"Engineering Breakthrough Develops Artificial Neuron That 'Learns'" Newswise (07/02/04) A microelectronics research team led by Richard Wells of the University...
Hi all: Most forecasting models indicate that providing care for the aging population will increase national spending. I've seen pesimistic forecasts as high...
On July 9, Borders Bookstore on 2190 N. Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas will host the July meeting of the Las Vegas Futurists which meets from 7:00pm to 9:00 pm....
Hi Las Vegas Futurists You are invited to register for the Accelerating Change Conference being held at Stanford University in California on September 10-12, ...
NewScientist.com news service Brain implants have been used to "read the minds" of monkeys to predict what they are about to do and even how enthusiastic they...
Hi I learned about this interview after the fact, but you can still listen to the streaming audio with Windows Media Player. Streaming audio interview: ...
Mellow or Stressed? Mom's Care Can Alter DNA of Her Offspring Wall Street Journal Science Page July 16, 2004 If anyone out there still believes that DNA is...
Hi All: The August meeting of the Las Vegas Futurists has been cancelled due to vacationing members and moderators. The regular monthly meeting will resume in...
What is life? Can we make it? August 2004 Is "synthetic biology" on the point of making life? Unlike genetic engineering or biotechnology, the new discipline...
Hi All: Hope everyone is enjoying a nice summer wherever you are. In the next few meetings, Las Vegas Futurists will explore ideas and consequences on society...
Hi All: Hope everyone is enjoying a nice summer wherever you are. In the next few meetings, Las Vegas Futurists will explore ideas and consequences on society...
This is the text of the article found at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5673747/ Cutting off dopamine reduces procrastination, study finds Updated: 2:53 p.m. ET...
Does speculation about the future ever have any current application? How can exploration of the future be of immediate benefit? I would like to kick off a...
The Las Vegas Futurists meeting will resume from its summer break with Part 2 of "Living with Longevity" discussion led by Gilda Cabral on Friday September 10....
Sorry people, my last post was missing the last part- so here it is Please come to the September 10th meeting and help us explore potential paradigms for...
Hi All: These are forecasts for consumer products--bad forecasts. I'm sharing this post I got from another yahoo group (Art-Tac). Shows how difficult...
NASHVILLE -- There are three planets beyond our solar system about the same size as Earth. Found more than a decade ago, you might not have heard about them as...
Two Neptune-Mass Planets Found, Earth-Size Worlds Next By Robert Roy Britt Senior Science Writer posted: 31 August 2004 1:00 p.m. ET Planet hunters have found...
Thanks to those who attended the last Las Vegas futurist meetings who gave input to creating a investment scenario for a self-funded retirement. As we try to...
I'm forwarding this announcement along as an FYI. This conference is highly recommended. ... Register for Technology + Learning Conference by Sept 30 The...
Never Say Die Want to increase your lifespan? Scientists and longevity experts are proposing ways to add decades or even centuries to a person's life. Are...
We have a special guest speaket at the October 8th meeting of the Las Vegas Futurists. Mr. Christopher Phoenix from the Center for Responsible Nanotechnology...
The Accelerating Change Conference 2004 is being held in Stanford University Campus in Palo Alto, California. Thirty-six distinguished speakers will be...
Researchers create nanotubes that change colors and kill bacteria Implications include developing materials that both detect and kill biological agents ...
'Natural' pacemaker from stem cells may replace electronics By Charles Arthur Technology Editor 27 September 2004 Biological heart pacemakers made from human...
Atoms Beam Up! Scientists teleport atomic particles and push quantum computing closer to reality. By Joshua Tompkins | September 2004 C. Lackner, Institute for...
Hello Las Vegas Futurists: Please join us in welcoming Chris Phoenix who makes the trip from Florida to Las Vegas to give us a interesting perspective on ...
Scientists Gingerly Tap Into Brain's Power USA Today (10/11/04) P. 1B; Maney, Kevin Scientists are developing technologies that read brainwave signals and...