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scifi architecture
Buildings That Look Like Famous Spaceships: A Gallery
Science fiction's influences are all around us — even in your office buildings. Architects have drawn inspiration from the Death Star, the Borg Cube, and other famous spaceships, and here's a gallery to prove it. -
flying saucers
Autonomous "Flying Saucers" to Aid Military in Battle
Small, autonomous "flying saucers" are going to become the next big thing in recon and surveillance on the battlefield — at least, if British firm GFS has anything to do with it. GFS (which stands, charmingly, for "Geoff's Flying Saucers") has prototyped its new model of flying saucer (pictured), called the Fenstar 50, which has an internal combustion engine and works by blowing air over its curved top. The fast airflow above the craft reduces air pressure, and allows normal air pressure beneath to push the craft up. More »
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