This Week in the Future, April 19 - 23, 2010

Friday, April 23, 2010 - 17:01 in Mathematics & Economics

Molecularly engineered potato chips, an appreciation for cheese on the microbiological level, using gold to destroy acne, and 3-D C-notes? Clearly, we've been spoiled by this week's abundance of novelty. Welcome to the future. Here are some of our favorite stories this week: Gold Nano-Bombs Deliver Bacteria-Killing Therapy Directly to Acne Lay's Changing Basic Shape of Salt Crystals for Healthier Potato Chips U.S. Treasury Jumps on 3-D Bandwagon, Unveils Redesigned Benjamins Have Modern Scientists Made any Advancements in Alchemy? Wisconsin Becomes First State to Name Official Microbe, Honoring Cheese-Producing Bacterium As always, leave a comment to win this drawing on a shirt. We'll announce our randomly chosen winner next week. If you can't wait, buy the shirt here. Have a good weekend everyone!

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