A somewhat tongue-in-cheek article in The Guardian is proposing some rather interesting predictions for the future of humanity — changes to human form and function that would even make some of the X-Men jealous. Read more…
Japanese researchers have successfully cloned a mouse from a drop of blood taken from a donor’s tail. The breakthrough means that animals don’t have to be euthanized when extracting their cells, which could prove important if we’re ever going to clone endangered animals. Read more…
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Scientists Clone a Mouse From a Single Drop of Blood
Imagine, with the wave of a hand, adjusting the thermostat without getting out of bed, or turning up the music in the other room while in the shower. WiSee, a new gesture-recognition system, aims to harness the ever-present wireless Internet signals blanketing people’s homes to allow remote control of all their electronics. Read more…
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Generating organs and tissue with 3D printers is nothing new. But this bioengineered ear is unique in that it utilizes embedded electronics that allow it to pick up radio frequencies outside the range of normal human hearing. Read more…
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A 3D printed cybernetic ear that even a transhumanist would love
What would happen if we designed new urban megastructures using the latest scientific information about green design? Portland architect Bill Badrick has the answer. The new Columbia River Crossing bridge, in Portland, Oregon, should be a double-decker, carbon-neutral engineering marvel — complete with a huge park on top. The best part? It’s all possible with current technology. Read more…
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The incredible bridge design that could take Portland into the future
No, this isn’t Batman out on safari. It’s the 2035 ZAIRE concept car, an advanced all-terrain vehicle designed for National Geographic ‘s photography team. Assuming this badboy actually gets developed, it’ll help the photographers traverse the often challenging and unpredictable African terrain. All images via Yanko Design . Designed by Dong Man Joo. The car can seat up to five members and is equipped with a number of advanced features, including a unique transforming maglev wheel system and a seat that can extend high above the vehicle. From the designer: “The vehicle is based on an innovative mechanism, as it possesses both frequency abilities and previous wheel mobility. Since it heads towards the hexagonal direction of greenhouse, it has been designed so that more diverse directions can be filmed. In addition, it has been designed in the way that it possesses spacious interior space with very wide left-and-right body and safe un-turning position.” Designed by Volkswagen, the chasis can remain relatively horizontal even when driving at extreme angles. Its suspension system “allows for movement similar to human joints.” More at Yanko Design .
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Introducing the 2035 ZAIRE all-terrain concept car
In an effort to boost its tourism industry, South Korea is considering a project that would see the construction of a $275 billion mega-city built on the islands of Yongyu-Muui in the port city of Incheon, next to Incheon International Airport. Called 8City, the attraction is expected to create 930,000 new jobs and attract 134 million tourists (mostly from China). But given the cost, it’s an open question as to whether it will ever get built. More »
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This spectacular proposed South Korean super-city will cost $275 billion