“Space Cannon”
An interesting idea for getting cargo into space. Oddly enough, it’s not something that I’ve heard about in science fiction, so maybe it’s not as obvious as it looks in hindsight.
Archive of posts filed under the Science Fiction and Fantasy category.
Topics pertaining to science fiction and/or fantasy, in book, TV show, or movie formats.
“Five-and-Dime of the Gods”
If you’ve ever read (or even just heard about) an Erich von Daniken book, this will sound awfully familiar. 😉
“How to Teach Physics to Your Dog”
At least a dog is likely to listen, or look like he’s listening. Cats, children, and non-scientist adults (unless you’re paying them) aren’t likely to even pretend interest.
“How to tell if you are being boring”
Unfortunately, the people who need this the most will probably never think to look at it. (I sometimes have really fascinating dreams, the kind that I wake up and think, “hey, that would make a perfect science fiction story.” Until I review them several hours later, and almost always realize that there’s nothing even vaguely …
“Software fraudster ‘fooled CIA’ into terror alert”
Haven’t they ever heard the old saying, “beware of geeks attempting grift”?
“Angels can’t fly: Official”
And neither can fairies, according to this fellow. What a bummer. Tinkerbell and Archangel Michael will be so disappointed when I tell them about his research. 😉
“Top futurist, Ray Kurzweil, predicts how technology will change humanity by 2020”
To ring in the new year, here’s some predictions on technology for the next decade. A lot of them sound a little optimistic, to say the least — but this guy’s got the credentials to back them up if anyone does.
“How long could you survive inside a Tauntaun?”
An excellent question to end the decade on… albeit one that only us geeks would think to ask.
“Browser makers hope WebGL will remake 3D”
In the SF book Snow Crash, we’re introduced to the Metaverse, a 3D virtual world where the laws of physics are only casually enforced, and people from all over the world and all walks of life can meet up to discuss business or socialize, do research, or even have the occasional sword fight. Ever since …
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“Stanford prof pops lid on paint-on battery tech”
Am I the only one who, on reading this article, could only imagine a plot for a mystery novel involving a painter electrocuting his victim? 😉