Horizon highlights – Valentines edition


Our regular roundup of sci-tech stories from across the Web includes: A plan for saving satellite radio and a radio show for gadget lovers with a sense of humor. Let’s kick it off:

Culture: On 'Darwin Day,' many Americans beg to differ

Cluttered orbit: Satellite collision highlights space-junk threat
"The collision between a US and Russian satellite some 500 miles above Siberia has raised concerns about the threat posed by orbital garbage. A few minutes before 5 a.m. GMT on Wednesday, a US Iridium communications satellite and a defunct Russian military communications satellite smashed into each other, creating at least 600 pieces of debris that each could strike other satellites. It was the first time that two intact orbiting spacecraft have crashed into each other, say officials." [via Bright Green blog]

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Podcast: "Gadgettes" chat about Valentine's Day gadgets
"What used to be romantic tends to be seen as just plain creepy these days. And quite possibly somewhat stalker-ish too. So of course, we do what we always do when it comes to gadgets and accessories that have the potential of abuse...we mock them endlessly." [via CNET podcast]

Business: Satellite Diss
"Sirius XM bet on a losing technology. Here's how the company can save itself." [via Slate]

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