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May 29, 2016

Ears, noses grown from stem cells in lab dishes

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In a north London hospital, scientists are growing noses, ears and blood vessels in the laboratory in a bold attempt to make body parts using stem cells.

It is among several labs around the world, including in the U.S., that are working on the futuristic idea of growing custom-made organs in the lab.

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May 28, 2016

‘Minivan-sized’ sea creature discovered

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Scientists in Hawaii discover a huge underwater sea sponge the size of a minivan, and it may be a new species.

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May 28, 2016

Investing in Lab-Grown Diamonds

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Another article on the growing importance and usage of synthetic diamonds in semiconductors especially in QC. In QC synthetic diamonds has been found through their complex crystalized structures to help stablelize processing and transmission of data. I strongly advise investors, labs, etc. to seriously look at this market. Also, some of the most proven laboratories are located in Russia, and US.


It might surprise you to learn that we can, in fact, grow diamonds in labs. Here’s the story.

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May 27, 2016

London black cabs are becoming London green cabs

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London black cabs are going to go electric. https://www.facebook.com/HuffPostUKTech/videos/1230444406965677/


London black cabs are becoming London green cabs and going ele…

More Videos by HuffPost UK Tech.

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May 27, 2016

Archaeologists think they’ve found Aristotle’s tomb

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Nearly 2,400 years after his death, archaeologists believe they’ve finally found the tomb of Aristotle. Researchers made the discovery during a 20-year dig in the ancient Greek city of Stagira, reports Atlas Obscura.

Aristotle was born there in 384 BC, but he died in a different city, Chalcis, about 50 miles north of Athens. Literary sources mention that Aristotle’s remains were moved to Stagira after his death, but his burial site has been a topic of debate for many years, the International Business Times reports.

The tomb in Stagira believed to be the philosopher’s is a 32-foot-tall dome with a marble floor and views of the entire city. “The thing is, the archaeologist data is in fine accordance with historical sources,” archaeologist Konstantinos Sismanidis tells CNN.

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May 26, 2016

Moving tattoos are mesmerizing

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I don’t have tattoos, etc. However, many people of all walks of life do. I will have to admit that this is amazing in how they did the animation.


These visual artists brought tattoos to life.

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May 25, 2016

Biodegradable Water Bottle

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This algae-based biodegradable water bottle could change the water bottle industry forever!

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May 25, 2016

Cientistas criam embriões meio humanos e meio animais

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A cura de algumas doenças pode estar no desenvolvimento de quimeras, embriões animais com órgãos humanos. Será que não estamos indo longe demais em um papel que para alguns é prerrogativa de Deus?

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May 24, 2016

Wolverton: VR’s father worried about technology’s future

Posted by in categories: futurism, virtual reality

Father of VR worried.


One might think that Jaron Lanier would be elated right now.

More than 30 years after his pioneering work in virtual reality, VR finally appears to be on the verge of becoming a mass market phenomenon. Major companies are investing in the technology; high-profile products are hitting store shelves; and developers of all sorts are creating VR experiences.

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May 23, 2016

NGA sharpens its focus on research

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Peter Highnam is ushering in a new era for the NGA Research and Development Directorate, restructuring it to focus on seven core areas.

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