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Company Testing Humanoid Robot Soldiers on Frontlines of Ukraine

"We think there’s a moral imperative to put these robots into war instead of soldiers." The post Company Testing Humanoid Robot Soldiers on Frontlines of Ukraine appeared first on Futurism.

5 hours ago

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Company Testing Humanoid Robot Soldiers on Frontlines of Ukraine

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Americans’ Anger Against AI Data Centers Is Boiling Over

"The United States congress hasn't a clue — not a clue — as to how to respond to these revolutionary technologies and protect the American people." The post Americans' Anger Against AI Data Centers Is Boiling Over appeared first on Futurism.

6 hours ago

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Americans’ Anger Against AI Data Centers Is Boiling Over

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NASA Has No Plan to Rescue Lunar Astronauts in Case of Emergency

The agency's watchdog is not impressed. The post NASA Has No Plan to Rescue Lunar Astronauts in Case of Emergency appeared first on Futurism.

7 hours ago

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NASA Has No Plan to Rescue Lunar Astronauts in Case of Emergency

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Watchdog Issues Grim Warning About Letting AI Run Your Life

Just don't. The post Watchdog Issues Grim Warning About Letting AI Run Your Life appeared first on Futurism.

8 hours ago

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Watchdog Issues Grim Warning About Letting AI Run Your Life

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Scientists Say Something Bizarre Is Hiding Inside Black Holes

Black holes "are surely governed by some beautiful structures." The post Scientists Say Something Bizarre Is Hiding Inside Black Holes appeared first on Futurism.

8 hours ago

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Scientists Say Something Bizarre Is Hiding Inside Black Holes

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Something May Be Scrambling Alien Messages, NASA-Funded Research Finds

Aliens: "Sorry, you're cutting out!" The post Something May Be Scrambling Alien Messages, NASA-Funded Research Finds appeared first on Futurism.

9 hours ago

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Something May Be Scrambling Alien Messages, NASA-Funded Research Finds

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WIRED Science

You Can Approximate Pi by Dropping Needles on the Floor

Who needs a supercomputer when you can calculate pi with a box of sewing needles?

13 hours ago

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You Can Approximate Pi by Dropping Needles on the Floor

Singularity HUB

These Genetically Engineered Brain Cells Devour Toxic Alzheimer’s Plaques

A single shot protected mice from the protein gunk implicated in Alzheimer's disease. The post These Genetically Engineered Brain Cells Devour Toxic Alzheimer’s Plaques appeared first on SingularityHub.

1 day ago

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These Genetically Engineered Brain Cells Devour Toxic Alzheimer’s Plaques

WIRED Science

The Shingles Virus May Be Aging You More Quickly

Evidence suggests reactivations of the varicella-zoster virus may accelerate aging and raise dementia risk. Now scientists want to know if vaccines and antivirals could help protect the brain.

1 day ago

WIRED Science

The Shingles Virus May Be Aging You More Quickly

New York Times Science

Space Jam: NASA’s MADCAP Team Directs Traffic at the Moon

A “red alert” involving the private Blue Ghost mission in lunar orbit a year ago highlights a growing number of incidents above Earth’s neighbor.

1 day ago

New York Times Science

Space Jam: NASA’s MADCAP Team Directs Traffic at the Moon

Singularity HUB

The US Plans to Break Ground on a Permanent Moon Base by 2030. Here's What It Will Take.

Finding water, generating power, and sheltering astronauts from radiation are just a few of the challenges NASA must solve. The post The US Plans to Break Ground on a Permanent Moon Base by 2030. Here's What It Will Take. appeared first on SingularityHub.

2 days ago

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The US Plans to Break Ground on a Permanent Moon Base by 2030. Here's What It Will Take.

New York Times Science

NASA Says Artemis II Moon Launch Is On Track for April 1

After postponing launch opportunities in February and March, the agency determined that four astronauts could proceed toward the first crewed lunar journey in more than 50 years.

2 days ago

New York Times Science

NASA Says Artemis II Moon Launch Is On Track for April 1

New York Times Science

Her Lab Worked to Future-Proof Fruits and Vegetables

Erin McGuire ran a research network that studied how to get healthy food to marginalized populations around the world.

2 days ago

New York Times Science

Her Lab Worked to Future-Proof Fruits and Vegetables