[NEWS] Four science and technology links: LIGO, Neanderthal genes, Kazuo Ishiguro, AI gods

[rfmcdonald]

• I bet that, as numerous reports have indicated, LIGO picked up a neutron star collision, with EM traces. D-Brief reports.


• Neanderthal genes seem to have had a big influence on modern human health. I would be surprised not to have some. National Geographic describes.


• Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go may evoke crises of bioethics, but I'm not sure it relates to genetic engineering. VICE reports.


• These apocalyptic visions of technophiles who want to create an artificial intelligence to become god are notable. The Guardian takes a look.