Showing posts with label Science Fiction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Science Fiction. Show all posts

Monday, 24 October 2011

10 Words You Might Think Came from Science (But Are Really From Science Fiction

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  1. Blast Off (E.E. Smith)
  2. Robotics (Isaac Asimov)
  3. Genetic engineering (Jack Williamson)
  4. Zero-gravity (Jack Binder)
  5. Deep space (E.E. Smith)
  6. Ion drive (Jack Williamson)
  7. Pressure suit (E.E. Smith)
  8. Virus (Dave Gerrold)
  9. Worm (John Brunner)
  10. Gas Giant (James Blish)