How soon until we get to a Star Trek reality?

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Inertial dampners would cancel out newton 3rd law. Pure magic. This means everyone dies when moving the ships as fast as they do in these scifi shows.
Warp engines especially of that level would require some exotic material that doesnt exist. See alcubierre drive
The replicator is absolutely implausible. This isn't 3D printing this is straight up magic.
Most of the tech is magic. We are never gonna reach post scarcity.
 
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1st step in a lot of steps to holodecks :blessed:


Scientists Turn Light into Matter, Proving Einstein's E=mc²​


Researchers at the site successfully turned light particles, known as photons, into pairs of electrons and positrons — matter and antimatter, in other words.

This achievement confirms a prediction made by physicists back in the 1930s.

How It Was Done​

To make this happen, the scientists accelerated gold ions to nearly the speed of light — about 99.995% of light speed.

These gold ions, stripped of their electrons, were then smashed together at incredible speeds. Under these conditions, the energy from the light particles was converted into pairs of electrons and positrons.

This process had been theorized before, but this experiment provided the first clear evidence that it could occur directly and simply, in just one step.

This success builds on earlier research from 1997, but the new method is more straightforward and avoids the extra steps that were necessary in the past.
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Spaceship thruster technology fueled by any type of metal could fly 'indefinitely'

A revolutionary metal-fueled thruster could make limitless space travel possible, breaking all known boundaries.
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Spaceship thruster technology fueled by any type of metal could fly 'indefinitely'


09-30-2024

Spaceship thruster technology fueled by any type of metal could fly 'indefinitely'​



By Eric Ralls

Earth.com staff writer
“Space, the final frontier,” is a sentiment that has been echoed for generations, ever since we first set our sights on exploring the universe. With the help of the scientists at the University of Southampton, a new technology that uses metal-fueled thrusters could take spacecraft further than we’ve ever imagined.

The research team is currently putting this new rocket propulsion system through rigorous trials, developing a thruster fueled by metals that promises to push the boundaries of human exploration.

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Metal fueled journey among stars​


This innovative propulsion system boasts the power to propel spacecraft using any type of metal as a fuel source. Hard to believe, yet completely true.

The ramifications are fascinating. If a spacecraft is fitted with this kind of system, theoretically, it could fly without pause.

How? By simply refueling from the abundance of minerals that are just waiting to be harvested from asteroids or distant moons.

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Mining metals for fuel in space​


Asteroids and moons are packed with valuable metals and minerals that we could use on Earth or for space exploration.

These cosmic bodies are home to precious metals like platinum, gold, and silver, which are rare and expensive to mine here on our planet.

Platinum group metals are especially in demand because they’re used in electronics, catalysts, and even renewable energy tech.

Plus, many asteroids have plenty of iron and nickel, opening up possibilities for large-scale space manufacturing and construction.

The presence of silicate minerals like olivine and pyroxene in these space rocks could also come in handy for fueling spacecraft that use this new propulsion system.

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Metal-fueled space travel​


Dr. Minkwan Kim from the University of Southampton, the lead scientist on the project, is in charge of testing the propulsion system in the lab, calculating its thrust.

His sights are set on the farthest regions of space, ones we previously thought were unreachable. The limitations of traditional fuel are no small hurdle.

“Spacecraft have limited amounts of fuel because of the enormous cost and energy it takes to launch them into space. But these new thrusters are capable of being powered by any metal that can burn, such as iron, aluminum or copper,” Dr. Kim explained.

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New space odyssey​


Imagine a future where spacecraft can land on a moon or comet, rich in these burnable metals, and extract what they need to refuel.

It’s a vision that can rewrite our understanding of space, tearing down frontiers and expanding our knowledge of the universe.

At present, once spacecraft are launched and get past Earth’s atmosphere, they are mostly powered by rare gas phase fuels like krypton or xenon. One example of spacecraft using these types of fuels are the Starlink satellites.

The scientists are collaborating with British space firm Magdrive on the development of this game-changing propulsion system, dubbed the Super Magdrive.

It’s an exciting step forward, and one that promises to have far-reaching effects.

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Beyond metal fueled thruster​


Dr. Kim, whose commendable career includes the creation of a plasma thruster design for the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, is on an ambitious mission.

He envisions this technology being utilized for future deep-space missions, quite possibly revolutionizing our approach towards space exploration.

“This system,” Dr. Kim mentioned, “could help us explore new planets, seek out new life, and go where no human has gone before — enabling never-ending discovery.”

This might be the beginning of a new era of exploration, marking a shift in the way we aim to understand our universe, and maybe even our place in it.

The possibilities this revolutionary propulsion system presents are limitless. A future where space travel isn’t restricted by the limited availability of fuel.

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Science fiction vs reality​


Science fiction has long imagined a future where humanity explores the stars using advanced technologies.

At the University of Southampton, projects like the Super Magdrive system are making this vision a possible reality.

Science fiction greatly influences scientific progress, inspiring scientists and engineers to dream big and explore new possibilities.

As we approach this new era of space exploration, society should embrace the challenges and opportunities it brings, bringing us closer to our greatest interstellar adventures.

Could a metal fueled thruster be the next big leap in our space odyssey? As we strap in and set our sights on a future filled with celestial possibilities, all we can do is wait and see.
 
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We actually have a lot of the peripheral tech of Star Trek. It’s the big stuff like holodeck, warp drive, replicators, teleported, and laser guns that were missing. Any of those 5 become a reality and life as we know it is forever changed.
 
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Wargames said:
We actually have a lot of the peripheral tech of Star Trek. It’s the big stuff like holodeck, warp drive, replicators, teleported, and laser guns that were missing. Any of those 5 become a reality and life as we know it is forever changed.
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No tricorders though :francis:
 
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