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The Island Nation Malta Created a Citizenship Test for Robots

Posted by Genevieve Klien in robotics/AI

Nov 2
2018

One part publicity stunt, one part solid planning ahead.

Mass dig of 60,000 skeletons from 230-year-old cemetery set to expose London’s secrets

Nov 2
2018

A mammoth dig is underway that is expected to unearth 60,000 skeletons from a 230-year-old cemetery in London.

The bones of 1,200 people have so far been exhumed from the burial ground near Euston Station to make way for the new high-speed railway between the capital and Birmingham.

Recently released photos of the major dig show archaeologists clearing thick clay from coffins and brushing dirt from remains.

Scientists Create Rare Fifth Form of Matter in Space for the First Time Ever

Posted by Genevieve Klien in space

Nov 2
2018

Scientists have created the coldest spot in the universe, giving them the opportunity to study the universe’s rare fifth form of matter.

Requiem for a Revolutionary Space Probe

Posted by Genevieve Klien in space

Nov 2
2018

The Kepler Mission introduced us to a dazzling array of solar systems.

By Michael D. Lemonick on November 2, 2018

What shape are subatomic particles?

Posted by Genevieve Klien in particle physics

Nov 2
2018

Peanuts, rugby ball, bagels and spheres — now that’s an odd menu!

A Gurgling Mud Pool Is Creeping Across Southern California Like a Geologic Poltergeist

Posted by Genevieve Klien in futurism

Nov 2
2018

A roving spring of bubbling mud is moving around like a geologic poltergeist in southern California.

Solar Power Is About to Boom in the Sunshine State

Posted by Genevieve Klien in solar power, sustainability

Nov 2
2018

Florida has lagged in renewable energy use, but declining solar costs are set to change that.

By John Fialka, E&E News on November 2, 2018

‘Jumping gene’ regulator protein curbs cancer growth

Posted by Genevieve Klien in biotech/medical

Nov 2
2018

A key protein that keeps “jumping genes” in check could also prevent the formation of tumors and potentially lead to new cancer treatments.

There’s something unusual about these lily pads

Posted by Genevieve Klien in robotics/AI

Nov 2
2018

The aPad can explore marine environments while keeping in direct contact with a team above sea level or other manned robots underwater.

Moon Direct

Posted by Klaus Baldauf in policy, space

Nov 2
2018

Robert Zubrin offers a purpose-driven plan to open the lunar frontier.

Rand Simberg on how space tycoons are bringing back the dream of truly settling the “high frontier” — and how policy can catch up.

Micah Meadowcroft on why space colonization will disappoint you.