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Jan 1, 2018

Titanium-Gold Alloy: Physicists Combine Gold with Titanium And Quadruple Its Strength

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, materials

Scientists from Rice University have discovered a titanium alloy that’s better than titanium at being a medical implant, and it is four times harder than titanium and a vast majority of steels.

When it comes to bone replacements, the go-to material is still titanium. Hard, wear-resistant, and compatible to the body, titanium looks like the best alternative to actual bone, maybe even better. Who knew that you could improve the ‘gold standard’ by just adding actual gold?

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Jan 1, 2018

The U.S. Will Allow Scientists To Create Deadly Viruses

Posted by in category: futurism

Why is the U.S. allowing scientists to create deadly viruses?

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Jan 1, 2018

Great way to start the year out

Posted by in category: transhumanism

Yesterday, El Mercurio (A major paper in Chile and Latin America with abt 300,000 copies) published a big feature on #transhumanism that starts with my work and interview. I believe 2018 will continue the fast growing trend of international major media covering how the transhumanism movement is changing the world: http://impresa.elmercurio.com/Pages/NewsDetail.aspx?dt=2017&…2&bodyid=6 #transhumanismo #Spanish

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Jan 1, 2018

15 Top Science & Tech Leaders Offer Surprising Predictions For 2018

Posted by in categories: innovation, science

What will 2018 bring? No one knows for sure. But as we did for 2017, we asked top scientists and thought leaders in innovation what they expect to see in the new year. Here, lightly edited, are their predictions.


What scientific discoveries will 2018 bring? We asked leaders in science, technology, and innovation what they think we can expect to see in the new year.

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