Latest articles by Bill Christensen
Robotic Turtle Proves Graceful
"The thinking is that if nature did it, it must be good," says researcher John Long.
Europe Tests E-Newspapers
But why not just call them mediatrons? That's the term Sci-Fi writer Neal Stephenson introduced in 1995.
State Would Outlaw Mandatory Microchip Implants
A proposal moving through the Wisconsin Legislature would prohibit anyone from requiring people to have the tiny RFID chips embedded in them or doing so without their knowledge.
Hangover-free Buzz: Star Trek's Synthehol Now Possible
It would allow drinkers to experience all of the enjoyable, intoxicating effects of alcohol without unpleasant side-effects.
Cybugs: Military Mulls Army of Cyborg Insects
Researchers say it should be possible to integrate microsystems within insects during the early stages of metamorphoses.
Mouse Hearts Glow Like E.T.'s
Researchers create mice whose heart muscles are genetically engineered to fluoresce when the muscles contract.
Long-Distance Pen Devised by Author Margaret Atwood
The LongPen allows her to meet and sign books for her fans all over the world from her own home.
U.S. Ski Suits Straight Out of Science Fiction
In their 1971 novel The Flying Sorcerors, David Gerrold and Larry Niven wrote about an impossible idea, a suit that was both flexible all over and hard as armor all over.
Mind Control by Parasites
Half of the world's human population is infected with this parasite of the body and brain. It is known to alter rat's minds. Now scientists are linking it to schizophrenia.
Don't Bring Home the Bacon, Print It
Soon, you will be able to use a modified ink-jet printer to make yourself some breakfast.
Move Over, Rover: Robotic Pet Can Be Best Friend
Studies show robots invoke the same feelings and reactions as real pets.
Freezing Assets: Human Corpsicles Could Wake Up Rich
Cryonics clients can name themselves as beneficiaries in dynasty trusts.
Scientists Study Carnivorous Plant's Slippery Slope
Sci-fi writers had already imagined friction-free coatings. Now researchers see a similar product in nature.
XPod Would Sense Your Emotions Then Pick Music
The XPod mobile music player will senses activity and emotion, then tailor its music selections accordingly.
DVR Would Turn Off When Viewer Falls Asleep
Robert Heinlein thought about this forty-five years ago.
Arthur C. Clarke's 'Newspad' Finally Arrives
Sony brings a new dimension to the electronic book with its new Sony Reader.
Military Sensor Hears Through Walls
A new handheld radar scope can sense through up to 12 inches of concrete whether someone is in the next room.
Bees Recognize People
... And if bees can do it, researchers wonder if we really understand how humans recall faces.
Fantastic Voyage to Save the Heart
A new technique is reminiscent of the 1966 science fiction movie.
Crickets Have Their Own 'Holodeck'
Amy Young, who creates mixed-media interactive sculptures and digital media works, has vaulted the common cricket into the 23rd century of human imagination with her Cricket Holodeck.
