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by Greg Bear

Excellent novel set in near-future America defies my efforts to write a quick summary without spoiling plot lines. Plenty of intrigue, interesting characters and highly likely technologies. Trust Bear, read it.

Science fiction in the News articles describe real-world events that relate to the ideas and inventions in sf novels and movies. Select a news article:

Snakebot Conquers Obstacle Course
   Snake robots are becoming surprisingly versatile in their movements.

Terrifying Robot Snake's Flying, Coiling Attack
   'The coil on the table appeared to be a snake... It did not look alive and it did not look dead.'- Greg Bear, 2009.

3D Printed Stretchable Skin For Robots AND You!
   'Three rows of four colored dots appeared on the heel of my left hand...' - John Varley, 1992.

Robot Snakes Now With Partitioned Gait
   'The coil on the table appeared to be a snake...' - Greg Bear ,2009.

Wearable Biomedical Sensors Printed Directly On Your Skin
   'The dragon is a skin computer... People put it on their arms and exchange personal data.' Greg Bear, 2009.

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