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Bryan Johnson lives by one rule: “Don’t die”
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Biohackers take aim at big pharma’s stranglehold on insulin
These biohackers plan to give away their instructions for how to make insulin for free.
Farming robot kills 200,000 weeds per hour with lasers
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How robots could end animal captivity in zoos and marine parks
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Twisty nuclear fusion reactor gets twice as hot as the sun
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Japan breaks world record for fastest internet speed
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Sophia the Robot will be mass-produced this year
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This DIY laptop is challenging tech giants like Apple & Microsoft
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A non-profit is experimenting with providing prisoners a $2,750 check when they leave prison. The goal is to reduce recidivism and help people get a fresh start.
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How mirrors could power the planet… and prevent wars
If adopted globally, concentrated solar power could make major waves in manufacturing, not to mention prevent wars over oil and mitigate climate change.