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Scenario prompts 21 May 2024
The topics are biotech, extreme computing, brain implants, soft bots, autonomous F-16 fighters, algae, cryonics, backup copies of your heart, liver & kidneys by 2030, virtual reality and quantum batteries.
Backup copies of your heart, liver & kidneys by 2030? Combine with augmentation.
IndieBio’s SF incubator lineup is making some wild biotech promises
Genomics, fertilisers, biomining and other cool start ups.
AI computers could run in extreme environments like Venus thanks to heat-proof memory device
Ultra-heat resistant computer storage can operate at Venus-like temperatures and may be used in extreme conditions such as nuclear plants and even for future NASA missions.
Single brain implant restores bilingual communication to paralyzed man
https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/single-brain-implant-gives-paralyzed-man-bilingual-communication/
By tracking activity in the area of the brain where the intention to speak gets translated into control over the vocal tract, researchers found that both languages produce consistent signals in this area, so training the system to pick up English phrases would help improve its recognition of Spanish.
Physicists propose path to faster, more flexible robots
https://phys.org/news/2024-05-physicists-path-faster-flexible-robots.html
By using the new diffusio-phoresis method, soft robots as large as a centimeter may be able to transform in just a few seconds.
Autonomous F-16 Fighters Are ‘Roughly Even’ With Human Pilots Said Air Force Chief
The AI was able to maneuver the fighter and could simulate an “engagement” against a manned F-16, piloted by an aviator with 2,000 to 3,000 hours of experience.
Algal Blooms Are a Problem — They Could Also Be a Solution
https://ambrook.com/research/environment/give-algal-blooms-a-chance
Blue-green algae — the common name for a group of microbes known as cyanobacteria — are the most ubiquitous photosynthesizers on the planet.
Frozen human brain tissue was successfully revived for the first time
https://bgr.com/science/frozen-human-brain-tissue-was-successfully-revived-for-the-first-time/
They found that the thawed organoids closely resembled their unfrozen counterparts’ appearance, growth, and function, even after being frozen in MEDY for 18 months.
Regrowing your organs: 3 approaches to organ abundance
https://www.diamandis.com/blog/3-approaches-to-organ-abundance
Backup copies of your heart, liver & kidneys by 2030
A false sense of urgency, a rushed strategic process and a a large, public rollout.
Virtual Reality Market to Reach US$97 Billion by 2028
The domain of Virtual Reality is currently undergoing a revolution, driven by a bouquet of advanced technologies and changes in consumer behavior. The market is growing rapidly due to the contributions made by buyers in gaming, healthcare, enterprise, gaming, and several other fields
Radical Quantum Breakthrough Could Charge Batteries in a Snap
https://www.sciencealert.com/radical-quantum-breakthrough-could-charge-batteries-in-a-snap
Batteries based on the wave-like nature of charged particles could revolutionize energy storage
