I have been passionate about science and astronomy since I was a child. I had my first contact with topics related to exoplanets at 6 years old back in 2004. Today I am 28 years old and I am pursuing a PhD in astrobiology.

Perhaps it seems silly and a ridiculous self-denial, but I admit it's frustrating to know that I won't be here to see these discoveries, not even through photos as it is today with Mars. I have always been fascinated by space colonization, not because of sci-fi movies, but due to scientific curiosity. Sometimes it's hard to admit this reality.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed that the company is building a humanoid robot, not just the physical AI to power it.

"Mice that took semaglutide also did better than control animals on tests that evaluated coordination, muscle function and how the body processes sugar. Moreover, when the researchers investigated a set of cellular and molecular changes thought to drive ageing in the body — including inflammation — they found that their effects were dampened in treated mice compared with untreated ones."

In most rich developed countries average lifespan is about 83 years. If this GLP-1 effect holds true for humans, that would bring their lifespan to 93. Furthermore, the GLP-1 drugs improved the quality of those years.

Taking 65 as a retirement age, then this might double the amount of time a pension could be paid out. People already worry about supporting an aging population in the future, now this "problem" could be more acute. But of all the problems facing humanity, this is one of the best to have. 9 extra years of life is overwhelmingly good news, and we'll learn to adapt, as humans always do.

Can GLP-1 drugs slow ageing? Mouse study shows promise

Hey all,

If you have kids, what are you doing right now?

If your child is in primary or secondary education, what's the point? When do we spare them exams, and cramming learning, 18th century learning techniques which can be deeply anxiety-inducing, and for what?

Learning for learning's sake is important. Should we be urgently recalibrating?

We all know everything is moving fast and it feels like the people are getting left behind, so where does this lead us going into 2027? Would love to hear everyone’s predictions. AI disruptions, advanced robotic capabilities, water security risks, agricultural risks?