Neutrino intergalactic communication, metal life, and viruses: quo vadis ex machina Part 1

At one spectrum extreme, notions of Astrobiology posit that for exoplanets with Goldilocks conditions, terrestrial-like life is inevitable. Moreover, it is conceived that via panspermia, terrestrial-like life and its precursors are transferred among galaxies, stars, and within solar systems via transiting comets, asteroids, planetoids, and expelled stars, which have solar systems. [1] However, at the other extreme, we propose that on some planets, subject to non-Goldilocks conditions, metal machine life could arise, ab initio, and conjointly evolve viruses, intelligence, and civilizations. Accordingly, intelligent mechanized civilizations could readily and efficiently commence space exploration. Furthermore, such civilizations could experiment and produce non-metallic life, based on carbon and other non-metal elements, under suitable conditions, similar to Goldilocks’ life. Even a single example of validated interstellar or intergalactic communication received on the Earth would support the existence of life elsewhere. The communication platform should not be restricted to electromagnetic radiation. Other platforms should be included as well – one such example, which would require sophisticated technology, is neutrino communication. This is the case for any advanced civilization, be it metal-machine based or biological. In sum, civilizations based on machine life, would be highly productive due to the longevity and hardiness of machine life. However, significant caveats are raised in this brief report, because possibly dissimilar psychologies and intelligence may lead to conflicts between metal machine life and biological life.

Neutrino intergalactic communication, metal life, and viruses: quo vadis ex machina Part 1

At one spectrum extreme, notions of Astrobiology posit that for exoplanets with Goldilocks conditions, terrestrial-like life is inevitable. Moreover, it is conceived that via panspermia, terrestrial-like life and its precursors are transferred among galaxies, stars, and within solar systems via transiting comets, asteroids, planetoids, and expelled stars, which have solar systems. [1] However, at the other extreme, we propose that on some planets, subject to non-Goldilocks conditions, metal machine life could arise, ab initio, and conjointly evolve viruses, intelligence, and civilizations. Accordingly, intelligent mechanized civilizations could readily and efficiently commence space exploration. Furthermore, such civilizations could experiment and produce non-metallic life, based on carbon and other non-metal elements, under suitable conditions, similar to Goldilocks’ life. Even a single example of validated interstellar or intergalactic communication received on the Earth would support the existence of life elsewhere. The communication platform should not be restricted to electromagnetic radiation. Other platforms should be included as well – one such example, which would require sophisticated technology, is neutrino communication. This is the case for any advanced civilization, be it metal-machine based or biological. In sum, civilizations based on machine life, would be highly productive due to the longevity and hardiness of machine life. However, significant caveats are raised in this brief report, because possibly dissimilar psychologies and intelligence may lead to conflicts between metal machine life and biological life.

Insights into fluidic endogenous magnetism and magnetic monopoles from a liquid metal droplet machine

Magnetism and magnetic monopoles are among the most classical issues in physics. Conventional magnets are generally composed of rigid materials and may face challenges in extreme situations. Here, as an alternative to rigid magnets, we propose, for the first time, the generation of fluidic endogenous magnetism and construct a magnetic monopole through tuning with a liquid metal machine. Based on theoretical interpretation and conceptual experimental observations, we illustrate that when liquid metals, such as gallium alloy, in a solution rotate under electrical actuation, they form an endogenous magnetic field inside. This explains the phenomenon where two such discrete metal droplets can easily fuse together, indicating their reciprocal attraction via the N and S poles. Furthermore, we reveal that a self-fueled liquid metal motor also runs as an endogenous fluidic magnet owing to the electromagnetic homology. When aluminum is added to liquid gallium in solution, it forms a spin motor and dynamically variable charge distribution that produces endogenous magnetism inside. This explains the common phenomena where reflective collision and attractive fusion between running liquid metal motors occur, which are partially caused by the dynamic adjustment of their N and S polarities, respectively. On this basis, more experimental approaches capable of generating dynamic electrical fields also work for the same target. Finally, we propose that such a fluidic endogenous magnet could lead to a magnetic monopole and four technical routes to realize this are suggested. The first involves matching the interior flow of liquid metal machines. The second is the superposition between an external electric effect and the magnetic field. The third route involves composite construction between magnetic particles and a liquid metal spin motor. Finally, chemical methods, such as via galvanic cell reactions, are proposed. Overall, the present theory and identified experimental evidence illustrate the role of a liquid metal machine as a fluidic endogenous magnet and highlight promising methods for the realization of magnetic monopoles. A group of unconventional magnetoelectric devices and applications could therefore be possible in the near future.