Monday, November 29, 2004
Jupiter Glows...And So Do Thongs
It has been far too long since I’ve posted about anything scientific, despite the requests for it. So, to make up for that, I’m linking three stories today.
Skywatchers: On December 7th, just before sunrise in various cities across the states, you will be able to see Jupiter rise over the moon. No telescope assembly required.
Oh and for those readers in Alaska and Canada, you should be able to see auroras in your neck of the woods today.
Girlwatchers: A TX MBA student has developed glow in the dark thongs that will retail at around $50.
Now Beau Carpenter is marketing a neon thong that’s so far attracted eager customers at a strip club. The Houston Chronicle reported that Carpenter had no trouble enlisting help in his venture from a chemistry lab manager and electrical engineering student.
The GloThongs have batteries that, when fully charged, illuminate the straps for two hours in various neon colors. Customers can use a wall adapter to charge them up, but car chargers are also available.
Is it really newsworthy that he had no trouble enlisting help for this project? Anyway, I’m sure his father must be proud. No comment from his mother yet.
Bathroom watchers: It’s all over the news that some woman in S. Korea is able to walk again after stem cell research helped her spinal cord injury, but did you know that stem cell research may also help those with activity induced incontinence? Just think, no more embarrassing adult diapers or, for us younger crowd, no more fear of ever having to wear a pair of Depends at some point in life.
We can debate all we want about where we get stem cells from, what is ethical and what isn’t, but stem cells used to help rebuild organs and such are here to stay. Frankly, I’m all for it.
Ok kidlets, class is over...you are dismissed.
