Science meets science fiction
When people write science fiction, they’re often extrapolating current technology and devices and looking into the future of what they may become. This can lead to some quite odd parallels as science catches up with what the authors once just dreamed about. For instance, in 1945 Arthur C. Clarke wrote about “extraterrestrial relays”–geostationary artificial satellites–which […]
When lifetime isn’t
I’ve bought two Garmin hardware GPS units in my time. The displays were a little small by modern standards, but they worked well enough and were a wonderful enhancement to our frequent road trips. The additional comfort of knowing you can always find your way somewhere (even if you miss the occasional turn) is very […]
Cana-Drone
Drones are fascinating technology and these days seem to come in all different sizes and prices. People are flying them racing them, using them to film movies and weddings. You name it and there’s probably a plan to use a drone for it. Apart from the sheer pleasure of flying one of them there’s also […]
Smartphone Science – APOD & NASA Apps
I’ve written before about the opportunities to contribute to citizen science, but did you know that your smartphone can also be put to scientific use? The good news is that there are a number of science related apps that are entertaining and in many cases absolutely free! 1. APOD The Astronomy Picture of the Day […]