Scientists have developed a technique for retrieving fingerprints from fired bullets
A scientist has fabricated a new technique to ’see’ fingerprints erased from fired bullets.  Alex Goddard of University of Leicester has developed a technique that involves studying the chemical and physical interactions occurring between the metal and the fingerprint sweat deposit — which have been [...]

With U.S. unemployment at a 20-year high, some Americans are working for free while looking for a job, but experts are split over whether it is a sign of dedication or desperation.
 

Co-funded by the European Commission, the $3.9 million (USD) Dustbot project aims to build a moderately-sized robot to navigate the narrow streets that garbage trucks can’t reach.  The pictures were taken from Dustbot’s trial run in Peccioli, Italy. (Pics)
 

Two brothers in Rio are living over the edge — literally: sleeping, working and eating on the side of a building 33 feet up in the air.  Brazilian artists Gabriel and Tiago Primo have created a wall with several pieces of home furniture attached to it. (Pics)
 

Earthworms With An Attitude!

The giant Palouse earthworm has taken on mythic qualities in this vast agricultural region that stretches from eastern Washington into the Idaho panhandle — its very name evoking the fictional sandworms from “Dune” or those vicious creatures from the movie “Tremors.” The worm is said to secrete a lily-like smell when handled, [...]

This interesting graphic shows how the average US consumer spends their money. Figures are based on an April 2009 survey from the US Department of Labor and the US Department of Labor Statistics. I’d love to see one for celebrities and the rich. I’ve always wondered what they did with their money, although in all [...]