Science
This AI Just Designed A More Precise CRISPR Gene Editor For Human Cells From Scratch
Posted in Medicine, Science on 27th May, 2024
by Alex Muller
The result is a CRISPR gene editor with both components-Cas protein and RNA guide- designed by AI. Dubbed OpenCRISPR-1, its gene editing activity was similar to classic CRISPR-Cas9 systems when tested in cultured human kidney cells.
Scientists Find A Surprising Way To Transform A And B Blood Types Into Universal Blood
Posted in Medicine, Science on 27th May, 2024
by Alex Muller
Compared to previous attempts, the blend of enzymes converted A and B blood types to type O blood with "Remarkably high efficiencies".
Smelting Steel With Sunlight: New Solar Trap Tech Could Help Decarbonize Industrial Heat
Posted in Science on 27th May, 2024
by Alex Muller
Companies like Heliogen, which is backed by Bill Gates, has already developed solar furnace technology designed to generate the high temperatures required in a wide range of industries.
Global Carbon Capture Capacity Quadruples As The Biggest Plant Yet Revs Up In Iceland
Posted in Featured, Hardware, Science on 27th May, 2024
by Alex Muller
The project is aiming to reach megaton scale, removing one million tons a year, by 2030 and gigaton-scale, a billion tons a year by 2050.
AI Can Now Generate Songs. What Does This Mean For Music?
Posted in Science, Software on 27th May, 2024
by Alex Muller
This highlights something sometimes missed about musical expression: AI doesn’t need to experience emotions and life events to successfully express them in music that resonates with people.