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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 by clicking here. /innovation THIS GENETICALLY ENGINEERED HOUSEPLANT DOES THE WORK OF 30 AIR PURIFIERS A Paris-based startup called Neoplants aims to harness the natural air-filtering properties of plants and turn them up to 11. By genetically engineering both a pothos (Epipremnum aureum) plant and its associated root microbiome, the team behind Neoplants created an organism they claim is capable of doing the work of up to 30 air purifiers. The company's first high-tech houseplant, called Neo P1, recently hit the market. Inverse /life MANAGE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH WITH 25% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH ON BETTERHELP Taking care of your mental health matters, and BetterHelp is here to help you find a licensed therapist to meet your needs. Get help with anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, trauma and more without leaving home. The online platform makes it easy to schedule your first live video, phone or chat session. Plus, you'll have access to unlimited messaging with your therapist, as well as journaling tools, worksheets and group webinars. Join today and take 25% off your first month. [Partner] START YOUR BETTERHELP JOURNEY /cosmos WHY NASA IS LAUNCHING A NEW POLAR SATELLITE This Thursday, a new Earth observation satellite will launch into space, where it will help scientists forecast the weather and keep an eye on increasingly common extreme weather events. The satellite, called Joint Polar Satellite System‑2 (JPSS‑2), is part of a global observation system and a product of a partnership between NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Verge /health LAB TESTING WITHOUT THE LAB, IN THE COMFORT YOUR HOME Sometimes, it's hard to be proactive about our health. If you think you might have an issue with food sensitivity or that certain hormones might be affecting metabolism, getting that tested can be a hassle. Everlywell is here to help. Their certified at-home tests cover the entire spectrum of medical testing, from nutrition to general wellness, even sexual wellness, and more. The best part is, you can speak with a licensed healthcare provider, answer some questions, and they will help you come up with a plan, tailor-made just for you. Right now, you can get 25% off sitewide with code GIFT at checkout. BE PROACTIVE WITH EVERLYWELL /concept @scan.ar /tech IBM UNVEILS ITS 433 QUBIT OSPREY QUANTUM COMPUTER IBM wants to scale up its quantum computers to over 4,000 qubits by 2025 — but we're not quite there yet. For now, we have to make do with significantly smaller systems and today, IBM announced the launch of its Osprey quantum processor, which features 433 qubits, up from the 127 qubits of its 2021 Eagle processor. And with that, the slow but steady march toward a quantum processor with real-world applications continues. Tech Crunch /lifehack NOW WOULD BE A GREAT TIME TO REPLACE THAT VACUUM OF YOURS Not sure if you've heard, but the sales have started and the Walmart Black Friday Sale is so good that you're going to want to grab your wallet. One thing that we never actually want to spend money on, but never regret when we do, is a solid vacuum cleaner. Right now at Walmart, their selection of on-sale vacuum cleaners is insane - nearly 50% off across the category. The Shark EZ Robot Vacuum (one of our favorites for pet owners) is only $258 (usually $449.99) and there are Dysons for as low as $249. So what are you waiting for? More dust to collect? GET YOUR NEW VACUUM NOW /yikes ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MEANS ANYONE CAN CAST HOLLYWOOD STARS IN THEIR OWN FILMS For years, the only way to create a blockbuster film featuring a Hollywood star and dazzling special effects was at a major studio. The Hollywood giants were the ones that could afford to pay celebrities millions of dollars and license sophisticated software to produce elaborate, special effects-laden films. That's all about to change, and the public is getting a preview thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) tools like OpenAI's DALL‑E and Midjourney.  Quartz /posted @qnaut.media /bites Today only, get this $100 Restaurant.com for only $11.11 and go for a night on the town — Get it now before it's too late Start your therapy journey with BetterHelp, the online platform that has helped over three million people match with licensed therapists — Save 25% off your first month Today only, get this lovely LED micro/USB-C/lightning charging cable for only $11.11 — Get it now before it's too late 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