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Jul 27, 2016

Cloned Sheep Age Normally

Posted by in category: biotech/medical

The animals, some of which were cloned from the same tissue as Dolly, appeared as healthy as non-cloned sheep, a study suggests.

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Jul 27, 2016

The Pro-Science Presidential Candidate

Posted by in categories: geopolitics, science, transhumanism

A 6-min interview on transhumanism with The Young Turks from the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia:


TYT’s Jimmy Dore spoke with Zoltan Istvan, the Transhumanist candidate for President of the United States. Istvan touched on the importance of scientific advancement in American politics, and discussed the unique aspects of the Transhumanist Party.

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Jul 27, 2016

How We’ll Put a Carbon Nanotube Computer in Your Hand

Posted by in categories: computing, nanotechnology

Circuits built from carbon nanotubes will give silicon real competition.

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Jul 26, 2016

Artificial intelligence is now writing music

Posted by in categories: media & arts, robotics/AI

The artificial intelligence “Magenta” wrote an original song, and it’s not half bad. Check it out.

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Jul 26, 2016

Self-assembling nano inks form conductive and transparent grids during imprint

Posted by in categories: innovation, mobile phones

Researchers at INM have combined a new self-assembling nano ink with an imprint process to create flexible conductive grids with a resolution below one micrometer. Your Contact Press and Public Relations: Dr. Carola Jung [email protected] Phone: +49681–9300-506 Your expert: Dr. Tobias Kraus Head Structure Formation Deputy Head InnovationCenter INM [email protected] Phone: +49681–9300-389.

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Jul 26, 2016

Study Reveals 2D Hybrids Exhibit Unique Characteristics

Posted by in category: electronics

Researchers at Rice University lab explore 2D hybrids to see how they are different from standard electronics.

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Jul 26, 2016

This tiny country thinks virtual citizens will make it rich

Posted by in category: futurism

Estonia aims to bring 10 million people to its digital shores.

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Jul 26, 2016

“Honey Onions” probe the Dark Web: at least 3% of Tor nodes are rogues

Posted by in categories: futurism, privacy

How many rogue nodes are there in Tor’s anonmity and privacy network? “Honey Onions” are a way of finding out.

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Jul 26, 2016

Tech for jihad on the rise

Posted by in category: terrorism

Techie recruitment on the rise. I wonder how much kidnapping threats for certain tech talent will also increase.


Today’s jihadists rely heavily on the Internet, and their defence systems are increasingly shifting towards digital mediums.

Jihadist groups like ISIS have stepped up their use of more secure technologies to accomplish their goals – ranging from propaganda dissemination and recruitment to launching attacks.

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Jul 26, 2016

Munich Teen Killer Bought Gun On Dark Web

Posted by in category: futurism

Disturbing.


Munich killer David Ali Sonboly bought the gun used in his rampage on the dark web and had been planning the attack for a year.

German police said the Glock 17 pistol used by the 18-year-old to kill nine people had its serial number scratched off but appeared to have originated in Slovakia and had been reactivated.

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