Mimo Baby Monitor
'In every diaper there is a fine copper wire.'- David H. Keller, 1928.
(re: David H. Keller, 12/6/2014 )
'In every diaper there is a fine copper wire.'- David H. Keller, 1928.
(re: David H. Keller, 12/6/2014 )
Erased Memories In A Flash Of Light
'Someone, probably at a government military-sciences lab, erased his conscious memories...'- Philip K. Dick, 1966.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 10/13/2014 )
'Someone, probably at a government military-sciences lab, erased his conscious memories...'- Philip K. Dick, 1966.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 10/13/2014 )
Can Gut Bacteria Make You Smarter?
'Vergil had trained the lymphocytes in the past six months to interact as much as possible with each other and with their environment...'- Greg Bear, 1984.
(re: Greg Bear, 2/27/2014 )
'Vergil had trained the lymphocytes in the past six months to interact as much as possible with each other and with their environment...'- Greg Bear, 1984.
(re: Greg Bear, 2/27/2014 )
tDCS Jumpstarts Your Future
'We invented a scanner that can change the labyrinthine neural connections of the brain by tiny electronic impulses'- Edmond Hamilton, 1948.
(re: Edmond Hamilton, 11/4/2013 )
'We invented a scanner that can change the labyrinthine neural connections of the brain by tiny electronic impulses'- Edmond Hamilton, 1948.
(re: Edmond Hamilton, 11/4/2013 )
Child Trafficked To Britain By Organleggers
'The doctor took him apart with exquisite care, like disassembling a flexible, fragile, tremendously complex jigsaw puzzle.'- Larry Niven, 1967.
(re: Larry Niven, 10/20/2013 )
'The doctor took him apart with exquisite care, like disassembling a flexible, fragile, tremendously complex jigsaw puzzle.'- Larry Niven, 1967.
(re: Larry Niven, 10/20/2013 )
Human On A Chip
'[The] life form ... had not yet objected to being made over into a portion of an electronic system.'
(re: Philip K. Dick, 9/30/2013 )
'[The] life form ... had not yet objected to being made over into a portion of an electronic system.'
(re: Philip K. Dick, 9/30/2013 )
Intraoral Tongue Drive System
'The operation that had transformed half his body... had located the control switchboard in his teeth.'- Alfred Bester, 1956.
(re: Alfred Bester, 6/28/2013 )
'The operation that had transformed half his body... had located the control switchboard in his teeth.'- Alfred Bester, 1956.
(re: Alfred Bester, 6/28/2013 )
Your Own Handheld Biosensor
'I'm gonna do a hand-held Boink, real quick,' Littleberry said'- Richard Preston, 1997.
(re: Richard Preston, 5/29/2013 )
'I'm gonna do a hand-held Boink, real quick,' Littleberry said'- Richard Preston, 1997.
(re: Richard Preston, 5/29/2013 )
Physical Exam? We've Got Apps
See the future of handheld, personal medical devices used with your smartphone.
(re: Robert Silverberg, 5/11/2013 )
See the future of handheld, personal medical devices used with your smartphone.
(re: Robert Silverberg, 5/11/2013 )
Mu-Gripper Microsurgical 'Robots'
'It took about seven minutes ... for the cookie cutters to be randomly distributed throughout the victim's organs and limbs.'- Neal Stephenson, 1995.
(re: Neal Stephenson, 4/21/2013 )
'It took about seven minutes ... for the cookie cutters to be randomly distributed throughout the victim's organs and limbs.'- Neal Stephenson, 1995.
(re: Neal Stephenson, 4/21/2013 )
'Bio-Ink' For Printing Human Organs
'For a while your colonists will have to come up to the Hospital to get treatment with the ramrobot symbiots...'- Larry Niven, 1968.
(re: Larry Niven, 4/9/2013 )
'For a while your colonists will have to come up to the Hospital to get treatment with the ramrobot symbiots...'- Larry Niven, 1968.
(re: Larry Niven, 4/9/2013 )
Nano Retina Retinal Implant
'Have a retinal vid-screen installed in your least-used eye...'- Philip K. Dick, 1954.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 12/10/2012 )
'Have a retinal vid-screen installed in your least-used eye...'- Philip K. Dick, 1954.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 12/10/2012 )
Measuring Awareness In Comatose Patients
'...he pressed a portable protophason amplifier ... tuned it, listened at the proper frequency for indication of cephalic activity.'-Philip K. Dick, 1969.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 10/19/2012 )
'...he pressed a portable protophason amplifier ... tuned it, listened at the proper frequency for indication of cephalic activity.'-Philip K. Dick, 1969.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 10/19/2012 )
Could Young Blood Stop Alzheimer's?
'...the blood gets so clogged with the poisons that the scavenging process doesnt take place properly.'- Robert Heinlein, 1941.
(re: Robert Heinlein, 10/18/2012 )
'...the blood gets so clogged with the poisons that the scavenging process doesnt take place properly.'- Robert Heinlein, 1941.
(re: Robert Heinlein, 10/18/2012 )
A Prosthetic Arm That Feels
Amazing next-generation work by surgeons and engineers catches up with last-generation science fiction imagination.
(re: Martin Caidin, 10/23/2011 )
Amazing next-generation work by surgeons and engineers catches up with last-generation science fiction imagination.
(re: Martin Caidin, 10/23/2011 )
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, 7/17/2011 )
This research may someday permit your dentist to grow new teeth for you from your own stem cells.
(re: William Gibson, 7/17/2011 )
Skin Cell Gun Video
Amazing confirmation of the value of Dr. Gerlach's technique - and Philip K. Dick's vision of the future.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 2/2/2011 )
Amazing confirmation of the value of Dr. Gerlach's technique - and Philip K. Dick's vision of the future.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 2/2/2011 )
Magnetic Pills Steered Within The Body
Precise drug delivery could be achieved by controlling a special pill as it moved through the patient's gastrointestinal tract.
(re: Isaac Asimov, 1/20/2011 )
Precise drug delivery could be achieved by controlling a special pill as it moved through the patient's gastrointestinal tract.
(re: Isaac Asimov, 1/20/2011 )
Hair Brush Reads Your Mind
A whole new kind of consumer brain scanning has been opened up today.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 10/21/2010 )
A whole new kind of consumer brain scanning has been opened up today.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 10/21/2010 )
Memory-Erasing Drugs
Do you have memories that you would rather not be able to access? This researcher has a possible technique.
(re: Jack Vance, 9/20/2010 )
Do you have memories that you would rather not be able to access? This researcher has a possible technique.
(re: Jack Vance, 9/20/2010 )
Remote Control Of Brain Activity
How can we ensure the alertness of Warfighters? Reduce stress, enhance cognition and reduce experienced pain?
