Foresight Institute is a leading non-profit research organization focused on technologies of fundamental importance for the human future, focusing on molecular machine nanotechnology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
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For 30 years our research has helped speed the beneficial use of technologies and reduced potential misuse and accidents.
We spark research and innovation across multidisciplinary fields such as molecular machines, synthetic biology, and artificial intelligence.
Research News & Announcements
2017 Foresight Fellows Announced in Molecular Machines, Space, Longevity, Artificial Intelligence
Congratulations Foresight Fellows 2017!The Foresight Fellowship is an exclusive one year supportive program committed to giving change-makers the support and mentorship to accelerate their bold ideas into the future. We invite people who care about improving [...]
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Adding modular hydrogen-bond networks to protein design GalleryAdding modular hydrogen-bond networks to protein design
Atomically Precise Manufacturing (APM), Bionanotechnology, Foresight Kudos, Foresight News, Foresight News Articles, Molecular manufacturing, Molecular Nanotechnology, Nano, Nanobiotechnology, Nanodot, Nanotech, Nanotechnology, Research
Adding modular hydrogen-bond networks to protein design
Computer designed networks of hydrogen bonds allow programming specific interactions of protein interfaces, facilitating programming molecular recognition.
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Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognizes molecular machines GalleryNobel Prize in Chemistry recognizes molecular machines
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Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognizes molecular machines
Sir J. Fraser Stoddart, winner of 2007 Foresight Feynman Prize for Experiment, shares the 2016 Chemistry Nobel for the design and synthesis of molecular machines.
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Atomically precise location of dopants a step toward quantum computers GalleryAtomically precise location of dopants a step toward quantum computers
About Foresight, Atomically Precise Manufacturing (APM), Computational nanotechnology, Foresight News Articles, Machine Intelligence, Molecular manufacturing, Molecular Nanotechnology, Nano, Nanodot, Nanotech, Nanotechnology, Research
Atomically precise location of dopants a step toward quantum computers
Precise matching of STM images and theoretical calculations provides exact lattice locations of dopant atoms, advancing the prospects for silicon-based quantum computers.
Our research seeks to encourage excellence, restrain recklessness, and create community aimed at the long-term flourishing of humanity and the biosphere.
Nanodot
March 2018
Our next Seminar: Artificial General Intelligences & Corporations @Internet Archive
Seminar on Artificial General Intelligences & Corporations hosted by Foresight Institute@ Internet Archive Click here to access the ticket sale. Even if we don't know yet how to align Artificial General Intelligences with our goals, we do [...]
February 2018
Accelerate your work in 2018: Fellowship, Prizes, Workshop
We’re thrilled to open up applications for the 2018 Foresight Fellowship, Feynman Prizes and Student Award, and Spring workshop starting now! The 2018 Foresight Fellowship After the excellent strides by our inaugural class [...]
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Unrelated de novo enzyme replaces essential enzyme in cell GalleryUnrelated de novo enzyme replaces essential enzyme in cell
Artificial Molecular Machines, Atomically Precise Manufacturing (APM), Bionanotechnology, Feynman Path, Molecular manufacturing, Molecular Nanotechnology, Nano, Nanobiotechnology, Nanodot, Nanotech, Nanotechnology, Productive Nanosystems, Research, Roadmaps, World-Shaping Technologies
Unrelated de novo enzyme replaces essential enzyme in cell
Iron-rich medium supports the growth of E. coli engineered to no longer have a natural Fes enzyme. They form small, unhealthy, red colonies because they accumulate iron bound to enterobactin, and barely have enough [...]
January 2018
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2015 Feynman Prize winner named 2018 Australian of the Year Gallery2015 Feynman Prize winner named 2018 Australian of the Year
Atomically Precise Manufacturing (APM), Computational nanotechnology, Foresight Kudos, Government programs, Investment/Entrepreneuring, Media Mentions, Memetics, Molecular manufacturing, Molecular Nanotechnology, Nano, Nanobusiness, Nanodot, Nanotech, Nanotechnology, News, World-Shaping Technologies
2015 Feynman Prize winner named 2018 Australian of the Year
UNSW Sydney scientist Professor Michelle Simmons, the 2018 Australian of the Year, is presented with her award by the Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. CREDIT: Salty Dingo It is always a pleasure when those [...]