• Technology

    Wearable Artificial Intelligence Could Help Astronauts Troll Mars for Signs of Life

    By Clay Dillow Posted on 11.5.2009 7 Comments

    Not since RoboCop has being a cyborg seemed so very cool. University of Chicago geoscientists are developing an artificial intelligence system that future Mars explorers could incorporate into their spacesuits to help them recognize signs of life on Mars' barren surface.

    11.13.2009 at 12:18am - Comment by Moonfire

    This begs the obvious question: When will it be available for average Earth people to wear, so THEY will begin to exhibit signs of "intelligence?" Perhaps that should happen first.

  • Technology

    Space Hotel Reportedly On Track for 2012 Opening, Already Has Paying Guests

    By Jeremy Hsu Posted on 11.4.2009 17 Comments

    Anyone with a cool $4 million and change might consider doing what 43 other people have done, and sign up for an orbital space vacation in 2012 with Galactic Suite Space Resort. The Barcelona-based company plans to open the first space hotel if all goes according to plan.

    11.13.2009 at 12:11am - Comment by Moonfire

    It sounds really exciting, but, ummmm....I'll need to book it though Priceline.com! My budget is still only Marriott. Suppose they'll someday have coupons?

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    PopSci's "Future Of" on The Science Channel

    By Posted on 8.24.2009 7 Comments

    Watch Popular Science's "Future Of" on The Science Channel! New episodes premiere Mondays at 9PM EST. Upcoming Episodes:

    The Future Of Sex: Premieres Monday, August 24 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

    9.29.2009 at 10:45am - Comment by Moonfire

    I LOVE THIS SHOW! Quit "shooting the messenger!" Give it time...I will be watching future shows. Very good job!

  • Technology

    Taking Out the Space Trash

    By Posted on 6.30.2008 9 Comments

    Along with satellites and space stations, Earth is surrounded by tens of millions of pieces of floating space debris. Like any landfill, the trash is diverse, ranging from dead satellites to castaway rocket parts to flecks of paint. On average, over the past 40 years, one piece of space junk has fallen to Earth every day.

    7.16.2008 at 10:34pm - Comment by Moonfire

    Why not orbit magnetic wands that suck the debris out of orbit? Using large orbiting magnets makes more sense, and would cost far less!

  • DIY

    Making Music with Lasers

    By Posted on 5.7.2009 9 Comments

    Playing the harp isn’t the most high-tech pastime—unless, like Stephen Hobley, you use lasers in place of the strings. Though not the first home-built laser harp, Hobley’s creation is unquestionably the coolest. Played by disrupting the laser beams with his hands, it can produce just about any sound. Better yet, it’s also a fully functioning controller for a version of Guitar Hero.

    7.16.2008 at 10:31pm - Comment by Moonfire

    Why not orbit magnetic wands that suck the debris out of orbit? Using large orbiting magnets makes more sense, and would cost far less!



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