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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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