Fw:Thinking

A recently launched project called Human Longevity Inc. intends, as co-founder Peter Diamandis put it, to "make 100 years old the new 60." How do they plan to get us there? And will it work?

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What's the perfect way for rovers to get around? Why settle on the wheel? We look at the challenges of designing rover mobility systems.

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You've seen replicators feed the crew of Star Trek, but will real humans ever be able to press a button and zap an entire meal into existence? If so, are we anywhere close to that today?

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How are robots used in medical procedures today? We look at the history, present and future of robotic surgery. Is it effective?

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Is antigravity possible? From impractical flying machines to cities in the clouds, we take a look at science fiction technology that allows us to slip the bonds of Earth. Is any of it possible?

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What is the future of sleep? Sleep is an important biological function - but could we engineer a way to eliminate it?

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Is thorium the answer to our energy needs? We discuss the benefits and drawbacks of thorium as an energy source.

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Seriously, is time travel possible? We take a look at the philosophy and physics of time travel.

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Why does science fiction often depict a (literally) sanitized future? How has the need for clean environments evolved with science and technology? Is it dangerous to be TOO clean?

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Is it possible to bring extinct species back to life? We look at the science and controversy around de-extinction.

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