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Mar 10, 2018
The FCC says a space startup launched four tiny satellites into orbit without permission
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: government, satellites
Satellite operators must get government approval to launch hardware into orbit. The FCC says that Swarm Technologies launched four small satellites in January without authorization.
Mar 10, 2018
Google thinks it’s close to “quantum supremacy.” Here’s what that really means
Posted by Genevieve Klien in category: quantum physics
Mar 10, 2018
We should be getting paid to use Facebook and Google
Posted by Genevieve Klien in category: futurism
Technology companies are making billions of dollars selling your private personal information to advertisers at premium costs. Where’s your cut?
Mar 10, 2018
Zoltan Istvan for CA Governor
Posted by Zoltan Istvan in categories: food, space, transhumanism
My free event tomorrow w/ free food in San Francisco at Stock and Trade, 4-6PM. Come here me talk transhumanism and politics, and ask questions. Network TV is on hand to film it and would love to hear from you. Free tickets are below:
The Libertarian Party of San Francisco invites you to join us as we host Zoltan Istvan in his run for governor of California. Come and discover Zoltan’s unique perspective on Libertarianism and Transhumanism, and learn how he is working to spread these ideas in California and across the nation.
Join us at Stock in Trade where you will hear Zoltan speak and have an opportunity ask questions, followed by plenty of time to socialize with other LIbertarians. We will provide appetizers and addtional food and drinks are available for purchase from the bar.
Mar 10, 2018
TASKA redefines the limits of what a prosthetic hand can do
Posted by Roman Mednitzer in categories: biotech/medical, cyborgs
It’s waterproof, dustproof, ultra-durable, and ready to amplify your life. TASKA makes it easier for you to do more. For more information, check out the product page on our site: https://hubs.ly/H0bf1t80
Mar 10, 2018
This New Hybrid Solar Cell Can Harvest Electricity From Actual Raindrops
Posted by Shane Hinshaw in categories: solar power, sustainability, transportation
As advanced and efficient as our solar panels are becoming, they’re still pretty much useless when rain clouds arrive overhead. That could soon change thanks to a hybrid cell that can harvest energy from both sunlight and raindrops.
The key part of the system is a triboelectric nanogenerator or TENG, a device which creates electric charge from the friction of two materials rubbing together, as with static electricity – it’s all about the shifting of electrons.
TENGs can draw power from car tyres hitting the road, clothing materials rubbing up against each other, or in this case the rolling motion of raindrops across a solar panel. The end result revealed by scientists from Soochow University in China is a cell that works come rain or shine.
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Mar 10, 2018
Bill Gates Just Purchased an Enormous Amount of Land to Build His Own “Smart City”
Posted by Shane Hinshaw in category: innovation
24,800 acres of land will soon become a “smart city” in Arizona. One of Bill Gates’ investment firms is investing millions into this project, hoping that its proximity to local hubs and ability to be completely molded will allow for innovation.
Bill Gates has started laying out his plans for creating a “smart city” in Phoenix, Arizona, about 45 minutes west of downtown. Located in the far west valley, the piece of land is comprised of approximately 24,800 acres. Belmont, the proposed name for the city, will embrace and push forward innovation and technology. One of Gates’ investment firms has already solidified the plans by devoting $80 million to the project.
Mar 9, 2018
Bioquark Inc. — Senior Life Journeys Podcast — Ira Pastor
Posted by Ira S. Pastor in categories: aging, bioengineering, biotech/medical, business, DNA, futurism, genetics, health, neuroscience, transhumanism
Mar 9, 2018
Nuclear energy scientists think they’ve solved the mystery of building efficient fusion power plants
Posted by Sean Brazell in category: nuclear energy
Nuclear fusion isn’t very efficient without the incredibly hot temperatures found on the sun.