How can we produce gravity in space? Science fiction often simplifies gravity—primarily to make a less confusing environment for the … More
Month: May 2024
A Successful Failure
Behind the production and rescue: the science of the Apollo 13 Apollo 13, directed by Ron Howard in 1995, was … More
WALL-E, Will it Happen?
An analysis of current waste management systems with connections to WALL-E WALL-E, an animated science-fiction movie created by Pixar, features … More
A Fake New World
A comparison of Ready Player One’s Oasis and current VR technology The 2018 movie Ready Player One, based on the … More
The XZ Backdoor
How internet vulnerabilities are made On March 29th, Andres Freund, a Microsoft developer, noticed that one of his systems was … More
Asimov’s Laws of Robotics
Great in theory, terrible in practice Isaac Asimov first came up with his three Laws of Robotics when writing his … More
The Living Cyborgs Among Us
Diving into the creation and functionality of living cyborgs in the world When someone mentions cyborgs, you probably imagine a … More
The Cosmic Portal
Wormholes in Interstellar and General Relativity In the vast expanse of the universe, a phenomenon has captured the imagination of … More
Spot: The Robotic Dog Transforming Industries and Saving Lives
A glimpse into Spot’s heroic achievements and remarkable capabilities An unprecedented hero, the robot dog Spot emerged from Boston Dynamics’ … More