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NASA's X-59 'Quiet' Supersonic Jet Looks Ready to Fly in New Photos
[Product]
2023/07/10 09:04
NASA's supersonic plane has moved closer to the runway in preparation for its debut flight. NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet looks ready to fly in new photos. A head-on shot of NASA's X-59 supersonic jet, whose wingspan stretches across the middle of the photo. Green and black panels of the jet's body reveal sleek, sharp angles. The jet sits on three wheel connected by landing gear struts. Th...
Prometheus Materials Uses Algae-based Cement to Make Masonry Blocks
[Product]
2023/07/10 09:03
Colorado-based Prometheus Materials has developed masonry blocks from a low-carbon cement-like material grown from micro-algae.The blocks, which meet the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards, were made using an organic cement-like material grown in bioreactors that reproduces itself in ways similar to coral."Coral reefs, shells, and even the limestone we use to produce ce...
(PDF) Economist - The Global Liveability Index 2023
[Consumer]
2023/07/07 09:10
Each year, The Economist publishes a ranking of the cities with the best living conditions. In 2023, the Liveability Index saw improvements, rising from an index score of 73.2 out of a possible 100 in 2022 to 76.2 this year. This is partly due to the Covid-19 pandemic finally subsiding, as well as healthcare and education scores improving in multiple cities in Asia, the Middle East and Africa....
(Video) Oova Grabs Another $10.3M for At-Home Fertility Testing
[Investing]
2023/07/07 09:09
One in six people are expected to be affected by infertility at some point in their lives, and with the cost of procedures, like in vitro fertilization, costing tens of thousands of dollars for each procedure, more people seek better ways to understand their reproductive health.There are a number of startups tackling this issue, for example, Generation Prime, Flo, Future Family, Maven and Mate...
(PDF) BCG - Beyond “Carbon Tunnel Vision” in Food Systems
[Business]
2023/07/07 09:08
The global food system depends on nature but also contributes to its destruction. With a nature-positive approach, companies can preserve the resources necessary to ensure a healthy food supply. To achieve this, organizations must do the following:Expand their focus beyond carbon emissions to also recognize which industries play a key role in the destruction of natureTrack science-based nature...
(Infographic) From Sea to Shining Sea : How Does Shipping Work ?
[Business]
2023/07/07 09:06
Earth’s surface is covered by 71% water, connecting every corner of the world, so it’s no surprise that 80% of global trade is carried by ship. But how does it all work?This is part one of The Shipping Industry: Plotting a Course for the Future, a two-part series for our sponsor Seaspan Corporation about the current state and future of global maritime trade.A Bird’s Eye View of ShippingThe s...
(Paper) Heart Chambers 3D Printed from Live Human Cells can Beat for Months
[Tech]
2023/07/07 09:06
A new technique enables 3D printing of miniature heart chambers called ventricles that can beat on their own, and may one day help create whole hearts for transplantation.Miniature-sized heart chambers called ventricles have been 3D printed with live human heart muscle cells and shown to beat on their own for at least three months.Artificial heart tissue can be made by growing heart cells in mo...
This LEGO Mouse Transforms Into Any Preferred Shape and Button Placement Configuration
[Design]
2023/07/07 09:05
Whether you are a content creator, digital artist, software programmer or professional gamer – mouse is one accessory you interact with the most.No matter which top-rated mouse you choose from reliable names like Logitech, Corsair, Razer or SteelSeries; the buck stops at how much freedom there’s when it comes to customizability and of course the ergonomic comfort.If you want to go a step furt...
The Most Profitable U.S. Companies, by Sector
[Investing]
2023/07/07 09:04
U.S. corporate profits hit record levels in 2022, even as stocks fell into a bear market and inflation reached 40-year highs.Given these headwinds, investors are watching corporate fundamentals very closely. Corporate profit margins provide a buffer against higher borrowing costs and price pressures and for many reasons, they are a key measure of financial health.This graphic shows America’s m...
The Patent-Pending Reclining System on the Nemo Moonlite Elite Chair
[Product]
2023/07/07 09:03
1-lb Nemo camp chair pushes reclining comfort deep into the wild.Usually camping chairs fall into two categories: big, comfortable car camping chairs that are too large and heavy to carry very far into the wilderness and compact, lightweight backpacking chairs that lack comfort features like armrests or reclining capability. With the all-new Moonlite Elite, Nemo is looking to erase the divide....
(PDF) Mckinsey - What Every CEO Should Know About Generative AI
[Business]
2023/07/06 09:10
Generative AI is evolving at record speed while CEOs are still learning the technology’s business value and risks. Here, we offer some of the generative AI essentials.Amid the excitement surrounding generative AI since the release of ChatGPT, Bard, Claude, Midjourney, and other content-creating tools, CEOs are understandably wondering: Is this tech hype, or a game-changing opportunity? And if...
National Geographic will Soon Disappear from Newsstand Shelves
[Business]
2023/07/06 09:09
All remaining staff writers at the iconic publication were laid off earlier this week.National Geographic magazine will no longer be carried at newsstands beginning in 2024, according to an AP report, in the latest round of downsizing at the publication.A NatGeo spokesperson confirmed with AP on Thursday (June 29) that the company—owned by Disney—will focus instead on its digital publication...
