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| Photoelectric Telescope (Photoelectric Eyes) An astronomical telescope that uses the photoelectric effect to gather light, and then to present the finished image on a screen. (From The Cometeers [1936] by Jack Williamson) |
| Geodynes Spacecraft propulsion that pushes against the very fabric of space itself. (From The Cometeers [1936] by Jack Williamson) |
| Kinetiscope Appliance A small object that could show a variety of artificially created or extrapolated images. (From When the Sleeper Wakes [1899] by H.G. Wells) |
| Moving Roadway A roadway that is in motion, with seats and kiosks, that goes around curves. (From When the Sleeper Wakes [1899] by H.G. Wells) |
| Atmospheric Advertising A means of mass advertising to cities and countries. (From In the Year 2889 [1889] by Jules Verne) |
| TANSTAAFL There ain't no such thing as a free lunch. (From The Moon is a Harsh Mistress [1966] by Robert Heinlein) |
| Artificial eye A surgically-implanted artificial eyeball. (From Galactic Patrol [1937] by E.E. 'Doc' Smith) |
| Automatic Ticket Machine Get your ticket to Trantor automatically. (From Second Foundation [1953] by Isaac Asimov) |
| Drop Shaft (Neutralization of Inertia) An 'elevator shaft' in which the user can fall at the speed of gravity, then be stopped without inertia (i.e., instantly). (From Galactic Patrol [1937] by E.E. 'Doc' Smith) |
| ICE (intrusion countermeasures electronics) Electronic protection for computer databases. (From Neuromancer [1984] by William Gibson) |
| Astrogation (to Astrogate) To navigate in space. (From Methuselah's Children [1941] by Robert Heinlein) |
| Hush-a-Phone A special kind of telephone that reduced noise while talking. (From The Roads Must Roll [1940] by Robert Heinlein) |
| Personal Interest Profile (PIP) A set of topics about which you would like to hear the latest news; known today as Google News Alerts. (From The Fountains of Paradise [1978] by Arthur C. Clarke) |
| Vibroblade A knife-like weapon. (From If This Goes On... [1940] by Robert Heinlein) |
| Group Ego A group mind; a single entity that shares a number of bodies. (From Methuselah's Children [1941] by Robert Heinlein) |
| Cold-Rest Lowering body temperature and metabolic levels, as in hibernation; also called reduced temperature somnolence. (From Methuselah's Children [1941] by Robert Heinlein) |
| Cold-Sleep A state of hibernation, created by lowered temperature and metabolism. (From Methuselah's Children [1941] by Robert Heinlein) |
| Nanny Robot A child-care robot with a surprisingly competitive side. (From Nanny [1955] by Philip K. Dick) |
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