The AtoZ of EOS_Quantum Nanoscience

April 20, 2016 / WriterlySam / 7 Comments

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A new dawn is on the horizon, where boundaries are broken, diversity is embraced, and an optimistic, creative vision of our future on Earth takes center stage.

Fear takes us down an unexpected road in EOS, a revolutionary Solarpunk story from author Samantha Redstreake Geary, in collaboration with artist Jenny Vyas, featuring music by Really Slow Motion, and groundbreaking graphics via designer Koke Núñez Gómez! EOS tackles real-world issues concerning terrorism, prejudice, and diversity, to near-future technology surrounding sustainable energy that restores the balance between humanity and nature. This isn’t a defeatist tale. It is a look through the lens of positive futurism that showcases the courage, compassion and capabilities of humanity as equal partners in building a bridge to a better tomorrow.

The Science of Teeny, Tiny Things

Nanotechnology

The fictional structure in EOS, site of the international green summit, showcases the near-future applications of innovative nanodevices and nanoscale materials. The soaring skin of Viridis is a solar harvesting system comprised of self-repairing organic cells and quantum dots, semiconductor nanocrystals that enhance the absorption and collection of sunlight and increase the conversion of solar energy to readily available electricity.

In the heart of Viridis lies a quantum computer with a holographic interface that interacts with its environment to solve a myriad of problems infinitely quicker than existing computer technology.

Nanites race through the veins of more than one character. These molecular machines rapidly repair damage and significantly increase one’s recovery from physical trauma. Nano robots have an inherent ability to eliminate genetic defects, expand lifespan, and greatly enhance human, and not so human, capabilities.

Behind the Scenes
– Starring AtoZ rockstars –

Joy Campbell settled into a comfy hammock tied between two tropical trees that stretched across her Viridis suite to bask in the glow of solar glass. The soothing waterfall and extensive foliage reminded her of Jamaica. She sipped her sorrel drink and looked over her list of unusual names, narrowing down contenders for her new romantic suspense set at the summit. She found the process went infinitely smoother with rum.

In the room next door, John Holton was being lulled to sleep by the steady dripping of water from a cascading fountain into a copper pan, a sound much like that of one hand typing. His mind set on shaking off the jet lag, he asked EOS, the holographic interface, to dim the glass while he scrolled through his playlist for relaxing music. Five minutes later, the muppets kicked in, drowning his drowsiness in squeaky vocals. He tried sorting through his mental catalog of portmanteaus, but when he got to turducken and cheeseburger, hunger strong-armed sleepiness and before long, he was heading down the hovertube to meet Nilanjana for a late brunch.

Nilanjana Bose was lounging near a shimmering pool of living color, a light limerick swimming through her thoughts between snippets of conversations. The summit boasted an international audience, and their words, dipped in French and Hindi, Bengali and Arabic, English and Spanish, washed over her in delightful waves. Her poetic soul soaked in the peaceful surroundings. Her inner-researcher was dying to peek behind the curtain of technology. And the Mum in her wanted nothing more than a solid nap.

Sitting along the pool’s edge, her toes drawing lazy circles in the water, Silvia Villalobos basked in the filtered sun, her hands weighted with time-worn words that began their journey in Romania. She turned the page to a new chapter of her life, one rich with purpose and possibility. She sucked in the humid air, heavy with honeysuckle and the breath of kindred-spirits. She vowed to savor the everyday moments, no matter how small, for every moment mattered, this one most of all.

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The AtoZ of EOS_Photovoltaics

April 19, 2016 / WriterlySam / 5 Comments

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A new dawn is on the horizon, where boundaries are broken, diversity is embraced, and an optimistic, creative vision of our future on Earth takes center stage.

Powered by the Sun

Solar Power

“EOS, why don’t you tell everyone how nature pays the bills,” Nellie suggests.

“The windows are transparent, self-repairing solar photovoltaic cells containing nanocrystals that convert ninety percent of captured sunlight into energy. The nanostructures Dr. Oadira designed concentrate the sun’s energy over a thousand times its normal intensity. They trap and absorb the light with minimal loss. The electric voltage created is collected and channeled via array cables.”

“How do you store the energy for evening use?” Masako asks.

“Yes, EOS, how do we do that?” Rafael coaxes, swallowing the rest of his red wine.

“Through a process similar to photosynthesis. Energy from the solar cells’ electric current is used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen gases and is stored in that form,” EOS explains. “When we need power, the gases recombine inside a fuel cell, creating carbon-free electricity.”

“That’s bloody brilliant,” Vanisa cheers, holding up her glass.

“Yes, very impressive,” Masako agrees. “Selene and I would be very interested in hearing more about the nanostructures and…” Masako looks around the room. “Where is Selene?”

Nellie walks over to the door and peeks into the hall. “She’s riding in the hovertube with Arjun.”

Behind the Scenes
– Starring AtoZ rockstars –

An invitation to visit the secret summit soared to the top of Misha Gericke‘s Five Year Project bucket list. The sun-kissed setting alone sparked infinite ideas on how to spin her next fantastical journey, a sequel to her bestselling hit, Endless. Misha had taken charge of her life, scheduled a first-class flight from South Africa, and blocked out a month to spend at Viridis, a place where dreams don’t stay dreams.

Misha leaned over the rooftop railing beside Andrea to listen to her latest inspirational playlist. As someone who ate music & words for breakfast, with a side of pancakes, Andrea Michaels wasn’t one to leave room for silence. As a result, she was in charge of booking the music gigs for Viridis’ social calendar, but narrowing down the talent to 30 bands from across the globe was no easy task. She decided, The Script, would set a pretty awesome tone for the summit’s solar-powered stage.

Soumya Prasad tapped her foot to the beat drumming through Andrea’s earbuds while polishing off her second dose of coffee. A Bangalorite techie to the core, Soumya devoured every bit of glorious innovation Viridis had to offer. She jotted down her new tech obsessions in her life of leo holopad, a delightfully advanced prototype on loan from the summit engineers which she planned on conveniently forgetting to return.

Djinnia peers over Soumya‘s shoulder and eyes the ghostly holographic contraption warily. An authority on urban legends from around the world, she knew everything had a dark side, and felt certain Viridis was no exception. If there were monsters lurking about, djinnia would find them, and then write about her encounter after smiting them with her mammoth book bag.