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The single-element "flat" lens. Take it with a grain of salt
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RichA wrote: I remember when they announced this for microwaves. Whether it works is a big "IF" and I'll believe it when I see it, for ANY visual light optical device. Scientists have a way of peppering websites with all kinds of happy new inventions that NEVER see the light of day. http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-36438686 It's not the scientists who do the "peppering"; it's usually semi-literate (and totally innumerate) "science" "reporters" who are responsible. Isaac |
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The single-element "flat" lens. Take it with a grain of salt
On Fri, 03 Jun 2016 22:03:12 -0700, Rich A wrote:
On Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 12:01:11 AM UTC-4, isw wrote: In article , RichA wrote: I remember when they announced this for microwaves. Whether it works is a big "IF" and I'll believe it when I see it, for ANY visual light optical device. Scientists have a way of peppering websites with all kinds of happy new inventions that NEVER see the light of day. http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-36438686 It's not the scientists who do the "peppering"; it's usually semi-literate (and totally innumerate) "science" "reporters" who are responsible. Isaac It's depressing because if you do a review at the end of the year of the coming innovations on those sites, and see how low the number that actually become something is, you realized it's about the same as cataloging how many psychic predictions come true in a year. I have a solution for your depression - don't check. |
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The single-element "flat" lens. Take it with a grain of salt
On Fri, 3 Jun 2016 22:03:12 -0700 (PDT), Rich A
wrote: On Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 12:01:11 AM UTC-4, isw wrote: In article , RichA wrote: I remember when they announced this for microwaves. Whether it works is a big "IF" and I'll believe it when I see it, for ANY visual light optical device. Scientists have a way of peppering websites with all kinds of happy new inventions that NEVER see the light of day. http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-36438686 It's not the scientists who do the "peppering"; it's usually semi-literate (and totally innumerate) "science" "reporters" who are responsible. Isaac It's depressing because if you do a review at the end of the year of the coming innovations on those sites, and see how low the number that actually become something is, you realized it's about the same as cataloging how many psychic predictions come true in a year. What a fascinating life you must lead! -- Regards, Eric Stevens |
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The single-element "flat" lens. Take it with a grain of salt
On 6/4/2016 1:03 AM, Rich A wrote:
On Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 12:01:11 AM UTC-4, isw wrote: In article , RichA wrote: I remember when they announced this for microwaves. Whether it works is a big "IF" and I'll believe it when I see it, for ANY visual light optical device. Scientists have a way of peppering websites with all kinds of happy new inventions that NEVER see the light of day. http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-36438686 It's not the scientists who do the "peppering"; it's usually semi-literate (and totally innumerate) "science" "reporters" who are responsible. Isaac It's depressing because if you do a review at the end of the year of the coming innovations on those sites, and see how low the number that actually become something is, you realized it's about the same as cataloging how many psychic predictions come true in a year. How good can the psychic be, if you have to make reservations for psychic night at your local restaurant. -- PeterN |
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The single-element "flat" lens. Take it with a grain of salt
On 6/7/2016 8:17 AM, PeterN wrote:
On 6/4/2016 1:03 AM, Rich A wrote: On Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 12:01:11 AM UTC-4, isw wrote: In article , RichA wrote: I remember when they announced this for microwaves. Whether it works is a big "IF" and I'll believe it when I see it, for ANY visual light optical device. Scientists have a way of peppering websites with all kinds of happy new inventions that NEVER see the light of day. http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-36438686 It's not the scientists who do the "peppering"; it's usually semi-literate (and totally innumerate) "science" "reporters" who are responsible. Isaac It's depressing because if you do a review at the end of the year of the coming innovations on those sites, and see how low the number that actually become something is, you realized it's about the same as cataloging how many psychic predictions come true in a year. How good can the psychic be, if you have to make reservations for psychic night at your local restaurant. I went to a psychic once. When the session was over and the psychic asked for payment, I told him that I didn't bring any money with me and he should have known that. |
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