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/cosmos

NASA'S LUNAR FLASHLIGHT READY TO SEARCH FOR THE MOON'S WATER ICE

It's known that water ice exists below the lunar regolith (broken rock and dust), but scientists don't yet understand whether surface ice frost covers the floors inside these cold craters. To find out, NASA is sending Lunar Flashlight, a small satellite (or SmallSat) no larger than a briefcase. Swooping low over the lunar South Pole, it will use lasers to shed light on these dark craters — much like a prospector looking for hidden treasure by shining a flashlight into a cave. The mission will launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in mid-November. Phys.org

/life

HAIR CARE STARTS WITH SCALP CARE

Honestly, when you think of washing your hair, what is the first image you imagine, let me guess, someone in the shower with a huge lather and a ton of suds. That is the way we were all taught. More lather + more suds = clean, that's how you achieve clean hair. That's false. Huge lather typically means you're scrubbing in harsh chemicals loaded with sulfates that are stripping your scalp of natural oils, creating frizz, dryness, and breakage. That's where the Geologie Co‑Wash comes in. This co‑wash gets right to the "root" of the problem, by really focusing on cleansing and nourishing one's scalp. This amazing hair-washing product is formulated with intention, gets the job done, and is effective in giving you the shiny, frizz-free, manageable hair you want. Save up to 50% on Geologie's skincare trial set with code FUTURIST50. [Partner]

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/innovation

NEW SOLAR CAPACITY 10 TIMES CHEAPER THAN GAS

Operating gas-fired power plants would be 10 times more expensive in the long-term than building new solar capacity in Europe, according to research from intelligence company Rystad. Their study uses the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) for gas and coal-fired power generation at different price levels and compares it to the LCOE of solar PV and wind. PV Magazine

/health

GIVE YOUR BODY THE SUPPORT IT NEEDS THIS FALL AND WINTER

The weather is changing and it seems like everyone around us is getting sick and feeling the negative effects that come with fall and winter. Now may be a good time to add some natural support to your daily routine. Wooden Spoon Herbs offers natural herbalist remedies that are effective in supporting many ailments. Each product is plant-based and tested to ensure high quality and effectiveness. Their tinctures, which can be taken on their own or added to a variety of recipes, provide support and relief for a variety of common ailments such as sinus support, low energy, anxiety and stress relief, headaches, and more. They also offer tinctures to help protect the immune system, lift your mood, and help your skin glow. If you're suffering from digestion issues, add their all-natural Fire Cider to your routine. It's a traditional apple cider vinegar-based remedy that you can add to any recipe or take straight from the bottle to help aid your digestion naturally. These affordable and effective products are a great way to support your body naturally this fall and beyond.

GET SUPPORT FROM WOODEN SPOON

/interior

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/earth

WORLD CLOSE TO 'IRREVERSIBLE' CLIMATE BREAKDOWN, WARN MAJOR STUDIES

The climate crisis has reached a "really bleak moment", one of the world's leading climate scientists has said, after a slew of major reports laid bare how close the planet is to catastrophe. Collective action is needed by the world's nations more now than at any point since the second world war to avoid climate tipping points, Prof Johan Rockström said, but geopolitical tensions are at a high. The Guardian

/gadget

WHY HAVE A BORING KEYBOARD WHEN YOU CAN HAVE A COLORFUL ONE?

Think about how much time you spend typing away, staring at your screen. Now, imagine if your keyboard was something other than boring old black or white. KeyGeak is making that fun fantasy a reality with its wide range of colored (and customizable) keyboards! Not only do they have pre-set options of different color gradients and plenty of bright backlit boards, but they recently launched their Constellation Series, which are, you guessed it - colorways that are defined by the characteristics of your zodiac sign. With tons of options around colors, size, and layout, there are keyboards for everyone. Check out KeyGeak today to bring a bit more color into your life…and your desk space.

TRY KEYGEAK TODAY

/ai

DALL-E 2.0 IS NOT AS SMART AS WE ONCE THOUGHT

New research says the AI behind DALL-E 2 is far less capable of "sentience, language processing, and an ability to comprehend" than many of its proponents have been claiming. But don't worry, it will keep trying. Cornell University Arxiv

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