Fw:Thinking

Could our future be powered wirelessly? We examine the possible ways we might harness and transmit power in the future.

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What's the low down on powered exoskeletons? Could a powersuit be the next step toward cyborgs or is it an engineering nightmare?

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If private space travel is in our future, how can we make it affordable? We explore the proposals and projections.

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Will space tourism become a reality for more than a handful of rich people? We look at the history and future of space travel for regular folks like you and me. But, you know, with more money.

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The rise of "non-permanent" social media like Snapchat might be changing the way we envision digital permanence. How do our online personalities affect our future selves? What will it be like to live in a world where past decisions are always with us?

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Could fuel cells be the future of energy? We look at how fuel cells work, their benefits and the challenges we face to make them a bigger part of the energy picture.

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Even if you're a nature lover, you have to admit mosquitoes pose a big problem for our species. Will we ever claim victory over these notorious spreaders of disease? What tools will we have in our arsenal?

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While CES wraps up, we look at some of the gadgets, trends and failed experiments. Which gadgets will shape our future?

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How does the Kardashev scale classify hypothetical extraterrestrial civilizations? We look at the relationship between energy, technology and the search for intelligent life.

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What's up with flying cars? It's time to talk about the challenges of bringing a real flying car to the consumer market. Will we ever see one?

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