I couldn't resist posting this

[deborahjross]

After day after day of dismal headlines: Scientists have created transparent aluminum (remember Star Trek IV?)

http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20090729/sc_livescience/scientistsclaimnewstateofmattercreated

I am once more reminded that the universe, or science anyway, is a strange and wondrous place. Wonder if Jimmy Doohan is smiling down on us.

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That's terrific. I'd like to think Mr Doohan is pleased.