(re: Vernor Vinge, 9/12/2010 )
How can we ensure the alertness of Warfighters? Reduce stress, enhance cognition and reduce experienced pain?
(re: Vernor Vinge, 9/12/2010 )
iPad For Radiologists?
Does the iPad really have what it takes to be a science fiction medical tablet computer? A radiologist takes a look.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 9/11/2010 )
Does the iPad really have what it takes to be a science fiction medical tablet computer? A radiologist takes a look.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 9/11/2010 )
Labor-Saving Centrifuge
'I made sure my left foot was positioned for the gravistat control and watched her belly.'
(re: Robert Heinlein, 8/17/2010 )
'I made sure my left foot was positioned for the gravistat control and watched her belly.'
(re: Robert Heinlein, 8/17/2010 )
Stem Cells From Fat May Heal Bones
A special gel made from a soldier's own stem cells may be able to effect better healing of broken bones.
(re: Clifford Simak, 6/18/2010 )
A special gel made from a soldier's own stem cells may be able to effect better healing of broken bones.
(re: Clifford Simak, 6/18/2010 )
Your Telemedicine Future
Vashti, your telemedicine apparatus is almost ready, thanks to physicians and Internet technicians.
(re: E.M. Forster, 6/1/2010 )
Vashti, your telemedicine apparatus is almost ready, thanks to physicians and Internet technicians.
(re: E.M. Forster, 6/1/2010 )
Nanoparticle Tattoo Monitors Blood Glucose
An 'ink' of nanoparticles suspended under the skin could save millions of people the pain of daily needle pricks, and improve monitoring.
(re: Paul Di Filippo, 6/1/2010 )
An 'ink' of nanoparticles suspended under the skin could save millions of people the pain of daily needle pricks, and improve monitoring.
(re: Paul Di Filippo, 6/1/2010 )
Artificial 'Muscle' Has Elasticity
Forget those mushy muscle-cell-only artificial muscles; this new material should give them some stretch and some pop.
(re: Larry Niven, 5/7/2010 )
Forget those mushy muscle-cell-only artificial muscles; this new material should give them some stretch and some pop.
(re: Larry Niven, 5/7/2010 )
Nanopatch Delivers Vaccines
Interesting new way to deliver vaccines may solve problems using much less active agent.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 5/1/2010 )
Interesting new way to deliver vaccines may solve problems using much less active agent.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 5/1/2010 )
Artificial Skin From Spain
Artificial skin is an sf favorite - now, researchers have got you covered.
(re: Robert Heinlein, 4/21/2010 )
Artificial skin is an sf favorite - now, researchers have got you covered.
(re: Robert Heinlein, 4/21/2010 )
Human Vein Bioprinted In 3D
Organic artificial organs, printed by request, from ready-mix prepared from your own cells, avoiding that annoying need for lifelong anti-rejection drug cocktails. Excellent.
(re: Larry Niven, 3/22/2010 )
Organic artificial organs, printed by request, from ready-mix prepared from your own cells, avoiding that annoying need for lifelong anti-rejection drug cocktails. Excellent.
(re: Larry Niven, 3/22/2010 )
Can Brains Erase Memories?
Do human beings have the capacity to actively erase memories, rather than simply letting them dim over time?
(re: Philip K. Dick, 2/21/2010 )
Do human beings have the capacity to actively erase memories, rather than simply letting them dim over time?
(re: Philip K. Dick, 2/21/2010 )
Plasma Gas Hand Sanitizer
Doctors and nurses can save a lot of time, assure a clean environment and avoid badly chapped hands with this amazing invention.
(re: Various, 2/14/2010 )
Doctors and nurses can save a lot of time, assure a clean environment and avoid badly chapped hands with this amazing invention.
(re: Various, 2/14/2010 )
App Turns iPhone Into Autodoc (Almost)
It doesn't treat your injuries (yet), but the Pocket First Aid & CPR app provided enough information and assistance to save the life of a man trapped by the earthquake in Haiti.
(re: Larry Niven, 1/20/2010 )
It doesn't treat your injuries (yet), but the Pocket First Aid & CPR app provided enough information and assistance to save the life of a man trapped by the earthquake in Haiti.
(re: Larry Niven, 1/20/2010 )
Epoc Headset Brainwave Controller
Who could have predicted that EEG would become a popular consumer device. Philip K. Dick - who else?
(re: Philip K. Dick, 12/28/2009 )
Who could have predicted that EEG would become a popular consumer device. Philip K. Dick - who else?
(re: Philip K. Dick, 12/28/2009 )
Saving Soldiers With Hibernation
Maybe you can think of a better match for this one, but I'll bet you can't think of a better name for it. Or can you?
(re: Joe Haldeman, 12/11/2009 )
Maybe you can think of a better match for this one, but I'll bet you can't think of a better name for it. Or can you?
(re: Joe Haldeman, 12/11/2009 )
Thought-Controlled Robotic Hand
This one-month experiment bodes well for everyone living with disabilities that require prosthetics.
(re: George Lucas, 12/5/2009 )
This one-month experiment bodes well for everyone living with disabilities that require prosthetics.
(re: George Lucas, 12/5/2009 )
Can Humans Reproduce In Zero-Gravity?
Can mammals (like human beings) successfully reproduce in microgravity environments? This research casts doubt on that fundamental sfnal idea.
(re: Various, 11/27/2009 )
Can mammals (like human beings) successfully reproduce in microgravity environments? This research casts doubt on that fundamental sfnal idea.
(re: Various, 11/27/2009 )
Your Thoughts On Youtube?
Scientists pull information out of the brains of people watching Youtube. Make up your own joke, but this method seems to work.
(re: Various, 11/2/2009 )
Scientists pull information out of the brains of people watching Youtube. Make up your own joke, but this method seems to work.
(re: Various, 11/2/2009 )
Death Algorithm Developed In Japan
Interesting work raises moral questions; I wonder if this algorithm will me made available in a simple home test.
(re: William Nolan w/GC Johnson, 10/29/2009 )
Interesting work raises moral questions; I wonder if this algorithm will me made available in a simple home test.
(re: William Nolan w/GC Johnson, 10/29/2009 )
EVestG Basis For Star Trek 'Psychotricorder'
Depression is just one mental illness that can take years to properly diagnose; surely a machine that could diagnose it immediately is science-fictional. With video.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 10/23/2009 )
Depression is just one mental illness that can take years to properly diagnose; surely a machine that could diagnose it immediately is science-fictional. With video.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 10/23/2009 )
Microwave Tissue Soldering For Traumatic Wounds
Solder living tissue as a way to deal with traumatic wounds? What is that, some kind of Star Trek episode subplot? No, it's being developed for the space program.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 10/20/2009 )
Solder living tissue as a way to deal with traumatic wounds? What is that, some kind of Star Trek episode subplot? No, it's being developed for the space program.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 10/20/2009 )
Spider Pill: Wireless Endoscopic Capsule Robot
Updated with 1962 Jetson's reference. This tiny, free-roaming robot is scheduled for a trip through your intestines sooner than you think. Especially if you are over 50. (With video and CAD diagram.)
