Water on Mars Raises Questions about a ‘Prime Directive’
I'm looking forward to The Martian, the new film starring Matt Damon which opens this week. The word is that if you like your science fiction with the emphasis on science, rather than fiction, it promises to be a
Social Media and the Super Moon Eclipse
Last night's lunar eclipse was all over over social media feeds this morning. The eclipse coincided with the moon at perigee - its closest distance from earth, making it appear up to 14% larger in diameter. The
Podcast from the Padded Cell [Audio]
Today's podcast is recorded in Michele Neylon's office at Blacknight HQ in Carlow. It's our first show recorded there since we refurbished it with echo-absorbing acoustic panels. Michele jokes that I've put him in "a padded cell" - but the sound
Animals Attack Drones [Video]
Drones (or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to be correct) are a cool technology, but they're not without concerns about safety and privacy. Recent cases have led to prosecutions in the UK, and here in Ireland companies like Flightpath Consulting
Galway Gamers’ Kickstarter Launches Biker Mice for Mobile
Fans of nineties TV animation Biker Mice from Mars have an opportunity to help turn the franchise into a mobile game, thanks to a Kickstarter launched by an Irish company yesterday. Galway-based game developers 9th Impact beat off
XKCD on Tech for Tech’s Sake
This recent cartoon from XKCD will strike a chord with many, especially those of us who maintain aging systems.
