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Dec 23, 2021

The Horrible Tragedies Caused By Bizarre 1950s Kids’ Toys | Hidden Killers | Absolute History

Posted by in categories: habitats, materials

How far our safety regulations have come…


Dr Suzannah Lipscomb looks at the hidden dangers of the British post-war home. In the 1950s, people embraced modern design for the first time after years of austerity and self-denial. The modern home featured moulded plywood furniture, fibreglass, plastics and polyester — materials and technologies that were developed during World War II.

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Dec 23, 2021

Scientists Identify Gut-Derived Metabolites that Play a Role in Neurodegeneration

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, neuroscience

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙔𝙤𝙧𝙠:

The Neuro-Network.

𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙄𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙮 𝙂𝙪𝙩-𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙈𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮 𝙖 𝙍𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙉𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

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Dec 23, 2021

The Most Powerful Computers You’ve Never Heard Of

Posted by in category: computing

Analog computers were the most powerful computers for thousands of years, relegated to obscurity by the digital revolution. This video is sponsored by Brilliant. The first 200 people to sign up via https://brilliant.org/veritasium get 20% off a yearly subscription.

Thanks to Scott Wiedemann for the lego computer instructions – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X_Ft4YR_wU

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Dec 23, 2021

This Deadly Virus Has Been Frozen for 4 Million Years

Posted by in category: biotech/medical

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Dec 23, 2021

Spain’s BlueFloat eyes 4.3GW of Australian offshore wind projects, with more to come

Posted by in category: energy

Spain’s BlueFloat and Energy Estate to develop at least three offshore wind farms, totalling 4,300MW in waters off NSW and Victoria.

Dec 23, 2021

Gene Editing, The Possible Key To Immortality

Posted by in categories: bioengineering, biotech/medical, life extension, neuroscience

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KCirsRKFX8&feature=youtu.be

When we think about gene editing, the first thing we remember is the designer babies, and that it’s usually called unethical. But actually, gene editing (CRISPR) may be one of the most promising upcoming medical technologies. Learn why in this video.

Check out other videos from this series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnWSi4zEceYXPCBYXZ9ZEV-9q44ebksoo.

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Dec 23, 2021

AI Researchers Fight Noise by Turning to Biology

Posted by in categories: biological, neuroscience, robotics/AI

Tiny amounts of artificial noise can fool neural networks, but not humans. Some researchers are looking to neuroscience for a fix.

Dec 23, 2021

Scientists Are Pretty Sure They Found a Portal to the Fifth Dimension

Posted by in categories: cosmology, particle physics

It’s probably in this weird particle.


In a recent study, scientists say they can explain dark matter by positing a particle that links to a fifth dimension.

While the “warped extra dimension” (WED) is a trademark of a popular physics model first introduced in 1999, this research, published in The European Physical Journal C, is the first to cohesively use the theory to explain the long-lasting dark matter problem within particle physics.

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Dec 23, 2021

With arrival of Intel, Europe to gain advanced chips

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, computing, economics, mobile phones

Europe will soon produce a strategically vital component in the modern global economy as US semiconductor giant Intel chooses the site for a new cutting-edge chip factory.

Recent problems in global supply chains have highlighted the fundamental importance of semiconductors, which are used in a growing number of products including cars, TVs and smartphones.

Keen demand and the closure of semiconductor plants, particularly in Asia, due to pandemic disruptions led to a global chip shortage and forced car manufacturers such as Ford, Nissan and Volkswagen to scale back production.

Dec 23, 2021

Woman moves into first 3D printed home in US, created by Habitat for Humanity

Posted by in categories: habitats, materials

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WTKR) — Habitat for Humanity made the first 3D printed home in the U.S. for a woman in Virginia.

“To have a home right before Christmas is really, really exciting,” homeowner April Stringfield said.

In July, crews broke ground on the 1,200-square-foot, three-bedroom concrete home.