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Oct 3, 2021

Muscle-gene edit creates buff beagles

Posted by in categories: bioengineering, biotech/medical

Gene editing works at low efficiency in dogs.

Oct 3, 2021

This gene therapy stopped mice from going deaf — and could save some humans’ hearing too

Posted by in category: biotech/medical

Circa 2017


‘We have entered the age where the human genome is a real drug target.’

Oct 3, 2021

This 70-year-old technology could ensure humanity’s future in space

Posted by in categories: futurism, space

Straight from the world of aquatic sports to the cosmic realm.


Some 70 years later, we are still relying on air friction, heatshields, and parachutes and landing at sea more often than not. A change could boost the commercialization of LEO.

Oct 3, 2021

Glass Made of Wood Outperforms Traditional Glass In Nearly Every Way

Posted by in category: futurism

This new see-through wood alternative to glass has better heat-insulating properties to reduce your cost of heating and cooling.

Oct 3, 2021

Is A Maine Coon Part Raccoon?

Posted by in category: futurism

– Maine Coon Central


With so many people questioning the Maine Coon’s mysterious origins, it’s not surprising that bizarre queries like, ‘Is a Maine Coon Part Raccoon?’ have been asked!

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Oct 3, 2021

Bio-Hackers Figured Out How to Inject Human Eyes With Night Vision, And It’s Still Creepy as Hell

Posted by in category: genetics

Circa 2015


Scientists have determined how a particular gene makes night vision possible. The study focuses on a gene called nyctalopin. Mutations in the gene result in inherited “night blindness,” a loss of vision in low-light environments.

Oct 3, 2021

Muon g-2 experiment results: Physicists may have discovered a new force of nature

Posted by in category: physics

Scientists found new evidence this year that muons may behave in a way that defies existing physics. Their magnetism may be caused by a new, fifth force.

Oct 3, 2021

The Music of Proteins Is Made Audible Through a Computer Program That Learns From Chopin

Posted by in categories: chemistry, computing, information science, media & arts

Proteins are structured like folded chains. These chains are composed of small units of 20 possible amino acids, each labeled by a letter of the alphabet. A protein chain can be represented as a string of these alphabetic letters, very much like a string of music notes in alphabetical notation.

Protein chains can also fold into wavy and curved patterns with ups, downs, turns, and loops. Likewise, music consists of sound waves of higher and lower pitches, with changing tempos and repeating motifs.

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Oct 3, 2021

There’s a Giant Hole in the Middle of This 226-Foot Superyacht Concept —and That’s the Point

Posted by in category: space

Lazzarini.

The standout feature is, of course, the arc, or “hole deck” as Lazzarini calls it, which can be customized to each seafarer’s needs. Accessible via a door at the vessel’s bow, the sprawling space is ideal for lounging and is fitted with steps down to the ocean for requisite dips.

Shape is crowned by a glass-bottom infinity pool situated on the upper deck. It allows the swimmers above to look down on those below (or vice versa). Here, you’ll also find a helipad to facilitate the comings and goings of those onboard. At the stern, meanwhile, there is a waterside beach club with a diving platform, plus a garage for toys.

Oct 3, 2021

Test-tube lion cubs spark hope endangered species could be saved

Posted by in category: existential risks

Circa 2018


The birth of the world’s first “test-tube” lion cubs have sparked hope that the some of the world’s most endangered big cat species could be saved from extinction.

The male and female lion cubs were born in South Africa last week and mark the first time a successful pregnancy has been achieved through artificial insemination.

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