Jun 20, 2019
Low-carb diet could reduce risk of these diseases
Posted by Paul Battista in categories: biotech/medical, health
Scientists gave participants low-, medium- and high-carb diets to see what they did to their health.
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Jun 20, 2019
First-ever noninvasive mind-controlled robotic arm
Posted by Richard Christophr Saragoza in categories: innovation, robotics/AI
A team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon has made a breakthrough in the field of noninvasive robotic device control. Using a noninvasive brain-computer interface, they have developed the first-ever successful mind-controlled robotic arm exhibiting the ability to continuously track and follow a computer cursor.
Jun 20, 2019
Going Nuclear Over the Pacific
Posted by Richard Christophr Saragoza in category: nuclear weapons
Starfish Prime was a July 9, 1962 high-altitude nuclear test conducted by the United States, a joint effort of the Atomic Energy Commission and the Defense Atomic Support Agency.
Jun 20, 2019
Forget about The Terminator — we should be worrying about AI malware first
Posted by Paul Battista in categories: cybercrime/malcode, robotics/AI
Advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) prompts fears of a Terminator-style future where humans live as an underclass to the machines we created. However, humanity may face a far more immediate threat in the form of AI malware.
Jun 20, 2019
Systems Chemistry: Steps Towards De-Novo Life | Projects | H2020
Posted by Richard Christophr Saragoza in categories: biological, chemistry
We synthesise life de-novo in the lab? This is one of the Grand Challenges of contemporary Science. Overall objective of this project is to set important steps in turning chemistry into biology by building fully synthetic chemical systems that contain and integrate some of the essential elements of life: replication, metabolism and compartmentalisation. Functional coupling of any of life’s essential elements has not been achieved, at least not without making use of biomolecules. We now aim to achieve such coupling and develop fully chemical systems to become increasingly life-like. Specific aims are:
Jun 20, 2019
Quantum Computing for English Majors
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: computing, information science, quantum physics
Poet who discovered Shor’s algorithm answers questions about quantum computers and other mysteries.
Jun 20, 2019
FOIA ord search: Psychotronic
Posted by Richard Christophr Saragoza in category: futurism
Jun 20, 2019
Japanese Railways Implement Special Tunnels for Slow-Moving Turtles to Safely Cross
Posted by Quinn Sena in category: transportation
In coordination with Suma Aqualife Park, the West Japan Railway Company in Kobe came up with a wonderful plan to keep turtles safe from the tracks while the trains pass through them. Slow-moving turtles are now safe and do not fall under the risk of being crushed under the wheels of trains. Due to turtles coming under trains, both lives are lost as well as delays are caused as the rail-switching mechanisms get spoilt. Now, due to the tiny channels located underneath the tracks, this problem is avoided and also, the turtle’s lives are saved.
Jun 20, 2019
Researchers find quantum gravity has no symmetry
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: quantum physics, space
June 19, 2019 Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU)
Jun 20, 2019
NASA’s Deep Space Atomic Clock Will Transform Space Exploration
Posted by Genevieve Klien in category: space travel
What Is an Atomic Clock?
Clock is ticking: A technology demonstration that could transform the way humans explore space is nearing its target launch date of June 24, 2019. Developed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, the Deep Space Atomic Clock is a serious upgrade to the satellite-based atomic clocks that, for example, enable the GPS on your phone.
