‘Zombie’ Viruses

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/FEATURED CAN SOMEONE RIDE A BICYCLE WITHOUT CHAIN? According to Nerdy Info, yes. The NuBike is a new bicycle without a chain that operates on the mechanics of gravity and leverage, producing accurate force throughout the pedal stroke with less stress on the rider's hips, ankles, and knees. The bike has a carbon fiber frame and weighs less than three pounds, making it a worthy investment.

/BIZ (ONE OF) THE MOST EXCITING DECISION(S) EVER You did it. It came to you in a dream and that night — drenched in sweat — you shot right up in bed and felt the warmth of that “Eureka!” light bulb wash over your mind and blind you with dollar signs. The solution to the big problem finally came to you and now it’s time to act. That also means it’s time to do all the stuff that comes along with that. Yes, we’re talking about starting a business! But where do you even begin and can someone make it super easy for you? START HERE AND YES, THEY CAN »

/STORIES RELATIVITY SPACE SCRUBS LAUNCH OF TERRAN 1, WORLD'S 1ST 3D‑PRINTED ROCKET Relativity Space's 3D-printed rocket, Terran 1, was scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station today but unfortunately, the launch was scrubbed due to an automated abort earlier today, per Space.com. A new date is yet to be announced. The rocket is the first ever built using primarily 3D printing technology, marking a new landmark for spaceflight. The mission's primary goal is to demonstrate the rocket's robustness and structural viability, with hopes of achieving successful launch and reaching low Earth orbit.. FORGET DESIGNER BABIES. HERE’S HOW CRISPR IS REALLY CHANGING LIVES Scientists are gathering in London for the 3rd International Summit on Human Genome Editing, per The MIT Technology Review. The event is focused on the positive impacts of using gene editing to treat diseases such as cancer and HIV, with over 50 experimental studies currently underway. One of the first patients treated using CRISPR, Victoria Gray, shared her success story of being cured of sickle-cell disease symptoms. THE REVOLUTION WILL BE TEXTED Do you have a business? (We really hope the answer is “Yes”.) Then you know multiple channels are crucial to the life of a great brand. Luckily for you, Subflow helps creators and business owners like you capture more leads, build connections, and monetize your audience using maybe the most valuable marketing channel of all time: SMS. JOIN THE REVOLUTION » SCIENTISTS HAVE REVIVED A ‘ZOMBIE’ VIRUS THAT SPENT 48,500 YEARS FROZEN IN PERMAFROST Warmer temperatures in the Arctic are melting permafrost and releasing dormant viruses — A/K/A “zombie” viruses — and waste materials, including those dating back to the Cold War era, that pose a risk to human and animal health and ecosystems, according to CNN. Climate scientists are urging the preservation of as much permafrost as possible to mitigate the risks.

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/CURIOUS //QUESTION OF THE DAY WHAT’S THE BEST THING YOU’VE EVER EATEN? What was it? Where was it from? Why? Make our mouths water, we dare you. TELL US NOW » //FROM YESTERDAY WHAT WOULD YOU NAME YOUR FUTURISTIC CITY? Here are a few of our favorite answers: Δ “Strongbadia” — Hell yeah. IYKYK. Δ “Boston” — Smart, taking all that traffic from the real Boston. Δ “Singularity City” — Where the heat (and AI domination) is on.

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