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Plus, Blue Origin aborted their latest mission after launch.

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 by clicking here. /cosmos BLUE ORIGIN ROCKET ABORTS AFTER LAUNCH, JETTISONING CAPSULE Blue Origin had to abort its latest uncrewed mission mid-flight. The company's New Shepard capsule was carrying a number of science experiments to a planned altitude of just over 60 miles — the internationally recognized edge of space — when it had to suddenly fire its abort motor escape system roughly a minute after launching from the company's launch pad in West Texas. The Byte /gadget STRESS LESS AND GET BETTER SLEEP WITH HELP FROM APOLLO, THE CALM-INDUCING WEARABLE Stress messing with your sleep? Melt feelings of anxiety away with Apollo™, the wearable that helps your body manage stress better. Instead of taking something to help you sleep, wear the Apollo device on your wrist or ankle and let touch therapy take over. Apollo sends silent, soothing vibrations through the body to calm your nerves, help you unwind and improve your overall quality of sleep. In fact, in a study with over 500 participants, Apollo users enjoyed 19% more time in deep sleep, on average. Rest easy and take 10% off when you get Apollo Neuro today. [Partner] TRY APOLLO TODAY /yikes MICROCHIP IMPLANTS THREATEN TO KILL OFF THE BUSINESS CARD Having a microchip implant could soon be the next step in climbing up the corporate ladder. Derek Peterson, the chief technology officer at Boingo Wireless, a company based in California, says becoming a cyborg is the perfect solution to the hassle of carrying a business card. The Times /tech DISCOVER THE FUTURE OF APP DEVELOPMENT WITH THIS BUNDLE If you want to build apps these days, it's only smart to build them for all operating systems at once. Nobody wants to write extremely similar code twice, after all. As an aspiring app developer, The 2022 Solidity & Flutter Developer Bundle can help you develop the skills you need to streamline your development workflow and build for multiple platforms at the same time. LEARN MORE /interior @gilardoni.sebastian /science RESEARCHERS DISCOVER A GENE THAT MAKES YOUR MUSCLES SIGNIFICANTLY STRONGER Researchers have discovered a gene that increases muscle strength when activated by exercise, opening the door to the creation of therapeutic treatments that replicate some of the benefits of working out. The University of Melbourne-led research, which was published in Cell Metabolism, demonstrated how various forms of exercise alter the molecules in our muscles and led to the identification of the new C18ORF25 gene, which is activated by all forms of exercise and is responsible for enhancing muscle strength. SciTechDaily /style CARRY YOUR LUNCH IN LUXURY WITH TW TOTE As if packing lunch wasn't already hard enough, the problem of what to pack it in is even worse. Brown paper bags are soggy, have no insulation, and are bad for the environment and not to mention normal neoprene bags are bulky and unstylish. TW Tote's signature lunch totes are made of durable, waterproof, spill-proof vegan leather and come in several color combos to match any aesthetic. Now you can finally carry your lunch in luxury! The insulated interior helps keep your soup hot and your salad cold! There are even multiple pockets to keep things like your keys or your wallet handy. All bags are designed thoughtfully for the consumer and crafted consciously for our planet. CHECK OUT TW TOTES /innovation SUSTAINABLE BATTERIES MADE FROM LOBSTER AND CRAB SHELLS The need for batteries will increase significantly in the coming years due to electric cars and other technologies. Science is therefore looking for new materials and production methods that will make batteries more environmentally friendly. Recently, for example, the first battery cells were made from recycled material. Researchers at the University of Maryland's Center for Materials Innovation led by Liangbing Hu are also working on a fully degradable battery. According to their publication in the journal Matter, they rely on chitin, a substance found in the shell of crustaceans such as crabs and lobsters. Science News /posted @mattbachdar /bites This is the future of laptop desks. Sleek, stylish, and ready to go right out of the box — Check out MOFT Apollo works to rebalance your body's stress response through touch therapy. Don't let stress mess with your well-being — Get 10% off the Apollo wearable today Generate professional images that can be used for social media, promo banners, certificates, and more — Get a lifetime subscription now 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