(re: Various, 10/14/2009 )
Updated with 1962 Jetson's reference. This tiny, free-roaming robot is scheduled for a trip through your intestines sooner than you think. Especially if you are over 50. (With video and CAD diagram.)
(re: Various, 10/14/2009 )
MIT Retinal Implant
Some degree of relief may be in store for people who suffer from retinitis pigmentosa or age-related macular degeneration.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 9/26/2009 )
Some degree of relief may be in store for people who suffer from retinitis pigmentosa or age-related macular degeneration.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 9/26/2009 )
Individualized Artificial Voices
If you've ever heard the artificial voice systems still in use for laryngectomy patients, you'll be pleased to know that this very old technology will be getting a digital update.
(re: Various, 9/10/2009 )
If you've ever heard the artificial voice systems still in use for laryngectomy patients, you'll be pleased to know that this very old technology will be getting a digital update.
(re: Various, 9/10/2009 )
Cures Found in 'Junk DNA'
What has been conserved in the so-called 'junk DNA' of the human genome? Perhaps cures for disease? And more.
(re: Greg Bear, 8/9/2009 )
What has been conserved in the so-called 'junk DNA' of the human genome? Perhaps cures for disease? And more.
(re: Greg Bear, 8/9/2009 )
DARPA's Restorative Injury Repair Dream
Those guys at DARPA must spend all their spare time reading old 1960's sf novels. Not that I'm knocking it; if you're going to read, you can't do better than Phil Dick, Clifford Simak and Larry Niven.
(re: Clifford Simak, 8/4/2009 )
Those guys at DARPA must spend all their spare time reading old 1960's sf novels. Not that I'm knocking it; if you're going to read, you can't do better than Phil Dick, Clifford Simak and Larry Niven.
(re: Clifford Simak, 8/4/2009 )
Stable Motor Memory For Mastery Of Prosthetics
There is no limit to the type or variety of prosthetic device your brain could learn to control. Time to start thinking of unique implants - Samuel R. Delany has a few ideas.
(re: Samuel R. Delany, 7/24/2009 )
There is no limit to the type or variety of prosthetic device your brain could learn to control. Time to start thinking of unique implants - Samuel R. Delany has a few ideas.
(re: Samuel R. Delany, 7/24/2009 )
Ultrasound Surgery Performed On Humans
Dr. McCoy's wonderful bloodless surgical instruments get closer to reality; surgeons now use this surgical technique on people with successful results.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 7/23/2009 )
Dr. McCoy's wonderful bloodless surgical instruments get closer to reality; surgeons now use this surgical technique on people with successful results.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 7/23/2009 )
Protectan May Guard Us From Radiation Damage
Scientists take advantage of a little-known (to me, anyway) property of the whip-like tails of bacteria to create what could be a very valuable drug.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 7/18/2009 )
Scientists take advantage of a little-known (to me, anyway) property of the whip-like tails of bacteria to create what could be a very valuable drug.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 7/18/2009 )
Limb Regeneration Grows Closer
Frank Herbert suggested that an axolotl tank might be useful in tissue regeneration; scientists are now teasing out the salamander's secrets.
(re: Frank Herbert, 7/3/2009 )
Frank Herbert suggested that an axolotl tank might be useful in tissue regeneration; scientists are now teasing out the salamander's secrets.
(re: Frank Herbert, 7/3/2009 )
Robotic Microsurgery Instrument Goes Anywhere
The idea of robotic micro-surgical instruments has a longer history in sf than in medicine. This powerful TED talk displays the latest devices.
(re: Raymond Z. Gallun, 6/29/2009 )
The idea of robotic micro-surgical instruments has a longer history in sf than in medicine. This powerful TED talk displays the latest devices.
(re: Raymond Z. Gallun, 6/29/2009 )
Optogenetics - Fiber Optic Brain Control
Possibly a cure for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and epilepsy. Also, possibly a way to selectively control the behavior of any individual.
(re: Vernor Vinge, 6/24/2009 )
Possibly a cure for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and epilepsy. Also, possibly a way to selectively control the behavior of any individual.
(re: Vernor Vinge, 6/24/2009 )
DEKA 'Luke' Prosthetic Arm Gains VA Funding
This remarkable video shows just how far the science of prosthetics has come. A bionic arm, like that of the Six Million Dollar Man? We're getting pretty close.
(re: Martin Caidin, 6/17/2009 )
This remarkable video shows just how far the science of prosthetics has come. A bionic arm, like that of the Six Million Dollar Man? We're getting pretty close.
(re: Martin Caidin, 6/17/2009 )
Zeo Personal Sleep Coach
If you want to know more about your sleep patterns, but don't want to spend and uncomfortable night in the sleep lab, try Zeo.
(re: Satoshi Kon, 6/15/2009 )
If you want to know more about your sleep patterns, but don't want to spend and uncomfortable night in the sleep lab, try Zeo.
(re: Satoshi Kon, 6/15/2009 )
GPS Shoes Track Alzheimer's Patients
Keeping track of people with Alzheimer's will get easier once GTX and Aetrex have embedded GPS locators in their shoes.
(re: Jack Williamson, 6/6/2009 )
Keeping track of people with Alzheimer's will get easier once GTX and Aetrex have embedded GPS locators in their shoes.
(re: Jack Williamson, 6/6/2009 )
ECoG Reads The Brain's Surface
This is a new approach to using a sensor grid to detect brain signals and make it possible to control an external device with brain power alone.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 6/5/2009 )
This is a new approach to using a sensor grid to detect brain signals and make it possible to control an external device with brain power alone.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 6/5/2009 )
Cell Phone-Based Epidemiology For H1N1 Flu
Test will use cell phones to track your location; did you cross paths with anyone who was infected? I smell a new kind of fee from your cell phone provider...
(re: Various, 5/19/2009 )
Test will use cell phones to track your location; did you cross paths with anyone who was infected? I smell a new kind of fee from your cell phone provider...
(re: Various, 5/19/2009 )
Venus Sensor And Portable Monitor For Dr. McCoy
The team at the National Space Biomedical Research Institute is trying to make this amazing device even smaller; it obviates the need for needle sticks in orbit. But will it be as small as the sensor in the video?
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 5/13/2009 )
The team at the National Space Biomedical Research Institute is trying to make this amazing device even smaller; it obviates the need for needle sticks in orbit. But will it be as small as the sensor in the video?
