Archive for the ‘innovation’ category: Page 116
Apr 22, 2018
Newt Gingrich: A glimpse of America’s future in space in 2024
Posted by Klaus Baldauf in categories: innovation, space travel
Two historic events happened this past week that will lay the groundwork for the future of American space exploration.
First, after a close vote in the Senate, Rep. Jim Bridenstine, R-Okla. – a former Navy combat pilot – was confirmed as the new head of NASA. I am confident he will be a strong leader in space exploration as we begin a new era of innovation, technological advancement and limitless exploration.
Second, Vice President Mike Pence laid out a bold vision for America’s future in space exploration during his opening remarks at the Space Foundation’s 34th Annual Space Symposium in Colorado. The vice president showed the Trump administration’s commitment to restoring American leadership in space, rightly pointing out that “we stand at the dawn of a new era of human activity in space; a turning point that will bring new opportunities and new challenges.”
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Apr 20, 2018
Paid Program: How AI Is Driving Innovation
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: innovation, robotics/AI
Artificial intelligence is transforming virtually every industry. Are you ready to benefit from the AI revolution?
Apr 20, 2018
Bioquark Inc. — Glowing Skin Podcast — Ira Pastor
Posted by Ira S. Pastor in categories: aging, bioengineering, biotech/medical, business, chemistry, DNA, genetics, health, innovation, life extension
Tags: anti-aging, bioquark, cosmetics, health, Life extension, skin, wellness
Apr 19, 2018
This amateur mathematician just made an enormous “lucky” breakthrough in solving the 60-year-old Hadwiger-Nelson problem
Posted by Genevieve Klien in category: innovation
The breakthrough is the first time the problem’s answer has been narrowed down since last century.
Apr 19, 2018
Bolt Threads Debuts New ‘Leather’ Made From Mushroom Roots
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in categories: innovation, materials
The materials innovation startup known for its synthetic spider sillk is rolling out a second bio-material, a leather made from mycelium that can be grown in a small space with a much lower environmental impact than raising cattle.
Apr 18, 2018
A Stunning Gene-Therapy Breakthrough in the Fight Against Beta Thalassemia, a Devastating Blood Disease
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: biotech/medical, innovation
Jerome Groopman discusses the results of a trial described in the New England Journal of Medicine, in which twenty-two patients with beta thalassemia, a common and devastating blood disorder, were treated with gene therapy.
Apr 16, 2018
Why immuno-therapy is leaving markets abuzz across the world
Posted by Derick Lee in categories: biotech/medical, innovation
The biotechnology sector’s fastest-growing segment, immuno-oncology, has become the hottest buzzword for investment in Asia.
The field, that uses the body’s own immune system to help fight cancer, has seen two mega acquisitions in the United States in recent months.
And Hong Kong stock exchange is now tuning into its strong future, with Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) already agreeing to revamp listing rules that will fast track applications by firms linked with the sector to help more innovative drugs and medical devices developers go public as soon as early this summer, and raise much-needed development cash.
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Apr 13, 2018
Bioquark Inc. — Illuminations Media — Ira Pastor
Posted by Ira S. Pastor in categories: aging, bioengineering, biotech/medical, business, health, innovation, life extension, neuroscience, science, transhumanism
Apr 10, 2018
Why nuclear fusion is gaining steam – again
Posted by Genevieve Klien in category: innovation
As fusion becomes more technically viable, it’s time to assess whether it’s worth the money because breakthroughs in the lab don’t guarantee success in the marketplace.