‘Georgia’s lab apes languish in post-Soviet limbo’ – more on the problems of apes in former Soviet Union from Reuters (see also ‘Stalin’s space monkeys’ from the Independent in April).

‘The world’s first practical jetpack’ on the NY Times.

‘Air tanker drops in wildfires are often just for show’ says the LA Times.

Quote of the week: “My other ride’s a spaceship”.

(Slogan on plane at the Virgin Galactic unveiling.)