Trying to prove simulation theory could invalidate whatever experiment our universe is being used for.

Simulation theory "may cause the annihilation of our universe"

Kicking The Tires

If simulation theory is real, we should stop trying to prove it lest our universe get rebooted or unplugged, writes philosopher Preston Greene

Simulation Theory “May Cause the Annihilation of our Universe.”

Maybe we shouldn’t try to get unplugged.

And each one contains 12 million galaxies.

Scientists found a way to create millions of virtual universes

Universe Machine

Using a supercomputer, scientists simulated 8 million virtual universes — and discovered something new about galactic evolution in the process.

Scientists Found a Way to Create Millions of Virtual Universes

Their study contradicts what we thought we knew about galactic evolution.

The robots will be on duty 24/7, say officials.

China deploys its first robot traffic police

Robo Cops

A Chinese city has deployed police robots to help human officers deal with traffic problems, marking another way the nation is using tech to maintain order.

China Deploys Its First Robot Traffic Police

The bots are helping human officers maintain order on Chinese roads.

Russia is not the only nation interested in constructing floating nuclear power plants.

Russia is floating a nuclear power plant across the Arctic

Floating Chernobyl

Russia's massive floating nuclear power plant is destined to make its way across the Arctic Ocean to supply electricity to a remote eastern region.

Russia Is Floating a Nuclear Power Plant Across the Arctic

Opponents call it a "Chernobyl on ice" and "nuclear Titanic."

Riding in the shuttles felt unnerving but not unsafe.

We took a ride on NYC's first self-driving shuttle

Shuttle Butt

New York City is now home to a fleet of self-driving shuttles. Futurism decided to kick the tires and test them out when they launched.

We Took a Ride on NYC’s First Self-Driving Shuttle

New York City just got its first autonomous vehicles. Futurism was on the scene.

Yeah, they're a problem — but you don't need an assault weapon to solve it.

Assault rifles won't solve your feral hog problem, say scientists

Pig Heaven

The day after the feral hogs meme was born, these researchers published a study about the very real problem the animals pose for farmers.

Assault Rifles Won’t Solve Your Feral Hog Problem, Say Scientists

The timing of this new feral hog study really couldn’t be any better.

Introducing The Langogo, the advanced AI pocket translator.

This incredible real-time voice language translator is also a global WIFI hotspot

Brands We Love

The Langogo AI Pocket Language Translator is the realtime, voice translator that instandly translates 105 differnt languages and acts as a wifi hotspot.

This Incredible Real-Time Voice Language Translator Is Also a Global WIFI Hotspot

The Langogo uses advanced AI to tear down barriers between 105 languages and counting.

Experts say now is the time to invest in crypto, and eToro makes it easy

eToro is a simple, easy to use crypto trading platform that makes it easy to trade cyrptocurencies such as Bitcoin and others.

Experts Say Now Is the Time to Invest in Crypto, and eToro Makes It Easy

eToro's crypto trading platform will walk you through the process.

"...if AI is going to be how we're inventing things in the future, the whole intellectual property system will fail to work."

Scientists are trying to list AI as the inventor on a new patent

Recursive Inventions

Right now, AI algorithms can't be granted patents. The restriction originally served as a worker protection, but now it's creating a problem for engineers.

Scientists Are Trying to List AI as the Inventor on a New Patent

They say rules requiring that patents go to humans are outdated.

It's temporarily halting the program — and making sure you don't have to participate in the future.

Apple: Humans will no longer review Siri recordings

Private Answer

Apple has suspended a program that let humans review Siri recordings, including private conversations never meant for the digitial assistant.

Apple: Humans Will No Longer Review Siri Recordings

Your drug deals and sex romps are once again private.

The chain challenges you to take the "Impossible Taste Test."

Burger King's Impossible Whopper is going nationwide on August 8

Have It Your Way

Burger King is adding the Impossible Whopper to the menu at all of its U.S. locations, a sign that plant-based meat is catching on in America.

Burger King’s Impossible Whopper Is Going Nationwide on August 8

America is ready to bite into plant-based meat.

It's willing to conduct experiments other nations shy away from.

China isn’t afraid to be the "bad guy" of CRISPR research

Greater Good

China has embraced CRISPR animal experiments in a way no other nation has, but the entire world may one day reap the benefits.

China Isn’t Afraid to Be the “Bad Guy” of CRISPR Research

And the world could reap the benefits, from disease cures to ending world hunger.

“We’re getting close to crossing the final frontier of privacy in the absence of any protections whatsoever.”

Facebook is making progress on its mind reading headset

Facebook Mind Reader

Facebook announces updates on its mind reading headset, designed to help patients with neurological damage speak and type.

Facebook Working on Mind Reading Headset | Futurism

Facebook really wants to get inside your head.

Facebook is Making Progress on Its Mind Reading Headset

"It’s obviously targeting me," claims a prominent biohacker.

New law requires “not for humans” label added to DIY CRISPR kits

DIY Not?

California just passed the first CRISPR law, and famous biohacker Josiah Zayner thinks he's the reason for the bill's creation.

