I really like the  idea of buildings that can heal themselves, quasi-organic building are fascinating and surprisingly close, I wonder what other functions similar technologies could have? I predict this will be an important area of scientific research late this century.

I’ve just seen images of an old school friend of mine being welcomed back to the UK following a tour in Afghanistan. While he was away I read his comments with interest and noted that they lacked any great conviction for his efforts and were firmly based upon how much he wished to see his fiancée and [...]