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Topics and developments in science and medicine, presented by Futurism.

Science and Nature
Chasing after self-improvement and satisfaction, one amazing asset stands apart among the rest: the human psyche. The science behind self-awareness is an entrancing excursion into figuring out the many-sided operations of our viewpoints, feelings, and ways of behaving. By unwinding the secrets of the brain, people can take advantage of their maximum capacity and set out on an extraordinary excursion toward a really satisfying life.
By Terrence K2 years ago in Futurism
Killing Technology. Content Warning.
1. Cyberpunk "Cyberpunk" is a form of fiction given birth by the collision between societal decay and technological ascendancy. It was popular in the 1980s but still influences modern movies, television shows, comic books, and graphic novels, as well as music to a great degree. Films such as The Matrix, Blade Runner, Robocop, Akira, and newer offerings such as Cyberpunk 2077 have kept the genre alive. Its roots go back to the novel Neuromancer by William Gibson, the French comic art of Moebius as exemplified in Metal Hurlant (known in America as "Heavy Metal"), and the "New Wave of Science Fiction" pioneered by writers such as J.G. Ballard and Philip K. Dick. Its aesthetic is seedy and post-modern, its world populated by hardboiled cynics, cutthroats, hackers, corporate criminals, and brutal, militarized police. And, of course, the occasional terrorist (er, perhaps "freedom fighter"?) working to bring down the oppressive, dehumanizing system wherein cyberspace (as defined by William Gibson) has become the Alcatraz of the soul.
By Tom Baker2 years ago in Futurism
The Unknown X-37B Spacecraft Is About To Take Off On An Unknown Mission
Today's launch of the covert X-37B spacecraft aboard a SpaceX rocket is scheduled for today. Its objective? It's not quite clear, as usual.
By Francis Dami2 years ago in Futurism
Top 5 Smart Home Devices
1.All-new Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen, 2023 release) The Echo Show 5 3rd Gen has been released with MediaTek MT 8169 B chipset with the same 5.5 inches touchscreen and they have improvised the speaker from 1.65 inches to 1.75 inches and this new look of this 3rd Gen has been more sharp and more slicker with the rounded screen corner. But it still sticks with the same 2.5 MP camera with a built-in shutter for a basic video calling experience. It has significantly louder volumes, but also bass that's hugely boosted in this Gen as they say it the twice the bass of the previous version to make a clear point of difference. As it from Amazon it obviously has the Alexa configuration. It also has an other model for the kids, with the build in parental control and various AI features. Finally as far as the colors, this comes in charcoal, glacier white and cloud blue.
By BlindersEdge2 years ago in Futurism
How Many Australian Minutes is 15 American Minutes?
The other day, I asked Amazon's Alexa voice assistant-that-lives-inside-of-a-hockey-puck to set a timer for fifteen minutes, a rather benign task. Then, as a little joke, I followed up by requesting, "And I mean American minutes, not Australian minutes!"
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in Futurism
Google's new AI Model Gemini. Top Story - December 2023.
7 years ago, I started writing as a hobby (something other than very mind-numbing university essays). I wanted to write articles about interesting things I came across.
By Mo Darasi2 years ago in Futurism
Heaviest Chemical Elements Created by Ancient Stars
Like most people, all my high school science classrooms had one wall papered with a huge, multi-coloured chart. It was, of course, the Periodic Table of the Elements.
By David Morton Rintoul2 years ago in Futurism
Google Gemini
Title: Google Gemini: Transforming the AI Landscape with Multimodal Prowess In a groundbreaking announcement on December 6th, 2023, Google unveiled its most ambitious foray into the realm of artificial intelligence: the Gemini project. Representing a quantum leap in AI capabilities, Gemini introduces a multimodal large language model (LLM) that transcends the limitations of its predecessors, heralding a new era in the field.
By ARTIST2 years ago in Futurism
What If You Could Build Your Own Planet?
Are you weary of waiting for change, finding Earth mundane with its problems and mosquitoes? Fear not! It's time to seize control and embark on the journey of building your very own planet. But before you dive into the cosmic glue and glitter, there are a few key considerations to ponder. Let's embark on the ultimate DIY project and explore the steps to creating your personalized celestial haven.
By Ali boubaker2 years ago in Futurism
It would be difficult for light-speed spacecraft to communicate, which would be bad news for interstellar travel.
It would be difficult for light-speed spacecraft to communicate, which would be bad news for interstellar travel. We may have been spoilt by science fiction when it came to space communication. Even if we could build a spacecraft that traveled at almost the speed of light, we would struggle to keep in touch with it.
By Francis Dami2 years ago in Futurism
Record #05: Age // Compendium of Humanity's End
“Hello my celestial friends,” the energetic young man being represented by a low frame-rate avatar greeted, “and welcome to another episode of Cosmological Quandaries! Today, we’re going to answer the most difficult question in the galaxy... just how old is Marco Chung?”
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in Futurism
Emissary of the Celestial Conclave
Title: "Emissary of the Celestial Conclave" In the small, unassuming town of Millville, nestled between rolling hills and shimmering lakes, life unfolded in a predictable pattern. That was until the night the sky lit up with an otherworldly glow, and an emissary from the Celestial Conclave descended upon Earth.
By ARTIST2 years ago in Futurism