Showing posts with label science fiction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label science fiction. Show all posts

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Life-like cells are made of metal - life - 14 September 2011 - New Scientist

Life-like cells are made of metal - life - 14 September 2011 - New Scientist


Could living things that evolved from metals be clunking about somewhere in the universe? Perhaps. In a lab in Glasgow, UK, one man is intent on proving that metal-based life is possible.

He has managed to build cell-like bubbles from giant metal-containing molecules and has given them some life-like properties. He now hopes to induce them to evolve into fully inorganic self-replicating entities.

Ok, really? Does no one else on the planet read science fiction? Grey goo scenario anyone?

Colonel Jack O'Neil wouldn't be pleased.

replicator

Saturday, July 17, 2010

TANSTAAFL!

Interesting video with both bits of libertarianism and a bit of commentary on The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, one of Heinlein's greatest literary achievements. Also worth noting that this canon was fired at the Heinlein's Fourth of July ceremonies for many, many years. I don't believe they really mention it, but the canon in the story was actually a reference to the Texas Revolution and The Battle of Gonzales.



Robert Heinlein tends to be one you either love or hate. Personally, I'm a fan.