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Researchers analysed 62 placental tissue samples andfound microplastics in all of them. This is where synthetic biology, or synbio, could have a significant part to play. Companies likeFabricNanoare trying to make this a reality. 40% off TNW Conference! It is also expensive, and different enzymes of the cell can compete with each other for energy. The beauty of nature is that we have trillions of proteins, Aarons says. Each of these proteins can take a very unique starting molecule and convert it to a different outcome molecule....

Despite huge progress, fusion energy has always seemed to be that 20-years-away technology. But the tides are changing. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The reaction produced pressure upwards of 1.85 terapascals almost four times that found at Earths core. It produced 69 megajoules of fusion energy for five seconds. The biggest challenge is maintaining power generation overtime. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. Countless such records have been reported in recent years....

The unit, dubbed Literacy Pen, is compatible with any standard pen or pencil. Users slip the machine onto the pen and then speak their desired words into the built-in microphone. The user can then copy the words they see onto paper all using the one pen. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Its small size is designed to make it accessible for users of all ages and abilities. The repercussions are profound....

It was only a matter of time, but last night was finally the night. Some say that makes me a blind homer, I say it makes me someone with functioning eyes. For many of us, this is unlike any previous Celtics seasons of our lives. We all get it. I think we’re at the point where we don’t need to keep giving that context. It’s what makes the next few months both extremely exciting and absolutely fucking terrifying....

Didn’t mean to key in in Japanese. Classic malfunction on my behalf. It’s been awhile since my previous mock, February 14th to be exact. I opted not to throw a post combine mock out there because there truthfully wasn’t much movement. Now I feel good and confident in the next mock which I’ve experimented a bit with. For a very quick rundown on how I like to mock… So I’ll throw a few non-player comps out there, just a few....

Technology is often accused of causing loneliness. Surveys frequentlyshowthat isolation among young people surges when their social media use grows. But what could possibly solve these problems triggered by tech? Why, more tech of course! Its a common response from (who else?) technologists, who have a remarkable variety of marketable solutions. From interactive streaming and online gaming toAI loversand virtual friends, our generoustechlords offer countless alternatives to in-person interaction. Unfortunately, the cure is often worse than the disease....

I’m certainly no thief. The only time I’ve ever shoplifted, or stolen anything has been under dire circumstances. Or anytime I entered a gas station between the ages of 18-22 and really wanted candy. In my defense, drug dealers are scary. It wasn’t even my fault if you think about it. If you’re going to blame anyone, blame Purdue Pharma. My hand was forced. But Ineverhaveandneverwillsteal a package off a doorstep (applause break for me)....

Europes linguistic diversity is getting a boost into theAIera with the creation of new LLMs for Nordic languages. Fittingly named Viking, the model family is the brainchild of Finnish startupSilo AI. The company claims to host Europes largest private AI lab and has pledged to protect the continents digital sovereignty. Viking is the latest step of that mission. The startup today releasedVikings first checkpoints. Peter Sarlin, Silo AIs CEO and co-founder, wants the LLMs to bridge gaps in digital communication....

Thats on a single charge. Polar Night is constructing the sand battery for the town of Pornainen in southern Finland. Now, Polar Night Energy has secured a sizable7.6mn to scale its thermal energy storage tech. Theres been considerable interest in our work, with investors recognising our potential, Ylonen said. South African billionaire Jonathan Oppenheimer provided the bulk of financing. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. How does the sand battery work?...

Health tech has a rocky history. For every story ofthe Apple Watch saving someones life, theres aTheranosout there ruining it for everyone. Yet the sector marches on. 40% off TNW Conference! Intrigued, I got in touch with Juuso Blomster, the companys CEO, to find out more. Blomster is a clinical cardiologist by trade, having practised for close to 20 years. The seed of CardioSignal was planted around 2011, a period he spent in Australia....

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Are you frustrated with your employers lack of commitment tosustainability? Maybe climate quitting is for you. This trend of climate quitting only adds to the industrys talent challenges. 40% off TNW Conference! They were paid well, found their work intellectually rewarding, and had opportunities forcareerdevelopment and travel. So, what is motivating people to quit their jobs over climate concerns? Interviews from our ongoing research confirmed this trend. Most of the people we interviewed talked about the accelerating pace and urgency of tackling the climate crisis....

Then Attanasio visited with the face of the franchise. This year, Uecker, the former .200-hitting catcher, will call his own game. He worked Tuesdays home opener and will decide on a day-to-day basis when he wants to work. Itll be just like when I played, Uecker said, still as witty as ever. Bob Uecker, affectionately known as “Mr. Baseball,” stands as a towering figure in the world of sports and entertainment....