How to Be Humane to a Lab-Grown Brain
Although the emergence of organoid consciousness, experience of pain, self-recognition and other worrisome traits inevitably…
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How to Be Humane to a Lab-Grown Brain
Although the emergence of organoid consciousness, experience of pain, self-recognition and other worrisome traits inevitably…
An AI Epidemiologist Sent the First Warnings of the Wuhan Virus
On January 9, the World Health Organization notified the public of a flu-like outbreak in…
Scientists Predict Wuhan’s Virus Outbreak Will Get Much Worse
As more data on the new coronavirus circulating in China emerges, it’s becoming clear that…
Athletic Authorities Must Reckon With Racing Tech Again
On October 12, 2019, Eliud Kipchoge crossed under a pink finishing arch emblazoned with the…
The Future of Death-Tech Has No Rules—Yet
For death-tech startups, convincing legislators that their inventions should fall under the “cremation” umbrella is…
No, the Wuhan Virus Is Not a ‘Snake Flu’
Sharing data during an outbreak is vital for public health. But it can also lead…
A Robot Dog With a Job, a Noise-Canceling Car, and More News
Hyundai is solving and robots are evolving, but first: a cartoon about parental phone tracking….
A Robot Dog With a Job, a Noise-Canceling Car, and More News
Hyundai is solving and robots are evolving, but first: a cartoon about parental phone tracking….
Germany Rejected Nuclear Power—and Deadly Emissions Spiked
On New Year’s Eve, while the rest of the world was preparing to ring in…