Monthly Archives: October 2007

And on the teleportation front…. “Quantum entanglement is valuable in transmitting particles such as atoms and photons where the most delicate properties are significant and where simple approximation is not enough,” he explains. “Teleporting a person, on the other hand, … Continue reading →

A quote from S.M. Stirling, science fiction author of Island in the Sea of Time, among other works: There is a technical term for someone who confuses the opinions of a character in a book with those of the author. … Continue reading →

The Allen Telescope Array begins operation today. Paul Allen, who also helped bankroll SpaceShipOne, donated large sums to a radio telescope project designed to search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Currently made up of 42 6 meter dishes, it will eventually have … Continue reading →

Science Fiction Quote of the Day: To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection. Lucifer’s Hammer by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle Send to Kindle

The Russian Soyuz rocket launched on time this morning at 6:22 AM PDT, carrying the new Expedition 16 crew toward the International Space Station. Now in orbit aboard the Soyuz TMA-11 spacecraft are Expedition 16 commander Peggy Whitson, flight engineer … Continue reading →

Today’s quote from a science fiction author. Jerry Pournelle: Pournelle’s Iron Law of Bureaucracy states that in any bureaucratic organization there will be two kinds of people: those who work to further the actual goals of the organization, and those … Continue reading →

Today’s science fiction quote, from Isaac Asimov. This is what being a writer is like: If my doctor told me I had only six minutes to live, I wouldn’t brood. I’d type a little faster. LIFE magazine (January 1984) Send … Continue reading →

Barry Gehm’s Corollary to Clarke’s Third Law, “Any technology distinguishable from magic is insufficiently advanced.” (From Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact Magazine, 1991) Send to Kindle

Today’s quotes from a science fiction author, Arthur C. Clarke: Clarke’s Three Laws Clarke’s First Law: When a distinguished but elderly scientist states that something is possible, he is almost certainly right. When he states that something is impossible, he … Continue reading →

Interesting news: JERUSALEM (AP) – A confidant of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Monday that his government would support a division of Jerusalem, which is reportedly a key component of an Israeli-Palestinian declaration to be made at a U.S.-sponsored … Continue reading →