

Google Will Release a Second Generation Chromebooks

Google will soon release the second generation of notebooks based operating system Google Chrome, Chromebooks, with reliability in speed and other advantages.

 Sundar Pichai, senior vice president of Chrome said, "Chromebook is in the stage of journey". This is a sign that soon Chromebook second generation will be present on the market.

The birth of the second generation of this Chromebooks be good news for investors to invest in Chromebook. "We are very excited about the Chromebook, we really get a lot of positive feedback," said Sundar.

"Google has done an update on Chrome every six weeks, so the Chromebook performance is much better than when the first came on the market. We're really looking forward to the next generation of Chromebooks. We will increase the dimensions of speed, simplicity and security", explained Sundar Pichai

Chromebook currently being designed with low power consumption, long battery life capabilities, and how to make it have a low price. However, Chromebooks will not be intended for the needs of gaming or editing high-resolution images but rather the level of social activity online.

Enjoy the Beauty of the Ocean Floor with Google Earth

Divers and conservationists throughout the world ocean will soon be able to enjoy the beauty of coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef, the largest collection of coral reefs in the world without the need to dive. All this thanks to Google Earth, which is working with its partners to offer a sea view in a different way. A research survey will map the Great Barrier Reef, which has not been done before, and allow virtual divers to enjoy the unique ecosystem through 360-degree angle.

Coral reef ecosystems are rarely seen and under the sea, photographed and mapped by a pair of unmanned underwater camera that has been done since September. "Most people who dive in the Barrier Reef is only up to a depth of approximately 20 meters. But 93 percent of coral reefs that there lies between 30 and 100 meters, where light can still penetrate and rarely delved into this area," says Ove Hoegh-Guldberg from the University of Queensland

Hoegh-Guldberg, who led the research project, and is a partner of Google, NGOs and sponsored by British insurer, Catlin. The pictures will be posted on Panoramio, Google Earh, Google Maps, YouTube and viewed in the viewer who made ​​360 degrees. With this project, said Hoegh-Guldberg, they will seek the help of a global audience in assessing the health and composition of the reef.

"The public can help us to more closely study and detail about the amount of coral and fish. Hopefully this virtual diving experience will raise awareness about climate change," he explained. "It also enables people and scientists to discover which species migrate as a result of climate change on their sea lanes," said Hoegh-Guldberg. New views of the sea has been unveiled at the World Ocean Summit in Singapore on Thursday, and for the first time has successfully brought together leading economists, CEOs and scientists.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

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Corpse Flower Blooms in Bogor

Rare corpse flower Amorphophallus Titanum species that grow in the Bogor Botanical Gardens in Indonesia will soon bloom. "Amorphophallus titanum will bloom in a matter of days. Beginning in February may be the perfect bloom," said Dra. Sofi Mursidawati M.Sc., researcher at the Bogor Botanical Gardens.

This corpse flower blooms are rare events. The same new plant will bloom again within the next 4 years. Amorphophallus titanum flower that blooms this time is a collection that was taken from the territory of Lahat, South Sumatra in 2009. Inflorescence is the first time for the individual during the growing interest in the Bogor Botanical Gardens.

Meanwhile, the corpse flower inflorescence at the Bogor Botanical Gardens was the umpteenth time. Noted, carrion flower inflorescence has occurred since 1942. Currently Amorphophallus titanum is still a bud will bloom with more than 50 cm high. Section protector flowers light green while the cob purple flowers.

Amorphophallus titanum is endemic flower of Sumatra, Indonesia. This interest was first described scientifically by an Italian botanist, Odoardo Beccari, in 1878. This type of carrion flower is just one of 25 types of flowers Amorphophallus genus in Indonesia and 18 species of endemic genera Indonesia.

Researchers from the corpse flower Bogor Botanical Gardens, said, "corpse flower is always interesting to watch because it's always different every individual." For researchers, the corpse flower inflorescence can be an opportunity to examine phenology, for example, how the flowers bloom, specifically the time and direction of inflorescence. Specifically, the corpse flower that blooms this time will be a giant flower preservation study tool. The plan, the preservation program will be conducted through cooperation with South Korea.

Friday, January 27, 2012

Android Apps Infected With Malware

Symantec reported, approximately five million Android users could have been a victim of fraud malware, which is packaged as 13 different applications and come from three different publishers. Symantec dubbed malware attacks such as "Android.Counterclank". Malware that has a wide variety of titles, ranging from "Sexy Girls Puzzle" to "Counter Strike Ground Force."

"It seems they are not pnerbit really exist. This is not an application rebundled, as we have a lot we saw earlier," said Kevin Haley, Director of Security Response Team. A common tactic used by malware authors Android, they resemble a legitimate application with attack code, then do a re-release to the market in the hope that users will be confused to distinguish between genuine and fake.

