Turn me into a Superhuman

The Activelink Power Loader is a powerful robotic exoskeleton suit that gives its operator superhuman strength. ~ Copyright 2011 National Geographic Channel.

Who wants to be a superhero? Superhuman capabilities like running faster than a speeding bullet or being more powerful than a locomotive could be available at the push of a button. 

Brave New World with Stephen Hawking Episode 1 ~ Machines

Today on Far Future Horizons to celebrate Future Day March 1^st, 2014 we are proud to present Brave New World hosted by Professor Stephen Hawking.

Professor Stephen Hawking presents a global exploration of the scientific breakthroughs that are transforming our lives in the 21st century.

With the help of some of the world’s leading scientific figures, including Sir David Attenborough, Richard Dawkins, Aarathi Prasad, Lord Winston and Maggie Aderin-Pocock, this five-part series reveals how science is striving for humankind’s next leap forward.

 

In the first episode, titled Machines, of this exciting new series the team showcases breakthroughs in technology and engineering that are creating a new generation of machines.