Researchers use CRISPR extinction gene tech to render viruses harmless
WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF Imagine being able to wipe out deadly viruses by using themselves against themselves … that’s what this tech does at the genetic level. Love…
New Anti-CRISPRs have been found in bacteria for the first time
WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF What if we could make organisms including humans resistant to genetic engineering technology? Maybe we can … Love the Exponential Future? Join our XPotential…
Futuristic proton batteries close in on Hydrogen and LiON batteries for energy density
WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF Proton batteries are incredibly fast charging and could end up competing with Hydrogen and LiON as an energy source in everything from aircraft to EVs.…
Chinese scientists have invented a whole new family of metal compounds
WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF Compounds are the basis for all materials on Earth, and the invention of a new family of compounds is a big deal that could open…
3D printed reinforcement free bridge aces final tests
WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF Today if water gets into reinforced concrete the steel rusts, expands, and wrecks the infrastructure costing the world hundreds of billions of dollars to fix,…
Carbon Jellyfish: Space Debris Mitigation Using Folded Graphene
Carbon Jellyfish: Advanced Space Debris Mitigation System Using Folded Graphene Reprise of my 2017 blog that covered this and numerous other folded carbon applications. Space debris is still worsening so…
Applying Chain-of-Thought to AI-enhanced human thinking
Among the most important recent innovations for improving the value and reliability of Large Language Models are Chain-of-Thought and its derivatives including Tree-of-Thought and Graph-of-Thought. These structures are also extremely…
The 10 Octave Circular Keyboard
Ten Octave Keyboard This design reimagines the traditional keyboard instrument in a way that seamlessly blends technology, aesthetics, and ergonomics. Instead of a straight keyboard whee you run out of…
Offshore Vertical Farms
A Vision of Sustainability In a world grappling with the challenges of sustainable living and efficient food production, one idea I can offer is the air-floating offshore vertical farm. The…
Revolutionizing Bridge Design: A Vision of the Future
Zero-weight bridges Imagine a world where bridges defy traditional engineering constraints, floating effortlessly above waterways without the need for supports or suspension cables. This is not a scene from a…