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I am a fan-boy for science. From the purely theoretical, which I often cannot understand, but must necessarily cheer on, to the applied and engineered. The applied sciences has been my favorite since the days of yore when MacGyversolved weekly problems with a little bit of know how, two sticks and a pocket knife.

This morning Solar Impulseannounced the unveiling of the second, world-crossing, solar powered aircraft that is due to launch next year. The construction of the wing spars for th...