Help me, Obi-Wan, You're my only hope!
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fifthdreamSci-fi World Exhibit #204674832: "holographic" projector
"The Heliodisplay projects full color streaming video into free space (i.e. air). It is plug-and-play compatible with most video sources (TV, DVD, computer, etc.). These non-holographic images can be fully interactive, allowing a hand or finger to select, navigate and manipulate — as if it were a virtual touch screen."
I saw video of this. It's amazing. It's not 3-D... yet, but you can grab and move the image in mid air. An important sci-fi device realized.....
Sci-fi World Exhibit #204674833: drug helps treat fear of heights
"NEW ORLEANS -- Scientists say a pill may help people overcome their worst phobias.
In a small study released Monday, a drug already on the market for tuberculosis helped people who were terrified of heights get over that fear with only two therapy sessions instead of the usual seven or eight."
Sci-fi World Exhibit #204674834: instant fingernail color change
I can't find an article online about this, but i heard recently that they've invented a way to coat fingernails with a substance that will allow people to change the color of their fingernails instantly, as often as they want. Just like the woman in "Total Recall".....
