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Monkey See, Monkey Make

In 1964, Arthur C. Clarke called the replicator “the invention to end all inventions.” Just a few years later, the replicator became a staple on Star Trek, providing the crew with food, water, spare parts, and later on, breathable air. … Continue reading

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The Cheese Stands Alone, and Clean, Forever

Ever thought about what superpower you’d have if you could choose one? I’d always considered teleportation to be the obvious answer. But then I had a student who said his superpower would be the ability to produce cheese from his … Continue reading

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