Scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have discovered that peeling sticky tape in a Vacuum produces enough X-rays to take an image. The image above shows the X-rays emitted while Scotch tape is peeled in a vacuum, and the picture below show an actual X-ray of a researcher’s finger on the tape, but is superimposed over the finger for reference.

The X-ray phenomenon was noted as far back as 1605, and again in 1953, but no one believe those scientists until now. The amount of X-rays given off by peeling Scotch tape in a vacuum is 5 times more than X-rays given off by a lightening strike.

Read more about this incredible discovery here, or here. Click here to see video of the actual experiments showing the X-rays being emitted. Embedded below is the shorter version of the full video.

Scientists theorize that a much cheaper, and smaller, X-ray machine can now be built using sticky tape being peeled in vacuum. Not only will this reduce the cost of X-rays, but it will make it possible to take X-rays in areas where there is no electricity, except the electricity provided by a hand crank.

X-ray technicians should be worried about job security.

A reliable source inside AT&T has disclosed to MacBlogz, that AT&T has been putting off enabling tethering for the iphone due to fears that the company is unable to provide enough bandwidth.

AT&T, on the other hand, denies this claim saying that Apple hasn’t enabled the feature in their device. Tethering has been available on Blackberry phones but it isn’t until November 4th that Blackberry will release a phone with 3G.

I guess we will have to see how the network handles all the many users, like myself, that will be frantically trying to get their hands on the upcoming Blackberry Bold and tether it to their eee pc’s.

Chinese computer users are appalled at Microsoft’s latest efforts to combat software piracy. A majority of Chinese computer users run some form of an illegal version of the Windows operating system. The latest initiative renders the screen of illegal copies of windows black every hour.

Chinese users are appalled at Microsoft’s efforts because of the inconvenience that it causes them. They argue that they are forced into piracy because of the outrageous cost of genuine windows copies.

Why not blame the Chinese government instead of Microsoft for not being able to afford Windows with the outrageously low wages that result from an authoritative government?

Samsung blu-ray players can now, after a software update, watch Netflix streaming content directly from the internet. Owners of Samsung players can manipulate their queues, browse, rate and watch movies.

Samsung is the latest partner to help Netflix transition from DVD to streaming on-demand content. Microsoft Xbox 360s have announced to join the partnership as well sometime in November.

In a fight for bragging rights over fastest car in the world, Royal Air Force Pilot Andy Green will pilot a rocket propelled car to over 1000 mph.

The entire project will take around 40 seconds using 2 propulsion methods. The first phase will take Green from zero to 300 mph by way of jet engine where a new hybrid rocket will accelerate him to over 1000 mph while experiencing 2.5 Gs of force.

There is no set date for the play date with death yet but stay tuned for more information.