Officials at City University, New York, are refusing to divulge details of Project Orion. Scientists have been analysing material brought back from space missions. A spokesman for the department of theoretical physics denied rumours that one mission returned with metal debris bearing traces of detailed mathematical equations - despite photographic evidence on WorldWeb. CG
Following the grape blight of the early
2000s, the French wine industry has discovered a new crop - the
turnip. By mixing turnip pulp with sugar and a secret formula of
additives, wine growers claim to have produced a drink that tastes like
claret. The breakthrough has come too late to save the great Bordeaux
chateaux, many of which were sold off to English holiday-makers years
ago. However, there are hopes that the new crop may signal the
revival of the French wine industry. The first batch of turnip wine
is due to mature by the year 2042. TAM
Celebrating its 155th anniversary this year, Mercedes-Benz, the world's oldest and most successful car maker, unveils the first car with control systems that interface directly with the driver's brain. The MindMerc, whose controls are designed to mimic human neural networks, points the way to a new generation of cars designed to offer the ultimate in driver enjoyment. DL
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