Scary animation of the day: "How often does an asteroid whiz by the Earth? [This] time-lapse animation follows the orbit of the Earth around the Sun for two months in 2002 as numerous asteroids, also known as minor planets, approach and pass by."

The animation reminds me of the 1980's videogame Asteroids, except that we only have one ship and we can't do anything to dodge the incoming rocks. (Via inkycircus.)

Interesting predictions on the future of science. Some of his admittedly very speculative ideas include "triple blind experiments", "multiple hypothesis matrix", "compiled negative results", etc. (Via Marginal Revolution.)

"Steve Jobs' Best Quotes Ever"

Microsoft chairman Steve Ballmer on childraising:

Fortune Magazine: Do you have an iPod?

Ballmer: No, I do not. Nor do my children. My children -- in many dimensions they're as poorly behaved as many other children, but at least on this dimension I've got my kids brainwashed: You don't use Google, and you don't use an iPod.

I'm glad I'm not one of his kids! (Via GMSV.)

"Scientists Make Water Run Uphill". Includes cool video.