15 May 2009

Beware the cliched intro

Writing in a way that is relevant to your reader is important right from the start. But some tricks are overused. Relating technology to sci-fi films, for instance . . .

Its not quite as advanced as Terminator technology. But a new concrete that can heal its own wounds may soon bring futuristic protection to bridges and roads.

Move over, Superman. The Man of Steel has nothing on the collapsed cores of massive snuffed-out stars, scientists say.

Cloaking devices, like the Star Trek technology that can make whole Romulan warships disappear, came a step closer to reality last week.

From National Geographic: three in eight days?

Labels: ,

1 Comments:

Blogger Ade said...

And the cliched head:
Is baking cakes the new rock 'n roll? from the Telegraph.

31 May 2009 16:35  

Post a Comment

<< Home