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"For the first time ever, those who have been blind since birth will have a chance to see the world. It's still in the early stages, but this is a giant leap forward in medical science." From the linked BBC article: "U.S scientists have designed a bionic eye to allow blind people to see again. It comprises a computer chip that sits in the back of the individual's eye, linked up to a mini video camera built into glasses that they wear. Images captured by the camera are beamed to the chip, which translates them into impulses that the brain can interpret." The BBC has more...

Cousteau's grandson has built a robotic replica of a great white shark to better observe these animals in their natural environment. The robot-slash-submarine is able to mingle with the great white, and not draw their attention, thanks to a closed-circuit pneumatic propulsion system and cleverly disguised cameras. Do not miss the nice pictures next to the Wired article.

At a recent ISSA (Information Systems Security Association) meeting in Los Angeles, a team of FBI agents demonstrated current WEP-cracking techniques and broke a 128 bit WEP key in about three minutes. Special Agent Geoff Bickers ran the Powerpoint presentation and explained the attack, while the other agents (who did not want to be named or photographed) did the dirty work of sniffing wireless traffic and breaking the WEP keys. This article will be a general overview of the procedures used by the FBI team.." - (Post found on Slashdot.Org) Article Link

Microsoft has recalled the power cords for 14.1 million of the nearly 20 million Xbox game systems ever made. But despite the number of products involved and the damage reported, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says the problem does not rise to the level of a "substantial product hazard." The CPSC is not involved. Read the full article here.

Monday, March 28 - 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. registration Sikeston Raudmont Inn and Scott City High School Tuesday, March 29 - 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. registration Bernie Community Center and Portageville Delta Center Wednesday, March 30 - 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. registration Senath/Hornersville High School and Caruthersville High School ASSET placement tests will also be conducted at each location at 2:00 p.m. with the exception of Scott City High and it will be held at 4:00 p.m. On Campus registrations begins April 12. Cost is $59 (per credit hour) for in-district and $89 for out-of-district students. http://www.trcc.edu/studentaffairs/registration-details.asp