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Dec 24, 2023

Transparent processor found in vintage HP computer — exotic silicon-on-sapphire chip discovered on a humble floppy drive PCB

Posted by in categories: computing, futurism

Shirriff’s blog goes into a deep dive with a look inside the HP PHI chip, its construction, and die. He even examines its logic gates, first-in-first-out buffers (FIFOs), and address decoder. Please check out the blog for all these finer details and more.

In conclusion, the computer historian echoes our initial thoughts that this silicon-on-sapphire IC is “interesting as an example of a ‘technology of the future’ that didn’t quite pan out.”

Shirriff also contrasts late 70s era processors built on silicon-on-sapphire vs regular silicon in terms of energy consumption and clock speeds. Would you be surprised to hear that silicon-on-sapphire ICs were far superior using these metrics? Things might have panned out differently if these transparent ICs had been mass-produced at better yields and lower manufacturing costs. A frightening statistic highlighted by Shirriff is that HP’s silicon-on-sapphire yields were a mere 9%.

Dec 24, 2023

George F. R. Ellis — What Is Strong Emergence?

Posted by in categories: biological, chemistry, physics

The world works at different levels — fundamental physics, physics, chemistry, biology, psychology, sociology — with each level having its own rules and regularities. Here’s the deep question: Ultimately, can what happens at a higher level be explained entirely in terms of what happens at a lower level? If the answer is ‘No’, if complete explanatory reduction fails, then what else could be going on?\
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Dec 24, 2023

Philip Clayton — How Can Emergence Explain Reality?

Posted by in category: futurism

For more videos and information from Philip Clayton click here http://bit.ly/1CCgAsDFor more videos on how emergence can explain reality click here http://bit.ly/1CCgAsDFor

Dec 24, 2023

Location, location, location: Research reveals the hidden power of intracellular neighborhoods

Posted by in category: futurism

New findings published in Molecular Cell provide details about the hidden organization of the cytoplasm—the soup of liquid, organelles, proteins, and other molecules inside a cell. The research shows it makes a big difference where in that cellular broth, messenger RNA (mRNA) gets translated into proteins.

“You know the old real estate saying, ‘location, location, location.’ It turns out it applies to how proteins get made inside of cells, too,” says Dr. Mayr, a molecular and cell biologist at the Sloan Kettering Institute, a hub for basic and translational research within MSK. “If it’s translated over here, you get twice as much as if it’s translated over there.”

This first-of-its-kind study highlights the degree to which the cytoplasm is “beautifully organized” rather than being just a big jumble of stuff, she says.

Dec 24, 2023

Longevity: Is exercise the key to a longer, healthier life?

Posted by in category: life extension

A new study found that while exercise is important to living a long life, following other healthy lifestyle habits may have an even greater impact.

Dec 24, 2023

Finally!! SpaceX Conducts New Starship Hardware Test! — SpaceX Weekly #94

Posted by in categories: bitcoin, internet, robotics/AI, space travel

This week at Starbase Booster 10 joins Ship 28 at the launch site to begin its testing on the orbital launch mount, Ship 28 performs a static fire test, and SpaceX shows off its holiday spirit, while over at Cape Canaveral, Starlink launch and recovery operations continue as several tanks and a prefabricated tower section are shipped out to Brownsville.\
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Dec 24, 2023

The Genetic Revolution: The Manipulation of Human DNA | Documentary

Posted by in categories: bioengineering, biotech/medical, education, genetics

The Genetic Revolution is a compelling science documentary that invites viewers into the groundbreaking world of DNA manipulation and genetic engineering. This intriguing documentary showcases the innovative science behind genetic modifications and chronicles a diverse team of scientists from around the world as they utilize advanced DNA editing technologies like CRISPR in ways previously deemed unthinkable.\

With its exploration into the rapidly evolving science of DNA editing, \.

Dec 24, 2023

Gravitas: China’s golden veil | Gravitas Shorts

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, business, military

Chinese researchers have designed a new camouflage device that can make fighter jets appear like civilian planes on radars. Will this change the face of wars?\
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Dec 24, 2023

Working Memory 2.0

Posted by in category: neuroscience

MIT brain and cognitive sciences webinar.

Dec 24, 2023

Meet ELLiQ, an AI-enabled chatty companion robot for the elderly

Posted by in category: robotics/AI

Leveraging advancements in Genrative AI, the robot enables more immersive and continuous conversations, deepening the user-device connection.