The Technology in Star Trek

[oldnotdead]

First there was there com device which the flip phone seemed to mimick. They walked around with computer pads long before the iPad. Wireless connectivity is normal in Star Trek when it was virtually unknown to the general public. The list goes on and on.

But perhaps the most interesting is transparent aluminum. It is real, as it's a combination of powdered aluminum, powdered oxygen and nitrogen. About an inch of it can stop a .50 caliber bullet when 6" of armored glass can't stop a .50 cal round. It's just a matter of getting the production price down and I think that will be done as well.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DduO1fNzV4w

 

[Dodgersrf]

Awsome vid.
To think that transparent aluminum could replace glass is a very real possibility. (At least for certain applications)

1.5 inches will stop a 50 cal? wow!

 

[Neil039]

That is amazing. Truly hope the need drives down the cost. My cell phones and iPads would appreciate it.

 

[12intheBox]

Replicator or bust.

 

[Loyal]

I'd like the ability to do the Vulcan Mind Meld. It's only logical...

 

[Merlin]

Beam me to Thailand please.