What would it take to build a new, artificial planet?
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Scientists measure all of the starlight ever produced in the universe
How much photons are there in the universe?
Our Blue Planet: Accidental discovery could save coral reefs
An accidental discovery is giving new hope for coral reefs.
BBC Earth
This is How Many Photons Are in the Entire Observable Universe
Researchers from Clemson University used almost a decade of gamma ray data to map the entire observable universe for the very first time.
This is when AI’s top researchers think artificial general intelligence will be achieved
In a new book published this week titled Architects of Intelligence, writer and futurist Martin Ford interviewed 23 of the most prominent men and women who are working in AI today, including DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, Google AI Chief Jeff Dean, and Stanford AI director Fei-Fei Li. In an informal survey, Ford asked each of them to guess by which year there will be at least a 50 percent chance of AGI being built.
Short answer: maybe within our lifetimes, but don’t hold out.
Discovery explains how cells in the eye sense light and adjust our circadian rhythms
A remarkable study from researchers at the Salk Institute has uncovered a profound new insight into how our circadian rhythms are regulated through light-sensing mechanisms within our eyes. The research could lead to new ways to combat insomnia and help reset the internal clocks of people with disrupted circadian rhythms.
Lab-grown placentas ‘will transform pregnancy research’
Cambridge team develops organoids or mini placentas to advance knowledge of stillbirth and pre-eclampsia.
Scientists and Artists Must Work Together
We need to engage people emotionally, not just intellectually, to address the plight of the planet.
- By Rebecca Gilman on November 28, 2018
“Lava-Lamp” Proteins May Help Cells Cheat Death
With proteins that reversibly self-assemble into droplets, cells may control their metabolism—and harden themselves against harsh conditions.
- By Katia Moskvitch, Quanta Magazine on November 28, 2018