Farewell to Syd Mead, who invented Blade Runner and a piece of our future
Syd Mead not only “saw” the future in many ways, she helped build it. He leaves us one of the greatest conceptual artists of our time.
Search Results for: Star Trek
6 science fiction technologies that are now a reality
The list would be very long, but these 6 examples represent well the science fiction technologies that are rapidly becoming reality.
Blood nanorobot to treat infections and tumors
This is the case of "nanobots" or microscopic machines (about 50 nanometers in size) that science fiction had imagined in the Star Trek series and which, injected into a patient's circulation, went there to rebuild damaged tissues, eliminate pathogens such as viruses and resistant bacteria or even eradicate a cancer. Unfortunately, the economic factor often stops the ideas and drive towards innovation of motivated researchers: no one puts in the money and the research remains on paper. … Read more
Cessna develops an aircraft condom
Okay, maybe it's not quite a full-blown condom, but the concept is very close: NASA has awarded Cessna with a brand new contract to work on a sort of 'protective skin' for airplanes, which would allow aircraft to repair damage 'yourself'. Following initial preparatory studies a year ago, Cessna is studying a special layer of energy-absorbing foam and conductive film that can withstand… Read more
Airmarker: the portable balloon that saves your life
The special personal hot air balloon, which stays in the air for 3 days, was born from years of experience in search and rescue missions.
Humane unveils AI Pin at Paris Fashion Week: an assistant to wear
To the Pins of Humane: no screen, projections on the hand and voice translations. All in a “pin” that aims to be the iPhone of AI
10 standard bearers of agriculture to come: a journey into the future of the sector
A journey to 2050 between vertical farms, transparent supply chains and robotics: the agriculture of the future as you've never seen it.
Ungoverned Vendetta, 'tracked' electric skateboard that goes at 50km/h
A curious tracked skateboard surprises for its maneuverability and speed. The price, on the other hand, directly knocks out.
Enel Green Power wants to create "wind sails", blades made of fabric
Use the fabric to make the wind turbines? More lightness, less waste, all recyclable. A Scottish startup works there in partnership with Enel.
Alpha Bonfire, the built-in barbecue as big as a smartphone
Five steel "cards" the size of a smartphone become a travel barbecue with a puzzle game. Alpha Bonfire is very ingenious and essential.
