Links for 2010-11-15

Maxwell's demon demonstration turns information into energy
"Scientists in Japan are the first to have succeeded in converting information into free energy in an experiment that verifies the "Maxwell demon" thought experiment devised in 1867." TURNS INFORMATION INTO ENERGY. FUCK YEAH.
(tags:sci fuck+yeah )
Earth's dust tail points to alien planets
"Did you know that the Earth has a dust tail? The Spitzer Space Telescope sailed right through it a few months ago, giving researchers a clear idea of what it looks like. That could be a big help to planet hunters trying to track down alien worlds."
(tags:space )
Robo-op marks new world first for heart procedure
"The world's first remote heart procedure, using a robotic arm alongside 3-D mapping, is due to take place at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester."
(tags:tech med )