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Dec 24, 2018
How Indonesia’s tsunami warning system failed its citizens again
Posted by Genevieve Klien in category: futurism
The disaster hit without warning.
Many of the hundreds of people who died when a tsunami struck the Indonesian coast Saturday night were nowhere near shelter. Quite simply, they had no idea it was coming.
That’s because despite a history of tsunamis caused by volcanoes and earthquakes, Indonesia has not had an effective early warning system for years.
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Dec 24, 2018
18 Sci-Fi Movies Coming In 2019 (And 15 We Still Have To Wait For)
Posted by Derick Lee in category: entertainment
The year 2019 is going to be a big one for movies. There are several movies coming out in the upcoming year with all genres of film getting some big titles.
A lot of science fiction movies are hitting theaters in 2019, but fans will have to wait a bit longer for some anticipated titles.
Dec 24, 2018
Using Bitcoin Off the Grid
Posted by Klaus Baldauf in categories: bitcoin, finance, satellites
Dec 24, 2018
Your next smartphone might be built with living cells
Posted by Klaus Baldauf in categories: futurism, mobile phones
Joshua Hoffman, the founder of Zymergen, discusses how he’s using technologically enhanced natural processes to build cell phone components of the future.
Dec 24, 2018
Pediatric leukemia ‘super drug’ could be less than a decade away
Posted by Nicholi Avery in category: biotech/medical
Building on several years of research into a protein responsible for leukemia, a newly published paper has revealed success in slowing the progression of the deadly cancer in mouse models. The researchers suggest two new prospective therapies can now be combined into one “super drug” and progress into human clinical trials.
Dec 23, 2018
This is the season of celebrating, and the Chandra X-ray Observatory team has prepared a platter of cosmic treats
Posted by Michael Lance in category: space
This selection represents different types of objects -\-\ from relatively nearby exploded stars to extremely distant and massive clusters of galaxies -\-\ that emit X-rays detected by Chandra. Each image in this collection blends data from Chandra with observations from other telescopes, creating a colorful medley of light from our universe. Take a look: https://go.nasa.gov/2ECqmnD
Dec 23, 2018
How strong does a magnetic field have to be to affect the human body?
Posted by Genevieve Klien in category: biotech/medical
It’s one of the fundamental forces, and we rely heavily on them. They can do some damage too…
Dec 23, 2018
An Ultrafast Camera Filmed Electrons Interacting With Light Energy
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: electronics, energy
Dec 23, 2018
Gold nanoparticles could destroy prostate cancer
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: biotech/medical, nanotechnology
By coating nanoparticles with gold, researchers have successfully destroyed prostate cancer cells in people without damaging surrounding tissue.