Tag Archives: Nanotechnology

The Tradeoff

Posted on January 22, 2020 by EagleAye

Alien technology was great, but the aliens took wicked delight in human foibles. That’s why Jenny felt nervous at meeting George the alien in the cafe. He placed a tub of Haagen-Dazs Rocky Road before her. Jenny was addicted to … Continue reading →

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Opportunity

Posted on December 11, 2019 by EagleAye

It seemed smart to employ, Dali, the alien robot. It was a great security guard, but then it smashed through several paintings while apprehending art thieves. “You fool!” shouted Paul. “That Cezanne cannot be replaced!” “Yes it can,” said Dali. … Continue reading →

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Perfectly Ordinary

Posted on December 5, 2018 by EagleAye

The train sailed over the old tracks, hovering millimeters above them with superconductors. Virgil’s great-grandfather, Bertram, groaned. “First you clone me, resurrecting me from cells, and now a hovering train. It’s too much for me, born in the 1800s!” “Hovertrains … Continue reading →

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Enormous Wealth

Posted on March 7, 2018 by EagleAye

Althea Warbridge leaned heavily on her cane. Though age had ravaged her body, she still projected a regal bearing. Before them, a rambling building bespoke enormous wealth. Large ponds bordered by Joshua Trees graced the entry where they approached. “Your … Continue reading →

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Swords To Plowshares

Posted on October 21, 2017 by EagleAye

With the dissolution of NATO back in 2113, the Russian Federation began simultaneous assaults upon Bulgaria and Ukraine. General Zharkarov’s army advanced upon Plovdiv, Bulgaria…but the city was missing. Days later, aircraft found it, 40 miles distant. They advanced again … Continue reading →

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True Birdwatchers

Posted on August 9, 2017 by EagleAye

Jan and Mark wanted see the world’s rarest bird: the Purple-Headed Nutclutch. At the rock where the birds nested Mark said, “You see them?” “Sssh!” hissed a tree. “You’re scaring them!” “Holy crap! A talking tree!” The tree waved a … Continue reading →

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Plenty To Eat

Posted on August 2, 2017 by EagleAye

Camile was a Botanical Engineer. Experts believed her bioengineered rice would soon end world hunger. She made this rice public domain. Anyone could grow it. This angered several giant agricultural companies who complained vehemently about the profits they’d lose. Thereafter, … Continue reading →

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The Catalyst

Posted on July 17, 2017 by EagleAye

Some people in the world function as catalysts, changing society simply by being there. Ainsley Cohen produced some of his greatest inventions in the old Watt Building just outside Birmingham, Alabama. Anytime Ainsley sequestered himself there everyone knew something world-changing … Continue reading →

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Practical Considerations

Posted on June 20, 2017 by EagleAye

Dr. Thorogood looked up into the sky with pride. As the sun slipped low in the sky, the pattern of clouds contrasted beautifully. “Isn’t it fantastic?” he said. “I suppose so,” said Paul Lords, tech reporter at large. “How does … Continue reading →

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The Bet

Posted on May 21, 2017 by EagleAye

The guards led former Prime Minister Gallaway through Traiter’s Gate. Senator Broughton looked smug as he walked beside him, pleased with his victory. “What’s in it for you?” said Gallaway. “You think I’ll actually reveal my plans?” snorted Broughton. The … Continue reading →

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