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| Molecular Sieve A device that can extract any element from seawater. (From Tales from the White Hart [1957] by Arthur C. Clarke) |
| Electric Protection-Wires (Electrified Fence) An electric fence. (From A Journey In Other Worlds [1894] by John Jacob Astor IV) |
| Global Climate Control Adjust the Earth's axis so the seasons are more temperate and uniform. (From A Journey In Other Worlds [1894] by John Jacob Astor IV) |
| Solar Power Generation A very early description of the use of solar powered 'farms' for generating electrical power on a large scale. (From A Journey In Other Worlds [1894] by John Jacob Astor IV) |
| Magnetic Railroads A scheme for powering railroads using enormous electromagnets. (From A Journey In Other Worlds [1894] by John Jacob Astor IV) |
| Electric Phaetons (Electric Cars) Vehicles whose motive power is entirely derived from electricity. (From A Journey In Other Worlds [1894] by John Jacob Astor IV) |
| Laser Rifle A laser weapon shaped (and fired) like a traditional rifle. (From Door to Anywhere [1966] by Poul Anderson) |
| Vehicle Energy Reclamation Reclaiming the energy gained by climbing a hill on the way back down. (From A Journey In Other Worlds [1894] by John Jacob Astor IV) |
| Magnetic Eyes A device that permits remote monitoring of people or other objects. (From A Journey In Other Worlds [1894] by John Jacob Astor IV) |
| Marine Spider (Hydrofoil) A very early mention of the hydrofoil concept. (From A Journey In Other Worlds [1894] by John Jacob Astor IV) |
| Wandering Mine A landmine with legs. (From Half the Day is Night [1994] by Maureen F. McHugh) |
| Synthetic Food Dispenser A machine that could make whatever food you wanted from basic elements. (From Twilight [1934] by John W. Campbell) |
| Machine City A city that is a self-maintaining whole entity. (From Twilight [1934] by John W. Campbell) |
| Monocab A single compartment monorail car. (From Earthlight [1955] by Arthur C. Clarke) |
| Central City (Lunar Habitat) An early example of a non-military lunar habitat. (From Earthlight [1955] by Arthur C. Clarke) |
| Space Ark A very large ship used to transport a large group of people. (From Decision Illogical [1948] by N.B. Wilkinson) |
| Probability Time Wave Tube A device that allows the user to see every possible event. (From Elimination [1936] by John W. Campbell) |
| Thermlectrium An alloy that turns heat directly into electricity. (From Blindness [1935] by John W. Campbell) |
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