Eruptive Galactic Super Volcano
Incredible photos of the eruption of a galactic “super-volcano” in the massive galaxy M87.
See more photos from Chandra.harvard.edu.
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NYT: Google Just Killed Net Neutrality (UPDATING: Google and Verizon Deny Internet Traffic Deal)
It has the potential to forever change how you access the internet—and how much you pay for it.
Think of the internet as a highway. Right now, all lanes are open to everyone. Nice! That means there may be traffic jams sometimes—an Apple keynote, say, or the release of a Snookie-Bieber sex tape—but it's ultimately fair. Opponents to net neutrality—ISPs like Comcast and Verizon—want to create a special high-speed toll lane, where internet providers can decide what you'll be able to see and do on the internet, and how fast.
U.S. launches criminal probe into BP spill
The U.S. government has launched a widely expected criminal and civil investigation into BP Plc’s (BP.L) massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said on Tuesday, ratcheting up the pressure on the beleaguered British oil company.