Oct 16

One Nation Is Single-Handedly Inventing the Future of Transportation

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Mike Reeves-McMillan

Originally shared by Wasim Muklashy

“All over the world, the way people get around is changing quickly. However, it’s possible that there’s no greater hub for developing the future of transportation technology than the Netherlands.

The country is uniquely poised to facilitate this kind of work. It’s got great technological infrastructure, with complete 4G coverage that helps vehicles grab routing information and other updates quickly and efficiently. Moreover, it’s relatively small, making it easier to implement big changes to the transport network than it would be in a country like the US.

Coupled with strong governmental backing, these factors are incubating a lot of interesting projects that could have a profound effect on how the Dutch get from A to B…”

#future = #REALnews #selfdrivingcars #autonomousvehicles #robots #tech #innovation #science #design #singularity #engineering #automation #AI #artificialintelligence #cars #sustainability #climatechange #electriccars #electricvehicles #evs #hyperloop

https://futurism.com/one-nation-single-handedly-inventing-future-transportation/amp/

Oct 19

One Day This Wearable Tech May Help You Sense #WearableWednesday Bartlett School of Architecture

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Mike Reeves-McMillan

Originally shared by Adafruit Industries

One Day This Wearable Tech May Help You Sense #WearableWednesday Bartlett School of Architecture

https://blog.adafruit.com/2016/10/19/one-day-this-wearable-tech-may-help-you-sense-wearablewednesday/

Usually when we think of our neck, we think of sensing temperature like a chilly breeze or sweat. We might also think of sensing for health reasons like gulping during colds or the restricted feeling of asthma. This neck collar, brought to my attention by TheArchitectsNewspaper, acts as a haptic device and has the potential to extend that sensing ability. It’s called Sarotis and it’s a vision from researchers Maria Paneta and Ava Aghakouchak at the Interactive Architecture Lab at the Bartlett School of Architecture in London. Their research started with the knowledge that most people will be using 3D vision tech in the future. In their words:

The Sarotis Project looks beyond mobile phones and tablets, towards more intimate wearable technology futures. Where advanced vision systems and other sensor technologies are connected directly to the body through softer interfaces.

Using the Google Project Tango Dev Kit they conducted experiments, specifically targeting its 3D scanning capabilities for an Android device in combination with soft robotic wearable devices.

#wearabletech #wearables #VR #tech #navigation #science #robotics #art

Nov 09

Some good medical news this week.

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Mike Reeves-McMillan

Some good medical news this week.

Originally shared by Larry Panozzo

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Physics breakthroughs, new discoveries, and impressive biomedical advancements. The Caltech and gene editing articles are excellent. It’s all in the links below!

• Superposition of Ordered Events

http://m.phys.org/news/2015-11-quantum-superposition-events.html

• Life-saving Gene Editing

https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn28454-gene-editing-saves-life-of-girl-dying-from-leukaemia-in-world-first/

• Reprogramming Neurons

http://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2015-11-neurons-reprogrammed-animals.html

• Mars Barren Due to Solar Storms

http://futurism.com/links/nasa-says-solar-storms-destroyed-mars-atmosphere-and-water/

• Using DNA in Blood to Track Cancer Development

http://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2015-11-dna-blood-track-cancer-response.html

• Dissolving Cataracts

http://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-have-developed-an-eye-drop-that-can-dissolve-cataracts-from-eyes

• Caltech Finds New Multipolar Order

http://www.caltech.edu/news/caltech-physicists-uncover-novel-phase-matter-48573

• 3D Printing with Embryonic Stem Cells

http://m.phys.org/news/2015-11-scientists-d-method-capable-highly.html

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Nov 02

The Hollows urban fantasy series starts with an infodump about a genetic plague spread by tomatoes.

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Mike Reeves-McMillan

The Hollows urban fantasy series starts with an infodump about a genetic plague spread by tomatoes. Kim Harrison may have had it backwards.

Originally shared by Larry Panozzo

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Physics breakthroughs, astronomy discoveries, and impressive biomedical advancements. Even a new type of cancer treatment that reprograms cancer cells to kill other cancer cells! It’s all in the links below!

• Redesigned Hall Thruster

http://www.sciencealert.com/this-plasma-engine-could-get-humans-to-mars-on-100-million-times-less-fuel

• Oxygen Found Around Comet 67P

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-34660576

• Restoring Neural Plasticity

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/neuron-transplants-may-one-day-reverse-blindness/

• Femtosecond Electron Pulses

http://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news/newsid=41691.php

• Lab Grown Intestinal Linings

http://news.sciencemag.org/health/2015/10/lab-grown-guts-show-promise-mice-and-dogs

• Hundreds of Young Stars Discovered

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-10/e-vdn102615.php