It matters not a bit if the news is old if the news is new to me!!!
But no, I didn't pay attention to that. I really don't have a life so I'm always impressed by innovative (& relatively simple) solutions to age old problems ... even if I don't currently have an application for it.
BTW, did you hear that they've finally been able to synthesize the active ingredients of the cambium layer of willow bark for relieving pain ... it's being touted as a miracle drug ... they're calling it asperin.