Links for 10-09-2006
Cheaper genome sequencing, driverless taxis, Kirkyan weapons…
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“A very early look at launch video indicates that some pieces of foam insulation and ice came off the space shuttle Atlantis’s external tank about four minutes after launch.” Let’s hope it’s not a serious problem.
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“Currently it costs about $1,000,000 to sequence the genome. A target is to sequence the genome for $1000 by 2014 (and $10,000 by 2009).” Brian Wang has the shizzle.
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“…earth scientists will use their skills at interpreting underground sound to seek out “sweet spots”–pockets of natural gas and oil contained in fractured porous rocks–in a Wyoming oil field.” The sound of an industry starting to worry.
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“This project plans to eliminate city drivers and three trial sites have already been selected. For example, in 2008, Terminal 5 in London’s Heathrow airport will be connected to the car park by driverless electric cars along a 4-kilometer track.” Excellent.
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The potential dark-side of fabbing technologies? Link via Jamais Cascio.
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