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 5/13/2009 )
Brain-Controlled Wheelchair
Take a look at this video of a wheelchair controlled by the brainwaves of the user.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 5/4/2009 )
Take a look at this video of a wheelchair controlled by the brainwaves of the user.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 5/4/2009 )
Software Tools Design Anti-Viral Cities
Can software tools design cities to prevent the spread of disease? J.G. Ballard thought so, and so do modern computer scientists.
(re: J.G. Ballard, 5/3/2009 )
Can software tools design cities to prevent the spread of disease? J.G. Ballard thought so, and so do modern computer scientists.
(re: J.G. Ballard, 5/3/2009 )
Programmable Lab-On-A-Chip
This important development will lead to much more useful portable biosensors and other analysis tools; it would be useful to have a device that detected swine flu from a simple needle stick.
(re: Greg Bear, 4/30/2009 )
This important development will lead to much more useful portable biosensors and other analysis tools; it would be useful to have a device that detected swine flu from a simple needle stick.
(re: Greg Bear, 4/30/2009 )
Smart Phone-Based Tricorder Tech
It's just a prototype, but it illustrates very nicely how the computing power and graphics of a smartphone can be married to existing small medical probes.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 4/24/2009 )
It's just a prototype, but it illustrates very nicely how the computing power and graphics of a smartphone can be married to existing small medical probes.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 4/24/2009 )
Supernumerary Phantom Limb Confirmed
Extremely rare case of an additional phantom limb; fMRI confirms that the patient can use it to feel as if she scratches herself.
(re: Larry Niven, 4/13/2009 )
Extremely rare case of an additional phantom limb; fMRI confirms that the patient can use it to feel as if she scratches herself.
(re: Larry Niven, 4/13/2009 )
Air Conditioned Coffins
I doubt that an air conditioned coffin would keep you cooler for eternity - but maybe for a more comfortable half-life.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 4/12/2009 )
I doubt that an air conditioned coffin would keep you cooler for eternity - but maybe for a more comfortable half-life.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 4/12/2009 )
MichelAngelo Bionic Hand
Evoking the image of Michelangelo's Hand of God, a new prosthetic device is successfully implanted.
(re: Martin Caidin, 4/3/2009 )
Evoking the image of Michelangelo's Hand of God, a new prosthetic device is successfully implanted.
(re: Martin Caidin, 4/3/2009 )
Miniature Telescope Implanted In Eye
Although implanting a telescope in the eye is impressive, I find myself wondering when the implant will offer 10x magnification.
(re: Various, 4/3/2009 )
Although implanting a telescope in the eye is impressive, I find myself wondering when the implant will offer 10x magnification.
(re: Various, 4/3/2009 )
Fuel Cell Uses Human Blood
Interesting microbial fuel cell that uses yeast to process glucose in blood. Just the thing for that implant you were looking at - who needs to go looking for batteries?
(re: Various, 4/2/2009 )
Interesting microbial fuel cell that uses yeast to process glucose in blood. Just the thing for that implant you were looking at - who needs to go looking for batteries?
(re: Various, 4/2/2009 )
Total Health Surveillance Near
Yes, that's right - 24 hours per day, 7 days per week medical monitoring is coming, whether you want to or not.
(re: William Gibson, 3/27/2009 )
Yes, that's right - 24 hours per day, 7 days per week medical monitoring is coming, whether you want to or not.
(re: William Gibson, 3/27/2009 )
3D Bone Printer Uses Your Cells
I'm thinking of going in and getting a complete set of X-rays; when they ask me what they're for, I'll say 'I want to make sure I have templates.'
(re: Frank Herbert, 3/12/2009 )
I'm thinking of going in and getting a complete set of X-rays; when they ask me what they're for, I'll say 'I want to make sure I have templates.'
(re: Frank Herbert, 3/12/2009 )
Robotic Breast Exam And Biopsy
The tabletop robot doctor research you read about (here) last summer continues to advance.
(re: Michael Crichton, 2/12/2009 )
The tabletop robot doctor research you read about (here) last summer continues to advance.
(re: Michael Crichton, 2/12/2009 )
ITPP Boosts Blood Oxygen Like Star Trek Triox
Tired of fighting aliens on planets where the oxygen level in the atmosphere is too low? Now, you can get an injection that improves the ability of hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the body.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 2/12/2009 )
Tired of fighting aliens on planets where the oxygen level in the atmosphere is too low? Now, you can get an injection that improves the ability of hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the body.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 2/12/2009 )
Star Trek Laser Tissue Bonding Video
Laser tissue welding like on Star Trek (those are the Professor's words, not mine) offers a lot of advantages over conventional sutures.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 2/11/2009 )
Laser tissue welding like on Star Trek (those are the Professor's words, not mine) offers a lot of advantages over conventional sutures.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 2/11/2009 )
Cloaca No. 5 Bionic Bowel, At Last
This art project has a somewhat more serious side; some people with gastric, colon or other cancers could use a bionic replacement.
(re: Various, 2/4/2009 )
This art project has a somewhat more serious side; some people with gastric, colon or other cancers could use a bionic replacement.
(re: Various, 2/4/2009 )
Therapeutic Ultrasound Now Pocket-Sized
Fans of Star Trek's Dr. McCoy may be thinking that they are seeing miniaturized medical instruments in the near future.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 12/31/2008 )
Fans of Star Trek's Dr. McCoy may be thinking that they are seeing miniaturized medical instruments in the near future.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 12/31/2008 )
NEC Thermal Scans For Flu
NEC is taking no chances at their corporate headquarters - the flu patrol is looking for you!
(re: Michael Crichton, 12/29/2008 )
NEC is taking no chances at their corporate headquarters - the flu patrol is looking for you!
(re: Michael Crichton, 12/29/2008 )
Tunable Liquid Lens Glasses For The Masses
A retired British physics professor has created simple spectacles that can be fitted to most people who need glasses - cheaply and without an optometrist.
(re: Frank Herbert, 12/23/2008 )
A retired British physics professor has created simple spectacles that can be fitted to most people who need glasses - cheaply and without an optometrist.
(re: Frank Herbert, 12/23/2008 )
Therapists To See (Maybe Enter?) Dreams
Finally, psychotherapists can take a direct look at those troubling or odd dreams of yours. 'Hmmm... it looks like ... your mother.'
(re: Satoshi Kon, 12/14/2008 )
Finally, psychotherapists can take a direct look at those troubling or odd dreams of yours. 'Hmmm... it looks like ... your mother.'
