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Aug 28, 2016

Li-Fi, the New Frontier in Communications

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What does the so called Li-Fi technology consist of? Find out all about this future trend which may replace the Wifi we use today.

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Aug 28, 2016

3D Plasma Holograms

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This 3D display shows off holograms in beautiful detail.

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Aug 28, 2016

Meet “Solar Express” That can Take- Humans to Mars in presently 37 Hours

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Interesting…


Earlier this year, Charles Bombardier dreamt up a way to tour between continents at hypersonic speed (think New York to Dubai in 22 minutes). However now he’s set his sights on something much larger. Pushing the limits of his mind out of this world, the Montreal-based leader has envisioned Solar Express—a futuristic train intended to ferry goods and passengers between celestial bodies and space station.

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Aug 28, 2016

The Cosmic Speed Limit

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Einstein’s theory of special relativity establishes the cosmic speed limit, which is the speed of light. However, some things in our universe don’t really follow this rule to the letter…

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Aug 27, 2016

The coffee maker alarm clock will become a reality next fall

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This story originally appeared on realsimple.com.

Imagine waking up every morning with a cup of freshly brewed coffee on your nightstand. Well this new gadget will make your days much easier—especially if you’re not a morning person. The Barisieur, an alarm clock and coffee maker hybrid, is available for preorder through Indiegogo. Created and founded by London-based designer Josh Renouf, the clock was first conceptualized in 2014 and after research and prototyping, Renouf launched a Kickstarter this past May. Now that the team has met their initial fundraising goal, they moved it over to Indiegogo for more funding.

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Aug 26, 2016

Alvin Toffler, the celebrated author of ‘Future Shock’, died on 27 June at age 87

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Aug 26, 2016

The Axolotl: A Cut Above the Rest

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The axolotl is a Mexican salamander with an incredible ability: Cut its leg off, and the limb will grow right back!

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Aug 26, 2016

Nooscope mystery: The strange device of Putin’s new man Anton Vaino

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A strange theory about a tool to control society sets Russians guessing about President Putin’s new top aide Anton Vaino.

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Aug 25, 2016

DREADDing the lateral habenula

Posted by in categories: futurism, neuroscience

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Check out John Neumaier’s talk from NeuroFutures on using DREADDs to explore the brain.

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Aug 25, 2016

Angela Merkel becomes Estonian e-resident

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It was a great honour to host German Chancellor Angela Merkel today at e-Estonia Showroom!

We welcome Angela Merkel as Estonian newest e-Resident — glad to have another virtual Estonian! #eEstonia #eResidency

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