Did you know you can make a simple computer out of a swarm of soldier crabs? I sure didn't, and I'll bet you a fresh seafood dinner that the crabs themselves had no idea either. But some enterprising researchers from Japan have shown that it is possible to make a crabputer

Apple has posted its 2012 Proxy Statement ( PDF ) on its investor relations page . The proxy statement is released ahead of the annual stockholders meeting, and details voting procedures, background and compensation information on the company's directors, and information about executive perks and compensation, amongst other items. This year's shareholders meeting will take place on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 10:00 a.m