Bandit Gone

from The Hollywood Reporter Burt Reynolds, Movie Star Who Played It for Grins, Dies at 82 by Mike Barnes  The ex-jock from Florida starred in ‘Deliverance’ and ‘Boogie Nights’ but preferred making such populist, fun fare as ‘Smokey and...

Serve To Live Longer

from The New York Times The Best Sport for a Longer Life? Try Tennis People who played tennis, badminton or soccer tended to live longer than those who cycled, swam or jogged. By Gretchen Reynolds Playing tennis and other sports that are social might add years to your...

Mini Space Elevator, Cool

from Phys.org Going up! Japan to test mini ‘space elevator’ A Japanese team working to develop a “space elevator” will conduct a first trial this month, blasting off a miniature version on satellites to test the technology. The test equipment,...