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DNA-Shaped Dust In Plasma May 'Live'
This new computer simulation shows that it is possible for very life-like structures to evolve in space. (re: Fred Hoyle)

Imagine The Pizzamato
Here at least is a nice picture of what genetically modified food should really be like; Heinlein pictured it first, though. (re: Robert Heinlein)

Artificial Bones Custom-Made On 3D Inkjet Printer
Far out even by sf standards, printed out bones are now being implanted in humans. (re: Frank Herbert)

Backpack Laser - Just Don't Cross The Streams
If you think about it just a little, I'm sure you can come up with alternative uses for a backpack laser system. (re: Harold Ramis)

Smart Dressing Mirror RFID-Based mi-tu Fashion
This system could make those endless hours of shopping go a lot faster. (re: Harry Harrison)

Galactic Suites - LEO at $4 Million Per 3 Day Stay
Finally a destination worthy of the hyperrich. (re: Carl Sagan)

Tango Motorcycle Monocycle Like Heinlein's Tumblebug
This looks like great fun to ride, way more fun than a Segway, anyway. (re: Robert Heinlein)

Skullcandy G.I. Headphones Not Quite Skullgun
I'm not sure if you can get this one through an airport or not. (re: Neal Stephenson)

Fujitsu PalmSecure Hand Vein Scanner
New device for biometric security reads not just palms, but veins under the palm. (re: Frank Herbert)

Tondon Robot Autonomous Floor Cleaner
Zippy Balinese-style autonomous cleaning bot. (re: Robert Heinlein)

Superman's Fortress of Solitude Found
This amazing cave has the enormous beams of crystal that Superman fans have been looking for. (re: DC Comics)

America's Army Arcade Game
Looks like the US Army is finally getting the picture - the motion picture 'The Last Starfighter,' that is. (re: Various)

Space Diving By Orbital Outfitters (And 'Doc' Smith)
Someday, when this has become commonplace, we'll have space diving Elvises returning from orbit. (re: E.E. 'Doc' Smith)

Win A Trip To Outer Space!!!
That's right - a free trip to outer space. There's just one catch. (re: Robert Heinlein)

Vortex Engine - Tame Tornadoes May Generate Power
Not only could this technique produce electricity, it could also serve as a form of planetary air conditioning to counter global warming. (re: Pohl/Kornbluth)

Automated Border Control With NeoFace Face Recognition
This system is good, but Jabba the Hutt's version was better. (re: George Lucas)

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