Internet Explorer 9 Released: Here’s What You Need To Know

Microsoft has released the final version of Internet Explorer 9, and there’s just one question you should be asking yourself: Should I bother installing it? Here’s everything you need to know about the latest release of Microsoft’s infamous browser.
Internet Explorer 9 Released: Here’s What You Need To Know

Amateur video captures tsunami destruction - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Watch new footage of the tsunami as its rips through Japan's Miyagi prefecture.
Amateur video captures tsunami destruction

World Nuclear News

On a daily basis World Nuclear News provides free and accurate public information on the subject of nuclear power. BREAKING NEWS - Serious damage to the reactor core of Fukushima Daiichi 2 seems likely after coolant was apparently lost for a period. Seawater is again being injected, but coolant level is unknown.
World Nuclear News

Internet Explorer 9 Launch, All The Information You Need

Internet Explorer 9 will be released for 32-bit and 64-bit editions of Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 and the server products Windows Server 2008 SP2 and Windows Server 2008 R2. The minimum system requirements are 512 Megabytes of RAM, a computer with a 1 Gigahertz processor and 70 to 200 Megabytes of hard drive space depending on the version used.
Internet Explorer 9 Launch, All The Information You Need

Google’s Before/After Gallery Of Japan Is Tragic Viewing

In addition to their updated Google Earth imagery, Google has created a Picasa album full of before and after shots of Japan following the devastating earthquake and Tsunami.
Google’s Before/After Gallery Of Japan Is Tragic Viewing

Japan: terrifying eyewitness video of tsunami destroying an entire town

James MacWhyte, a US citizen who lives in Tokyo, is reported to have shot this six-minute video of the Japan tsunami destroying a town in the northern part of the country.
Japan: terrifying eyewitness video of tsunami destroying an entire town

How Nuclear Plants Save Themselves From Meltdowns

After today’s earthquake in Japan, there was concern over the country’s nuclear power plants: though 13 of the affected plants automatically shut down, two caused a scare. This raises the question: how does a nuclear plant stay safe during an earthquake, and why were there problems in Japan?
How Nuclear Plants Save Themselves From Meltdowns

Top 10 Solutions To Real Life’s Most Annoying Problems

You’re fat, in debt, bite your nails, live in a filthy hovel you call an apartment, can’t find a decent job, and your life sucks. Well, maybe it isn’t that bad, but if you could stand to improve things in one area or another we can help. Here are our top 10 solutions to life’s most annoying and troubling problems.
Top 10 Solutions To Real Life’s Most Annoying Problems

Faces Of The Tsunami

The massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami that ravaged Japan this morning did more than just impact the topography. This is an account of the tsunami’s human toll. We’ll be updating this page as new developments arise, so check back often.
Faces Of The Tsunami

Japan Expands Evacuation Around Nuclear Plant

Japanese officials issued broad evacuation orders on Saturday for people living near two nuclear power plants whose cooling systems broke down as a result of the earthquake. The officials warned that small amounts of radioactive material were likely to leak from the plants.
Japan Expands Evacuation Around Nuclear Plant

Daybreak reveals devastation in Japan

Japan is dealing with widespread devastation along its north-eastern coast, with fires raging and parts of some cities underwater after a massive earthquake and tsunami that is likely to have killed at least 1,000 people. Daybreak revealed the full extent of the damage from Friday's 8.9 magnitude earthquake - the strongest in Japan since records began - and the 10-metre high tsunami it sent surging into cities and villages, sweeping away everything in its path.
Daybreak reveals devastation in Japan

Mapping live seismic data from Japan, as aftershocks continue

FYI you need the Google Earth web plugin to make this work. I have it, but find the link isn't working with Chrome. Works on Firefox though no problem.
Mapping live seismic data from Japan, as aftershocks continue

These Are The Most Gut-Wrenching Photos Of Japan Yet

There’s maybe no one with a better eye Alan Taylor, whose curative talents recently relocated from The Big Picture to The Atlantic. Here, he has assembled the most compelling—and terrifying—views yet of the aftermath of today’s historic earthquake.
These Are The Most Gut-Wrenching Photos Of Japan Yet

Japan declares atomic emergency

The Japanese government declared an atomic emergency and told thousands of residents living near a nuclear plant in Fukushima to evacuate, warning a small amount of radiation could be released. Trade minister Banri Kaieda said authorities were nearing a decision to release radioactive steam from a troubled nuclear reactor in a bid to ease a pressure build-up after its cooling system was damaged by a massive earthquake.
Japan declares atomic emergency

The Japan Earthquake Seen By Millions Of Digital Cameras

The 8.9 magnitude Earthquake hit Japan today and a zillion-strong army of Japanese digital cameras and mobile phones were ready to record its effects. Clearly, if the apocalypse ever comes, it will be recorded from two billion different angles.
The Japan Earthquake Seen By Millions Of Digital Cameras

Japan Earthquake Strikes: Full Coverage

Here’s a summary of all that is happening, from a round of home videos updating in real time to the emergency nuclear shutdown, going through giant whirlpools and giant waves of mud and flames taking over fields and towns in the northeast coast. And no, the supermoon really didn’t cause this. New Scientist has a good article on the causes and effects of the Japan earthquake. There’s also footage of the high rises in Tokyo swaying during the quake.
Japan Earthquake Strikes: Full Coverage

Google Responds to the Japan Earthquake With an Online Crisis Center

Google has reacted to the devastating 8.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan on Friday with a tool that helps you find a person or provide information on missing persons. The site also aggregates important resources, maps and other related information.
Google Responds to the Japan Earthquake With an Online Crisis Center

Watch: YouTube Footage of Japan Quake [VIDEOS]

An 8.9-magnitude earthquake followed by a 10-foot tsunami hit the coast of Japan at 2:46 p.m. Tokyo time Friday. It was the most powerful recorded in the country’s history, and the seventh largest ever recorded worldwide.
Watch: YouTube Footage of Japan Quake

HOW TO: Follow the Japan Earthquake Online

Social media and the web have become the go-to for real-time information when disasters strike. It’s no surprise that the news of Friday’s 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan spread rapidly on Twitter, while live video feeds and blogs kept pace.
HOW TO: Follow the Japan Earthquake Online

Japan Quake: Tsunami mud wave overtakes town in northern Japan

Tsunami mud wave overtakes town in northern Japan.
Japan Quake