Hybrid Animal-Human Experiments Face Ethical Concern

Straight from the island of DR Moreau, hybrid animal-humans coming to a neighborhood near you.

Not really, but it does make you wonder why now. Seems like this might be a growing side of the scientific community and the Americans and Brits are looking to slap regulation on it now before it gets out of control......

Hybrid Animal-Human Experiments Face Ethical Concern

Scientists urge rules for human-animal hybrids

Google Acquires Facial Recognition Software Company PittPatt

Interesting technology PittPatt has here,  Imagine having your picture taken and through facial recognition software someone being able to compile a detailed list of information on you.

The real jump start to this technology will be when this is effectively developed into some type of security monitoring. Most likely being used in airports, train stations and other forms of mass transit.

This story also reminds me of the Spielberg sci-fi classic Minority Report, in which eye scanners are use in security as well as retail.  Check the link below for a short clip from the movie.

Minority Report Mall Scene - YouTube

To put a final note on the topic, this kind of technology has been in development for some time and looks like there is starting to be some progress. With Google behind the wheel an with there deep pockets, we might actually see this is the future.

Here are some more links.......

Google Acquires Facial Recognition Software Company PittPatt

Google Buys Facial Recognition Software Developer PittPatt

Private Space Flight Industry Ready for Blast-off

Looks like the private space industry is starting to take shape, There seems to be a number of companies jockeying to become NASAs go to resource for geting astronauts and cargo to space....

Private Space Flight Industry Ready for Blast-off, Post-Atlantis - International Business Times

MinnPost - With Atlantis landing, an era ends. Are private space firms ready for duty?

Space Station Puts Out Welcome Mat for Private Spaceships | NASA & Space Shuttle Retirement | Private Spaceflight | Space.com

Russians unveil space hotel - CNN

Race to the Moon Heats Up for Private Firms

End Of Era.... NASA final shuttle mission is complete

Links
NASA shifts focus as Atlantis landing ends shuttle era - USATODAY.com

Space Shuttle Program: Spanning 30 Years of Discovery - NASA.gov


Videos
Safe Landing Ends Atlantis' Final Flight - YouTube

The Space Shuttle (Narrated by William Shatner)
NASA - Multimedia - Video Gallery