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Oct 9, 2024

China’s ‘father of quantum’ says global secure communications just 3 years away

Posted by in category: quantum physics

Physicist Pan Jianwei outlines timetable for quantum-based ultra-secure networks that will have coverage across the world.

Oct 9, 2024

The Consciousness Explosion: A Mindful Human’s Guide to the Coming Technological and Experiential Singularity

Posted by in categories: engineering, ethics, neuroscience, singularity

The pace of engineering and science is speeding up, rapidly leading us toward a “Technological Singularity” — a point in time when superintelligent machines achieve and improve so much so fast, traditional humans can no longer operate at the forefront. However, if all goes well, human beings may still flourish greatly in their own ways in this unprecedented era.

If humanity is going to not only survive but prosper as the Singularity unfolds, we will need to understand that the Technological Singularity is an Experiential Singularity as well, and rapidly evolve not only our technology but our level of compassion, ethics and consciousness.

The aim of The Consciousness Explosion is to help curious and open-minded readers wrap their brains around these dramatic emerging changes– and empower readers with tools to cope and thrive as they unfold.

Oct 9, 2024

Al Will Take Over Human Systems From Within

Posted by in category: futurism

It’s not a tool, but an alien agent, says Yuval Noah Harari in an interview.

Oct 9, 2024

How Brain Cells Identify Smells and Related Images

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, neuroscience

Summary: A recent study reveals that specific brain cells respond not only to smells but also to images and written words related to those scents, providing deeper insight into human odor perception. Researchers found that neurons in the olfactory cortex and other brain regions, like the hippocampus and amygdala, distinguish between different smells and associate them with visual cues.

This research, using data from epilepsy patients, bridges a gap between animal and human studies on olfactory processing. Remarkably, individual neurons responded to scent, image, and word, suggesting that smell processing integrates visual and semantic information early on. These findings could lead to future innovations in “olfactory aids.” The study emphasizes the interconnected nature of smell and visual memory in the human brain.

Oct 9, 2024

Electronic Tongue Uses AI to Detect Differences in Liquids

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

Summary: Researchers have developed an AI-powered “electronic tongue” capable of distinguishing subtle differences in liquids, such as milk freshness, soda types, and coffee blends. By analyzing sensor data through a neural network, the device achieved over 95% accuracy in identifying liquid quality, authenticity, and potential safety issues. Interestingly, when the AI was allowed to select its own analysis parameters, it outperformed human-defined settings, showing how it holistically assessed subtle data.

This technology, which uses graphene-based sensors, could revolutionize food safety assessments and potentially extend to medical diagnostics. The device’s AI insights also provide a unique view into the neural network’s decision-making process. This innovation promises practical applications across industries where quality and safety are paramount.

Oct 9, 2024

The 900-Day Rule For Evaluating Longevity Interventions (Paper Presentation By Kamil Pabis, MSc)

Posted by in categories: life extension, media & arts

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Oct 9, 2024

Quantum physicists tap into entanglement to improve the precision of optical atomic clocks

Posted by in categories: electronics, quantum physics

It’s not your ordinary pocket watch: The researchers showed that, at least under a narrow range of conditions, their clock could beat a benchmark for precision called the “”—what physicist Adam Kaufman refers to as the “Holy Grail” for optical atomic clocks.

“What we’re able to do is divide the same length of time into smaller and smaller units,” said Kaufman, senior author of the new study and a fellow at JILA, a joint research institute between CU Boulder and NIST. “That acceleration could allow us to track time more precisely.”

The team’s advancements could lead to new quantum technologies. They include sensors that can measure subtle changes in the environment, such as how Earth’s gravity shifts with elevation.

Oct 9, 2024

How a subfield of physics led to breakthroughs in AI — and from there to this year’s Nobel Prize

Posted by in categories: physics, robotics/AI

Two researchers whose work has led to the AI revolution won the 2024 Nobel Prize in physics. A materials physicist explains statistical mechanics, the physics field behind their discoveries.

Oct 9, 2024

The Habitable Mars? Examining Isotopes in Gale Crater

Posted by in categories: climatology, evolution, space

“The isotope values of these carbonates point toward extreme amounts of evaporation, suggesting that these carbonates likely formed in a climate that could only support transient liquid water,” said Dr. David Burtt.


Was the planet Mars ever habitable and what conditions led to it becoming the uninhabitable world we see today? This is what a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences hopes to address as a team of researchers from the United States and Canada investigated how carbonate minerals found within Gale Crater on Mars could help paint a clearer picture of past conditions on the Red Planet and whether it was habitable. This study holds the potential to help scientists better understand the formation and evolution of Mars and whether it once had the necessary conditions to support life as we know it.

Studying carbonate minerals is important due to their ability to tell scientists how a climate formed and evolved over time, with these carbonate minerals containing large amounts of carbon and oxygen isotopes, specifically Carbon-13 and Oxygen-18, which the study notes is the highest amount of these isotopes identified on the Red Planet. Carbon-13 and Oxygen-18 are known as environmental isotopes, which are used to better understand the interactions between a planet’s ocean and atmosphere and how life could exist. While Earth is the only known planet to support life, studying these isotopes on Mars could help scientists better understand if life could have formed on Mars long ago.

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Oct 9, 2024

Meet Geoffrey Hinton: Winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics

Posted by in categories: physics, robotics/AI

University of Toronto professor Geoffrey Hinton has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work in AI. Adrian Ghobrial has more.

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