Links for 14-02-2007
DIY robots with railguns, Michael Crichton in ‘making sense for a change’ shocker, Sir Patrick Moore on an envelope near you, boosting radio signals using your head…
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1 – Coilosapien: Rail gun on yer robot
“It’s been a while since we’ve seen anything new on the robosapien front, but I’d say that a laser sighted rail gun for our favorite robots is worthy.” Everything can and will be hacked – pre-order your ED209 now.
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2 – Navy May Deploy Anti-Terrorism Dolphins
“Dozens of dolphins and sea lions trained to detect and apprehend waterborne attackers could be sent to patrol a military base in Washington state, the Navy said Monday.” What happens when the terrorists train their own?
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3 – Patenting Life
Here’s a novelty – Michael Crichton talking sense, in this case about genetic patenting. Guess technophobes can come in handy occasionally.
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Centauri Dreams reports: Sir Patrick Moore honoured in philatelic form! Awesome.
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5 – Building the Cortex in Silicon
“The man-made brain could help scientists understand how the most recently evolved part of our brain performs its complex computational feats, allowing us to understand language, recognize faces, and schedule the day.”
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6 – London Libraries Development Agency calling SF&F Small Presses
“It seems that the LLDA are interested in talking to small and indie presses for their Autumn focus in 2007.” Jolly good show – let’s hope this initiative goes well and spreads nationwide.
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