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Posted by Simon Smith on Friday, May 16, 2003
On Thursday, May 15, 2003 we celebrated the relaunch of Betterhumans.com with Betterhumans: Reloaded, a party at Element Bar in downtown Toronto. We had a great time and met lots of our readers, partners, special contributors and miscellaneous supporters, as well as people who have just learned about Betterhumans. Thanks to everyone who supported us and helped make the night a success.
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Tuesday, June 24, 2003, 5:13:19 PM CT
Human embryonic stem cells have been successfully grown in mice, South Korean researchers say.
Tuesday, June 24, 2003, 11:49:59 AM CT
A gene associated with many human cancers has been linked to a gene implicated in accelerating aging, reinforcing theories about the connection between cancer and senescence.
Tuesday, June 24, 2003, 11:21:24 AM CT
The discovery that stem cells can trigger organ regeneration in mice has led Canadian researchers to believe that the cells produce potent molecules that could be used to treat such conditions as diabetes.
Tuesday, June 24, 2003, 10:37:20 AM CT
Mutations in the order of genes on chromosomes may not be purely random: Four hundred genomic regions, which account for just five percent of the human genome, may be a focal point for evolutionary change.
Monday, June 23, 2003, 3:36:46 PM CT
Reconstructive surgery to replace shattered bones could be simplified by a new method of printing artificial bone.
Monday, June 23, 2003, 3:28:12 PM CT
A so-called "designer baby" born to save the sick child of a UK couple has rekindled debate about a controversial reproductive technique.
Monday, June 23, 2003, 3:17:02 PM CT
Stem cells have been found that can be successfully transplanted from one species to another without immune system rejection, a discovery that could bring stem cell treatments for brain disorders closer.
Friday, June 20, 2003, 1:38:20 PM CT
Two types of grass have been genetically modified so that they do not trigger a human allergic response.
Friday, June 20, 2003, 12:51:33 PM CT
The world's first offshore tidal energy turbine has been launched off the Devon coast in the UK, a first step to the possible widespread use of ocean tides for clean power.
Friday, June 20, 2003, 12:28:53 PM CT
A new system will allow people to control a more flexible and functional prosthetic arm with their thoughts.
Thursday, June 19, 2003, 11:38:01 AM CT
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Stories about humanity's future help us imagine where our dance with technology will lead. Futurist Glenn Hough has used them to make the potential pathways clearer
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An exploration of the moral challenges posed by enhancement technologies |
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Will humans only colonize space by giving up their original form? |
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It's not enough to just fix our ailing and broken parts. We need democracy and technology to be all that we can be
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If we build artificial intelligences, we must ensure that they can communicate with us while we give them intellectual freedom to push boundaries
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It's survival of the fittest for theories about life on Earth, and developments this month have bolstered evolution while further undermining its critics
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Reading the new bioconservative journal virtual cover to virtual cover can cause a sinking feeling
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Real science offers hope. Mysticism and belief in the paranormal are just plain dangerous
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Do we want something that's going to be "neat" for 15 minutes, asks body mod guru Shannon Larratt, or something that will permanently enrich our lives? |
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