FUTURISM UPDATE (November 23, 2014) - Mr. Andres Agostini, Amazon

FUTURISM UPDATE (November 23, 2014) — Mr. Andres Agostini, Amazon

THE ECONOMIST: Quantum biology. How quantum theory is helping to explain the mysteries of life science http://lnkd.in/ePv-wAq

FOREIGN AFFAIRS: The Genetics Epidemic. The Revolution in DNA Science — And What To Do About It http://lnkd.in/diHn3YP

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN: Neuronal “Superhub” Might Generate Consciousness. Could a thin, enigmatic layer of nerve cells be a key component of the networks generating conscious experience? http://lnkd.in/dPmnSHz

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN: Amazon and Google Change Places on Going Green. Google recently explained its pullback on sustainability while Amazon has just announced a “long-term commitment” to achieve 100 percent renewable energy use http://lnkd.in/eDw32U6

FUTURE OBSERVATORY: Oxford University researchers trial drugs against Ebola http://lnkd.in/eKp-nnX

FORBES: Cloud Computing Adoption Continues Accelerating In The Enterprise http://lnkd.in/eshAW45

THE REGISTER: Renewable energy ‘simply WON’T WORK’: Top Google engineers. Windmills, solar, tidal — all a ‘false hope’, say Stanford PhDs http://lnkd.in/eaHnCHZ

IBM: Does ubiquitous connectivity mean less security? Take a closer look at today’s security risks—from new threats arising on the Internet of Things, to the sources of malware and botnet infections http://lnkd.in/eYpuTJZ

WALL STREET JOURNAL: Drones Sighted by Pilots Landing at JFK Airport in New York City Show New Risks. One Drone Came Within 5 to 10 Feet of a Jetliner’s Wing http://lnkd.in/eR6Capx

TECH CRUNCH: Makerclub Helps You Learn 3D-Printed Robotics http://lnkd.in/eRuiRc8

IEEE Spectrum: DARPA Wants to Turn Military Planes Into Flying Drone Aircraft Carriers http://lnkd.in/eZpr62Z

FUTURE OBSERVATORY: China unveils first amphibious UAV http://lnkd.in/e29xXbD

THE ECONOMIST: If Obama’s actions really do defy the people’s will, Republicans will soon be in a great place to undo them http://econ.st/1xZZv9B

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN: Banking Culture Primes People to Cheat http://lnkd.in/ejFV7Ad

NEW YORK TIMES: In Change of Strategy, China Cuts Interest Rate http://lnkd.in/eZTGPT8

WASHINGTON POST: How the United States can counter the ambitions of Russia and China http://lnkd.in/eDGpm8K

BLOOMBERG: Printable Rockets, Brought to You by Geeks With Deep Pockets http://lnkd.in/eJCJ-e7

FCW.com : IARPA unveils work on predictive intelligence http://lnkd.in/e2Wzb2q

GIZMODO: These Tiny Robots Are Designed To 3D Print Whole Buildings http://lnkd.in/e3sFxZD

Archinect: Mini-robots may outcompete 3D printing in the evolution of construction http://lnkd.in/e6TvJPk

BY MR. ANDRES AGOSTINI