science fiction

Look Ahead and Plan for These Futureproof Careers

April 20, 2012 by noemi Leave a Comment

It’s Friday, and what better way to welcome the weekend break with a little fun? At the end of the day, you probably have plans to chase away all the stress that the work week has brought with it, but why don’t you start putting yourself in a fun mood right now?

You might be at work, and reading about jobs and careers might not be your best idea of fun at the moment. This infographic about “futureproof” careers will get you in a lighter mood, though. Trust me.

Created by Blucarrot, the infographic gathers data about jobs of the future that just might be what our kids (already born or yet to be born) will be doing. And if you’re smart about it, you will do what you can right now to make sure that your progeny will have a solid career in the future – whether its in the sciences or not. [Read more…] about Look Ahead and Plan for These Futureproof Careers

Mattel to Release Back to the Future Hoverboards

February 16, 2012 by noemi Leave a Comment

Back to the Future is something I grew up with, and it will always hold a special place in my heart. Call it mushy if you want, but I am sure that many people of my generation will say the same thing. Never mind the 80s fashion and everything else that went with that era. The Back to the Future franchise is still hard to beat!

Of course, when it comes to Back to the Future, hoverboards will always be part of the discussion. I bet that anyone who was even remotely influenced by the movies dreams of having a real life hoverboard one day. [Read more…] about Mattel to Release Back to the Future Hoverboards

Avatar Robot Created by Japanese Scientist

February 15, 2012 by noemi Leave a Comment

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James Cameron’s Avatar made a very big splash when it came out, with practically everyone raving about the movie. Well, maybe not about the story line but the movie in general. It was not my first 3D experience, but I found it pretty fun. Truth be told, I have never seen it again in its entirety. Once was enough, in my opinion.

What is interesting about Avatar is the concept of being able to project yourself as another being. Now that is the stuff that science fiction is made of, and these things are always fascinating. What if this can actually be done in real life? [Read more…] about Avatar Robot Created by Japanese Scientist

Real Life RoboCop Coming Soon to a Traffic Light Near You

December 5, 2011 by noemi 1 Comment

Some of you may be too young to be amazed at RoboCop, but those of my generation will feel a slight thrill of excitement every time RoboCop is mentioned. And if you are totally clueless as to who/what RoboCop is, check it on IMDB. It’s a sci-fi movie which was released in 1987, with the main character being a policeman who gets killed. After his death, he gets the full sci-fi treatment and returns as a cyborg.

What we just might see in the future is not a murdered policeman turned cyborg, though, but technology that will enable people working in the law enforcement and security sector to have capabilities similar to what RoboCop had. The technology is basically augmented reality software and is being developed by Appear and Ryerson University’s Flybits. Appear is a mobile application platform provider in Sweden and Flybits is an R&D group based in Canada. [Read more…] about Real Life RoboCop Coming Soon to a Traffic Light Near You

Futuristic Lamps for the Modern Home

November 30, 2011 by noemi 2 Comments

Everyone has their dream home. While your dream home in its full glory may not be within your reach at the moment, you can always build it up little by little. And one of the ways to do that is to purchase furniture that you can see yourself owning and loving for decades.

When it comes to furniture, lamps are some of the most delightful things you can collect. Not only do they give you the lighting that you want in your rooms, they can also give you eye candy if you choose properly.

I recently discovered two wonderful lamps that would suit lovers of science fiction for they look as if they had come from the future. Then again, today is only yesterday’s future. What’s even cooler about these futuristic lamps is that they are easily incorporated into most modern interior designs, and yes, their appeal can last for many, many years. [Read more…] about Futuristic Lamps for the Modern Home

Got Dyslexia? Learn Klingon

October 6, 2011 by noemi Leave a Comment

Two days in a row, we have posts related to Star Trek. It’s not intentional, mind you, although I will not deny that I have a penchant for all things Star Trek. It just so happens that while browsing the Internet today, I came across an article describing how a guy with dyslexia improved his condition by studying Klingon.

Yes, Klingon is a language of the fictional Star Trek race. But yes, it is also a real language spoken on Earth today. The warrior race has aroused a wide variety of emotions from viewers and readers, but there is no doubt that the Klingons are very much a part of the franchise. In fact, it is safe to go as far as to say that Star Trek will not be the same without the Klingons. [Read more…] about Got Dyslexia? Learn Klingon