Friday, May 16, 2014

Holodeck in the making

Summary: This article is for all my fellow Trekkies. Star Trek has inspired many of the technologies we enjoy now, but it seeks that the show hasn't stopped inspiring. One scientist has created his own holodeck to enjoy. Using Kinects and a head mounted camera he created a virtual reality for himself.
There are still glitches in the program but he is proud to say it feels real. I am constantly amazed by what people have been able to create with these Kinects cameras and I look forward to traveling to Middle Earth on my personal holodeck. 


Saturday, May 3, 2014

A few Updates regarding Mars and Space Travel

Martian Fashion:
Because eventually humans may colonize Mars (despite that one Doctor Who episode that clearly warned us against it), NASA has begun planning what its astronauts would need to wear. And they are trying to make it fashionable. Personally, they look like Cybermen from the '70s but I suppose as long as they keep our scientists safe, I'm okay with it.

BBC News


Curiosity:
The rover has begun drilling into the surface of Mars again. Just as a test right now,  but this does mean more data is on its way down to us.

BBC News


The Future of Space Travel:
The UK government has backed plans that would expand its space industry four-fold. This includes possible plans of a bigger space tourism industry. Already the ESA have had a major part to play in outer space exploration, but with more money being available, their part should expand and more can be accomplished. It seems to be good news for everyone.

BBC News