Plastic-Eating Enzyme Could Be The Future Of Waste Disposal

Plus, inside Liberland, a crypto-libertarian micronation in eastern Europe.

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. /machine ROCKET LAB CATCHES FALLING ROCKET WITH A HELICOPTER — THEN DROPS IT IN THE OCEAN Shortly after launch, Rocket Lab's Electron fell back to Earth and deployed its parachutes as planned. It then came into view of the company's helicopter, which then successfully caught the rocket for a few brief moments. However, the helicopter pilot noticed 'different load characteristics' that Rocket Lab had not experienced during previous testing… and offloaded it into the ocean. The Verge /gadget AIRBUDDY IS THE MAC APP THAT MAKES THE MOST OF YOUR AIRPODS AirPods are some of the best wireless earbuds on the market. Once you use them with your iPhone, it's hard to switch to something else. Unfortunately, all that AirPods magic doesn't necessarily translate when you use Apple earbuds with a Mac. There's a workaround, though. The AirBuddy app adds some of that beautiful, Apple-style simplicity to the "using AirPods with a Mac" equation. Cult of Mac /cosmos THE BLACK HOLE TELESCOPE SCIENTISTS ARE HYPING SOMETHING HUGE The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) project, which brought us the first-ever image of a black hole back in 2019, is back for its latest announcement this month — and they're promising something 'groundbreaking,' including 'extensive supporting audiovisual material.' The Byte /vibes INTRODUCING A FUNCTIONAL MUSHROOM DRINK THAT TASTES LIKE A CALMING HOT COCOA Indulge in the ultimate restorative nightcap: Plant People's NightLight. A delicious, chef-crafted, aromatic hot cocoa, made with organic functional ingredients like Reishi and Chaga mushroom, magnesium, L-theanine, cacao and cardamon to help you unwind, relax and drift off to sleep. The five functional mushrooms help with mood, stress, immune support and gut health too. NightLight is an evening ritual you can feel great about. Save 15% off your order with code FUTURIST15. [Partner] /interior @iris.simoneinteriors /science PLASTIC-EATING ENZYME COULD BE THE FUTURE OF WASTE DISPOSAL Approximately 359 million tons of plastic waste is produced annually, with 150-200 million tons ending up in the environment or in landfills. Scientists from the University of Texas, Austin may have created a solution that allows an enzyme variant to break down plastic in a few days. IFLScience /noms TAKE 10% OFF DELICIOUS, BS-FREE HOT SAUCE If you're looking to liven up the flavor in your food, it's time to try Bottle Rocket Hot Sauce. Their zero additive (and zero BS) condiments give your meal a powerful punch using only locally sourced, organic ingredients. Keeping it straight and to the spicy point, Bottle Rocket offers four levels of heat. Choose from Hot, Hotter, Hottest or Verde — each of which is made with a handful of ingredients, all of which you can pronounce. See what the hype is with this heat and score 10% off for a limited time. The Fascination /story INSIDE LIBERLAND, A CRYPTO-LIBERTARIAN MICRONATION IN EASTERN EUROPE As Yugoslavia splintered in the early 1990s, various countries rose from the former territory but a tiny island on the Danube River fell into dispute between Serbia and Croatia. In 2015, Vit Jedlicka, a Czech citizen, planted a flag on the island and declared it a new country, Liberland, with Jedlicka at its helm as president. Recently, the Liberlanders celebrated Floating Man, a multi-day festival celebrating the unrealized dream of making a libertarian nation run on Bitcoin and the blockchain. Vice /posted @travelallife /bites Broaden your horizons with this top-rated documentary streaming service. Plus, get a leading VPN and online learning platform to boot Geologie is getting men excited about their skin care routines (and requires only two minutes). Start with a personalized trial set as low as $20 This foldable desk lamp includes a 3-in-1 wireless charging dock and a digital clock 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