Human-like Brain For Robots?
Could our own brains inspire research that leads to robots that can think for themselves in challenging situations? These researchers think so. (re: Isaac Asimov)

CFM LEAP Engine Perfect For Podracing
Just watch out for those wrenches thrown by competitors (I'm looking at you, Sebulba!) (re: George Lucas)

Teeth From Stem Cells
This research may someday permit your dentist to grow new teeth for you from your own stem cells. (re: William Gibson)

JediBot Robot Arm Senses The Force
How many novels can you think of that combine swords and robots? (re: Frank Herbert)

Our Galaxy's Habitable Zone
How many habitable planets are there in the Milky Way? This paper presents interesting research in this area. (re: E.E. 'Doc' Smith)

Interactive Storytelling On iPad
The iPad moves further into a science-fictional future. (re: Neal Stephenson)

AI Wins At Civilization II By Reading Manual
World domination is so much more satisfying than a nice game of chess. (re: Iain Banks)

Flexible, Transparent Speakers From Graphene
See through your speakers, someday. (re: Bruce Sterling)

Synthetic Trachea From Patient's Own Cells Implanted
Amazing success in Stockholm; the patient has been discharged from the hospital. (re: Philip K. Dick)

Philips Luminous Textile Panel Soft Cells
Luminous textiles that work with sound waves. (re: Vernor Vinge)

NASA's Forward Osmosis Bag (For Stillsuits?)
Perfect for astronauts - and maybe Fremen. (re: Frank Herbert)

Auti Interactive Toy For Autistic Children
This little toy may be of special interest to Anne McCaffrey fans. (re: Anne McCaffrey)

iBag Urine Bag Tweets When Full
A top hospital tweeter? Collectively. (re: David H. Keller)

Can We Control Forgetfulness?
You can forget on purpose, with proper training. (re: )

Accoustic Cloak Achieves Sonic Invisibility
The ultimate achievement in being seen but not heard. (re: Robert Heinlein)

South Korean Students Go All Tablet By 2015
Today's textbooks weigh 5 times what they did when I was a child; we need to give children a break from the fifty pound backpack. (re: Orson Scott Card)