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There May Be A Loophole in the Second Law of Thermodynamics

Posted by Karen Hurst in futurism, mathematics

In Brief:

Scientists have formulated a mathematical theorem which shows that Newton’s Second Law may, at least, have a loophole.
The finding may provide the foundation for future discoveries that may allow us to power devices remotely.

Here’s what the world will be like in 2045, according to top scientists

Posted by Elmar Arunov in futurism, government

The government’s research-and-development arm has some exciting predictions for the world of tomorrow.

Hawking: Creating AI Could Be the Biggest Event in the History of Our Civilization

Posted by Elmar Arunov in futurism, robotics/AI

In Brief:

At the launch of the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence (CFI), the famed scientist warned of a potentially grave future given the rise of AI.
The work done at CFI could have far-reaching implications for the future of AI, helping shape how the technology is used and regulated.

Tokyo’s underground bike vaults

Posted by Bryan Gatton in futurism

In Tokyo, you can park your bike in underground vaults, and retrieve it in just 8 seconds. http://cnn.it/2evfkBL

Scientists Can Now See More Sharply Than Anyone Thought Possible

Posted by Shane Hinshaw in futurism

A group of scientists has managed to overcome the theoretical limit on image sharpness.

Engineers have made clear wood that’s stronger than plain wood

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in futurism

10 Years of Technology

Posted by Bruno Henrique de Souza in futurism

This is “10 Years of Technology” by on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Shailesh Prasad Photo

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in futurism

Rise of The Machine: A Vision of Tomorrow

Posted by Elmar Arunov in futurism, robotics/AI

We’re already experiencing the rise of artificial intelligence. Here’s one dark vision of what this future might look like.

Jason Silva — Technological Transcendence

Posted by Shailesh Prasad in futurism