* Posts by Clive Rowland

4 publicly visible posts • joined 25 Jun 2007

Dismantling gas giants with nanotech

Clive Rowland

Yeouch!

Was it just me, or did that whole article sound like it was written by amanfrommars?!?!?

ESA readies super-chilled space telescope

Clive Rowland

@Neil

Space, although mighty chilly, isn't at absolute zero, especially in this bit near the sun. On average, interstellar space is around 3K, and IIRC where Herschel is going to sit is around 6-8K.

El Reg seeks ultimate 'nom de sex'

Clive Rowland

Can't beat the original

I'm not sure that ANY of our attempts are going to beat the one from the Doritos (I think) advert a few year's ago. Scenario was a few friends sharing the cardboard "snacks", thinking up film star names, based on the same premise (pet name/street name).

Punchline was one of the girls coming up with "Ginger Hollybush"....

Two year old's IQ on a par with Hawking

Clive Rowland

Smart cookie...

Also 2 points short of Sharon Stone...