Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Science news you can use

Will carbon nanotubes let us make space elevators...
NewScientist says no...and discusses some of the problems.

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Headlines of the day;Juiced-up bug builds better biofuel

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If the year seems too long, maybe the problem is that 2008 will be one second longer than usual...don't forget to adjust your clocks.

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on the other hand, we are told solar wind is at a 50 year low...this is good for satellites but what happens when it comes back again?

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