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Title: Warp Speed? Slowing Down Could Be a Killer!
Post by: Vartok on March 01, 2012, 04:31:46 PM
We may never see warp speed in our life times, but it's fun to think about the possibility!  Here is an article of possible interest to you.

"Planning a little space travel to see some friends on Kepler 22b? Thinking of trying out your newly-installed FTL3000 Alcubierre Warp Drive to get you there in no time? Better not make it a surprise visit — your arrival may end up disintegrating anyone there when you show up. "

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Full Article here
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46595994/ns/technology_and_science/?ocid=twitter#.T1ATm3mwW9k (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46595994/ns/technology_and_science/?ocid=twitter#.T1ATm3mwW9k)
Title: Re: Warp Speed? Slowing Down Could Be a Killer!
Post by: turtlesrock on March 01, 2012, 04:36:43 PM
awesome! i mean not the disintegrating part, that would not be fun, but the theories are sure interesting.
Title: Re: Warp Speed? Slowing Down Could Be a Killer!
Post by: KingIsaacLinksr on March 01, 2012, 05:42:46 PM
Why do scientists seem to go out of their way to invent new strategies at blowing up planets?  First it was the death star, now its just slowing down....


;)

King