science
Topics and developments in science and medicine, presented by Futurism.
Can humans become Immortal?
Best selling author Haruki Murakami famously quotes that “Death is not the opposite of life, but part of it” Death is an eventuality for any living organism. If the predators, diseases or the elements of nature don't get to you, then senescence will surely do. "Senescence" is the fancy term for the gradual deterioration of normal function. At some point, the deterioration is so significant that your body can no more nullify the external effects finally resulting in ailments and death
By Vanapalli Tarun4 years ago in Futurism
Anti-Science/Scientist Propaganda Continues to Grow
From the early days of the pandemic anti-science rhetoric has flooded the airwaves and webosphere. For the most part I have ignored the ugliness and remained on the sidelines, content in the belief that the vast majority of Americans recognized this stuff for what it was, complete and total bunk, motivated by fear and political inclinations more than genuine belief. However, as the pandemic has grinded on and on, the anti science rhetoric has continued to grow, and the level of sophistication of the arguments proffered by those with an anti-science/scientist agenda has grown along with it. When my dad (a retired engineer) began texting myself and my wife, both research scientists who have and are continuing to work on Covid-19 related projects (myself in diagnostics mostly and she in vaccine development), with wild conspiracy theory tinged messages I realized I could no longer sit this one out.
By Everyday Junglist4 years ago in Futurism
The search for distant moons
In 1655, Christiaan Huygens pointed a self-constructed telescope at Saturn. The Dutch astronomer wanted to verify his assumption that the planet was surrounded by a single fixed ring whose orientation changed over the years. In the process, Huygens discovered the giant moon, Titan. Henceforth, Saturn was the third planet, along with Earth and Jupiter, of which a satellite was known. Today we know: Moons are even more common in our solar system than planets.
By AddictiveWritings4 years ago in Futurism
Time travel
For centuries this question has fascinated scientists, philosophers, and scientists alike. Much of the ancient Greek philosophy had to do with the idea of eternity, and the concept of time was still relevant to the world's religions and cultures. Over the years, physicists and philosophers have explored the various solutions to the grandfather's controversy.
By Sita Dahal4 years ago in Futurism
Moore's Law Is Dying
Transistors on integrated circuits have been doubling every year since the 1970s in a historical trend known as Moore’s law. It's been amazing so far, and in some ways, it has allowed civilization to progress at a pace not previously imaginable. However, there are several reasons why it won't last. “Well, first of all, in about ten years or so, we will see the collapse of Moore’s law. In fact already we see a slowing down of Moore’s law. Computer power simply cannot maintain its rapid exponential rise using standard silicon technology. Intel Corporation has admitted this” (Kaku). We’re reaching the limits of what electrons can do, and that is not going to change.
By E.J. Mones4 years ago in Futurism
How long does LSD stay in your system
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By Arlette Caywood4 years ago in Futurism
Uses of Strain Development in Industrial Microbiology
All commercial fermentation procedures are characterized by improvements in microbial strains for the manufacture of industrial goods. Mutation, selection, and genetic recombination have all been used in strain development. Overproduction of primary or secondary metabolites is a complicated process, and developing better strains necessitates a thorough understanding of physiology, pathway regulation and management, and the creation of novel screening methods. Overproduction requires mastery in the process of fermentation of each new strain, as well as engineering know-how for media optimization and the tunning of process conditions.
By Sanzyme Biologics5 years ago in Futurism
Assisted Reality Might Play an Important Role in Medical Fields
Medical Fields has very advanced methodologies and machinery to assist medical professionals to perform their tasks seamlessly. From the Operating Rooms to the Radiation Rooms, or Scanning Rooms these techniques and technologies have made the medical sector highly advanced. However, there is always some room for improvement, Augmented Reality became an improvement in modern times, and now I am pretty sure, Assisted Reality will also become an integral part of Medical Advancements in modern times.
By Uncle Berry5 years ago in Futurism
