ScienceJune 16, 2026
cybernetics
/ˌsaɪbərˈnɛtɪks/
Definition
The interdisciplinary study of control, feedback, and communication systems in both living organisms and machines.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'kybernētikos', meaning 'skilled in steering or governing'. It was coined in its modern scientific sense by Norbert Wiener in the 1940s to describe the study of circular causal and feedback mechanisms.
In the news
The term is used here as a categorical tag for news regarding AI, data, and automated systems within the context of space exploration and technical research. It represents the integration of mechanical and biological systems essential for monitoring and managing life in space.
NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,204 12 June 2026 (Space Life Science Research Results)
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