Star Trek is coming sooner than we thought brehs

[Secure Da Bag]

So which are we getting 1st? Data or Ghost in the Shell. Artificial muscles are here.

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The human body moves through a coordinated effort of skeletal muscles, working in concert to generate force. While some muscles align in a single direction, others form intricate patterns, enabling complex motion.

Engineers and scientists have long been interested in replicating these natural movements in artificial systems, particularly for soft robotics and medical applications. Traditional robotic actuators rely on rigid mechanical parts, but biohybrid robots powered by lab-grown muscle tissue could offer an alternative, allowing for flexible, energy-efficient motion.

However, engineering artificial muscle tissue with the ability to contract in multiple directions has remained a significant challenge. Most lab-grown muscle fibers have been unidirectional, limiting their ability to mimic the complex movements seen in nature.

Now, researchers at MIT have developed a breakthrough method that allows muscle tissues to contract in multiple, coordinated directions.

Their approach, called "simple templating of actuators via micro-topographical patterning" (STAMP), uses a cost-effective and scalable method to guide muscle cell growth along microscopic patterns, allowing for precise alignment of muscle fibers. This advancement opens the door for biohybrid robots with improved functionality and for medical applications in tissue engineering.

 

[Secure Da Bag]

We're getting Star Wars hoverbikes, brehs.

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A company claim to have created a Star Wars-style speeder bike.

Poland-based Volonaut has revealed the Airbike: a small one-person vehicle said to be able to fly at 124 mph.

The firm say: “This groundbreaking design shares a lot of similarities to “speeder bikes” featured in popular science-fiction movies.

“This is the first such “hoverbike” vehicle that does not use propellers to fly.”

Fine technical details of the AirBike have not been revealed, with the company reporting the vehicle has “just come out of stealth mode development” by Polish inventor and Volonaut founder Tomasz Patan.

However, describing it as a “superbike for the skies”, Volonaut say the AirBike is powered by jet propulsion, with a proprietary stabilisation system enhanced by a flight computer to provide automatic hover and ease of control for its rider.

The company add: “The current version of the vehicle is a result of many months of hard work, solved challenges and multiple failures.

“It took the founder several iterations to get to a working and flightworthy design on which he attempted the first stable flight in May 2023 in Poland.”

No timeline for a production model or cost have been released yet.

 

[Wargames]

We're getting Star Wars hoverbikes, brehs.

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Wake me up when it’s been peer tested and reviewed.

 

[Secure Da Bag]

Step 1 to Quantum Slipstream Engine?

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Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have taken a significant step forward in quantum technology, creating an engine powered by entanglement. Unlike traditional engines that rely on heat from coal or oil, this breakthrough taps into a quantum phenomenon to generate energy. It’s not just science fiction anymore—it’s happening in labs. (Source: Popular Mechanics)

So, how does it work? The team used two calcium atoms held in an ion trap, zapped them with a laser, and utilized changes in their entangled state to produce energy. While this doesn’t make the engine more efficient than earlier quantum models, it does show that entanglement directly enhances mechanical efficiency. It’s another milestone in understanding how quantum properties might one day power our tech.

What Exactly Is a Quantum Engine?​

The term “quantum” pops up everywhere these days—quantum computers, quantum internet, even quantum hard drives. Quantum engines join that growing list, but don’t expect pistons or combustion chambers here. These engines harness the peculiar behavior of quantum mechanics to drive motion.

While the concept is still in its early days, researchers are exploring a few different approaches. Last year, scientists from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology created a quantum engine using fermions and Bose-Einstein condensates. Instead of heat, they relied on the quantum properties of particles in a gas. That engine had an efficiency of 25%, a respectable start but far from ready to replace your car engine. (Source: ScienceDaily)

 

[Secure Da Bag]

Borg? Or Replicators?

 

[Problematic Pat]

“Warp field theory” was recently proven viable. I’m sure if there was a planetary emergency and we applied every single mind and resource to the cause the shyt would be solved inside a couple months but it isn’t a pressing issue right now.

We are def at the technology cliff though but we won’t get to see deep deep space travel in our lifetimes because of the pace of government unfortunately

It's getting there. Fresh water is running out.

 

[Secure Da Bag]

I don't think they had these in Star Trek. But I know we gonna get a warthog soon enough.

 

[bnew]

I don't think they had these in Star Trek. But I know we gonna get a warthog soon enough.

an army of robots can be used to build this sort of thing without any loss of human lives.

 

[Secure Da Bag]

an army of robots can be used to build this sort of thing without any loss of human lives.

So Mars is getting a ring after all.

 

[bnew]

Orbital ring around the Earth by Mark A. Garlick

Spoiler: text

Posted on Tue Oct 1 12:40:12 2024 UTC

https://v.redd.it/ylh6rfey35sd1

 

[Secure Da Bag]

Scientists discover an actual warp bubbles.

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In a groundbreaking development, scientists have reportedly discovered the first-ever warp bubble, a phenomenon that could revolutionize space travel. This accidental discovery by DARPA-funded researchers has ignited discussions about the feasibility of faster-than-light travel, a concept previously confined to science fiction.

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Recently, a team of DARPA-funded researchers made a serendipitous discovery that could bring this theoretical concept closer to reality. While conducting experiments unrelated to warp technology, they observed a formation in a vacuum chamber that appeared to exhibit properties consistent with a warp bubble. The methods involved were sophisticated, relying heavily on advanced laser and plasma technologies to identify these unique space-time distortions. The implications of this discovery are profound, suggesting that the boundaries of our current understanding of physics could soon be pushed even further.

 

[Secure Da Bag]

Star Wars speedbikes getting closer brehs

 

[Orbital-Fetus]

Orbital ring around the Earth by Mark A. Garlick

Spoiler: text

Posted on Tue Oct 1 12:40:12 2024 UTC

https://v.redd.it/ylh6rfey35sd1

I would require so much material...

 

[Secure Da Bag]

You thought were we finished?

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Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the realm of physics: a material exhibiting antigravity properties. This discovery has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of gravity and open new avenues for technology and exploration. In this article, we delve into the science behind this antigravity material, explore its potential applications, and discuss the controversies surrounding such a significant finding.

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Discovery of the Antigravity Material​

The research team behind this discovery employed cutting-edge methodologies to isolate and identify the antigravity material. Their approach involved manipulating atomic structures at the quantum level, leading to properties that defy conventional gravitational understanding. The material’s unique ability to repel gravitational forces has been observed under controlled experimental conditions, sparking excitement and intrigue within the scientific community.

This material’s properties suggest a potential to operate in ways previously thought impossible. By functioning in opposition to gravity, it could pave the way for innovations that fundamentally alter our interaction with the physical world. As researchers continue to study this phenomenon, the implications for both theoretical physics and practical applications grow increasingly apparent.

 

[Secure Da Bag]

Artificial gravity is now a reality

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One of the companies leading the charge in this field is Airbus. The aerospace giant is working on designing space station modules specifically equipped with artificial gravity capabilities. Airbus’s designs incorporate unique features that aim to replicate gravitational pull, such as rotating modules that create centrifugal force.