New Law Requires “Not for Humans” Label Added to DIY CRISPR Kits

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614100/dont-change-your-dna-at-home-says-americas-first-crispr-law/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Don’t change your DNA at home, says America’s first CRISPR law</a> [MIT Technology Review]

More on Zayner: <a href="https://futurism.com/the-byte/biohacker-josiah-zayner-investigation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This DIY Biohacker Is Under Investigation</a>

Genetics

California doesn't want any more self-editors on its hands.

Preventative health on an app: U of T researchers measure blood pressure using a phone camera

Soon, you might not need a doctor to detect the silent killer.

New tech analyzes selfie videos to determine your blood pressure

Silent Killer

This new tech can determine a person's blood pressure by analyzing the hemoglobin under their facial skin in a short selfie video.

New Tech Analyzes Selfie Videos to Determine Your Blood Pressure

READ MORE: <a href="https://qz.com/1681818/a-selfie-based-blood-pressure-test-may-not-work-on-all-skin-types/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Selfie-based blood pressure readings could help equalize health care — if they work on all skin types</a> [Quartz]

More on blood pressure tech: <a href="https://futurism.com/neoscope/new-sensor-monitor-blood-pressure-with-smartphone" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Sensor Lets You Monitor Blood Pressure With Your Smartphone</a>

Devices

It can see what's happening beneath your skin.

The tiny chimeras could revolutionize Alzheimer's research.

Scientists create mice containing active human brain cells

Mighty Mice

Researchers have created chimeric mice with human brain cells in the hope that the animals could revolutionize Alzheimer's research.

Scientists Create Mice Containing Active Human Brain Cells

READ MORE: <a href="https://newatlas.com/mouse-model-alzheimers-human-brain-microglia/60914/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chimeric &#8220;mighty mouse&#8221; with human brain cells to advance Alzheimer’s research</a> [New Atlas]

More on Alzheimer’s research: <a href="https://futurism.com/the-byte/alzheimers-blood-test-20-years-early" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Blood Test Could Detect Alzheimer’s 20 Years Before Symptoms</a>

Neuroscience/Brain Science

These rodents could be just what we need to finally cure Alzheimer's.

It takes just 30 minutes and is painless, one patient said.

New operation could delay menopause for 20 years, says clinic

Ovary Nice

A fertility clinic's 30-minute operation is making it possible to delay menopause — and all the nasty health side effects that come with it.

New Operation Could Delay Menopause for 20 Years, Says Clinic

<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/aug/04/medical-procedure-delay-menopause" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New medical procedure could delay menopause by 20 years</a> [The Guardian]

More on fertility: <a href="https://futurism.com/neoscope/older-women-are-getting-pregnant-thanks-to-a-radical-new-menopause-treatment" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Older Women Are Getting Pregnant Thanks to a Radical New Menopause Treatment</a>

Treatments

For about $10k, you can now press pause on menopause.

Talespin's Virtual Human Technology

The AI character's reaction can range from quiet sobs to angry yelling.

This company creates virtual people for you to fire in VR

You're Fired

VR training company Talespin has created Barry, an artificially intelligent virtual reality character managers can practice firing over and over again.

This Company Creates Virtual People for You to Fire in VR

You can fire Barry again... and again... and again.

Crown Sterling Presents: TIME AI

"They're here to use Black Hat to trick people into giving them money. It's fraud."

Hackers are roasting a terrible sponsored talk at Black Hat

"Time AI"

A cybersecurity company called Crown Sterling gave a bizarre, buzzword-filled talk at the cybersecurity conference Black Hat and got roasted to oblivion.

Hackers Are Roasting a Terrible Sponsored Talk at Black Hat

People at the conference called the company's tech a scam.

Tools meant to moderate the internet for hate speech tend to target African-American people.

Google's hate speech-detecting AI is biased against black people

Recursive Racism

AI built to detect hate speech online, including a widely-used tool built by Google, tends to flag tweets written by black people as toxic more often.

Google’s Hate Speech-Detecting AI is Biased Against Black People

This type of AI still needs some work.

Kilopower's prototype is about the size of a fridge and technically fits into a rocket.

This nuclear reactor could be shipped to Mars by 2022

KRUSTY in Space

NASA's mobile Kilopower mobile fission nuclear power generator could be sent off to Mars by 2022, according to team members.

This Nuclear Reactor Could Be Shipped to Mars by 2022

A mobile nuclear power system could keep the lights on for astronauts traveling to the Moon or Mars.

Tesla fire explosion in Russian Highway 2019/08/12, Latest

The driver got away with a broken nose and leg.

Watch a Tesla Model 3 explode on the side of a Russian highway

Bad Luck

A Tesla Model 3 exploded into flames on the side of Moscow's Ring Road highway after colliding with a stationary tow truck.

Watch a Tesla Model 3 Explode on the Side of a Russian Highway

Autopilot was reportedly on during the crash.

The flare up could have been caused by a nearby celestial object being swallowed up.

The Milky Way's supermassive black hole just did something wild

Flare Up

Astronomers observed the supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way called Sagittarius A* flare up, growing 75 times brighter than usual.

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