Stories of Self-Experimentation The Naked Scientists Podcast
What happens when the scientist… becomes the subject? We're examining the strange world of self-experimentation, from the history of martyr medics …
Bitcoin, Around $51K, Nears Upper Bound of 3-Year Price Trend
The largest cryptocurrency by market value was changing hands around $51,000 as of 16:41 coordinated universal time (11:41 a.m. ET). Bitcoin (BTC) … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit
Klara and the Sun Imagines a Social Schism Driven By AI
Well, Alphago has been superseded several times. But what was interesting about AlphaGo’s success against Lee Sedol, the Korean Go champion, a few years ago, was the manner in which it won. It played in a completely different style. It made moves that made people fall about laughing, but the really hilarious, idiotic move proved …
CDC releases guidance on safe activities after Covid-19 vaccination Google Miscellanea
People who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 may safely gather with small groups from other households without wearing masks or physical distancing, even if those people have not yet had their shots, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday. This is the first federal public health guidance aimed at resuming some kind of …
China five-year plan aims for global AI and quantum supremacy China US flags cropped
Chinese officials have shared a draft economic blueprint that looks to boost research and development spending, particularly on areas pertaining to “national security and overall development.” The move, announced at the Chinese government’s annual legislative meeting, is the result of the tech-centred tensions between China and the US. The seven strategic areas outlined in the …
Cow cuddling has become a thing for lonely hearts in the pandemic
Behinfar brought a friend with her to Aimee's Farm Animal Sanctuary in Queen Creek, Ariz., near Phoenix, to cuddle cows as a birthday present for the …
Beware the ides of March: Bitcoin slumps as Treasury yields and the Dollar rise again
The price of Bitcoin (BTC) is struggling to break past $51,000 on March 8 as the U.S. Treasury yield is rising again … For example, pseudonymous cryptocurrency trader Loma said a short-term drop to $48,000, an important support … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit
Betting: Will the Brooklyn Nets improve with Blake Griffin on the roster?
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