Lyndon KolbeckObama Is Pressed to Open Military Front Against ISIS in Libya (Published 2016)verified_publisherThe New York Times - Eric SchmittWASHINGTON — President Obama is being pressed by some of his national security aides, including his top military advisers, to approve the use of American forces in Libya to open another front against the Islamic State. But Mr. Obama, wary of embarking on an intervention in another Muslim country, …
Lyndon KolbeckA few fireworks as mystery object falls to Earthverified_publisherCNNCNN — The long-anticipated arrival of that mysterious object from outer space came and went Friday without alien invasion or planetary destruction. But scientists who orchestrated a rapid response to the recently discovered object declared their effort to be a smashing success. The International …
Lyndon KolbeckDrones vs. Robots: The Battle For Our Delivery Future Is Onverified_publisherFast Company - By Daniel TerdimanAmazon is banking on flying drones to be the delivery system of the future, but the founders of Skype have a more earthbound idea. Since Amazon first talked about its plan to one day deliver packages by drone, the world has been captivated with that vision of the future. But a new company started by …
Lyndon KolbeckRobot revolution: rise of 'thinking' machines could exacerbate inequalityverified_publisherThe Guardian - Heather StewartGlobal economy will be transformed over next 20 years at risk of growing inequality, say analysts
Lyndon KolbeckGetting Ready to Move to Marsverified_publisherThe Atlantic - By Alana SemuelsScientists are hard at work preparing to create humanity’s second home. One day, when earth is destroyed by war or rising seas or a wayward asteroid, humanity will be extinguished—and along with it reality television, baseball stadiums, and thousands of recipes for guacamole, with and without …
Lyndon KolbeckIntelligent machines: Will we accept robot revolution?bbc.co.uk - By Jane WakefieldWould you share your home with a robot or work side by side with one? People are starting to do both, which has put the relationship we have with them under the spotlight and exposed both our love and fear of the machines that are increasingly becoming a crucial part of our lives. In Japan they grow …
