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Quantum Dots
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Leininger Reincarnation Case
Applications of Programmable Matter
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04-26-04 |
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George Noory |
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Engineer, novelist, and journalist Wil McCarthy(1) discussed microscopic devices known as "quantum dots" which can act as programmable matter. The technology works by herding electrons into artificial patterns that form new atomic structures, he explained.
This opens the door for an enormous number of possible applications where "matter becomes more like software," McCarthy stated. Materials could be changed to make our lives safer and more comfortable, he continued. Citing automobiles as an example, he suggested they could turn soft and spring back during a collision.
Soldiers in quantum dot-enabled battle gear might not even resemble a human being, moving in a lightweight shell that could deflect away attacks, detailed McCarthy. The medical field is another promising arena for this technology, he added.
1. http://www.wilmccarthy.com/
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Wil McCarthy: Images |
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Pictured (click on for larger)is the Graf Galileo, an experimental airship being designed by Galileo Shipyards LLC(1) for the Missile Defense Agency.This image is of Wil McCarthy and Dr. Gary Snyder assembling an underwater platform for simulated space operations.A third picture shows Wil wearing an experimental night vision system he helped develop several years ago. 1. http://www.galileoshipyards.com |
Bumper Music
Bumper music from Monday April 26, 2004
| 1. | Are You Lonesome Tonight? Elvis Presley |
2. | Beginnings Chicago |
3. | Black Cow Steely Dan |
| 4. | Europa Santana |
5. | Hold Your Head Up Argent |
6. | Hypnotized Fleetwood Mac |
| 7. | Inca Dance Cusco |
8. | Live and Let Die Paul McCartney & Wings |
9. | Livin' Thing E.L.O. |
| 10. | Midnight Express (The Chase) Giorgio Moroder |
11. | Midnight Express (The Chase) Giorgio Moroder |
12. | Miracles Jefferson Starship |
| 13. | Take It to the Limit Eagles |
14. | Throwing it all Away Genesis |
15. | Time After Time Frank Sinatra |
| 16. | Time After Time Cyndi Lauper |
17. | Time After Time Cyndi Lauper & Sarah McLachlan |
18. | Tiny Dancer Elton John |
| 19. | All This Time Sting |
