Warp-drives are solutions of general relativity widely considered unphysical due to high negative energy requirements. Most research has focused on macroscopic solutions towards the goal of interstellar travel but faster than light communications is far more practical. The warping effect would only need to be large enough to send through particles or laser communication. The …
Mars One has secured lead suppliers for its first mission to Mars. The mission, slated a 2018 launch, will include a robotic lander and a communications satellite. Mars One has contracted Lockheed Martin and Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL) to develop mission concept studies. The Mars lander will be built by Lockheed Martin and the …
The Rubbee is a friction drive module for most standard bicycles on the market and can convert any standard bike into an electric bike in one minute. 25 km/h top speed and 25 km range make this a perfect solution for Your daily rides. Aluminium parts are CNC machined from aircraft-grade aluminium and an integrated …
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USA Today – A report by the National Intelligence Council predicts that the United States will lose its superpower status by 2030, but that no country — including China — will be a hegemonic power. Instead, the report says, power will shift to “networks and coalitions in a multipolar world.” This development, the report finds, …
This is the fifth set of highlights for Next Big Future for 2009. Here is the link to the highlights for weeks 20-32 Here is the link to the highlights for weeks 13-19 Here is the link to the highlights for weeks 7-12. Here is the link to the highlights for weeks 1-6 Nuclear Fusion1. …