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by Arthur Porges

"That favored theme of science fiction, the encounter between men and aliens from outer space, is so often told in such large-scale terms that it fails to achieve any sense of personal immediacy. With rare understanding of this problem, Mr. Forges confines his action to the struggle between one man, no greater or lesser than most of us, and a monstrously invincible collector of earth life-forms. As a result, only the most callous reader can fail to share the furious despair Jim Irwin knew in one terror-filled night in the north woods. "

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Science fiction in the News articles describe real-world events that relate to the ideas and inventions in sf novels and movies. Select a news article:

Inflatable Spherical Robots May Explore Mars
   These robots bear an uncanny resemblance to the bouncing robotic guardians on the 1960's TV show The Prisoner. Hopefully, Martians haven't been watching the series.

OrbSwarm Autonomous Spherical Robotics
   Spherical robots roam free in this autonomous robotic free-for-all.

Jollbot Robot Ball Jumps, Bounces And Rolls
   Unique robot solves two problems at once; it may remind fans of past sf television shows of a favorite villain 'bot.

Rotundus Groundbot Robotic Spherical Guardian Video
   Take a look at the latest version of the Rotundus spherical robot - it's a beauty. With a GroundBot's eye view video.

Spherical Robot Lego Mindstorms NXT-Based
   I just like spherical robots; this very nicely implemented bot uses a Lego Mindstorms NXT kit as the basis for the locomotive power.

Smart Ball Android Spherical Robot
   Use your Android phone to control this bot. Article includes a spherical robot video roundup!

Sphero Robot Ball Is Smartphone-Controlled
   Remote-controlled robotic fun for you and your smartphone.

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