Will warp drive ever be possible? These scientists say they’ve created the first physical model for how it could work. A lookback at the Star Wars immunization PSAs of the 1970s. And a potential new type of COVID-19 test that will double as a form of stress relief. Plus, vaccinated orangutans, SXSW in VR, and the first-ever podcast NFT?Sponsors:Indeed, Get a free $75 credit at Indeed.com/GOODNEWSMint Mobile, Get a new wireless plan for just $15 a month mintmobile.com/kottkeLinks:A potential model for a real physical warp drive (Phys.org)Scientists Announce a Physical Warp Drive Is Now Possible. Seriously. (Esquire)Star Wars vaccination PSA: C-3PO and R2-P2 vs. measles and polio (A/V Club)An Oral History of the Star Wars Immunization Campaign (Mel Magazine)Vintage Star Wars C-3PO   R2-D2 smoking PSA commercial (Hoth Iceplanet, YouTube)Scream, not swab: Dutch inventor hopes he discovered new COVID test (Reuters)This Trained Singer Teaches Metal Bands How To Scream (Kottke)Looks Like You Need Iceland (Inspired By Iceland) SXSW Will Build a Virtual Downtown Austin for Attendees to Experience in VR (Ad Week) Announcing SXSW Online XR Including the Full Virtual Cinema Program (SXSW)Tech Meme Ride Home NFT (Tech Meme Ride Home)First great apes at US zoo receive COVID-19 vaccine made for animals (National Geographic)Kottke.OrgJackson Bird on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.