The zeppelin – also known as the blimp, dirigible or airship – is a common vehicle in science-fiction. The steampunk and dieselpunk sub-genres are especially known for a love of zeppelins, with science-fiction series like Airborne and Leviathan being set primarily aboard these vessels. Unlike most other science-fiction technologies, the [...]

 Kang the Conqueror is a character from the Marvel Comics universe who hails from the 30th century. He is a genius with machinery and military tactics, and has access to the most advanced military technology that his age offers. Of all the devices at Kang’s disposal, perhaps the most impressive [...]

In my last blog, I discussed the ideas of teleportation, and some of the issues that are preventing that much desired technology from becoming feasible. Although there are many hurdles that would need to be overcome before teleportation becomes possible, if it ever does, science fiction offers another idea of [...]

Scientists are actively attempting to develop technology that will allow the teleportation of solid matter. One of the most visually striking of the X-Men is Nightcrawler, a blue-skinned mutant with a tail, fangs and three digits on each limb. Although Nightcrawler’s physical appearance clearly marks him as a mutant, his [...]

I discussed the potential future uses of holograms in my last blog. Although holograms have many uses in prototyping, communications and medical treatment, it is likely that mass-produced holographic technology would be mainly used for entertainment. The ultimate expression of this idea is the holodeck from the Star Trek series. [...]

Mastermind is a super-villain and enemy of Marvel’s X-Men who has the ability to create illusions, tricking people into seeing and experiencing things that are not actually there. He accomplishes this by projecting the images he wishes to create into the person’s mind, tricking their brain so that the target [...]

Transforming machines that change from vehicles to giant robots are certainly the most common and impressive transformers in fiction, but there is another type of transforming technology that is often overlooked. Giving handheld tools the ability to transform to fulfill different roles has already changed the way people perform tasks, [...]