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Nukes

The Doomsday Clock is now closer to midnight than ever before

Just 100 seconds to midnight. Rachel FeltmanJanuary 23, 2020Nuclear weapons test in 1952.U.S. Department of EnergyThe Doomsday Clock is now closer to midnight than ever before—so close that, instead of minutes, we’re now counting down to metaphorical oblivion in seconds. According to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, we have…

bubmagJanuary 23, 2020

Moravec‘s Paradox

Lady Gaganaut

By: Editorial | Published: January 24, 2020 12:03:26 am Vyomamitra will be executing the pioneering role which has traditionally been given to animals — testing systems for survivability.The first gaganaut to head for space in an Indian craft will not be human, but humanoid. The anthropomorphic robot named Vyomamitra, which…

bubmagJanuary 23, 2020

Protectionism

Let’s Really Have Political Realism

Among the justifications that Daniel McCarthy offers for protective tariffs is the claim that tariffs can be used to keep prices of goods over time lower (Economic Nationalism as Political Realism, Jan. 22). For example, if todays low-priced U.S. imports bank…

bubmagJanuary 23, 2020

Belfast

University cities on high alert as six Chinese patients admitted with suspected coronavirus

University cities in Britain were on high alert after four Chinese patients were admitted to hospitals in Scotland, and one in Belfast with suspected coronavirus. Professor Jurgen Haas, Head of Infection Medicine at the University of Edinburgh, said three pe…

bubmagJanuary 23, 2020

Big Data

Here’s a look at the cruise experience of the future

A recent report found cruise guests of the future will want the convenience of the latest technology on board, interactive and restorative experiences, and purposeful travel.Travel and hospitality companies are innovating to meet consumer needs for the future.MSC Cruises is leading the way with smart technology, interactive entertainment options, and…

bubmagJanuary 23, 2020

Nuclear Disarmament

Doomsday Clock moves closest to midnight in 73-year history

WASHINGTON — The keepers of the Doomsday Clock on Thursday moved the symbolic countdown to global disaster to the closest point to midnight in its 73-year history, citing “existential danger” from nuclear war and climate change. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, which was founded after the creation of the…

bubmagJanuary 23, 2020

Hydrogen

2020 Geneva Motor Show will feature an indoor race track

Peugeot, Opel and Lamborghini are among the carmakers skipping the 2020 Geneva Motor Show. To fill some of the empty space, the event's organizers are building a 1,500-foot-long race track inside the convention center. The circuit will be located in hall 7, … Read More

bubmagJanuary 23, 2020

Nuclear Disarmament

Doomsday Clock moves closest to midnight in 73-year history

WASHINGTON — The keepers of the Doomsday Clock on Thursday moved the symbolic countdown to global disaster to the closest point to midnight in its 73-year history, citing "existential danger" from nuclear war and climate change. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, which was founded after the creation of the…

bubmagJanuary 23, 2020

Nuclear Disarmament

Doomsday Clock moves closest to midnight in 73-year history

WASHINGTON - The keepers of the Doomsday Clock on Thursday moved the symbolic countdown to global disaster to the closest point to midnight in its 73-year history, citing existential danger from nuclear war and climate change. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scie…

bubmagJanuary 23, 2020

Nuclear Disarmament

Doomsday Clock moves closest to midnight in 73-year history

WASHINGTON (AP) — The keepers of the Doomsday Clock on Thursday moved the symbolic countdown to global disaster to the closest point to midnight in its 73-year history, citing “existential danger” from nuclear war and climate change.The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, which was founded after the creation of the…

bubmagJanuary 23, 2020

The Doomsday Clock is now closer to midnight than ever before

Lady Gaganaut

Let’s Really Have Political Realism

University cities on high alert as six Chinese patients admitted with suspected coronavirus

Here’s a look at the cruise experience of the future

Doomsday Clock moves closest to midnight in 73-year history

2020 Geneva Motor Show will feature an indoor race track

Doomsday Clock moves closest to midnight in 73-year history

Doomsday Clock moves closest to midnight in 73-year history

Doomsday Clock moves closest to midnight in 73-year history

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