“The Great Wall of China is even greater than once thought.”

AP reports that the Great Wall is even greater than we thought, with an extra 300-odd kilometres newly detected.

“The Saturn V is a great choice to model as it will help this project connect to all Americans as a symbol of not only our national pride, but also our achievements in space engineering.”

Jeff Taylor of Loki Research and Engineering comments on a project that will soon attempt to launch a 10 metre model Saturn V rocket (Rocketry Planet, hat tip: Wired).

“Le Mans is all about pressure and stress, dangerous twists and turns, red-eyed fatigue and rivals trying to cut you up. Who would be better qualified than a politician?”

Geoff Hoon, UK transport secretary, comments on the fact that science minister Lord Drayson will be competing in this year’s 24 hour Le Mans race (Sunday Times).