In case any anyone was under the illusion that the story universe of Sanctuary (set in 2012) is totally out there, consider this news item.
Paralysed man's mind is 'read'
http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7094526.stm
Funny enough, when this project kicked off in 1997 the biggest advance in this field was with slugs. Things have moved on somewhat from Computer Electronics meets Animal Brains
I like the rough and ready feel of these character animations, matching real world focus pulls and comp'ed in foreground elements to give the material more grit.
lost in space: lost press gangs pacciani