Nikon provides here a great manga-style introduction to the invention of the stepper used to pattern integrated circuits.
More Digital Signage Hiccups

I found this screen on a Deutsche Bahn train. When the display system works, it provides a lot of useful information in a very pleasing form. But these Linux boot messages never look good. Why don’t digital signage systems provide a setup screen hiding mode?
Technical Issues Affect Operations of Multiple Airlines
CNN reports here that several U. S. airlines have experienced delays due at least in part to technical issues with data provider Aerodata.
Another Movie Featuring Cyber-Physical Attacks
I had the chance to watch “Johnny English Strikes Back” which features a cyber-physical attack on worldwide critical infrastructure carried out by an evil Internet businessman. Luckily, the world is saved by the incomparable Johnny English.
Aircraft Live Data Streaming
Aviation Week provides here an editorial on live streaming of aircraft flight data.