World's First Plant-Based Vaccine For COVID-19 Approved In Canada

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The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you? Unsubscribe anytime below. /health 'IT'S A REAL-LIFE HUNGER GAMES': A LIFESAVING DRUG COSTS $2M, BUT NOT EVERY CHILD CAN GET IT If given at birth, before symptoms of SMA develop, doctors believe that the one-shot treatment could approach a cure for Zolgensma. But the older the baby, the less effective and riskier the treatment, leaving families in a desperate race against time. And there's another hurdle: It costs $2.1m a dose. When it was licensed in the U.S. in 2019, this made it the most expensive drug in the world. The Guardian /fintech THIS STARTUP IS DISRUPTING THE $1 TRILLION ROBO-ADVISOR INDUSTRY Last night we told our Robo-Advisor, "it's not you, it's me." What robo-advisors provide in simplicity, they lack in customization. Want to edit one of their funds? Forget it. But with Composer you can edit, click, drag, and drop pre-made templates or build your own systematic trading strategies in a snap using their no-code visualizer. Futurist subscribers get first dibs. [Partner] /explore STUNNING PHOTO CAPTURES SPACE STATION CROSSING THE MOON IN JAW-DROPPING DETAIL Thierry Legault pointed his camera up at the night sky and waited for the International Space Station to cross in front of the moon. Then, like a water strider on a pond, the Earth-orbiting laboratory skated over the pool of lunar light. He had a half-second to get the shot. Click. Mashable /sweat THIS EXERCISE BIKE COSTS A WHOLE LOT LESS THAN A PELOTON There has been an absolutely astounding continuation of the relevance of the exercise bike in our culture. Sure, you might have been a little skeptical of your friend that hurriedly bought one at the beginning of the pandemic, but there's a pretty good chance that they're still obsessed with it, probably for good reason. Spinning is a great workout that is easy to get into, and easier to get addicted to. SFGATE /exterior @hebenj /story IS CRYPTO A MIRACLE OR SCAM? Cryptocurrency is officially mainstream. Approximately 16 percent of all Americans have invested, traded, or used a decentralized, blockchain-based token, which is a number that seems to increase every day. The more you talk to people about crypto, the more you understand that currently, this is a realm filled with hedges, guesswork, and theories. That opens up a lot of room for potential, as well as plenty of exposures. With so much volatility, many that have remained on the sidelines might wonder why anyone would put their money into these assets. Vice /money THIS HOME LOAN ALTERNATIVE GETS YOU THE CASH YOU NEED WITHOUT MONTHLY PAYMENTS These days, just about anyone could use a little extra cash. Unfortunately, it's impossible to manifest money out of thin air. Fortunately, there's an easy way to finance that new pool, pay off debt, or purchase a second property. If you're a homeowner looking to tap your home equity, then you should know about Hometap Equity Investments. Hometap isn't a loan and never will be. It's actually an investment that Hometap makes in your property, alongside you, that provides you cash today in exchange for a share in your home's future value. Because of this, you never have to make any monthly payments for the duration of your contract with Hometap, like you would with a loan. And there are no interest payments. The Hometap Investment process is designed to be simple, straightforward, and transparent, so you can get back to more important things, like living your life. Hometap /science WORLD'S FIRST PLANT-BASED VACCINE FOR COVID-19 APPROVED IN CANADA Canada has become the first country in the world to approve a plant-based vaccine for COVID-19. Delivered by the Quebec-based pharmaceuticals company Medicago, the prophylactic foregoes the need for animal products in manufacturing a vaccine to defend against the SARS-CoV-2 pathogen. IFLScience /posted @jesse.brackenbury /bites There's always room for new music prodigies on the precipice of audio greatness. That genius just needs a little spark to ignite a new passion Composer is disrupting the $1 trillion robo-advisor industry and Futurist subscribers get first dibs Just one week left to grab a Babbel lifetime subscription for only $199 and be entered to win flights for two THE FUTURIST Advertise |  Talk to Us  |  Shop |  Unsubscribe |  Our Friends @ The Fanny Pack Powered by StackCommerce 21 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291 View this email in your browser