Free medical fertility and bribes could boost Japan’s population in 2100 by 50%

In 2006, Japan had predicted its total fertility could fall to 1.16 in 2020 but pro-child policies increased total fertility to 1.46 in 2015. Japan’s fertility reached a record low at 1.26-lifetime births per woman in 2005. A comprehensive free fertility program would freeze eggs for young women. The eggs of young women would be …

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Does the ever-growing artificial intelligence sector need the services of blockchain technology?

The phenomenon of artificial intelligence (AI) is growing at an exponential pace. Although the underlying technology first caught the attention of masses in 1997, whereby an IBM built machine known as “Deep Blue” outwitted the then World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov, it is only now that researchers are appreciating the practically endless capabilities of what …

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Tesla Autopilot used to remotely switch parking spots

A Tesla owner used the current autonomous driving and parking capabilities to remotely change parking spots. With Smart Summon, the Tesla car can navigate more complex environments and parking spaces, maneuvering around objects as necessary to come find you. The summon feature is engaged through the Tesla mobile app or through the Model S and …

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Shape shifting modular robots with autonomous capabilities

A Cornell-led team has developed modular robots that can perceive their surroundings, make decisions and autonomously assume different shapes in order to perform various tasks – an accomplishment that brings the vision of adaptive, multipurpose robots a step closer to reality. “This is the first time modular robots have been demonstrated with autonomous reconfiguration and …

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Simulation of geoengineering volcano shows desired surface cooling

Simulations have been used to analyze geoengineering to mimic the cooling effect of volcanic eruptions. Aerosols would be dispersed from balloons or airplanes at approximately 15 and 30 degrees latitude on both sides of the equator. The desired results would be reduced surface warming and a positive change in the temperature gradient. Researchers ran 20 …

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