The new number nullity. A great discovery?

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The "new" number nullity. A great discovery?

Hey guys, I just ran across this: http://www.bbc.co.uk/berkshire/conte..._feature.shtml

It's being hailed as a great discovery in some circles but I fail to see the newness of the concept of a number or symbol representing nothing (we've had that ever since I've been into higher math).

On the other hand I also fail to se the use of equating 0^0 with 0/0. Seems like circular reasoning to me and not solving anything. What do you guys think?
 
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Wow..sorri i just read it now..what complete and utter idiocy..
 

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