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Related to material in Lucky Starr and the Oceans of Venus
by Isaac Asimov

One of the Lucky Starr juvenile novels, this one takes place mostly on Venus. Little was known at that time, which gives the author some leeway in description. In the story, Venusian scientists are creating strains of yeast that can be processed into luxury foods for off-planet export; and at the same time, for six months there has been a growing series of incidents of bizarre behavior among the human colonists.

Science fiction in the News articles describe real-world events that relate to the ideas and inventions in sf novels and movies. Select a news article:

Hopping Robot Stutter-Jumping Saves Power
   'Hoppers are probably the most grotesque forms of transportation ever invented.'- Isaac Asimov, 1954.

Hopping Robot Sets Record
   Hopping is a surprisingly good exploration strategy; biomimetic robots can take advantage of hopping.

MIT 3D One-Leg Hopper Robot Circa 1983
   One legged hopper robots in fact and fiction; yes, you can ride them! Now with a better sf reference.

Linear Elastic Actuator in Parallel (LEAP) - It's A Hopping Robot
   '...Probably the most grotesque forms of transportation ever invented.'- Isaac Asimov, 1954.

Handle, New Wheeled Hopping Robot
   'the hopper sprang thirty feet into the air...' - Isaac Asimov, 1954.

Salto Jumping Robot Now Sticks Landing!
   'Lucky touched the leap knob and the hopper's leg retracted.' - Isaac Asimov, 1954.

Lunar Pogo Stick - Retro Technovelgy From 1968
   'Lucky touched the leap knob...' - Isaac Asimov, 1954.

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