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Nov 8, 2017
Russia Says It Will Field a Robot Tank that Outperforms Humans
Posted by Carse Peel in categories: military, robotics/AI
https://youtube.com/watch?v=WDUPM4BBkJ8
A colonel who runs a research directorate says the Nehreta did well in recent exercises at proving grounds outside Moscow.
The Russian military will field a new armed tank-like robot that “outperformed” manned platforms in recent exercises at the Alabino proving grounds outside Moscow.
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Nov 8, 2017
Outcry as scientists implant tiny human brains inside rats
Posted by Carse Peel in categories: futurism, neuroscience
Tiny human brains connected to the minds of rats have sparked a major ethical debate among researchers.
Two papers being presented at a renowned US neuroscience conference this week claim to have hooked human brain tissue to the minds of rats and mice.
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Nov 8, 2017
Uber announces LA will be the third city for UberAIR
Posted by Carse Peel in categories: economics, transportation
Flying Ubers are coming to LA: Ride-sharing company links with NASA to bring 200mph electric aircraft to the city in 2020 and a flight will cost you the same as a car journey…
Uber’s Chief Product Officer, Jeff Holden, announced the plans at the global Web Summit in Lisbon today.
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Nov 8, 2017
Increased Risk of Breast Cancer Due to Contraceptive Pills
Posted by Yugal Agrawal in categories: biotech/medical, health
Progesterone and Oestrogen are produced by the ovaries and the amount of their production varies naturally, after the menstrual cycle. The birth-control replaces these naturally produced hormones with the synthetic versions.
Strassmann states that there is a direct connection between the contraceptive pills and the risk of breast cancer. She extracted data from 12 various studies which measure the amount of oestrogen and progesterone over the menstrual cycle in women who do not take these pills. The study is a continuation of her previous research on menstruation and reproductive biology among the Dogon people of Mali in Western Africa.
According to the Cancer research in the UK, around 1% of breast cancers in women are caused due to the oral contraceptives. Though it protects you against various other cancers such as ovarian or any health issue related to the womb, there is still a presence of increased breast cancer risk.
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Nov 8, 2017
A Demonstration of Rejuvenation in Old Human Cells
Posted by Steve Hill in categories: biotech/medical, life extension
Today, we are going to have a look at a new study that shows that senescent, non-dividing aged cells can be somewhat restored to working order using a new technique.
Before we do that, let’s take a look at what senescent cells are and how cellular senescence protects us from cancer and other harmful diseases.
Nov 8, 2017
These 5 pieces of sci-fi movie tech are becoming reality
Posted by Brett Gallie II in category: entertainment
Nov 8, 2017
Head freezing and space funerals
Posted by Derick Lee in categories: cryonics, life extension, space
Humans have always hoped for life after death. The difference is that now our desire is becoming more achievable due to huge advances in science.
Cryogenics tanks for storing frozen bodies.
In the past, Egyptian slaves were executed to accompany their dead Pharaoh into the afterlife. Now, thousands of years later, an equally bizarre after death procedure is being carried out and all for the price of £5,000 for 250 years.
Nov 8, 2017
Quantum security from small satellites
Posted by Klaus Baldauf in categories: quantum physics, satellites, security
Shoebox sized satellites could be the key to fast-track development of space quantum communication.