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Printed Neurons That Mimic Brain Cells Could Slash AI's Energy Bill

New artificial neurons fire so realistically they can activate living brain cells in mouse tissue. The post Printed Neurons That Mimic Brain Cells Could Slash AI's Energy Bill appeared first on SingularityHub.

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Printed Neurons That Mimic Brain Cells Could Slash AI's Energy Bill

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CEO of AI $1.5 Billion Startup Accused of Massive Fraud by Justice Department

"The defendants exploited investor excitement over the AI boom and presented a rosy financial outlook to investors and lenders that was built on lies." The post CEO of AI $1.5 Billion Startup Accused of Massive Fraud by Justice Department appeared first on Futurism.

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CEO of AI $1.5 Billion Startup Accused of Massive Fraud by Justice Department

New York Times Science

A Humanoid Robot Races to a Record Half-Marathon Finish

The android won a race featuring robots and humans on Sunday in Beijing, achieving a technological milestone while finishing faster than any person in history.

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A Humanoid Robot Races to a Record Half-Marathon Finish

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Palantir Issues Ominous Corporate Manifesto

This is "comic book" levels of villainy. The post Palantir Issues Ominous Corporate Manifesto appeared first on Futurism.

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Palantir Issues Ominous Corporate Manifesto

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Elaine Ingham, Who Taught That Soil Is Alive, Dies at 73

A scientist and leader in the organic farming movement, she popularized the “soil food web,” an understanding that soil is a complex realm of microorganisms.

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Elaine Ingham, Who Taught That Soil Is Alive, Dies at 73

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NASA Shuts Down Voyager 1 Instrument as Its Life Force Fades

"While shutting down a science instrument is not anybody's preference, it is the best option available." The post NASA Shuts Down Voyager 1 Instrument as Its Life Force Fades appeared first on Futurism.

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NASA Shuts Down Voyager 1 Instrument as Its Life Force Fades

New York Times Science

Desmond Morris, 98, Dies; Explored Humans’ Animal Instincts in ‘The Naked Ape’

An English zoologist, he wrote an immensely popular 1967 book arguing that ancient genes, shared with apes, shape our lives. Objections in the scientific world ensued.

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Desmond Morris, 98, Dies; Explored Humans’ Animal Instincts in ‘The Naked Ape’

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How Bruce the Parrot Landed Atop the Pecking Order, Without a Beak

The kea gained fame for learning to use a pebble to groom himself. Scientists were astounded by his next innovation.

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How Bruce the Parrot Landed Atop the Pecking Order, Without a Beak

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Jeff Bezos’ Space Company Just Screwed Up Very, Very Badly

One step forward, two steps back. The post Jeff Bezos' Space Company Just Screwed Up Very, Very Badly appeared first on Futurism.

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Jeff Bezos’ Space Company Just Screwed Up Very, Very Badly

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In Article About Horrific Shooting That Killed Eight Children, Forbes Lets Readers Place Bets About Gun Control

"Ghoulish." The post In Article About Horrific Shooting That Killed Eight Children, Forbes Lets Readers Place Bets About Gun Control appeared first on Futurism.

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In Article About Horrific Shooting That Killed Eight Children, Forbes Lets Readers Place Bets About Gun Control

New York Times Science

These Salmon Got High on Cocaine. That Wasn’t the Craziest Part.

Scientists in Sweden made an unexpected discovery when they exposed the fish to the illegal drug as well as another substance.

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These Salmon Got High on Cocaine. That Wasn’t the Craziest Part.

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Chinese Humanoid Robot Runs Half Marathon, Beats Fastest Human Time in History

This is seriously impressive. The post Chinese Humanoid Robot Runs Half Marathon, Beats Fastest Human Time in History appeared first on Futurism.

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Chinese Humanoid Robot Runs Half Marathon, Beats Fastest Human Time in History

WIRED Science

There’s New Evidence for How Loneliness Affects Memory in Old Age

A longitudinal study found that loneliness is more closely linked to lapses in immediate and delayed recall than to the overall speed of cognitive decline.

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There’s New Evidence for How Loneliness Affects Memory in Old Age

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How Female Anglerfish Evolved to Have It All

The deep-sea fish ended up with glowing lures not just to snag meals, but also to attract mates, a new study finds.

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How Female Anglerfish Evolved to Have It All

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The ‘Lonely Runner’ Problem Only Appears Simple

Take a group of runners circling a track at unique, constant paces. Answering the question of how many will always end up running alone, no matter their speed, has vexed mathematicians for decades.

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The ‘Lonely Runner’ Problem Only Appears Simple

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Norwegian Man Cured of HIV by His Brother's Stem Cells

Fewer than 10 people worldwide have eradicated the virus with stem cells. But this case was special—no one knew his brother's cells carried a protective mutation until transplant day. The post Norwegian Man Cured of HIV by His Brother's Stem Cells appeared first on SingularityHub.

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Norwegian Man Cured of HIV by His Brother's Stem Cells