Well, this is interesting…
Statistically speaking, I contend the most likliest place to find Life in the Universe is a planet circling a Red Dwarf star. Why? Red Dwarfs are the most numerous stars in the universe by far. Unfortunately, many are remnants of post Nova exploding stars. However, excluding those burnt out Nova stars, because Red Dwarfs lifespan can literally be hundreds of billions of years, or even trillions of years, and the added likelihood of discovering a few orbiting planets within the “Sweet Spot Earth-like Temperature Zone”, for life as we now it to exist, increases the possibility for Life to spring forth, given enough time. Also, don’t discount the possibility of a few larger Red Dwarfs to lasso a few wandering planets cavorting through the galaxy via gravitational pull.
Still, however remote, it would be extremely narcisstic to assume Earth is the only planet in the Universe, where “Intelligent” life exists. Regardless, the distances betwwen galaxies much less stars is so vast, the likelihood of interplanetary travel is miniscule with current technology, excluding Wormholes and/or Warp Drives. Even Gene Roddenberry understood some of the Distance Limitations , when he directed the original “Star Trek” episodes. The camera still shot of the distant Andromeda Galaxy, Milky Way’s closest galaxy in our “Neighborhood” is around 2.5M light years away still haunts me today !!..Kirk crew reduced to cubes for the 300 year journey, approximately, after the Andromeda Aliens showed up to take the Enterprise back to Andromeda, after the Warp Drive engines were fine-tuned !!..lol
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Well, I believe it, even though it’s being touted by a pol named Luna (lol) from Florida (yikes) on the world’s leading conspiracy theory pod (jeebus).
The giant spacecraft I saw appeared overhead and then simply disappeared. It did not fly off. It simply exited our earthly dimensional plane. It was like someone just hit the hyperspace button in Asteroids. This is 100% true. Deal with it.
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Own a company and numerous family members in Florida not sure why you had to throw political commentary in the middle of your post.
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Wasn’t intended that way, sorry if it struck you thusly.
The woman’s name is Luna, identified as a pol in terms of occupation, no mention of party. Loads of weird news comes out of Florida, to the point that it’s a meme (Florida man etc.). Didn’t mean to offend, amigo.
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Sadly I’m fully aware of who she is. And Florida Man
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Is “Luna” short for anything?
Yeah, Lunatic.
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I knew we could get there.
Researchers at MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms have developed groundbreaking programmable matter that can physically reshape itself on command using tiny magnetic units called voxels. These 3D “pixels” are cubic blocks embedded with mini electromagnets and sensors that interact magnetically to fold, roll, flatten, or self-assemble into complex structures. Unlike traditional robotics relying on motors and hinges, this voxel matter carries both logic and movement in one, allowing it to think and move simultaneously.
In lab demonstrations, sheets of voxel matter transformed into working mechanical tools, aerodynamic shells, and soft robotic grippers, all reprogrammable mid-use and capable of holding shapes without continuous power. This innovative fusion of robotics, materials science, and AI represents a new era where physical structures behave like dynamic software.
The potential applications are vast, ranging from spacecraft components that self-deploy in orbit, buildings that adapt their shape to weather conditions, to tools that adjust instantly in remote or harsh environments. Programmable matter promises a future where one material can morph into countless machines and structures on demand.
This invention redefines design philosophy by turning hardware into liquid-like, intelligent matter responsive to digital commands. The age of static, single-purpose machines is ending. Now matter itself is becoming intelligent and flexible, forever changing how we invent and build.
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This is straight out of seveneves! Which is both awesome and, uh…
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It seems a little Clarkeian too.
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At this point I would like to know how AI see’s the future playing out.
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So it could take a hammer, turn it into Bols sextoy granny, and then back into a hammer?
Seriously that is some wild science fiction shit. How can we not destroy ourselves?
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I will check with Chat-GPT and get back to you in a sec. Do you want the 2 word request version–You’re ■■■■■■–or a more elaborate version?
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■■■■■■ as a race or just geographically?
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In an astonishing breakthrough, researchers have trained an AI with absolutely no knowledge of physics—no formulas, assumptions, or prior data. Instead, they fed it raw video footage of real-world events, like swinging pendulums and falling objects. To their surprise, the AI didn’t just recognize the patterns—it independently derived new mathematical equations to explain the motions, some even simpler and more precise than those created by human scientists.
This discovery is a glimpse into the future of scientific inquiry. The AI’s ability to derive these equations without preconceived human knowledge suggests that machines may be capable of uncovering the hidden rules of the universe on their own, unburdened by human bias or traditional theories. By relying solely on pattern recognition and logic, the AI found new frameworks for understanding reality, opening the door to the possibility of discovering laws that we’ve never imagined.
This is more than just a step forward in artificial intelligence; it signals a potential paradigm shift in how we approach science. As AI systems continue to evolve, we may soon collaborate with them to not only verify existing theories but also co-create the fundamental laws that govern the world. The question is no longer if AI can make scientific discoveries—it’s how ready we are to follow where they lead.
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No question and I feel obsolete already. But until AI stops mimicking humans with How 'Bout Them Cowboys and becomes current with a similar Lions formulation, I’ll feel safe enough.
More seriously, what an incredible and pivotal time to be alive. Will future generations be inured to explosive change and yawn because that’s all they know?
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