New book of the Club of Rome on 'Plundering the Planet'

On June 6th the Club of Rome launched a new report on our misuse of natural resources: Plundering the Planet. How to manage the Earth's limited mineral resources.
Up to now it is only available in German, but more information (in English) can be found here:
- executive summary
- some findings in detail
- background information

A flying car: science fiction or reality?

Source: Techniline Sirris / Terrafugia

Science fiction movies and comics often show future cities where cars are flying in the air. Will this become reality once? 
Terrafugia, a company created by engineers from MIT already succeeded in developing a prototype: the Transition. It still looks and makes noises like an airplane, but it can drive you home after landing.