science
Topics and developments in science and medicine, presented by Futurism.
Time travel
For centuries this question has fascinated scientists, philosophers, and scientists alike. Much of the ancient Greek philosophy had to do with the idea of eternity, and the concept of time was still relevant to the world's religions and cultures. Over the years, physicists and philosophers have explored the various solutions to the grandfather's controversy.
By Sita Dahal5 years ago in Futurism
Moore's Law Is Dying
Transistors on integrated circuits have been doubling every year since the 1970s in a historical trend known as Moore’s law. It's been amazing so far, and in some ways, it has allowed civilization to progress at a pace not previously imaginable. However, there are several reasons why it won't last. “Well, first of all, in about ten years or so, we will see the collapse of Moore’s law. In fact already we see a slowing down of Moore’s law. Computer power simply cannot maintain its rapid exponential rise using standard silicon technology. Intel Corporation has admitted this” (Kaku). We’re reaching the limits of what electrons can do, and that is not going to change.
By E.J. Mones5 years ago in Futurism
How long does LSD stay in your system
One common question surrounding this intoxicating drug is, how long does LSD remain in the body? If you've found yourself asking this question and how to quit acid abuse, let me help you here in North Jersey recovery center. It is a good question and one we get asked quite often by those suffering from abuse. Unfortunately, there is no real way to answer this question definitively. However, there are some indicators you can look for that will indicate how long does LSD remains in the body.
By Arlette Caywood5 years ago in Futurism
Uses of Strain Development in Industrial Microbiology
All commercial fermentation procedures are characterized by improvements in microbial strains for the manufacture of industrial goods. Mutation, selection, and genetic recombination have all been used in strain development. Overproduction of primary or secondary metabolites is a complicated process, and developing better strains necessitates a thorough understanding of physiology, pathway regulation and management, and the creation of novel screening methods. Overproduction requires mastery in the process of fermentation of each new strain, as well as engineering know-how for media optimization and the tunning of process conditions.
By Sanzyme Biologics5 years ago in Futurism
Assisted Reality Might Play an Important Role in Medical Fields
Medical Fields has very advanced methodologies and machinery to assist medical professionals to perform their tasks seamlessly. From the Operating Rooms to the Radiation Rooms, or Scanning Rooms these techniques and technologies have made the medical sector highly advanced. However, there is always some room for improvement, Augmented Reality became an improvement in modern times, and now I am pretty sure, Assisted Reality will also become an integral part of Medical Advancements in modern times.
By Uncle Berry5 years ago in Futurism
Aurora's Light
I wonder if Mom can see the sun where she is now..." Aurora wondered as she gazed up into the thick, dark clouds that blanketed the evening sky. She remembered that there used to be orange and purple-blue undertones when the sun set just years ago. But now, the sky stayed only a stale shade of gray morning until night, dusk until dawn, and day to day; the world had been unfortunately thrown into an eternal night where the Moon no longer shown bright but only waxed in and out briefly from behind thick rows of aluminum-laced clouds. It almost looked like the moon had been arrested and placed behind bars of Man's making, the man in the moon had been reduced to an inmate of the new sky.
By Amore Massages 5 years ago in Futurism
Crucible
"It looks like... what is it called, on the med bags?" Fennik asked. Jorten narrowed his eyes at the man. It was a foolish question, but Fennik was a fool. It was both a foolish and typical question—a typical question for a fool to ask. Jorten's frustration ebbed into a sort of snide amusement, as he imagined how much of a fool Fennik was. He was much keener by comparison. It was a comforting thought, but also a fleeting one. Sharing a foxhole with a fool is the opposite of comforting. It was downright tragic, but also typical.
By H. R. Nelson5 years ago in Futurism
Mathematical Modeling of the Written Universe
The Friedmann equation and the expanding universe Alexander Friedmann of Russia is credited with developing a dynamic equation for the expanding universe in the 1920s. At the same time Einstein, Willem de Sitter of the Netherlands, and Georges Lemaitre of Belgium were also working on equations to model the universe. Friedmann developed his version as a relativistic equation in the framework of general relativity, but the description used here, and (in our theoretical model presented below) applied to the written universe will be limited to a simplified, non-relativistic version based on Newton’s laws. Convenient forms of Friedmann’s equation with which to examine the expansion time and temperature for a big bang model of the actual universe are
By Everyday Junglist5 years ago in Futurism
