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The Parisian
THE PARISIAN: A TALE OF THE STONES 14-AUG-3276, 16:00 CET EARTH, FRANCE, PARIS CON TRANE HELD his breath and tensed all of his muscles. Lines stood out from his body - across his shoulders they shuddered slightly - he was like a taut bow as he braced himself for the launch. Ben had been winding the handles for almost ten minutes; so that now, all of the creaking wood and metal structure was pulled in upon itself like an impossibly complicated wicker basket.
By Fergus Neff9 years ago in Futurism
10 Things the New 'Dune' Movie Needs to Include
Frank Herbert's Dune is one of the greatest science fiction novels ever written. Many say it is the Lord of the Rings of science fiction. It has inspired story tellers ever since its release over fifty years ago. Without it, we wouldn't have Star Wars.
By Anthony Gramuglia9 years ago in Futurism
Beyond the Colony (Part 2)
[Here is the 2nd part of this series. The first part can be found here. If you like what you see tweet at me @amccaul1976. If you don't like what you see please be constructive with the criticism. Help me be a better writer. You can also email me at [email protected]. Thanks for reading and if you like what your read please share this story with others. Thank you and I hope you enjoy part 2.]
By Adam McCaulley9 years ago in Futurism
Interstellar and Orbit Pavilion
It was Friday morning. Through a sequence of synchronized events, I was taken on a strange journey to the Interstellar of my personal universe. An unexpected, spontaneous visit to one of my sanctuaries: The Huntington Library in Pasadena, California. The gardens are grounding with their spectacular natural exhibition, particularly in springtime when breathtaking wisterias in the Chinese garden and the Japanese ornamental quince are in the bloom.
By Shahram Farshadfar 9 years ago in Futurism
The Open Road Calls to Us
The news of the discovery of a solar system with possibly several exoplanets within the habitable-zone was just announced. For many of us in the scientific community that study biology, chemistry, astrobiology, etc, this is Wonderland. Thoughts and questions are added and manipulated in our brains like ingredients of a gourmet stew. And we are ready to eat.
By Nickolas Rudolph9 years ago in Futurism
Nokia's Drones and LTE Connectivity for Public Safety at MWC
The use of drones to facilitate efficient rescue operations for first responders is a game changer in disaster situations around the world. Nokia, powered by the research and innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, has recently presented one of its latest initiatives: Nokia Saving Lives. The technology demonstrates groups of drones flying in formation and how they can efficiently search for injured people in a disaster area.
By Susan Fourtané 9 years ago in Futurism
Five Experiments That Show Your Universe Is Weird, Really Weird
We take our reality just like we take our tax preparers: solid and dependable, with an aversion to surprises. Experiments during the last few years, however, seem to indicate that our reality is less like a nerdy accountant buried in piles of 1040 forms and more like the half naked, fully drunk performance artist who thrives on not just surprising, but shocking the ever-loving crap out of us.
By Matt Swayne9 years ago in Futurism
ZTE to Announce First Gigabit Handset at MWC
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 will take place from February 27th to March 2nd in Barcelona, Spain. The topic of this year will be: The Next Element. The agenda is already packed with must-attend presentations, panel discussions, and product announcements.
By Susan Fourtané 9 years ago in Futurism
Alex The Inventor
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By G.F. Brynn9 years ago in Futurism