(re: Satoshi Kon, 12/14/2008 )
Laser Welding Skin Closure Like Star Trek
Laser welding now useful in the body; this article also includes a handy compendium of Star Trek medical instruments made-real.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 11/18/2008 )
Laser welding now useful in the body; this article also includes a handy compendium of Star Trek medical instruments made-real.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 11/18/2008 )
Injectable Ice Slurry To Cool Organs
Fascinating technique may soon allow doctors to selectively cool individual organs, improving the chances for surgical success.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 11/5/2008 )
Fascinating technique may soon allow doctors to selectively cool individual organs, improving the chances for surgical success.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 11/5/2008 )
Deep Bleeder Acoustic Coagulation Device
DARPA is trying to bring this device into being to help save the lives of wounded soldiers; it quickly coagulates blood to prevent bleed-out.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 10/28/2008 )
DARPA is trying to bring this device into being to help save the lives of wounded soldiers; it quickly coagulates blood to prevent bleed-out.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 10/28/2008 )
Selective Memory Deletion In Mice
New technique demonstrates how specific memories can be blocked in mice; sf writers and movie makers have been predicting this one for decades.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 10/23/2008 )
New technique demonstrates how specific memories can be blocked in mice; sf writers and movie makers have been predicting this one for decades.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 10/23/2008 )
Net Surfing For Brain Development
It turns out that clicking on links at Technovelgy.com improves brain function. No really; the more stories you read at Technovelgy.com, the smarter you get. New research proves what you already knew.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 10/16/2008 )
It turns out that clicking on links at Technovelgy.com improves brain function. No really; the more stories you read at Technovelgy.com, the smarter you get. New research proves what you already knew.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 10/16/2008 )
'Thinking Cap' Now With TMS Coil
Sydney researchers try using transcranial magnetic stimulation to improve ordinary people, with anecdotal results. SF writers love this idea.
(re: James Blish, 10/1/2008 )
Sydney researchers try using transcranial magnetic stimulation to improve ordinary people, with anecdotal results. SF writers love this idea.
(re: James Blish, 10/1/2008 )
Genealogy DNA Databases Trek-Style
Perhaps one day there will be some sort of computer printout of ancestors and descendants; in the meantime, DNA testing gets better.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 9/4/2008 )
Perhaps one day there will be some sort of computer printout of ancestors and descendants; in the meantime, DNA testing gets better.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 9/4/2008 )
Memory-Erasing Chemical
Interesting advance may make an old PKD idea into a reality, coincidentally, to help people with drug-related problems.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 8/13/2008 )
Interesting advance may make an old PKD idea into a reality, coincidentally, to help people with drug-related problems.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 8/13/2008 )
Grow Customized Skin
This new technique holds great promise for burn patients.
(re: Frank Herbert, 8/6/2008 )
This new technique holds great promise for burn patients.
(re: Frank Herbert, 8/6/2008 )
Respirocytes: Medical Science Fiction
Will assimilation into a medical insurance collective be a requirement if you receive respirocytes? Let's hope not.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 8/4/2008 )
Will assimilation into a medical insurance collective be a requirement if you receive respirocytes? Let's hope not.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 8/4/2008 )
AICAR Exercise In A Pill
Researchers test out yet another drug that benefits mice; when do I get my exercise in a pill? Found a usable sf reference for this one, thanks to a reader.
(re: Philip Frances Nowlan, 8/2/2008 )
Researchers test out yet another drug that benefits mice; when do I get my exercise in a pill? Found a usable sf reference for this one, thanks to a reader.
(re: Philip Frances Nowlan, 8/2/2008 )
Neural Implant Technology Needs To Improve
At present, there is no way to permanently implant an electrode or other metallic object deep into the brain without scarring and loss of function.
(re: Larry Niven, 7/24/2008 )
At present, there is no way to permanently implant an electrode or other metallic object deep into the brain without scarring and loss of function.
(re: Larry Niven, 7/24/2008 )
'Life Support' Using The Whole Animal
Interesting design concept brings out the idea of using animals to help human beings with their medical problems in a very visual way.
(re: Various, 7/8/2008 )
Interesting design concept brings out the idea of using animals to help human beings with their medical problems in a very visual way.
(re: Various, 7/8/2008 )
Tongue Controller Uses Tongue Magnets
New controller shows a response time of less than a second and one hundred percent accuracy; that's information transfer of about 150 bits per second.
(re: Alfred Bester, 7/8/2008 )
New controller shows a response time of less than a second and one hundred percent accuracy; that's information transfer of about 150 bits per second.
(re: Alfred Bester, 7/8/2008 )
Is He Legend?
Just imagine that you are a scientist, and somebody takes the basic elements of your research and turns it into a grisly horrific movie in which humanity is destroyed.
(re: Richard Matheson, 6/19/2008 )
Just imagine that you are a scientist, and somebody takes the basic elements of your research and turns it into a grisly horrific movie in which humanity is destroyed.
(re: Richard Matheson, 6/19/2008 )
Paralyzed Walk In Second Life
Thanks to neurological research combined with computer-based virtual reality systems, the wheelchair-bound may walk again.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 6/18/2008 )
Thanks to neurological research combined with computer-based virtual reality systems, the wheelchair-bound may walk again.
(re: Gene Roddenberry, 6/18/2008 )
Hacking The Mind Of The Soldier
A couple of interesting articles show the many concerns about providing mind- and mood-altering medications while in the field.
(re: Joe Haldeman, 6/10/2008 )
A couple of interesting articles show the many concerns about providing mind- and mood-altering medications while in the field.
(re: Joe Haldeman, 6/10/2008 )
NeuroArm Robotic Surgeon 'Hands'
I think Raymond Z. Gallun called this one in 1939; think 'caliper slowness, minuteness and precision.'
(re: Raymond Z. Gallun, 5/19/2008 )
I think Raymond Z. Gallun called this one in 1939; think 'caliper slowness, minuteness and precision.'
(re: Raymond Z. Gallun, 5/19/2008 )
EEG Headset Is Parasitic Cephscope
Now here's a product with multiple uses; entertainment is just as important as medicine. And, there's a PKD-licious bonus feature.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 4/19/2008 )
Now here's a product with multiple uses; entertainment is just as important as medicine. And, there's a PKD-licious bonus feature.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 4/19/2008 )
ReWalk Medical Powered Exoskeleton
The ReWalk device is slim enough that you can even fit it under your clothes, which you can't say about some of those other exoskeletons.
(re: John W. Campbell, 4/2/2008 )
The ReWalk device is slim enough that you can even fit it under your clothes, which you can't say about some of those other exoskeletons.
(re: John W. Campbell, 4/2/2008 )
Implantable Prosthetic For The Blind
Interesting follow-up to the story about an implantable optic prosthesis to help the estimated 45 million people in the world without sight.
(re: Roger Zelazny, 3/20/2008 )
Interesting follow-up to the story about an implantable optic prosthesis to help the estimated 45 million people in the world without sight.
(re: Roger Zelazny, 3/20/2008 )
Eon Neurostimulation Lasts 10 Years
Alfie Bester wrote about a cool power pack that could supercharge human performance. This isn't quite it, but we're getting there.
