Menu

Blog

Page 4998

Mar 11, 2022

Francis Fukuyama: Putin’s war on the liberal order

Posted by in category: futurism

Democratic values were already under threat around the world before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Now we need to rekindle the spirit of 1989.

Mar 11, 2022

Russia’s Crazy Nuclear War Strategy: Escalation…to De-escalate?

Posted by in categories: existential risks, policy

What does this actually mean in concrete terms? And is it an accurate description of Russia’s nuclear doctrine?

By Mark Episkopos

The recent round of tensions in the consistently difficult relationship between Russia and the U.S. has prompted a renewed focus on the Kremlin’s nuclear posture. For years, Western analysts have posited that Moscow adheres to what is often called an “escalate to de-escalate” approach. But what does this mean in concrete policy terms, and is it an accurate description of Russia’s nuclear doctrine?

Mar 11, 2022

Topical tissue nano-transfection mediates non-viral stroma reprogramming and rescue

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, life extension, nanotechnology

Circa 2017


Arrayed nanochannels can be used to controllably transfect and reprogram tissues in vivo for applications in regenerative medicine and cell-based therapies.

Mar 11, 2022

Apple Event

Posted by in categories: futurism, mobile phones

Watch the special Apple Event to learn about the all-new Mac Studio and Studio Display, new iPad Air, new iPhone SE, and iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 in two new shades of green.

To watch the event interpreted in American Sign Language (ASL), please click here: https://youtu.be/qO-1dCry0-I

Continue reading “Apple Event” »

Mar 11, 2022

After a Nuclear War

Posted by in categories: biological, existential risks

What would come after a nuclear war and what would be the consequences for Earth´s biosphere. And would some other intelligent species eventually evolve?


Meet the Species That May Come After Humans.

Mar 11, 2022

California wants to use electric cars to back up the power grid

Posted by in categories: sustainability, transportation

https://youtube.com/watch?v=L8bdHBL0Vfc

A collaboration between the automaker and the utility will test-drive using bidirectional charging to power homes during blackouts.

Mar 11, 2022

Reimagining the lamp with an intelligent, floating bulb

Posted by in category: futurism

The humble lamp can come in many different forms, but nearly all of them feature a singular bulb that is uninspired and only responds to a light switch or potentially an app. YouTuber Tom Ouwerkerk, on the other hand, has designed a creative light accessory that is entirely 3D-printed and includes an intelligent central bulb that “magically” levitates above the base, defying gravity.

For the base of the lamp, Ouwerkerk printed a simple ring with a cutout on its side for plugging in a DC barrel jack. From there, he added an Arduino Nano Every that is responsible for controlling a strip of four WS2812B RGB LEDs and sensing if the bulb has been placed into its off position. When the bulb isn’t resting on top of the base, its top magnet gets attracted to the other magnet, which faces down from the top of the lamp and helps pull it upwards for the floating effect.

Continue reading “Reimagining the lamp with an intelligent, floating bulb” »

Mar 11, 2022

Ice holds evidence of ancient, massive solar storm

Posted by in categories: chemistry, energy

An analysis of radioactive chemicals in ice cores indicates one of the most powerful solar storms ever hit Earth around 7,176 B.C.


(Inside Science) — For a few nights more than 9,000 years ago, at a time when many of our ancestors were wearing animal skins, the northern skies would have been bright with flickering lights.

Telltale chemical isotopes in ancient ice cores suggest one of the most massive solar storms ever took place around 7,176 B.C., and it would have been noticed.

Continue reading “Ice holds evidence of ancient, massive solar storm” »

Mar 11, 2022

Cool Inventions That Will Kill Your Boredom

Posted by in categories: innovation, neuroscience

BRAIN TIME ► https://goo.gl/tTWgH2

1. Parajet Xplorer Flying Car.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTuvhzGL2APrK4jZ2ARX3pw.

Continue reading “Cool Inventions That Will Kill Your Boredom” »

Mar 11, 2022

Fluicell launches the Biopixlar AER 3D bioprinter — technical specifications and pricing

Posted by in categories: 3D printing, bioprinting

Fluicell, a bioprinting firm based in Sweden, has launched its new high-precision 3D printer, the Biopixlar AER.

Intended as a successor to the original Biopixlar, the device is Fluicell’s second single-cell 3D bioprinting system. The company has designed its latest machine to be as compact and accessible as possible, and claims that it’s the world’s first microfluidic bioprinter that fits inside a standard flow hood or biosafety cabinet. This enables users to easily integrate it with other in vitro and 3D cell culture technologies.

Victoire Viannay, CEO of Fluicell, said, “With Biopixlar AER, we have reached a new important milestone and we can now offer a pioneering product, fully tailored to meet current and future needs in the rapidly accelerating life science and research sector.”