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Jan 30, 2023

The Zombifying Mushrooms in HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ Are Real. Should You Be Worried?

Posted by in category: futurism

We spoke to a real scientist about the potential for a fungus-driven zombie apocalypse.

Jan 30, 2023

Scientists Actually Did It: They Built a Real Working Tractor Beam

Posted by in category: tractor beam

One that manipulates objects and everything.

Jan 30, 2023

The Rise of Automated Robots in the Future of Car Maintenance and Driving

Posted by in categories: business, employment, robotics/AI, transportation

The automobile business is continuously evolving, and as technology advances, we are seeing a shift toward a future of automated robots in the car maintenance sector. This move is expected to have a number of advantages, including greater accuracy and efficiency in automotive maintenance, as well as the capacity to work on older vehicles that traditional mechanics may be unfamiliar with.

As the owner of an older family truck, I have direct knowledge of the difficulty in finding a mechanic willing to work on their vehicle even if it is well kept up. With the emergence of automated robots, there will be no need to rely on human mechanics, as robots will be capable of doing the required jobs with ease. They will be able to detect faults and undertake routine maintenance, such as replacing belts, radiators, and other parts, without specialist training or knowledge.

The benefits of automated robots in automotive repair go beyond increased productivity. The robots will be built to work on a wide range of automobiles, regardless of age, allowing owners of older vehicles to maintain their vehicles without having to worry about finding a mechanic ready to work on them. Furthermore, automated robots will improve automotive maintenance accuracy since they will be equipped with cutting-edge technology and will be able to complete duties with precision and speed.

Jan 30, 2023

AI Replicated Evolution and Generated New Enzymes as Good as Natural Ones

Posted by in category: robotics/AI

Of those 100 proteins, the team created five of the artificial proteins and tested their functionality in cells, seeing how well they compared to an enzyme found in chicken eggs aptly named “hen egg white lysozyme” (HEWL). Two of the proteins demonstrated activity similar to HEWL, breaking down bacteria’s cell walls.

“The enzymes work (out-of-the-box) as well as proteins that have evolved over millions of years of evolution,” Madani said. The team also found that the model was able to capture evolutionary patterns, without specifically being trained to do so.

While AI has been used to generate proteins, this study differs a bit from prior research and further expands the idea of what is possible with language models.

Jan 30, 2023

The Word “Quantum” Invokes the Notion of Strange Physics and States of Matter

Posted by in categories: computing, quantum physics

I recently learned some new things about quantum materials, states, and computing.


My latest discoveries about the curious world of quantum physics and discoveries that may significantly impact the future.

Jan 30, 2023

US House panel to vote next month on possible TikTok ban | Latest News | WION

Posted by in category: futurism

The House Foreign Affairs Committee plans to hold a vote next month on a bill aimed at blocking the use of China’s popular social media app TikTok in the United States, the committee confirmed.

#tiktok #tiktokban #unitedstates.

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Jan 30, 2023

Neuromorphic dynamics and information processing in self-organised nanowire networks

Posted by in category: nanotechnology

Tenth International Conference on Guided Self-Organization (GSO-2022), 12–13 December 2022, Auckland, New Zealand.

Keynote talk (12 December 2022, morning). Prof. Zdenka Kuncic, University of Sydney, Australia.

Jan 30, 2023

Rethinking Relativity: A Surge of Cosmological Inconsistencies Prompts a Reevaluation of Einstein’s Theories

Posted by in categories: computing, physics

After a century of Einsteinian relativistic physics gone unchallenged, Computational Physics assume this demonstrable challenge.

Jan 30, 2023

Cambridge, UK

Posted by in categories: energy, sustainability, transportation

Energy storage: A Global Enabler for World Energy Transition

The energy crisis and decarbonization requirements speed up the process of finding alternative solutions, and energy storage plays an important role in applications such as electric vehicle applications and renewable energy.

Jan 30, 2023

Human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C virus detection using ribonucleic acid sequencing among smokers

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, health

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers identified serological Hepatitis C virus (HCV) signatures and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) signatures through the secondary utilization of ribonucleic acid sequencing (RNA-seq) analysis data among previous and existing smokers with or without COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

Viral detection by RNA sequencing analysis has increased the knowledge base of viruses causing human infections. Identifying undiagnosed viral infections by using existing nucleic acid sequencing data could facilitate epidemiological survey-based analysis and aid in the development of diagnostic and therapeutic options for improved population health.