Associated Press

Associated Press: "More than two-thirds of the nation's land mass had snow on the ground when the day dawned, and then it snowed ever so slightly in Florida to make it 49 states out of 50."

Our world may be a giant hologram - space - 15 January 2009 - New Scientist

Our world may be a giant hologram - space - 15 January 2009 - New Scientist: "The idea that we live in a hologram probably sounds absurd, but it is a natural extension of our best understanding of black holes, and something with a pretty firm theoretical footing. It has also been surprisingly helpful for physicists wrestling with theories of how the universe works at its most fundamental level."

Burj Khalifa, World's Tallest Tower, Closed A Month After Opening

Burj Khalifa, World's Tallest Tower, Closed A Month After Opening: "The world's tallest skyscraper has unexpectedly closed to the public a month after its lavish opening, disappointing tourists headed for the observation deck and casting doubt over plans to welcome its first permanent occupants in the coming weeks."

'Dunno Y . . . Na Jaane Kyun' To Give Bollywood Its First Gay Kiss

'Dunno Y . . . Na Jaane Kyun' To Give Bollywood Its First Gay Kiss

"India may confront one of its longest held taboos this year, as the film "Dunno Y ... Na Jaane Kyun" threatens to present Bollywood with its first gay kiss.

Due to the film's focus on a gay relationship, many have begun to compare the film to "Brokeback Mountain," and are hoping that the film will challenge prejudice in a similar manner. Despite its size, Bollywood has long been unusually conservative - until recently even heterosexual kissing was considered shocking."

Infrared telescope to chart the never-before-seen

"With help from an infrared-telescope-equipped satellite, NASA scientists will soon be able to set their eyes on the darkest reaches of outer space for the first time.
Set for launch no earlier than Friday from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California is the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, a satellite that scientists say will bring to light never-before-seen asteroids, stars and less-luminous galaxies."

Infrared telescope to chart the never-before-seen:

Obama Calls Out Conservative Democrats For Their Timidity

Obama Calls Out Conservative Democrats For Their Timidity: "Just as President Obama's appearance before the House Republican caucus last Friday gave him an opportunity to push back against some of the most outlandish conservative caricatures of his presidency, his visit with Senate Democrats on Wednesday morning allowed him to confront, head on and in public, the timidity and centrism from within his own party."

NASA Spots Mysterious Space Debris (PHOTO)

NASA scientists have spotted a mysterious X-shaped debris pattern with trailing streamers of dust that is unlike any image astronomers have seen before.




NASA Spots Mysterious Space Debris (PHOTO)