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November 29, 2012

Study of risks to humankind proposed
Cambridge, England (UPI) Nov 26, 2012
British researchers say they want to create a Center for the Study of Existential Risk to analyze the ultimate risks to the future of mankind. The purpose of the center, they said, would be to consider risks to mankind's survival from biotech, nanotech, extreme climate change, nuclear war and runaway artificial intelligence, theregister.co.uk reported Monday. Artificial intelligence is a particular focus, researchers said, with concerns super-intelligent machines could someday be a dange ... read more

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				Optical microscopes lend a hand to graphene research The remarkable properties and subsequent applications of graphene have been well-documented since it was first isolated in 2004; however, researchers are still trying to find a quick, cheap and effi ... more		Controlling heat flow through a nanostructure Thermoelectric devices, which can harness temperature differences to produce electricity, might be made more efficient thanks to new research on heat propagation through structures called superlatti ... more

ORNL pushes the boundaries of electron microscopy to unlock the potential of graphene Electron microscopy at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory is providing unprecedented views of the individual atoms in graphene, offering scientists a chance to unlock the mater ... more		New energy technologies promise brighter future In three studies published in the current issue of Technology and Innovation - Proceedings of the National Academy of Inventors innovators unveil creative technologies that could change our sources ... more		Trump admin proposes redefining 'harm' to endangered animals Australian PM vows not to bow to Trump on national interest Mexico seeks security coordination with US over border military moves		Dog noses inspire explosives detector Researchers in California say a chip inspired by the biology of dogs' scent receptors is capable of quickly identifying dangerous substances such as explosives. ... more
				Nanometer-scale diamond tips improve nano-manufacturing One of the most promising innovations of nanotechnology has been the ability to perform rapid nanofabrication using nanometer-scale tips. The fabrication speed can be dramatically increased by using ... more		Paper-and-scissors technique rocks the nano world Sometimes simplicity is best. Two Northwestern University researchers have discovered a remarkably easy way to make nanofluidic devices: using paper and scissors. And they can cut a device into any ... more

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				Strain tuning reveals promise in nanoscale manufacturing Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have reported progress in fabricating advanced materials at the nanoscale. The spontaneous self-assembly of nanostructures com ... more		Soluble circuit boards to reduce e-waste British researchers say they're working on developing water-soluble circuit boards that could significantly improve e-waste recycling. ... more

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