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On the Cover
The World’s Fastest Woman
Leslie Porterfield started riding motorcycles at the age of 16. She now holds the world record as the fastest female and, among many other accomplishments, has become the first woman to earn inclusion in the prestigious Bonneville 200 mph Club.

While her crew began prepping for the next round of speed trials in El Mirage, Calif., Porterfield took some time to talk to MyTekLife about how she got started in the sport, as well as her experiences and her goals for the future.
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Table of Contents
Letter from the editor
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The Flight of the Sentimental Journey
It’s one of just a handful of B-17 bombers still flying today—from an era in our history that has not been forgotten. We went aboard the most completely restored B-17 in the world and talked with pilots Sam Korth and Pete Scholl.
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Has the 2,000 Year-Old Computer Revealed Its Secrets?
Scientists have labeled the Antikythera Mechanism the world’s first mechanical computer. It has taken researchers more than 100 years to unravel its mysteries—but did they?
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SXSW Highlights
South by Southwest, or SXSW, attracts thousands of music performers, the most creative filmmakers and emerging new talent, as well as top innovative Web creators and entrepreneurs.
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A Conversation with Hollywood Producer William Fay
The Man Behind “300” and “Clash of the Titans”
We interviewed the renowned Hollywood producer William Fay to discuss some of the emerging technologies in Hollywood and how they are changing the landscape. Fay also shares with us exclusive news about one of his upcoming projects.
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Using Plant Material to Make Solar Energy More Cost Effective
BioSolar is hoping to reduce the up-front cost of solar cell manufacturing by 50 percent by using plant materials. 
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Recycling CO2 Emissions Into Fuel
A breakthrough technology to recycle carbon dioxide emissions into gasoline and other types of fuel is being developed and could soon be produced on an industrial scale.
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A Childhood Dream Takes Flight
In the ‘80s, Glenn Martin began developing a concept for a jet pack and spent the next 27 years managing a research and development program to bring his dream to reality.
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Water as a Useful Energy Source
Jules Verne wrote about it in 1874, but can water really be used as a reliable energy source? A new innovation allows hydrogen to be extracted from water and converted into fuel.
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Arm Chair Detectives
Find out how ordinary citizens are fighting crime from the comfort of their own home.
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Bandwidth Crisis: A Unique Opportunity
Has the FCC created the next big technology gold rush? Find out how you can own a piece of the airways.
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A Postcard from Your Phone
A new mobile phone application allows you to take pictures, personalize them with a message and then send them as postcards.
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Airport Scanners
The number of full-body scanners at U.S. airports is expected to skyrocket because of growing security concerns. How do they work?
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Technology News
Virgin’s Deep Sea Rides.
Bringing Your Walls to Life with Sleek, Beautiful Design.
Porsche’s New Hybrids.
Solar-Powered Luggage.
NASA’s First Human-Like Robots.
BlackBerry Tip: Quick Navigation That Will Save You Time.
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