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Nov 2, 2018

The Island Nation Malta Created a Citizenship Test for Robots

Posted by in category: robotics/AI

One part publicity stunt, one part solid planning ahead.

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Nov 2, 2018

Mass dig of 60,000 skeletons from 230-year-old cemetery set to expose London’s secrets

Posted by in category: futurism

A mammoth dig is underway that is expected to unearth 60,000 skeletons from a 230-year-old cemetery in London.

The bones of 1,200 people have so far been exhumed from the burial ground near Euston Station to make way for the new high-speed railway between the capital and Birmingham.

Recently released photos of the major dig show archaeologists clearing thick clay from coffins and brushing dirt from remains.

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Nov 2, 2018

Scientists Create Rare Fifth Form of Matter in Space for the First Time Ever

Posted by in category: space

Scientists have created the coldest spot in the universe, giving them the opportunity to study the universe’s rare fifth form of matter.

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Nov 2, 2018

Requiem for a Revolutionary Space Probe

Posted by in category: space

The Kepler Mission introduced us to a dazzling array of solar systems.

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Nov 2, 2018

What shape are subatomic particles?

Posted by in category: particle physics

Peanuts, rugby ball, bagels and spheres — now that’s an odd menu!

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Nov 2, 2018

A Gurgling Mud Pool Is Creeping Across Southern California Like a Geologic Poltergeist

Posted by in category: futurism

A roving spring of bubbling mud is moving around like a geologic poltergeist in southern California.

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Nov 2, 2018

Solar Power Is About to Boom in the Sunshine State

Posted by in categories: solar power, sustainability

Florida has lagged in renewable energy use, but declining solar costs are set to change that.

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Nov 2, 2018

‘Jumping gene’ regulator protein curbs cancer growth

Posted by in category: biotech/medical

A key protein that keeps “jumping genes” in check could also prevent the formation of tumors and potentially lead to new cancer treatments.

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Nov 2, 2018

There’s something unusual about these lily pads

Posted by in category: robotics/AI

The aPad can explore marine environments while keeping in direct contact with a team above sea level or other manned robots underwater.

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Nov 2, 2018

Moon Direct

Posted by in categories: policy, space

Robert Zubrin offers a purpose-driven plan to open the lunar frontier.

Rand Simberg on how space tycoons are bringing back the dream of truly settling the “high frontier” — and how policy can catch up.

Micah Meadowcroft on why space colonization will disappoint you.

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