[Pontiac]

If you were to walk into this 'timetunnel' - which would resemble a large vortex of light a few feet across - you could emerge at some point in the past. He thinks he can build a prototype machine in the lab, using today's technology, with funds of just $250,000 (£120,000).

That is incredibly cheap. You would think that some billionaire would finance this project just on a lark.

However, Prof Mallett is fussy about who gives him the money. "We want non-military sources. I don't want to get to a certain point and get 'top secret' slapped over the project and have it taken away from us."

I don’t think using private money is going to prevent the DOD from taking this project away from him if they think he will be successful. On the other hand it may be the DOD that has prevented him from getting a private backer so far.

[Williams]

Earth to all Freepers. What do you call a guy who can build a working TIME MACHINE for under $250,000 but finds himself explaining that he hasn't raised the funds yet because he's "picky"?

A Liar.

[montanajoe]

I think the CIA would love this thing..go back and tidy things up ....