Science Fiction in the News Articles
Related to material in War With The Robots
by Harry Harrison

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:

i-Snake Flexible Robot Surgeon Concept
   It sounds creepy, but the i-Snake idea has enough funding for a fair trial.

Meshworm Inches Toward You (Thanks, Harry Harrison)
   '...in operation it is not unlike the common earthworm.'

Israel Working On Tunnel Detection Snake Robots
   '...At the front end is a hard-edged orifice that drills a hole in the ground.' - Harry Harrison, 1962.

I Can't Resist Worm Robots
   'Seen close it was not completely flexible...' - Harry Harrison, 1962.

Robothread Robotic Worms Crawling Through Your Brain
   Perfect for clot-busting in the human brain. No Raquel Welch and no lasers, though.

Snakebot Burrows Underground, Thanks To Biomimicry Of Multiple Species
   'Seen close it was not completely flexible, but made instead of pivoted and smoothly finished segments.' Harry Harrison, 1962.

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Europa Clipper Plate Carries A Special Message
re: John Edwards
(3/16/2024)

Micro-Robots Are Smallest, Fully Functional
re: Raymond Z. Gallun
(3/14/2024)

AI Enhances Images Your Brain Sees
re: Stanley G. Weinbaum
(3/12/2024)

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