Zoo Saving DNA From Rare Animals In Case They Go Extinct

Plus, the unstoppable machines behind the game console shortage.

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. /cosmos NASA TO LAUNCH CRAFT TO UNEXPLORED ORBIT FOR MOON OUTPOST NASA is poised to send a tiny satellite to an unexplored trajectory around the Moon that might one day serve as an orbital home to astronauts on a planned lunar space station known as the Gateway. Vice /lifehack GET A 1-YEAR SAM'S CLUB MEMBERSHIP FOR EFFECTIVELY $5 Buying food and other daily necessities in bulk can be a great way to save some money. Warehouse clubs like Costco and Sam's Club are extremely popular because they offer a wide product selection and competitive prices, but you do need a membership in order to be able to shop there. A one-year Sam's Club membership would normally cost you $45 total, but you can sign up for $15 and get a free $10 Sam's Club e-gift card. Originally set to end last week, the offer's been extended for a limited time. CNET /wild ZOO SAVING DNA FROM RARE ANIMALS IN CASE THEY GO EXTINCT Animal researchers in the UK are teaming up in an attempt to save endangered species from permanent extinction. England's Chester Zoo announced a partnership earlier this week with a tissue bank called Nature's SAFE to cryogenically freeze genetic material from animals that pass away at the zoo. Their cells could be used to save species from extinction in the future. The Byte /tech SMALL BIZ WITHOUT IT? NO PROBLEM: MANAGE YOUR APPLE DEVICES EASILY WITH JAMF NOW Managing your business's Apple devices can be a headache if you don't have a robust IT team. But you're savvier than that. With Jamf Now, you bypass the confusion and head straight to streamlining Apple mobile device management. This integration makes it easy for biz leaders to deploy, oversee, and secure employees' devices, while staff enjoy a simple and smooth user experience. Sign up for a free account now with the capabilities to manage three devices, and add more for just $2 per device each month. [Partner] /exterior @pierre_chambion /game THE UNSTOPPABLE MACHINES BEHIND THE CONSOLE SHORTAGE More than a year on, it's still hard to buy a new PlayStation or Xbox without some help. Flippers have become notorious for snatching up the fresh restocks offered online with the help of ultra-fast buying bots, forcing everyone else to buy units off the secondary market for egregious, 100-dollar markups. But after delving into the console reselling underworld, I was shocked to learn that resellers aren't the primary problem. Instead, they're merely the pawns of the true powerbrokers of the industry: the enterprising developers selling these bots to aspiring flippers in the first place. The Verge /health THIS PERSONALIZED WELLNESS BOOK WILL REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR EXERCISE AND WEIGHT LOSS ROUTINES Walk into any bookstore, and you'll find tons of wellness guides. The problem is that while these guides are designed for the masses, the right diet and exercise plan varies from individual to individual. So what might be right for some will not be right for others. But that's where Beyond Body comes in. They've created the world's first fully personalized wellness book, and it will revolutionize the way you approach diet and exercise. After taking a simple quiz (a quiz that took five years to develop), your answers are used to tailor the perfect personalized wellness book for your specific needs. As long as you answer honestly and read every question carefully, you'll be well on your way to a happier, healthier new you. Beyond Body /science LARGEST ASTEROID OF THE YEAR WILL ZOOM PAST EARTH THIS WEEK — HERE'S HOW TO WATCH This Friday, May 27, asteroid 7335 (1989 JA) — the largest asteroid of the year, according to NASA — is set to fly past Earth. This stony space rock is big enough to be considered a continent killer. Or to put it in animal terms we can all understand, roughly the size of 405-782 adult female Komodo dragons (end to end) wide. IFLScience /posted @goncalo_saraiva27 /bites DEAL OF THE DAY: Get a refurbished HP x360 33 G1 EE 11.6" ProBook for just $199.99 until midnight tonight Unlock your potential with WonderDay Gummies, the world's first mushroom multi gummy. Take 15% off your purchase with code FUTURIST15 Sometimes, you need a little incentive to do a puzzle. How's $1,000,000 for an incentive? 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