(re: Alfred Bester, 2/15/2008 )
Alfie Bester wrote about a cool power pack that could supercharge human performance. This isn't quite it, but we're getting there.
(re: Alfred Bester, 2/15/2008 )
Talking Lights Help Patients Navigate
This is a unique system to help people find their way around in one of the most confusing environments in the world - hospitals.
(re: Isaac Asimov, 2/12/2008 )
This is a unique system to help people find their way around in one of the most confusing environments in the world - hospitals.
(re: Isaac Asimov, 2/12/2008 )
Three Genetic Parents? How About Seven?
Fortunately, science fiction writers have been thinking ahead on the idea that a single child might have three or more genetic parents.
(re: William Tenn, 2/7/2008 )
Fortunately, science fiction writers have been thinking ahead on the idea that a single child might have three or more genetic parents.
(re: William Tenn, 2/7/2008 )
Ukrainian Buckyballs V. Alzheimer's
Interesting research from the Ukraine tells you what you're going to be doing with all those spare buckminsterfullerene molecules you've got lying around in your lab.
(re: Various, 1/4/2008 )
Interesting research from the Ukraine tells you what you're going to be doing with all those spare buckminsterfullerene molecules you've got lying around in your lab.
(re: Various, 1/4/2008 )
Orexin A Sleep Surrogate
DARPA seems to have funded something that bloggers who stay up too late will pay real money for the next morning.
(re: Robert Heinlein, 12/30/2007 )
DARPA seems to have funded something that bloggers who stay up too late will pay real money for the next morning.
(re: Robert Heinlein, 12/30/2007 )
Diabetes Tattoo Tests For Glucose Levels
People with diabetes must monitor their blood glucose levels by sticking themselves with a needle; one scientist may have thought of an easier way.
(re: Paul Di Filippo, 12/1/2007 )
People with diabetes must monitor their blood glucose levels by sticking themselves with a needle; one scientist may have thought of an easier way.
(re: Paul Di Filippo, 12/1/2007 )
3D Cat Scan Display With Non-Contact Control
This remarkable display not only provides 3D views of CAT scan data, but allows physicians to manipulate the image without having to touch anything.
(re: Various, 11/12/2007 )
This remarkable display not only provides 3D views of CAT scan data, but allows physicians to manipulate the image without having to touch anything.
(re: Various, 11/12/2007 )
Smart Bra Does Breast Cancer Screening
This prototype could lead the way to an easy method of breast cancer screening that could lead to more breast cancer cures through early detection.
(re: Rudy Rucker, 9/11/2007 )
This prototype could lead the way to an easy method of breast cancer screening that could lead to more breast cancer cures through early detection.
(re: Rudy Rucker, 9/11/2007 )
Amnesia Drugs: Bad Memories Blocked
Researchers may have found a way to block or even delete bad, unpleasant memories. Imagine the possibilities.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 7/1/2007 )
Researchers may have found a way to block or even delete bad, unpleasant memories. Imagine the possibilities.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 7/1/2007 )
Spartan DX Real-Time DNA Check
Need that DNA verification fast, fast, FAST? Try this little product - almost as fast as in the movies.
(re: Andrew Niccol, 6/12/2007 )
Need that DNA verification fast, fast, FAST? Try this little product - almost as fast as in the movies.
(re: Andrew Niccol, 6/12/2007 )
Your Chemical Wake Up
Science fiction fans have asked for it - now you've got it - a fictional wake up pill.
(re: Frank Herbert, 4/8/2007 )
Science fiction fans have asked for it - now you've got it - a fictional wake up pill.
(re: Frank Herbert, 4/8/2007 )
Bio-Shirts From Korea Monitor Athletes
Very lightweight shirt to help elite athletes (and amateurs) train and avoid overstraining themselves - maybe you'll wear one when you get older.
(re: Rudy Rucker, 10/25/2006 )
Very lightweight shirt to help elite athletes (and amateurs) train and avoid overstraining themselves - maybe you'll wear one when you get older.
(re: Rudy Rucker, 10/25/2006 )
SkyCeiling Big Indoor Sky
This remarkable product from The Sky Factory is worthy of Hogwarts - and Stanislaw Lem.
(re: Stanislaw Lem, 10/11/2006 )
This remarkable product from The Sky Factory is worthy of Hogwarts - and Stanislaw Lem.
(re: Stanislaw Lem, 10/11/2006 )
FRS - Forehead Retina System
Remarkable system helps visually impaired people distinguish the objects in front of them.
(re: Various, 8/3/2006 )
Remarkable system helps visually impaired people distinguish the objects in front of them.
(re: Various, 8/3/2006 )
Smart Pills: 'Steroids' For Brainiacs?
Will SAT scores, like baseball statistics, need to have asterisks to indicate the use of performance-enhancing brain stimulants?
(re: Various, 6/12/2006 )
Will SAT scores, like baseball statistics, need to have asterisks to indicate the use of performance-enhancing brain stimulants?
(re: Various, 6/12/2006 )
Defending Against Harmful Nanotechnology
The winners of the Lifeboat Foundation Guardian Award warned us about nanomachines, but at least half a century after hard-working sf authors did.
(re: Maurice A. Hugi, 3/13/2006 )
The winners of the Lifeboat Foundation Guardian Award warned us about nanomachines, but at least half a century after hard-working sf authors did.
(re: Maurice A. Hugi, 3/13/2006 )
Implant For Nausea Relief
Newly patented system for relieving nausea already suggested by Lois McMaster Bujold.
(re: Lois McMaster Bujold, 11/11/2005 )
Newly patented system for relieving nausea already suggested by Lois McMaster Bujold.
(re: Lois McMaster Bujold, 11/11/2005 )
Remote Control For Humans
NTT's prototype of a consumer version of a galvanic vestibular stimulation machine really works.
(re: Various, 10/25/2005 )
NTT's prototype of a consumer version of a galvanic vestibular stimulation machine really works.
(re: Various, 10/25/2005 )
Klotho Anti-Aging Gene
A gene in mice and men may give long life, but not without a possible price.
(re: Larry Niven, 8/29/2005 )
A gene in mice and men may give long life, but not without a possible price.
(re: Larry Niven, 8/29/2005 )
Bionic Arm Uses Neuro-Engineering
Scientists at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago attached a unique bionic arm to an injured electrician's left shoulder - just like Steve Austin.
(re: Martin Caidin, 7/14/2005 )
Scientists at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago attached a unique bionic arm to an injured electrician's left shoulder - just like Steve Austin.
(re: Martin Caidin, 7/14/2005 )
Smallest Implantable Body Batteries
An implantable body battery 100 times smaller than a standard AA battery has been developed by Argonne National Laboratory in cooperation with Quallion and the University of Wisconsin.
(re: Alfred Bester, 7/7/2005 )
An implantable body battery 100 times smaller than a standard AA battery has been developed by Argonne National Laboratory in cooperation with Quallion and the University of Wisconsin.
