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Should we still want biological space colonists (Part 2)?
Article Feb 22, 2025

Should we still want biological space colonists (Part 2)?

Part 2: Should we send human astronauts to colonize space? Or should we build conscious HL-AGI robots first, and then send them?
giulioprisco 6 min read
Should we still want biological space colonists?
Article Feb 5, 2025

Should we still want biological space colonists?

Should we send human astronauts to colonize space? Or should we build conscious HL-AGI robots first, and then send them?
giulioprisco 6 min read
Mars May Not Need Earth’s Argon for Metal 3D Printing, Study Finds
Mindbytes May 20, 2026

Mars May Not Need Earth’s Argon for Metal 3D Printing, Study Finds

Mars may someday forge its own tools. Scientists successfully tested metal 3D printing in a carbon dioxide atmosphere, hinting astronauts could manufacture spare parts using Martian air itself.
linsey 1 min read