Jillian Scharr

Articles by: Jillian Scharr

Matt Damon (right) and Jose Pablo Cantillo in Columbia Pictures' 'Elysium'

The Real Tech Behind 'Elysium' Exoskeletons

By Jillian Scharr published

A real-life exoskeleton creator talks 'Elysium' and how the suit worn by Matt Damon's character is inspired by a real technology.

Pacific Rim Robot Still

How Possible are the Giant Robots in 'Pacific Rim'?

By Jillian Scharr published

Bigger isn't always better. Two roboticists weigh in on just what it would take to make a giant robot—and why humanity should probably look elsewhere for defense against alien invaders.

Starship From 'Star Trek'

Why Warp Drives Aren't Just Science Fiction

By Jillian Scharr published

How a mirror could create a wormhole, and why FTL starships will need supercomputers.

Orion Uncovered

NASA Goes 'Green': Next Spacecraft to Be Reusable

By Jillian Scharr published

The crew module on the Orion spacecraft is designed for multiple flights.

Space Elevator Artist Concept

Why Don't We Have Space Elevators Yet?

By Jillian Scharr published

There's just one thing keeping space elevators from existence.

Green Rocket Propellant

New Rocket Fuel Helps NASA 'Go Green'

By Jillian Scharr published

By 2015 there'll be something green in space, and it won't be aliens!

Scotty Warp Speed Star Trek

Warp Speed, Scotty? Star Trek's FTL Drive May Actually Work

By Jillian Scharr published

NASA scientists are working on an actual field test of the theoretical principle behind warp drives.

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