(re: Alfred Bester, 7/7/2005 )
Futurist Gets Around To Digital Immortality
Ian Pearson, head of the Futurology unit at BT, claims that the wealthy will be able to download their minds into computers by 2050. Science fiction writers have been making the same claim since the 1960's.
(re: David Brin, 5/28/2005 )
Ian Pearson, head of the Futurology unit at BT, claims that the wealthy will be able to download their minds into computers by 2050. Science fiction writers have been making the same claim since the 1960's.
(re: David Brin, 5/28/2005 )
UCB - University of California Bone Regeneration
UCLA professors Kang Ting and Ben Wu are developing a new molecule theyve named University of California Bone (UCB). This technology may be the most significant advance in bone regeneration in decades.
(re: J.K. Rowling, 4/24/2005 )
UCLA professors Kang Ting and Ben Wu are developing a new molecule theyve named University of California Bone (UCB). This technology may be the most significant advance in bone regeneration in decades.
(re: J.K. Rowling, 4/24/2005 )
Trauma Pod Battlefield Medical Treatment System
DARPA has awarded a $12 million contract to develop an automated medical treatment system that can recieve, assess and stabilize wounded soldiers immediately following injury. The trauma pod is used to treat soldiers on the battlefield using advanced
(re: Frank Herbert, 4/5/2005 )
DARPA has awarded a $12 million contract to develop an automated medical treatment system that can recieve, assess and stabilize wounded soldiers immediately following injury. The trauma pod is used to treat soldiers on the battlefield using advanced
(re: Frank Herbert, 4/5/2005 )
Philip K. Dick's Bubblehead Brainiacs
Over-expressing the protein CPG-15 in rats gives them bigger brains; these enlarged brains have grooves and furrows like evolved mammalian brains with larger surface areas.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 3/31/2005 )
Over-expressing the protein CPG-15 in rats gives them bigger brains; these enlarged brains have grooves and furrows like evolved mammalian brains with larger surface areas.
(re: Philip K. Dick, 3/31/2005 )
IVF Parents Pick Sex, Alter Balance Of Nature
Should parents undergoing fertility treatments like IVF have the right to choose the sex of the baby? Lawmakers in Britain have split over this issue, reigniting the debate over "designer babies".
(re: James Blish, 3/25/2005 )
Should parents undergoing fertility treatments like IVF have the right to choose the sex of the baby? Lawmakers in Britain have split over this issue, reigniting the debate over "designer babies".
(re: James Blish, 3/25/2005 )
Bacillus Loquacious: AI-2 and the Talkative Bacterium
"When we think about bacteria, we think about them as being tiny single-celled organisms that live these very asocial reclusive lives," said Bonnie Bassler, a molecular biologist at Princeton University. "In fact, bacteria have developed language, an
(re: Greg Bear, 3/14/2005 )
"When we think about bacteria, we think about them as being tiny single-celled organisms that live these very asocial reclusive lives," said Bonnie Bassler, a molecular biologist at Princeton University. "In fact, bacteria have developed language, an
(re: Greg Bear, 3/14/2005 )
Brain 'Pacemaker' For Depression Sufferers
For the first time, deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been shown to treat people suffering from major depression. DBS has been used to successfully treat epilepsy and Parkinson's.
(re: Larry Niven, 3/3/2005 )
For the first time, deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been shown to treat people suffering from major depression. DBS has been used to successfully treat epilepsy and Parkinson's.
(re: Larry Niven, 3/3/2005 )
Mouse With Human Brain May Live
Stanford University has given researcher Irving Weissman permission to create a mouse-human hybrid. The intent is to inject human brain cells into the brains of developing mice to see what happens.
(re: H.G. Wells, 2/16/2005 )
Stanford University has given researcher Irving Weissman permission to create a mouse-human hybrid. The intent is to inject human brain cells into the brains of developing mice to see what happens.
(re: H.G. Wells, 2/16/2005 )
RFID Tags Proposed To Halt Blackmarket Cadaver Trade
An investigation into illegal sale and distribution of cadavers and body parts at the University of California, Los Angeles, has lead to recommendations that include implanting cadavers and individual body parts with RFID tags.
(re: Larry Niven, 2/10/2005 )
An investigation into illegal sale and distribution of cadavers and body parts at the University of California, Los Angeles, has lead to recommendations that include implanting cadavers and individual body parts with RFID tags.
(re: Larry Niven, 2/10/2005 )
First Methuselah Mouse Rejuvenation 'M Prize' Awarded
The first Methuselah Foundation Rejuvenation 'M Prize" for Reversing Aging in Middle-Aged Mice Using Techniques Applicable to Human Beings has been awarded to Dr. Stephen Spindler, who lead an experiment to make mice biologically younger while extend
(re: Robert Heinlein, 11/28/2004 )
The first Methuselah Foundation Rejuvenation 'M Prize" for Reversing Aging in Middle-Aged Mice Using Techniques Applicable to Human Beings has been awarded to Dr. Stephen Spindler, who lead an experiment to make mice biologically younger while extend
(re: Robert Heinlein, 11/28/2004 )
Geo-View ECG-Shirt - So Close To A Heartshirt
Geo-View has created a new shirt for sports enthusiasts (and others) called the ECG-Shirt. It has incorporated high-tech foil containing sensors that measure heart rate, yielding an electrocardiogram.
(re: Rudy Rucker, 11/17/2004 )
Geo-View has created a new shirt for sports enthusiasts (and others) called the ECG-Shirt. It has incorporated high-tech foil containing sensors that measure heart rate, yielding an electrocardiogram.
(re: Rudy Rucker, 11/17/2004 )
Hey Epsilons! Brave New World Getting Closer
Researchers have found they can make monkeys work their hardest and fastest all the time by manipulating a specific gene so they forgot about rewards. No complaints or slacking off. You have that gene, too.
(re: Aldous Huxley, 10/25/2004 )
Researchers have found they can make monkeys work their hardest and fastest all the time by manipulating a specific gene so they forgot about rewards. No complaints or slacking off. You have that gene, too.
(re: Aldous Huxley, 10/25/2004 )
Electronic Underwear Monitors Your Heart
Philips Research in Germany announced on Friday that they have developed underwear that monitors your heart. The underwear can also dial 911 for you.
(re: Rudy Rucker, 10/18/2004 )
Philips Research in Germany announced on Friday that they have developed underwear that monitors your heart. The underwear can also dial 911 for you.
(re: Rudy Rucker, 10/18/2004 )
VeriChip RFID Tag Patient Implant Badges Now FDA Approved
The Federal Drug Administration has approved a final review process to determine whether hospitals can use VeriChip RFID tags to identify patients. The estimated life of the tags is twenty years.
