Friday, December 4, 2015

The Right Stuff by DEB AMLEN


By DEB AMLEN

The return of Martin Ashwood-Smith.

Published: December 3, 2015 at 05:00PM

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As Aging Population Grows, So Do Robotic Health Aides by JOHN MARKOFF


By JOHN MARKOFF

Roboticists and physicians predict that a new wave of technological advances, including drones, will help older adults stay at home longer.

Published: December 7, 2015 at 07:00PM

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Thursday, December 3, 2015

‘Origami Heaven’ Unfolds by AILEEN JACOBSON


By AILEEN JACOBSON

An exhibition of folded and cut paper at Stony Brook University shows a simple craft transformed into high art.

Published: December 5, 2015 at 07:00PM

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Kazakhstan Moves to Tighten Control of Internet Traffic by NICOLE PERLROTH


By NICOLE PERLROTH

The country’s government wants Internet users to use a digital certificate that could allow officials to monitor encrypted communications.

Published: December 3, 2015 at 03:10PM

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Data Storage on DNA Can Keep It Safe for Centuries by JOHN MARKOFF


By JOHN MARKOFF

Scientists have shown that DNA molecules can be the basis for a long-term storage system potentially capable of holding all of the world’s digital information in a tiny space.

Published: December 3, 2015 at 07:00PM

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Andreessen Horowitz to Invest in Nootropics Start-Up by MICHAEL J. de la MERCED


By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED

The firm leads a $2 million seed investment in Nootrobox, a company that sells nootropics, which are substances that might improve the way the mind works.

Published: December 3, 2015 at 07:00PM

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Selfies Under Scrutiny at London Show by REUTERS


By REUTERS

People in London smile the least in their selfies while Moscow’s selfie takers are predominantly women dressed to the nines, says a researcher involved in setting up a London show about selfies.

Published: December 3, 2015 at 07:17AM

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