One thing we love about scientist-types is their nerdy humor, so when researchers launch a trio of satellites next month to test the feasibility of space tether propulsion, the 'gadget' tasked with 'inspecting' the line will obviously be referred to as bumbling cartoon detective Inspector Gadget.
Bomb-sniffing dogs and police equipped with radiation-detecting devices will patrol the Long Island Marathon, and the 20, 000 or so finish-line spectators will be limited to carrying small bags such as purses and camera cases, said Inspector Kenneth Lack, a spokesman for the Nassau County Police.