Potential new competitor to Velcro May 20, 2007

Potential new competitor to Velcro. Apparently it can hold eight times as much weight as Velcro and is practically silent. If it works well that invention’ll be worth billions. (Via Engadget.)

BBC: Mars abandon plans to use rennet in their chocolate bars May 20, 2007

Mars has abandoned plans to use animal products in its chocolate, and has apologised to “upset” vegetarians. I can’t believe they were so stupid to not realise how strong the reaction would be, but I’m glad they’ve seen sense.