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Feb 6, 2021

Drone swarms: coming (sometime) to a war near you. Just not today

Posted by in category: drones

At a time of fast-paced drone proliferation, militaries around the world are actively pursuing research and development in swarms.

Feb 6, 2021

The hybrid economy: Why UBI is unavoidable as we edge towards a radically superintelligent civilization

Posted by in categories: economics, food, government, robotics/AI

In the coming Age of Superintelligence [and automation] everyone should be entitled to social dividend, “free” money such as UBI, just for being alive. We should not forget that the wealthiest of us would not be as fortunate without civilization. Otherwise, Jeff Bezos would have to forage for food in the Amazon jungle all by himself. Being a human today is more than enough of a fair contribution to receive free money from the government. Going forward we’ll see more and more prominent voices vouching for UBI.

#HybridEconomy #UniversalBasicIncome #UBI #BasicIncome #SocialDividend #TaxWallStreet #WealthTax #InheritanceTax

Feb 6, 2021

Brain stem cells could improve AI

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, robotics/AI

A new project will see scientists use human brain stem cells on microchips to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence.

Feb 6, 2021

Australia plans world’s biggest battery for 2023

Posted by in category: futurism

A new $2.4bn battery will have a power capacity of 1200 megawatts (MW), which is quadruple the current world’s largest, and 24 times greater than the record holder in 2016.

Feb 6, 2021

Bali’s thieving monkeys can spot high-value items to ransom

Posted by in category: electronics

Study finds macaques go for tourists’ electronics and wallets over empty bags and then maximise their profit.

Feb 6, 2021

Startup Unveils World’s First Flying Racecar

Posted by in category: transportation

It can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in a blistering 2.3 seconds.

Feb 6, 2021

Cryptocurrencies: Fad or the future?

Posted by in categories: cryptocurrencies, futurism

Governments consider regulation as the popularity of investing in cryptocurrencies grow.

Feb 6, 2021

MonoRacer: Fully enclosed motorcycle for long distance travel

Posted by in category: transportation

Freedom of classic motorcycles with the safety of cars.

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MonoRacer is a fully enclosed motorcycle for long distance travel. It offers the freedom of classic motorcycles with the safety of cars.

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Feb 6, 2021

How the 700 mph hyperloop concept could become the fastest way to travel

Posted by in categories: Elon Musk, transportation

OEC promoting STEM in Africa.


Elon Musk introduced the concept of the hyperloop in 2013. Here’s where we are in hyperloop development.

Feb 6, 2021

Dr. Rachel Ramoni, Chief R&D Officer, U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) — Facilitating Innovation

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

Facilitating Novel Health-Tech and Bio-Medical Innovations For Over 9 Million Veterans — Dr. Rachel Ramoni, Chief of R&D, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.


Dr. Rachel Ramoni, is the Chief Research and Development Officer of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), where she oversees their nationwide research enterprise, encompassing some 2000 active projects, at more than 100 sites, with a total budget of $2 billion in both direct VA support, and research funding from outside entities such as the National Institutes of Health, other federal agencies, and nonprofit and private organizations.

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