Fri. 03/05 - A Physical Warp Drive Is Now Possible, Scientists Say

Will warp drive ever be possible? These scientists say they’ve created the first physical model for how it could work. A lookback at the Star Wars immunization PSAs of the 1970s. And a potential new type of COVID-19 test that will double as a form of stress relief. Plus, vaccinated orangutans, SXSW in VR, and the first-ever podcast NFT?

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Links:

• A potential model for a real physical warp drive (Phys.org)
• Scientists Announce a Physical Warp Drive Is Now Possible. Seriously. (Esquire)
• Star Wars vaccination PSA: C-3PO and R2-P2 vs. measles and polio (A/V Club)
• An Oral History of the Star Wars Immunization Campaign (Mel Magazine)
• Vintage Star Wars C-3PO   R2-D2 smoking PSA commercial (Hoth Iceplanet, YouTube)
• Scream, not swab: Dutch inventor hopes he discovered new COVID test (Reuters)
• This Trained Singer Teaches Metal Bands How To Scream (Kottke)
• Looks Like You Need Iceland (Inspired By Iceland)
• SXSW Will Build a Virtual Downtown Austin for Attendees to Experience in VR (Ad Week) 
• Announcing SXSW Online XR Including the Full Virtual Cinema Program (SXSW)
• Tech Meme Ride Home NFT (Tech Meme Ride Home)
• First great apes at US zoo receive COVID-19 vaccine made for animals (National Geographic)
• Kottke.Org
• Jackson Bird on Twitter