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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) |
Floating Booths Comfortable bar booths that float around and come together for conversation.
(From Handicap [1967] by Larry Niven) |
Skycycle A flying Harley; motorcycle of the skies.
(From Handicap [1967] by Larry Niven) |
Dolphin's Hands Digital prosthetic for dolphins.
(From Handicap [1967] by Larry Niven) |
Neck Radio Commercial radio from an implanted device.
(From Our Friends From Frolix 8 [1970] by Philip K. Dick) |
Great Ear An electronic telepathic listening device that monitors thousands of people simultaneously.
(From Our Friends From Frolix 8 [1970] by Philip K. Dick) |
Skrode A small mobile platform designed for a legless race.
(From A Fire Upon The Deep [1992] by Vernor Vinge) |
Rocket Racing Use of reaction mass vehicles for races held within the solar system.
(From Habit [1939] by Lester del Rey) |
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