August 7, 2004

Futuristic ‘Intelligent’ textile materials
http://www.styleborg.com/

Styleborg brings us the most appealing concept in wearable computing. Ever thought of Electronic fabrics? Jewelled eyeball implants? Hats with LCD screens on poles above one’s head? These may leave most in gapping thought wondering if these creations are destined to reach your closets. Also find blogs from the most forward-looking techies which provide the development catalogue on the wearable-tech front.

Hubble images tutorial
http://www.spacetelescope.org/goodies/tutorial/index.html

This fine site from the European Space Agency explains the five basic steps necessary for the image processing done to produce the gorgeous Hubble images we’ve been enjoying all these years. So if you have even a little knowledge of Photoshop you will recognize the steps in the process, however, it’s still impressive to see the raw data thus transformed for better understanding.

The truth behind paranormal
http://www.skeptiseum.org/

The skeptical museum of the paranormal hosted by The Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal (CSICOP) presents the results of its investigations into the paranormal. View the list of spine-chilling exhibits from ghosts to psychic phenomena and then delve into the truth behind them.


Linux refresher course
http://www.linuxrefresher.com/

Linuxrefresher.com is a free online training resource on Linux system administration. It provides a well structured overview of the Linux operating system for both average users and system administrators. This material covers almost everything you would like to know as a Linux user. Overall an excellent site.

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