The Futurist is your daily tech, cosmic, and science (both weird or otherwise) newsletter with articles and content curated just for you. When did humans begin making musical instruments? Hint: Weirdly, it was longer ago than the beginning of agriculture. (Scroll to the bottom for the answer!) | | “Following on from the discovery of programmable DNA-cutting enzymes known as Fanzors, scientists have found that a diverse range of species possess these genetic 'scissors', which presents a massive opportunity in the development of new medicines, genetic therapies and biotechnology.” | With Codecademy, you'll learn to code by writing real code — right in your browser. Codecademy was designed by experts to support your learning with AI-powered practice, open-source documentation, and real-world projects. Whether you're looking to up your tech skills or start a whole new career, Codecademy is your answer. With over 400 courses and the support of a community, you’re sure to find your way. And best of all, it's completely FREE to try! [Ad] | “The preferred ‘handedness’ of biomolecules could have emerged from biased interactions between electrons and magnetic surfaces, new research suggests.” | “Jellyfish, or medusae, belong to the group Cnidaria, members of which are already known to be capable of associative learning. This is how they can maintain awareness of their surroundings (and possible predators). Now, an international team of scientists has found that the cnidarians are capable of a slightly more advanced type of associative learning known as operant conditioning, which entails remembering the positive or negative effects of a previous action. Despite lacking a brain, Caribbean box jellies (Tripedalia cystophora) can still learn from their mistakes to avoid a potentially disastrous outcome.” | Save 50% on your first four weekly meal kit orders at Home Chef with code STACK18. You can choose how many meals and how many servings per meal. Home Chef is the meal kit for picky eaters. They offer customizable protein options on almost every meal. This meal kit service has ample options that are keto-friendly, gluten-smart, or vegetarian. Home Chef also caters to families with a selection of meals that will satisfy even the most basic of food palettes. There's finally an easy answer to the age-old question: What should we have for dinner? [Ad] | “Charcuterie boards have been all the rage lately, and for good reason. Firstly, they are delicious. Secondly, charcuterie boards are a great holiday idea as they are a way to feed a lot of people yummy food without having to actually cook anything. However, even if you're a seasoned charcuterie fan, you've probably never seen a board like the one created on October 4, 2023, by Boarderie. In fact, the online charcuterie delivery company announced in a press release that it had broken the Guinness World Record for the largest charcuterie board ever made, weighing in at 769 pounds and spanning 20 feet in length.” | Interested in having one of your social posts featured in The Futurist? | | The answer: 40,000 years ago | According to the The Smithsonian: “By 40,000 years ago, humans were creating musical instruments and two- and three-dimensional images of the world around them. By 17,000 years ago, they had developed all the major representational techniques including painting, drawing, engraving, sculpture, ceramics, and stenciling.” | | | | |
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