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IBM simulate feline cortex
From Yahoo News:
Read more "IBM simulate feline cortex"this week researchers from IBM Corp. are reporting that they’ve simulated a cat’s cerebral cortex, the thinking part of the brain, using a massive…
Julian Savulescu says “Genetically enhance humanity or face extinction”
In this provocatively titled lecture, from the very aptly named Festival of Dangerous Ideas , Julian Savulescu, Uehiro Professor of Practical Ethics at the University of Oxford and Head of the…
Julian Savulescu says “Genetically enhance humanity or face extinction”
Read more "Julian Savulescu says “Genetically enhance humanity or face extinction”"The Cloud is coming to London for the 2012 Olympics
From the BBC:
A giant “digital cloud” that would “float” above London’s skyline has been outlined by an international team of architects, artists and engineers.
The construction would…
The Cloud is coming to London for the 2012 Olympics
Read more "The Cloud is coming to London for the 2012 Olympics"Petman – Big Dog’s little brother
Everyone is still freaked out by Big Dog, right?
Well brace yourself for this video:
Technology Review say it’s for “for military…
Petman – Big Dog’s little brother
Read more "Petman – Big Dog’s little brother"Collapse – an intelluctual horror movie
the challenge being faced by the human race now is evolve or perish; grow up or die
That killer quote comes from the trailer for Collapse:
Collapse – an intelluctual horror movie
Read more "Collapse – an intelluctual horror movie"Matt Webb on participatory culture and design
I was going to call this 50mins of pure mind candy, but that doesn’t quite capture it. Mind superfood might be a better description. Matt Webb’s opening keynote for Wedirections South is an mp3…
Matt Webb on participatory culture and design
Read more "Matt Webb on participatory culture and design"mil-spec wrist keyboard
Today’s addition to the ultimate cyberpunk-future-present kit list:
Read more "mil-spec wrist keyboard"iKey’s rugged AK-39 keyboard is designed to be worn on the arm, providing a simple, compact data-input solution…
First prosthetic hand connected directly to nerve endings
Via BotJunkie comes the video a lot of people have been waiting a long time to see; an actual, functional cyborg hand:
First prosthetic hand connected directly to nerve endings
Read more "First prosthetic hand connected directly to nerve endings"Germans to build satellite rescue robots
Before humanity can begin it’s impending migration to the stars, some work needs to be done removing all the litter that has been left in orbit.
From The Guardian:
Robots that rescue…
Germans to build satellite rescue robots
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The Committee to Nuke Elysium 