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This party has been saying for a long time that Google and Wikipedia as models for how intelligent search should be done ... well they leave a lot to be desired. Especially for tackling questions of science and computation. Enter Wolfram Alpha. Yes, the makers of Mathematica have created a new search engine that is "computationally smart". Or as Wolfram phrases it - the Computational knowledge engine.

Try it - by entering any chemical formula (HPO3), food (blueberries), Stocks (Exxon, Chevron), date (January 1, 1), mathematical formula [sin(x)*(x^3-10*x^2+24*x - 176] and Wolfram has suggestions for about half a dozen others. I certainly wish I had this available for Physical Chemistry class or before diet lunch each day. Just seeing the curve: 30*sin(x) - 4*x^2 is a thing of beauty. And try some of the chemical formulas - enter teflon or better, Calcium Carbonate. Suddenly a whole world of Science is made simple, summarized and even elegant for you!