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If you could live forever, what’s the first thing you’d do? Imagine the awe-inspiring prospect of perpetual youth, the boundless energy of your twenties, and an existence that stretches into eternity. This dream, brimming with adventures and possib...
In the invisible world, where the human eye falls short, the microscope is an indispensable tool for the biohacker. An instrument that opens doors to tiny wonders. With a microscope camera, we capture evidence and advance science. In my search for t...
The way we interact with computers is changing. For years, we’ve been accustomed to screens and keyboards, but these familiar interfaces are increasingly being challenged by new technologies. Think of voice recognition, which has become commonplace i...
Since 2023, generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini have become accessible. It has made enormous strides in creating texts and images. Yet, it seems that this new AI power is primarily being used to exacerbate existing divides, amassing more power...
Ever wondered if machines could think and feel like us? Welcome to the futuristic world of artificial intelligence (AI). Scientists are exploring if machines can have their own “mind” and understand the world as we do. This article dives into how A...
Many people are already familiar with AI and others are still a bit behind. That is not surprising when you consider how fast the developments are going. I myself have been experimenting a lot and have even made my own AI clone. This process was not on...
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought technological advancements and unleashed a power struggle between online content publishers and companies developing AI systems. Publishers fear AI systems will "steal" their content, jeopardiz...
Lab-made hamburgers. That's what cultured meat actually is. This real meat is made without an animal having to die. Doesn't that sound great? Well... Cultured meat is a complicated subject. Opinions on it are divided. Some people are enthusiastic, but...
Health is not just a desire, it is a necessity. It is a realization that dawns on us after we have been seriously ill. We often ignore its importance during periods of good health, which paves the way for unhealthy lifestyles and possible long-term ill...
It started as an experiment; I wanted to build a chatbot from scratch. The main goal was not so much the chatbot itself, but more to gain knowledge. Soon the idea went from an AI experiment to a project with a real goal and application. The idea came f...
I had wanted to have my DNA tested for a long time to learn more about my genetic mutations and ancestry. In this way, I wanted to discover the weaknesses in my DNA profile and take preventive measures. That is why I had my DNA tested via 23andMe. I w...
Trade the idea of heaven for something much more tempting: the cloud! Imagine not having to worry about heaven or hell but instead being able to upload your brain into a unique digital world. This concept opens up a world of possibilities, where...
What do people think about genetic modification? How does society feel about it? Young researchers Anders Chau and Aarnav Anand conducted a study on the sentiment surrounding these new technologies, leading to surprising results. Read on for the findin...
Self-driving cars are the future. That much is clear. But to what extent are they self-driving? Should humans still intervene? And don't these cars make mistakes? We have listed the different levels of (self-driving) cars for you, together with the dis...
*Imagine a world where a digital replica of yourself efficiently and tirelessly handles all your work, freeing up your hands for more important tasks.* It isn't a sci-fi plot; it's a potential reality that could soon be part of our daily lives. The be...
Developments in the field of AI are moving very quickly, also in the radio world. Then OpenAI came up with the revolutionary ChatGPT, and before you knew it there was the DJ, replaced by a friendly AI voice. And the first Dutchman to follow this trend...
Democracy is an excellent means of giving a country direction and taking different interests into account. When I first heard about this topic as a kid, I thought, “Wow, that's amazing!” But I also had my doubts. Why can you only vote for a person...
Improving the world is a big task, but with a small contribution we can make a big difference. *There are many problems in the world that pose us a major challenge*. Just think of climate change, food security, energy sources, water quality, health, po...
Today's newspaper reported on a crypto fraudster, Sam Bankman-Fried, who will spend 25 years in prison. Once again someone who is convicted with today's standards and the imposition of high sentences. The result of a trial is punishment with money, yea...
David Ishee is a dog breeder originally from Mississippi who first came into the spotlight in 2016 when he decided to biohack Mastiff puppies to make them glow in the dark. *In 2019, he was one of the leads in a Netflix documentary, “Unnatural Select...
DNA, the building block of our lives, is an amazing molecule that contains unique information about us. *Understanding our DNA can give us valuable insights about our health, hereditary traits and even our ancestry*. Traditional methods of analyzing DN...
Wow, I often see microscope close-up images on my timeline with amazing sharpness. How is this possible? If I want to do that with my microscope, I only get a limited depth of field. The trick is in the Extended Depth-Of-Focus or EDOF technology. Yo...
I signed up for cryonics, a procedure that freezes people just after they die. People undergoing this procedure hope that science will reach the point where they can later be brought back to life and restored to a healthy and youthful state. Now, why d...
Dicky, my great-aunt I was named after (my nickname is Dick), was confined to a wheelchair most of her life. At the age of 18, she was diagnosed with polio. As a child, we, together with my parents, visited her regularly. She lived in De Ark, a residen...
The world of technology is constantly evolving and its impact can be felt in the classroom. The introduction of ChatGPT changes the way students learn. ChatGPT is a conversation-based AI platform that provides students with a natural, interactive learn...