The Guardian reports that likely hoaxers claim to have found an 800-year-old mobile phone made out of clay. The “phone” buttons have ancient cuneiform characters, and the model looks a lot like an old Nokia phone. Apparently the idea is that someone… Read More ›
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Tube May Transport You From L.A. To San Fran In Less Time Than It Takes To Remember You Left The Fridge Open In L.A.
Earlier today, Elon Musk unveiled “alpha” details of how a “Hyperloop” transportation system, that uses solar power, could transport people via tubes from Los Angeles to San Francisco in about 35 minutes. That’s a much shorter distance than an earlier… Read More ›
We’re Looking Forward To The Days Of East Coast/West Coast Rush Hour Traffic Reports!
CNN/Wired report that entrepreneur Elon Musk envisions a future where mag-lev trains in neumatic tubes can whisk passengers from New York to Los Angeles in 45 minutes. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. Is it overly optimistic to assume that… Read More ›
Scientist Claims To Have Invented Time Machine… But Apparently Means “Crystal Ball.”
The Telegraph reports that an Iranian scientist claims to have developed a “time machine.” From the article: “My invention easily fits into the size of a personal computer case and can predict details of the next 5-8 years of the life… Read More ›
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