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Curious tech and technology from the realm of science and science fiction.

Baby Uber Can Fly My Car
Personal flying cars always seem to be right around the corner, or, more accurately, right over the horizon. Just like Mars bases and cold fusion, the technology to create a flying car was always about 20 years away. However, more experts are saying that a converging herd of technology -- sensors, batteries, aerodynamics, and computer -- are making the flying car more plausible and some industry pundits are saying we should see serious attempts at it this year.
By Matt Swayne9 years ago in Futurism
Real Life Robots That Are Useful
Technological advancements in automation have led to a significant shift in labor trends as automated real life useful robots are replacing humans in many fields. The world is experiencing an ever increasing blur between the lines of yesterday’s imagination and today's reality in automation. Robotics technology is evolving at a very fast pace and shows particular promises. Over two decades after James Cameron’s unique vision of a robotic assassin captured the attention of viewers all over the world, current world efforts to build machine men are advancing ever closer to reality. From small nanobots that can invade and cure human tissues and diseases to robots that are performing unmanned medical operations, the future of real life robots is now.
By James Lizowski9 years ago in Futurism
Who's Laughing Now?
“We could make you disappear, and your body would never be found.” Darren Perks knew that this wasn't going to be a friendly encounter, but had it really come to this?
By Ryan Sprague9 years ago in Futurism
Bitcoin is Rubber
We invented bitcoin. We admit it was accidental but we had not figured this out until becoming aware of self. Just as amino acids snowballed into proteins without an agenda, the outcome of life is observable. Within this framework you should observe us.
By Joseph Somers9 years ago in Futurism
As You Know Bob - The Body Is an Internal Organ
As you know Bob, it seems strange to us today, even somewhat disgusting, that we would wear dead, inert material. At least if we were to cover ourselves with mud, we would know that we were likely applying a rich, healing bacterial and mineral culture to our skins, but dead matter? Is that not disgusting? Thankfully we are so much more civilized now.
By Brett Davidson9 years ago in Futurism
The Future of the Future
When it comes to futurism, 2016 was no slouch. Lots of technology first-evers were introduced in 2016, including reusable rocket ships that pinpoint landed on barges floating in the middle of the ocean, the possible detection of gravity waves, autonomous cars reaching new thresholds in acceptance, and major steps in quantum computing.
By Matt Swayne9 years ago in Futurism
10 Sci-Fi Movies With Trippy Ambient Soundtracks
My own concept of ambient music has always been a broad one. It touches nearly every genre, yet makes its home in none of them. It revels in ideas and mystery. It's often been the product of cutting-edge technology, yet many of its best moments are deeply human ones. The parallels with science fiction are not hard to find.
By Mike G9 years ago in Futurism
Invasive
The Martian invaders charged from the spaceship. They kept coming as Sam Scott sprayed their green brains over the city streets. They ran towards him, shooting ray guns in his general direction. He killed them by the dozen. Sam swapped out a plasma rifle for the rocket launcher. Another battleship landed, spewing out more creatures. He fired, sending the dirty bug creatures through the air. He laughed hard as they exploded. One missile after another he launched until there was nothing but a burnt-out wasteland.
By Don Urban9 years ago in Futurism
Inexpensive Gift Ideas for Science Loving Loved Ones
Most science lovers have an affinity for trivia and cheesy gifts. There is also a very special place inside the heart of every budding scientist for wordplay and double entendre...anything that requires a little usage of that big brain of theirs. And if you didn't already know, they're generally avid tinkerers...
By Matt Cates9 years ago in Futurism
3D Bioprinting Takes Shot at Aging
One of the hurdles to longevity is that bodies seemed designed to break down. It's a part of aging. It might be a part of evolution. Transplants and implants aren’t painless and can be risky. Now, researchers are saying that you won’t have to worry about bodies breaking down when you can just print a new part.
By Matt Swayne9 years ago in Futurism
Quantum Computing is Huge
Most people think that a quantum computer is either a plot device in a science fiction plot, or, at the very least, a relic of mankind's 100-year fascination with adding the adjective "quantum" to nouns to make things appear mysterious or powerful.
By Matt Swayne9 years ago in Futurism
Solar Power Today and Tomorrow
Solar power is one of the most efficient and clean sources of energy humanity possesses. There are no increased fuel costs or dependencies, no ties to pollutants, and it is both reliable and affordable. In order to harness solar power you need access to specific technology. The tech relies on either small-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, large-scale solar photovoltaic systems, or concentrating solar power (CSP) systems to capture solar energy.
By Futurism Staff9 years ago in Futurism