(re: Alfred Bester, 10/17/2004 )
The Federal Drug Administration has approved a final review process to determine whether hospitals can use VeriChip RFID tags to identify patients. The estimated life of the tags is twenty years.
(re: Alfred Bester, 10/17/2004 )
Dogs Sniff For Cancer
Dogs can detect cancer through their sense of smell, according to a study published last weekend in the British medical journal BMJ.
(re: John Brunner, 9/29/2004 )
Dogs can detect cancer through their sense of smell, according to a study published last weekend in the British medical journal BMJ.
(re: John Brunner, 9/29/2004 )
Cream Encourages Your Immune System
A cream that encourages the body's immune system to destroy cancer cells has been released for general use in Australia.
(re: David Brin, 9/19/2004 )
A cream that encourages the body's immune system to destroy cancer cells has been released for general use in Australia.
(re: David Brin, 9/19/2004 )
Automatic Blood Donation Machine
A recent advance to help reduce the cost of transfusions in Japan is the automatic blood donation machine.
(re: John Varley, 7/9/2004 )
A recent advance to help reduce the cost of transfusions in Japan is the automatic blood donation machine.
(re: John Varley, 7/9/2004 )
EEGLAB: Independent Component Analysis Reads Your Thoughts
EEGLAB processes continuous and event-related EEG (electroencephalogram) data, allowing researchers to closely correlate specific brain activity with specific cognitive events - reading your individual thoughts.
(re: John Brunner, 6/15/2004 )
EEGLAB processes continuous and event-related EEG (electroencephalogram) data, allowing researchers to closely correlate specific brain activity with specific cognitive events - reading your individual thoughts.
(re: John Brunner, 6/15/2004 )
Sleep Room - Better Rest From A To Zzz
Japan is the land of the rising sun - a sun that rises all too soon for weary commuters and hard-working students who burn the midnight oil. The Matsushita Electric Works Sleep Room may be the answer - sort of like Larry Niven's Napcap Rental Facilit
(re: Larry Niven, 6/14/2004 )
Japan is the land of the rising sun - a sun that rises all too soon for weary commuters and hard-working students who burn the midnight oil. The Matsushita Electric Works Sleep Room may be the answer - sort of like Larry Niven's Napcap Rental Facilit
(re: Larry Niven, 6/14/2004 )
SpineAssist Robot Has Got Your Back
The SpineAssist robot attaches directly to the spine during operations. It has Food and Drug Administration approval to assist surgeons in the precise placement of tools and implants.
(re: Frank Herbert, 6/13/2004 )
The SpineAssist robot attaches directly to the spine during operations. It has Food and Drug Administration approval to assist surgeons in the precise placement of tools and implants.
(re: Frank Herbert, 6/13/2004 )
HetaCool - Your Personal Antifreeze?
Lowering the body temperature to near freezing would be very helpful for certain surgeries, but it's impossible to cool blood to that temperature without disrupting the cells you need to live. But what if you had antifreeze running in your veins?
(re: Robert Heinlein, 5/14/2004 )
Lowering the body temperature to near freezing would be very helpful for certain surgeries, but it's impossible to cool blood to that temperature without disrupting the cells you need to live. But what if you had antifreeze running in your veins?
(re: Robert Heinlein, 5/14/2004 )
The Blind May See - In The Dark
A number of companies and research laboratories are working on optical prostheses; devices that are actually implanted in the eye of a person who is unable to see. Some allow a patient to see in the far-infrared.
(re: Bruce Sterling, 5/12/2004 )
A number of companies and research laboratories are working on optical prostheses; devices that are actually implanted in the eye of a person who is unable to see. Some allow a patient to see in the far-infrared.
(re: Bruce Sterling, 5/12/2004 )
Biomolecular Computer: The Tiniest Doc?
The vial at shown here contains trillions of tiny doctors capable of both diagnosing a particular form of cancer as well as administering an anti-cancer agent.
(re: Greg Bear, 5/2/2004 )
The vial at shown here contains trillions of tiny doctors capable of both diagnosing a particular form of cancer as well as administering an anti-cancer agent.
(re: Greg Bear, 5/2/2004 )
da Vinci Surgical Robot: Dr.'s Helper
A 2004 University of Michigan study noted that patients who were operated on with robotic surgeon assistance recovered more quickly with fewer or less obtrusive scars using a surgical robot. Similar devices are used in telemedicine; read a wry encoun
(re: Peter Watts, 3/15/2004 )
A 2004 University of Michigan study noted that patients who were operated on with robotic surgeon assistance recovered more quickly with fewer or less obtrusive scars using a surgical robot. Similar devices are used in telemedicine; read a wry encoun
(re: Peter Watts, 3/15/2004 )
Nerve Cells Grown On Microchip
Nerve cells grown on a microchip have been shown to learn and memorize information, according to researchers from the University of Calgary.
(re: Peter Watts, 2/23/2004 )
Nerve cells grown on a microchip have been shown to learn and memorize information, according to researchers from the University of Calgary.
(re: Peter Watts, 2/23/2004 )
Gene Therapy Builds Muscles Fast
Lee Sweeney (University of Pennsylvania) has shown that gene therapy can build muscles fast in rats - and maintain their size - even without an exercise program.
(re: William Gibson, 2/18/2004 )
Lee Sweeney (University of Pennsylvania) has shown that gene therapy can build muscles fast in rats - and maintain their size - even without an exercise program.
(re: William Gibson, 2/18/2004 )
Real Organleggers: Human Organ Trafficking
What has been described as an "international human organ trafficking syndicate" has been discovered in South Africa. Nine Brazilians and two Israelis have been arrested in Brazil.
(re: Larry Niven, 12/10/2003 )
What has been described as an "international human organ trafficking syndicate" has been discovered in South Africa. Nine Brazilians and two Israelis have been arrested in Brazil.
(re: Larry Niven, 12/10/2003 )
Artificial Cornea Helps Pigs See
According to the Proceedings of the Royal Academy of Sciences, scientists have succeeded in creating artificial corneas.
(re: William Gibson, 12/1/2003 )
According to the Proceedings of the Royal Academy of Sciences, scientists have succeeded in creating artificial corneas.
(re: William Gibson, 12/1/2003 )
Underwear Detects Heart Problems
Recently, Philips Electronics came out with a network of sensors woven into ordinary clothing, like underwear.
(re: Rudy Rucker, 10/3/2003 )
Recently, Philips Electronics came out with a network of sensors woven into ordinary clothing, like underwear.
(re: Rudy Rucker, 10/3/2003 )
Can Men Really Get Pregnant?
You'll have to be the judge; sf fans are as qualified as anyone to imagine the possibilities.
(re: Barry Longyear, )
You'll have to be the judge; sf fans are as qualified as anyone to imagine the possibilities.
(re: Barry Longyear, )
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