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Fuel Tree Plants raised as fuel.
(From Anathem [2008] by Neal Stephenson) |
Voice-Enabled Smartphone A smartphone capable of complete voice-enabled operation.
(From The Age of The Pussyfoot [1966] by Frederik Pohl) |
Interplanetary Communications Center The backbone for a solar system-wide communications system.
(From QRM - Interplanetary [1942] by George O. Smith) |
Metallic Spider (Handling Machine) Multipurpose device used almost as an extension of the Martian's own bodies.
(From The War of the Worlds [1898] by H.G. Wells) |
Agricultural World Planet set aside for the production of food for another world.
(From Foundation [1951] by Isaac Asimov) |
Dermal Spray A color coating for the skin, applied as a jet of vapor.
(From Dr. Futurity [1960] by Philip K. Dick) |
Guide-Beam A wireless means of controlling and directing the movement of a passenger vehicle.
(From Time Pawn [1954] by Philip K. Dick) |
Bacteria-Destroying Radiation A special beam that created a sterile field for operations.
(From Dr. Futurity [1960] by Philip K. Dick) |
Cold-Pack Technology for indefinite cold storage of human beings.
(From Dr. Futurity [1960] by Philip K. Dick) |
Thorsen Memory Tube Computer component that allows a machine to learn through experience.
(From The Door Into Summer [1956] by Robert Heinlein) |
Needler Small palm-sized weapon firing thin bolts of energy.
(From Galactic Patrol [1937] by E.E. 'Doc' Smith) |
Magnetic Sandals Special footgear to walk in zero-gee spacecraft.
(From Star of Dreams [1941] by Jack Williamson) |
Mercy Rifle Device fired slivers of anesthetic as darts.
(From Grendel [1968] by Larry Niven) |
Artificial Planet Constructed bodies the size of planets for habitation.
(From Star Maker [1937] by Olaf Stapledon) |
Gold-Fish-Bowl World An artificial water planet.
(From Star Maker [1937] by Olaf Stapledon) |
Near-Space Solar Energy Collectors Generating power from solar radiation closer to the source.
(From Star Maker [1937] by Olaf Stapledon) |
Dolphin's Hands Digital prosthetic for dolphins.
(From Handicap [1967] by Larry Niven) |
Floating Booths Comfortable bar booths that float around and come together for conversation.
(From Handicap [1967] by Larry Niven) |
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