Starliner Space Safety – Galactic Grouches
The article discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on the future of work and the potential for job loss, as well as the importance of retraining workers for new roles in the changing economy.
“The article examines the potential job loss due to the rise of artificial intelligence and emphasizes the need for retraining workers to adapt to new roles in the evolving economy.”
Max Tries to ‘Splice’ Some Scifi Horror
Splice, a sci-fi horror film with great performances, cast, and effects, follows a couple who splice animal and human DNA to create a controversial hybrid, and while it has become a cult hit among fans and received critical acclaim, its low box office earnings make a sequel unlikely despite the potential for one.
China ‘Artificial Sun’ Solves Fusion?
China’s HL-3 nuclear fusion reactor, which is part of the world’s collaborative efforts in nuclear fusion research, has successfully generated its own magnetic field, a crucial component in containing and maintaining the superheated plasma needed for fusion energy, making it a significant milestone in the field, and a potential contributor to the larger ITER project in France.
Denis Villeneuve – Green Screen Madness
Denis Villeneuve, along with other directors such as Christopher Nolan and Sam Mendes, prefers to use practical effects over CGI in their films, as they believe it creates a more realistic and engaging experience for both the actors and the audience. This sets them apart from the massive CGI-driven films produced by Marvel, which have faced criticism for their heavy reliance on visual effects.
Endless Wait for Fusion: ITER’s Latest Setback
The ITER experimental fusion reactor will experience a four-year delay in achieving full-energy deuterium-tritium fusion, with plasma not expected until 2036 and full-power operations not until 2039, due to a combination of changing priorities, COVID-related delays, and the switch to a new construction material.
Ultimate Punishment: AI Prisons Aren’t Scifi Anymore
The United States has the highest incarceration rate among NATO countries, and Hashem Al-Ghaili, a molecular biologist, proposes a virtual prison system called Cognify where prisoners would be subjected to artificial memories in a virtual environment, although ethical implications and effects would need to be addressed before it could become a reality.
Rights, and Regulations: China Robot Rules
China is pushing for the development and global leadership of humanoid robots by 2027, with a set of guidelines published in Shanghai during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference calling for risk controls, international collaboration, and ethical and lawful use of these machines.
Chris Pratt Has a ‘Change of Heart’ on DC
Chris Pratt is open to the possibility of joining the DC cinematic universe, as confirmed by his recent visit to the set of Superman: Legacy and his comments about being considered for any role that fans and directors like James Gunn may choose for him.
Sci-Fi Film Has No Actors, 100% Score on RT
Last and First Men, a sci-fi film with a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, explores the cyclical evolution of humanity through voice-over narration and stunning cinematography, providing a unique and thought-provoking viewing experience that is better understood as an art installation and performance art piece than a traditional movie.
90s SciFi Series: The Good, The Bad, The Forgotten
Oh cool – let’s dive into the “the Good, the Bad, and the Forgotten” of 90s SciFi. Anyone who lived through the period will tell you – we had some classics, and we had some stinkers. X-Files, MST3K, Stargate? Brilliant….