this is what we need in america today - a new invention that can help the world and our economy.

http://blog.wired.com/geekdad/2008/09/12-year-old-rev.html?npu=1&mbid=yhp

“Current solar cells are flat and can only absorb visible light,” he said. “I came up with an innovative solar cell that absorbs both visible and UV light. My project focused on finding the optimum solar cell to further increase the light absorption and efficiency and design a nanotube for light-electricity conversion efficiency.”

This kid got $25,000 scholarship for his invention - cool.

I have a 12 year old son that I need to talk to now.  He doesn't think about these things at all.

so sorry guys,
I meant to put this on OFF Topic. Microsoft has nothing to do with this.

any way I can move this to Off topic?

....the kid did what?

allready posted http://www.vgchartz.com/forum/thread.php?id=42291&start=0