DNA Malware compromising DNA sequencing machines

https://arstechnica.com/science/2017/08/researchers-encode-malware-in-dna-compromise-dna-sequencing-software/I actually have a short story in the works about this concept-

 Malware encoded in the genome of a biological virus gets sequenced by a surgery’s diagnosis machine. The malware hacks the diagnosis sequencer, installing a computer virus, which compromises all the DNA synthesis machines it can find on the network. These start printing and churning out copies of the virus, infecting more humans who seek medical help. The infection spreads through two vectors: person to person and digitally. Every infected patient, sequenced by a susceptible diagnosis machine, creates more compromised nodes in the growing botnet… the plague spreads, its dual-mode allowing it to jump all quarantine measures and airgaps thrown up to halt it… nasty.

Declassified 1950s Flying Saucer vs WEAV the 2010s update


USAF Project 1794: Declassified 1950s Flying Saucer:




…and WEAV — the Wingless Electromagnetic Air Vehicle — a prototype craft utilising atmospheric plasma propulsion that NASA is toying with now.



…using a plasma field you could produce lift in any direction, you could change direction quickly and that power could be turned on or off almost instantly…

This is fascinating stuff. I am looking into this magneto-electro-hydrodynamics tech for Book 3.  I am looking forward to a real flying saucer!




Is there no chance to save traditional sci-fi from decline?

As a newcomer author, I can’t really judge from my own experience if Liu Cixin is correct… but I fear he might be…Interview with Chinese Hugo Award Winner Liu Cixin:
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-08/16/c_136529000.htm

As a kid I remember thirsting for any anything that tasted of the future. Every drip of speculation about technology was absorbed like a drop of water on a parched dessert–

  –but now, I feel I am standing in a torrent of futurism; my orifices clamped tight shut else I bloat and explode from the pressure!
Against this, I can see how people see Science Fiction as more of the same.Summary: People are bored with novelty; they want familiarity!