On July 20th, Google announced that they were closing down their experimental wing, where we could test out their crazier ideas for apps when put up for preview; these included Google Video and Google Maps. Some of the products undergoing testing will be incorporated into existing Google programs or become available on the Android Market.

This is what Google Labs had to say:

“While we've learned a huge amount by launching very early prototypes in Labs, we believe that greater focus is crucial if we're to make the most of the extraordinary opportunities ahead.

In many cases, this will mean ending Labs experiments--in others we'll incorporate Labs products and technologies into different product areas. And many of the Labs products that are Android apps today will continue to be available on Android Market. We'll update you on our progress via the Google Labs website.

We'll continue to push speed and innovation--the driving forces behind Google Labs--across all our products, as the early launch of the Google+ field trial last month showed.”

Here are top ten things Google Labs has come up with.

1. Google Body

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Take a 3D look inside the human body with Google Body, which gives you a clearer understanding from the inside out.

2. Google Transliteration

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With Google Transliteration, simply select the target language and type in the English equivalent of the word you’re looking for. Voila. Even words with unusual symbols and characters can be found. Be misunderstood no more.

3. Google Art Project

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Powered by Google, explore 17 different museums in the comfort of your own home. A bonus point: hit printscreen for a gorgeous desktop background.

4. Google Fastflip

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No time to brush up on current affairs before that dinner party tonight? Use Google Fastflip to scan multiple front pages from across the web at once to get a glimpse of what’s happening in the world today.

5. Google Ngram Viewer

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Need something extra for that research report? Enter phrases and find out how often they've appeared in books, separated by language categories. You get a graph to drop into your report as well.

6. Google Flu Trends

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This tool allows you to track where in the world the flu bug is dominant, so that you may avoid the area or take necessary precautions.

7. Google Building Maker

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Now a real app, you can use Building Maker to create 3D buildings for Google Earth.

8. Google Mars

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A little farther from home, Google tried to map Mars so that we could see what was happening on our neighbouring planet.

9. Google Gesture Search

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Search by drawing on your Android device, and your smartphone, tablet etc. will find what you are looking for.

10. Google Aardvark

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Google’s Aardvark searches the Internet to help you find the person who can answer your query best.

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