Things have been way too serious these days at FairerScience. So to change that I would like to introduce you to the solar bikini. Yup using strips of photovoltaic film, inventor Andrew Schneider has created a not bad looking bikini that doubles as a solar charger for an ipod.

Not only that but AirTran Airways now has an on-line game where you can compete against race care driver and FairerScience icon Danica Patrick.

(Posted by Rosa for Pat, who's still in Hawaii. She tells me there's a conference happening, but I'm beginning to have my doubts.)