Friday, November 16, 2007

11-16-07 Science/Tech news

Garrett Lisi has developed a new Theory of Everything that doesn't involve string theory. Instead it involves a mathematical pattern called E8.

Motion-to-energy batteries are being developed. Charge your cell phone or iPod while walking.

A dinosaur has been discovered that had a mouth like a vacuum cleaner with rows of teeth.

Mozilla is trying to rush Firefox 3.0 into release, but may not have time to fix all the development bugs first. I hope they pause and work a bit longer.

An inflatable habitat designed to be a base on the Moon or Mars has just been sent to the South Pole for a test run.

(I'm in search of a better title for this post. If anyone has any ideas, please comment.)

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