The Apollo program, 101
The Apollo program was an American space initiative in the 1960s and early 1970s to land humans on the moon, the first successful attempt in history. Named after the Greek god associated with the sun, the program cost over $200B in today’s dollars, launched 11 crewed missions, and saw 12 American astronauts walk on the moon (see numbers).
Launched July 16, 1969, the crew of Apollo 11—Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, and Michael Collins—landed in the moon’s Sea of Tranquility July 20 (using a guidance system with less computing power than a modern smartphone).
Roughly 650 million people watched as the pair stepped out on the moon as Armstrong famously declared: “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." Watch it here.
Numerous everyday technologies originated or advanced in the program, including cordless tools, scratch-resistant lenses, freeze-dried foods, and early medical scans. Memory foam, created for aircraft crash protection, is now used in bedding and protective gear. Culturally, the program inspired a surge in interest in science and engineering.
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How to Hack Your Body
What is biohacking?
Biohacking—also known as human enhancement—refers to a spectrum of behaviors and technology meant to improve one's health, quality of life, and life expectancy (read 101).
On one side, the practice involves simple behavior modifications and tools, such as practicing good sleep hygiene, using caffeine, or getting shockwave therapy. On the other side, there's a wide range of extreme behavior and body modifications that are often not clinically tested. Such practices enter the realm of transhumanism—the use of technology to transcend the body's natural limits (watch example).
Some biohackers want to restore standard abilities, while others are seeking to extend their lives or slow (or even reverse) aging. A subcategory of biohackers and citizen scientists known as "grinders" adopt radical, experimental body modifications.
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What is biohacking?
Biohacking—also known as human enhancement—refers to a spectrum of behaviors and technology meant to improve one's health, quality of life, and life expectancy (read 101).
On one side, the practice involves simple behavior modifications and tools, such as practicing good sleep hygiene, using caffeine, or getting shockwave therapy. On the other side, there's a wide range of extreme behavior and body modifications that are often not clinically tested. Such practices enter the realm of transhumanism—the use of technology to transcend the body's natural limits (watch example).
Some biohackers want to restore standard abilities, while others are seeking to extend their lives or slow (or even reverse) aging. A subcategory of biohackers and citizen scientists known as "grinders" adopt radical, experimental body modifications.
... Read our full deep dive on biohacking here.
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> The man who turned his leg into a hot spot. (More)
> How mind-controlled bionic arms work. (More)
> Why this guy biohacked a frog. (More)
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