In a breakthrough, a group of scientists in India has developed a thermostable version of insulin, which doesn’t need to be refrigerated. Insulin typically needs to be stored at around 36-46°F (2–8°C). The new thermostable insulin can survive temperatures of up to 149°F (65°C)...
This fall, you can expect to find Impossible Pork on restaurant menus. The plant-based meat company Impossible Foods’ newest product is gearing for its wide release. If you’re in New York, you can try it today at Chef David Chang's Momofuku Ssäm Bar in Manhattan by ordering spicy rice...
In a shocking move, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) declared all cryptocurrency-related activities illegal in the country. In a Q&A published on their website, the PBOC announced that all services offering crypto trading, order matching, or derivatives are prohibited. The announcement means that overseas cryptocurrency exchanges can...
In a remarkable achievement, Alphabet’s Project Taara transmitted nearly 700TB of data across the Congo River in 20 days. Developed at X, Alphabet’s moonshot factory, Project Taara uses light beams to deliver a high-speed internet connection. Taara’s latest test transmitted data across the Congo River between Brazzaville...
A previously hidden internal research conducted by Facebook found that Instagram makes body image issues worse for one in three teen girls. The Wall Street Journal recently disclosed [https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-knows-instagram-is-toxic-for-teen-girls-company-documents-show-11631620739] the in-depth study after gaining access to the research Facebook was unwilling to share with the...
> “Few have come before, and many are about to follow. The door’s open now and it’s pretty incredible,” - Inspiration4 commander Jared Isaacman on the SpaceX livestream, close to 10 minutes after liftoff. SpaceX launched its Inspiration4 mission on Wednesday evening, successfully bringing an all-civilian crew into orbit...
