Follow-up on the young man with the controversial solar "tree"

[kristopher]

I trust most of you will remember several posts on Aidan Dwyer the science fair winner that became famous only to find out he had made an error?

A Youngster's Bright Idea Is Something New Under the Sun
Aidan Dwyer Took a Leaf from the Trees and Electrified International Debate

NORTHPORT, N.Y.—A new way of collecting solar energy has polarized scientists around the world and ignited fierce debate on the Internet, where the innovator in question has been called everything from an alien to the agent of a global conspiracy.

Maybe a better title would be an intellectual Hannah Montana. That's because the scientist, Aidan Dwyer, is 13 years old.

This past summer, Aidan won a national science competition with what seemed to be a bright idea: His research appeared to show that solar panels arrayed like the leaves on a tree collect sunlight more efficiently than traditional setups.

Many people on the Web called the Long Island teenager a "genius" who had achieved a true "breakthrough" in solar power. Others praised him for proving that nature's own designs are superior to man's.

But there was one little problem...

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203550304577138511287470508.html?mod=WSJ_WSJ_News_BlogsModule

This is certainly going to define his life for many years to come. I hope he does well.

[Angry Dragon]

1. a rec and kick for the young man

[Pab Sungenis]

2. This is how a real scientist works.

Someone points out a flaw in your theory, you adapt the theory around the new information and set out to improve it.