Originally shared by Esther Schindler

Nasa just made all its research available online for free

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/nasa-research-available-free-online-a7200011.html

Originally shared by Esther Schindler

In development: a database of science fiction dealing with medical themes.

http://io9.gizmodo.com/help-build-a-new-database-of-science-fiction-works-that-1785477965

Tremendous potential for good; also potential for unintended consequences and misuse by bad actors.

Originally shared by Singularity Hub

The Optimist’s, the Pessimist’s, and the Realist’s reactions to the new era of synthetic biology.

http://bit.ly/2b4rzaS

I hope to get the opportunity to do a little of this myself.

Originally shared by Winchell Chung

as documented by Technovelgy 

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/how-americas-leading-science-fiction-authors-are-shaping-your-future-180951169/?no-ist

Stuck for inspiration in your fantasy? What about a geologically, politically, and linguistically realistic random map to get you going?

Originally shared by Shaun Duke

Fantasy Shaun:

This is so cool!

http://flip.it/1TXJ_M

A collection of “philosophically interesting” SF recommendations from 48 philosophers, with pitches about why they are interesting.

http://www.faculty.ucr.edu/~eschwitz/SchwitzAbs/PhilosophicalSF.htm

Originally shared by Arduino

MIT’s Open Style Lab is developing adaptive wear for those with disabilities.

(via Fast Company)

http://www.fastcodesign.com/3062726/the-mit-lab-thats-quietly-pioneering-fashion-for-everyone/1

Via Larry Panozzo.

Originally shared by Singularity Hub

The dream of nanomachines traveling your body and repairing it on the cellular level is a little closer thanks to the development of nanoengines and nanorockets. http://bit.ly/2b46cDE

http://bit.ly/2b46cDE