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Mixing volcanic ash with meteorites may have jump-started life on Earth

Posted in Science on 26th May, 2023
by Alex Muller

Inactive volcanoes have already been spotted in other places like Jupiter's moon Io and Europa-a strong contender for extraterrestrial life since it holds a liquid water ocean underneath its icy surface.

A deep sea mining zone in the remote Pacific is also a goldmine of unique species

Posted in Science on 25th May, 2023
by Alex Muller

With the possibility of mining looming, it's doubly important that we know more about these really understudied habitats.

Breakthrough for flexible electrode implants in the brain

Posted in Hardware, Medicine on 25th May, 2023
by Alex Muller

This solves key problems with bio-compatibility and tissue damage. This technology will make it possible to monitor and eventually understand brain function in both healthy and diseased people.

Earth Will Likely Dodge 'Planet Killer' Asteroids For The Next 1,000 Years

Posted in Science on 25th May, 2023
by Alex Muller

The good news? No giant asteroids will strike this millennium.

Silicon Valley Is Reviving The Dream Of General-Purpose Humanoid Robots

Posted in Hardware on 25th May, 2023
by Alex Muller

Most recent was Sanctuary's announcement of its new Phoenix robot last week.