Where did steampunk come from?
The task of defining “steampunk” has become surprisingly difficult. Wildly differing definitions are currently in use, from the strictly traditional (late 19th century London-based alternate history science fiction) to the Lewis Carrollian (steampunk means whatever a person wants it to mean). But certain tropes appear in most definitions of steampunk. Steam power and dirigibles are…
Degradable Nanoparticles Bludgeon Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
MRSA Cells With and Without Nanoparticles MRSA bacteria before, left, and after, right, incubation with a new biodegradable polymer nanoparticle. Cell destruction is clearly visible. The bottom two images are magnified with respect to the top images. A new breed of biodegradable nanoparticles can glom on to drug-resistant bacteria, breaching their cell walls and leaking…
Survive NYC’s 2023 Apocalypse with Crynet System’s Nanosuit
A soldier is only human. No matter how cunning a mind or how resolute the courage, he can become tired. He can become injured. He can succumb to the overwhelming pressure of trying to save the world. So how do you give him the edge against the apocalypse? Simple: invent the perfect battle armor. And…
Survive NYC’s 2023 Apocalypse with Crynet System’s Nanosuit
A soldier is only human. No matter how cunning a mind or how resolute the courage, he can become tired. He can become injured. He can succumb to the overwhelming pressure of trying to save the world. So how do you give him the edge against the apocalypse? Simple: invent the perfect battle armor. And…