By combining the total number of downloaded applications, Symantec estimates the impact is in the range of one million users at the lowest point, and five million users at the highest point. Android.Counterclank is a Trojan horse that when installed on a smartphone Android, would work to collect various information, including copies of bookmarks and handset makers. In addition, this malware also modifies the browser.

Although the infected applications require a large number of privileges which must be approved by the user, and only a few bothered to read their requests. "If you are the type of critical, may be wondering why they asked for permission to modify the browser or send GPS coordinates," but most people do not bother "said Kevin Haley. Some of the 13 applications that have been identified Symantec, already circulating in the Android Market for at least one month, according to the revision dates posted on the e-store.

Monday, January 23, 2012

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Saturday, January 7, 2012

Asteroids that Will be a Moon

Along with small asteroids trapped by gravity, and spend more time to circle the Earth, one might say that the asteroid into hundreds of small moon orbiting around Earth. Researchers have long suspected asteroids that pass, sometimes approaching the Earth at a distance close enough to be trapped by gravity. Asteroids is exactly what will be a moon while.

Mikael Granvik from the University of Helsinki in Finland, along with his colleagues run a computer simulation, to find the frequency of various near-Earth asteroids, and their likelihood of being caught gravity when approached. To be caught, an object must start out of the orbit is quite identical with the Earth. Team estimates that, on average, an asteroid with a size of 1 yard or 1,000 space rock measuring approximately 4 inches, may be orbiting the Earth.

 "There's a lot more than people might think," said Mikael Granvik. These asteroids, generally stay in orbit around the Earth for less than one year. Although the simulations were done by researchers, also expressed some asteroids may have stayed longer.

Copy Paste Religion in Sweden

The Swedish government has recently acknowledged a doctrine that venerated principle of a variety of information freely. A religion that calls itself Kopimism now been legally recognized in the country. Adherents of the Church Kopimism believe all things to share information, especially on the internet, is something sacred. Because according to them, form 'Copy Paste', is the value of information that can be used together. This teaching also holds the 'CTRL + C and CTRL + V', which is the keyboard shortcut for copying and pasting, as a sacred symbol of their religion.

Kopimism have attempted to achieve legal recognition in Sweden for over a year. Chairman of the Council of Churches, Gutstav Nipe, said Kopimism have tried three times to register at the Swedish Agency for Administrative Services. But just before Christmas yesterday, officially recognized religions. With this recognition from the Swedish government, the Church will Kopimism legally protected in the country and have potential access to funding assistance from the government.

Recognition Kopimism Church is the latest success for Europe are struggling to provide free and open internet freedom. The presence of this teaching in accordance with the Pirate Party ', which was formed in Sweden in 2006. The party aims to reform copyright laws and patents and to protect online access to information. Pirate Party won more than 7 percent of the vote in the Swedish general election of 2009, and has spawned an international movement under the banner "Pirate Parties International".  Not everything has gone smoothly for the Church Kopimism. Many of the international insistence on the existence of such teachings because it is still controversial.

Microsoft to Kill Windows XP

Microsoft wants Windows XP users to immediately move to the latest version of Windows and proved successful. Therefore, the current number of users of OS XP ​​gone down drastically. According to the research firm, the number of XP users up to December 2011 dropped dramatically. Lots of computer users now have started to be willing to move to Windows 7. In fact, according to research static, users of Windows 7 is almost past the XP users.

Currently the distance between the users of Windows XP with other Windows thinning. This is because globally has been a decline of 3.5 percent from December 2011. Moreover, the software giant is known to openly would 'kill' XP in the near future.

For a year now XP users experience a decrease reached 48.8 percent, which is inversely proportional to the increase achieved Windows 7, which jumped 44.5 percent from 27.7 from last year. However it is felt differently by Windows Vista has declined 4.5 percent, from the previous 15.1 percent to 11.4 percent in the desktop OS market globally.

Symantec's Norton's Source Code Stolen

Following claims made by a group of hackers from India who has managed to steal the source code belongs to Symantec's Norton, the antivirus companies immediately begin an investigation into the matter. Symantec has analyzed it and said that one document dated 28 April 1999 contains details on the Application Programming Interface has indeed been 'lost, but no source code in the document.

The company also found that some of the source code of two security products, Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0 and Symantec Antivirus 10.2 is made ​​available publicly through online. "Symantec could confirm that the segment of the source code used in the two old products our company has been accessed, one of which has been discontinued," said Symantec.

"The code is taken, is a long document about four or five years ago, but this does not affect Symantec's Norton products for our consumer customers," he added. The company also claims that the code was not stolen through a breach of the network, but perhaps at the expense of the network from a third party entity.

Previously reported, a group of hackers called 'The Lord of Dharmaraja" claims to have stolen the source code and documentation from the Symantec server Indian intelligence agencies. Theft is also in conjunction with the intellectual property of other software companies that have contracts with the government of India.