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Sep 30, 2017
Aston Martin just showed off designs for a $4 million limited edition submarine
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: futurism
Sep 30, 2017
Scientists Just Used Gene Editing to Remove a Fatal Blood Disorder From Human Embryos
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in categories: bioengineering, biotech/medical
A team of researchers from Sun Yat-sen University have used gene editing to correct a potentially fatal blood condition. This world-first accomplishment represents the first step to a future where we literally edit disease out of our bodies.
Beta-thalassemia is a blood disorder that plagues individuals throughout the entirety of their lives. There is no truly viable cure. The only real hope that people have of overcoming this disease is either a stem cell or bone marrow transplant; however, these procedures are rarely performed due to the life-threatening risk that comes with them.
Sep 30, 2017
The First Successful Full-System Test of a Hyperloop Just Happened
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: transportation
https://youtube.com/watch?v=woaQdXLb1z0
Hyperloop One announces completion of first successful full-system hyperloop test.
Sep 30, 2017
Mexico is planning to build its own Hyperloop
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: transportation
Sep 30, 2017
Watch this MIT-engineered crib put crying babies to sleep in minutes
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: neuroscience
Sep 30, 2017
This robot looks just like a real bird and can fly like one too
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: robotics/AI
Sep 30, 2017
This robot suit allows disabled people to walk and gives workers super strength
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: robotics/AI
Sep 30, 2017
This pillow lets you lay on your stomach during pregnancy
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: neuroscience
Sep 30, 2017
How Switzerland Became The Silicon Valley Of Robotics
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: robotics/AI
Where in the world is the Silicon Valley for Robotics emerging? Not in California. Forget its reputation for chocolate, cheese, mountains and Alpine bells: Switzerland is now setting itself up as the world leader in artificial intelligence. And Google and Disney seem to agree.