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IcerocketCool Science For (What's Left of) Summer
Take one last high-tech trip to the beach this holiday weekend
Posted 08.30.2007 at 2:00 am
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The life of a beach bum can be surprisingly high-tech. The latest warm-weather gear draws on clever chemistry for both fun (a chameleon-like surfboard) and safety (a sunscreen that applies itself). And an icebox with a sun-reflective coating ensures that on a hot day, your beer will stay colder than ever.
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