Tag Archives: Science

What Makes an Artificial Intelligence?

Posted on January 4, 2020 by EagleAye

In my next book, I wanted to explore how an AI might be developed. As so often happens in science, I thought it might occur by accident. This is from Book Two of the Springbok Chronicles (untitled). In my previous … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged AI, Artificial Intelligence, Robots, Science, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Technician, War Machines | 6 Comments

The Potential – Gargleblaster

Posted on July 7, 2014 by EagleAye

“Zero,” said Whitmore to the scientific reporter. “Add up the universe’s negative and positive energy, you get zero. That’s how a universe can appear from nothing.” He savored a 73-year old scotch and groaned appreciatively. “In that nothing, there’s an … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Gargleblaster, Infinity, Potential, Science, Scotch, Short Fiction, Short Story, Zero-Sum Universe | 37 Comments

Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon)

Posted on April 15, 2014 by EagleAye

In the night sky on April 15, 2014, there was a Total Lunar Eclipse. A Blood Moon. Shey and I stayed up until 2AM just to see it. A Lunar Eclipse is described here: http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/total-lunar-eclipse.html Although the Moon is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos, Science | Tagged Astronomy, Blood Moon, Eclipse, Lunar Eclipse, Nature, Photography, Photos, Science | 13 Comments

Chummy’s Report

Posted on July 6, 2013 by EagleAye

I originally wrote about Chummy for the Trifecta writing challenge. Many aspects about him emerged in my mind, but because of the word limit, I left them out. The original story is here. I wanted to continue with more about … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Science, Short Fiction | Tagged Colony, Flash Fiction, Game of Stick, Military, Petting, Robot, Robotic Dog, Science, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Simple Pleasures, Terra, War Dog, Weapons | 16 Comments

A Shot Must Ring Out – Alastair’s Photo Fiction

Posted on June 18, 2013 by EagleAye

Written for Alastair’s Photo Fiction. Genre: Techno-Thriller Word Count: 150 Story begins after the image. A Shot Must Ring Out Xu stepped before Dr. Suiza at the steps. “I’m sorry doctor,” he said sincerely. “I cannot let you pass.” “It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Science, Short Fiction | Tagged Alastair Forbes, Alastair's Photo Fiction, Assassin, Energy, Flash Fiction, Invention, Science, Short Fiction, Short Story, Spy, Techno-Thriller | 20 Comments

Nano Surveillance Breakthrough, Exposed.

Posted on April 23, 2013 by EagleAye

ATLANTA, GA – The next time you find a fly in your beer, it may not be doing the backstroke; it may be watching you. Nanolook Systems of Atlanta, GA has announced a breakthrough nanobot surveillance. The only problem is, … Continue reading →

Posted in Military, Science, Short Fiction, United States | Tagged Faux News, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Nanobots, Nanotechnology, News, Robots, Satire, Science, Short Story, Surveillance, Technology | 15 Comments

Wetland

Posted on March 25, 2013 by EagleAye

An artificial wetland bursting with life.

Posted in Animals, Nature, Photos, Science, United States | Tagged artificial wetland, Birds, DragonFly, environment, Insects, Killdeer, Nature, Photo, Photography, Pond, Science, Starling, Wetland | 2 Comments

Inventor Creates Counter-Gravity

Posted on March 10, 2013 by EagleAye

LOCK HAVEN, PA – The world changed today in a way that cannot easily be measured. Jeffery Fordham, eccentric inventor in this little town of 9,700, successfully tested the first known counter-gravity unit to move a large object. His entire … Continue reading →