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Considerate computing

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Researchers around the world are trying to teach computers, phones, cars and other gadgets to behave less like egocentric oafs and more like considerate colleagues. For this purpose, the machines need new skills of three kinds that are sensing, reasoning and communicating.

Author: Gibbs, W. Wayt
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2005
Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Management dynamics, Space Research and Technology, Military & Space Computer Sys, Space Science Applicatns & Tech, Management, Company business management, Space technology, Space computer systems

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Synthetic life

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A growing number of synthetic biologists are building machines from interchangeable DNA parts. The device works inside living cells, from which they derive energy, raw materials and the ability to move and reproduce.

Author: Gibbs, W. Wayt
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2004
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Science & research, Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing, Drugs, DNA Clones, Biologists, Research, Interchangeable mechanisms

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Art as a form of life

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The works of genetic artist Joe Davis, based on genetic engineering, are described.

Author: Gibbs, W. Wayt
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
Science and technology policy, Genetic engineering, Art, Artists, Davis, Joe

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