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New Research Shows Martian and Lunar Sand Could Be Used for Bricks

Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have uncovered a groundbreaking technique for converting sand found on Mars and the Moon into solid bricks, marking a significant step toward establishing sustainable colonies…

Intuitive Machines Wins NASA Contract for 2027 Lunar South Pole Mission

Intuitive Machines, a startup that went public last year, has secured a $116.9 million contract from NASA to send a moon lander to the lunar south pole in 2027. This…

Scientists Discover ‘Rotten Egg’ Gas on Jupiter-like Exoplanet

Scientists have discovered hydrogen sulfide, a gas that smells like rotten eggs, in the atmosphere of a Jupiter-like exoplanet named HD 189733b. This finding sheds light on the extreme conditions…

Significant Moon Cave Discovery Could Shelter Future Astronauts

Researchers have uncovered a significant underground cave on the moon, accessible from the surface, which may prove pivotal for future lunar explorations and habitation. This discovery, reported in the journal…

FDA Clears Abbott’s New Glucose Monitors for Over-the-Counter Sales

Abbott Laboratories has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market two new continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems, the Libre Rio and Lingo, available over the…

World-First Tooth-Regrowing Drug Set for Human Trials in September

Kyoto University Hospital is scheduled to begin the world’s first human trial of a tooth-regrowing drug this September. This trial follows promising results in animal studies and could lead to…

Musk’s Neuralink Aims to Enroll Three Patients for Brain Implant Study

Neuralink, the brain-chip company founded by Elon Musk, intends to recruit three participants for an evaluation of its device as per information available on the U.S. government’s clinical trials database.…

Intuitive Machines Aims to Assist NASA in Retrieving Mars Samples

Intuitive Machines is aiming to leverage its lunar technology for NASA’s Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission. The company, having achieved a historic milestone by being the first private entity to…

British Baby Girl Regains Hearing Through Gene Therapy

In a groundbreaking medical breakthrough, 18-month-old Opal Sandy from the UK has become the first person globally to regain hearing through gene therapy. Born deaf due to a rare genetic…

Neuralink’s Human Implant Trial Encounters Unexpected Issues

Neuralink Corp, led by Elon Musk, encountered a significant technical hiccup with its first human brain implant, according to a recent blog post by the company. The device, implanted in…

Allozymes harnesses its turbocharged enzymes for a data and AI venture, securing a big $15 million investment

Allozymes, a biotech startup, has made waves in the bio-based chemical industry with its innovative method of rapidly testing millions of enzyme variants for various chemical reactions. What began as…

InnerPlant Equips Plants with the Ability to ‘Speak’ About Their Health

A California-based startup, InnerPlant, is pioneering a novel approach to agricultural practices with its groundbreaking technology that enables plants to ‘communicate’ their distress to farmers. This innovative method employs fluorescent…

Edonia Secures €2M Investment to Develop Microalgae-Based Ground Meat Alternative with Reduced Bitterness

Edonia, a Paris-based startup, has successfully secured a €2 million investment to enhance its production of plant-based meat alternatives using microalgae, addressing the global challenge of sustainable food production. The…

NASA Chooses Companies to Build Moon Cars for Artemis Missions

NASA has selected three space companies, Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab, to design the next-generation moon buggy. These vehicles are intended to support astronauts on the lunar surface,…

FDA Approves Prenosis Software as First AI Tool for Sepsis Diagnosis

Prenosis, a health technology company, revealed that their artificial intelligence-powered diagnostic tool for sepsis has gained approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday, April 3rd. Sepsis,…

Intuitive Machines Sets Course for Second Moon Expedition in 2024

Intuitive Machines is poised to embark on its second moon mission within the year, following minor adjustments to their lunar lander. During a recent earnings call, the company’s executives shared…

Neuralink’s First Patient Plays Chess Solely Through Mind Control

Neuralink, the brain chip startup founded by Elon Musk, has made headlines by demonstrating its latest achievement. A recent video released by the company showcases 29-year-old Noland Arbaugh, a quadriplegic…

Insilico Medicine Unveils First-Ever Drug Discovered and Designed by Artificial Intelligence

Insilico Medicine, a biotech startup based in Hong Kong and New York, has unveiled a groundbreaking achievement in the field of drug discovery. In a new paper published in Nature…

Samphire Neuroscience Innovates Brain-Stimulating Wearable for Period Pain Relief

Samphire Neuroscience has introduced Nettle, a pioneering wearable device designed to alleviate period pain and mood disorders associated with the menstrual cycle. This innovative solution offers hope for millions of…

Historic Leap: Intuitive Machines Achieves First Commercial Moon Landing

Intuitive Machines, an American space company, successfully orchestrated the first commercial moon landing, marking a pivotal moment in the United States’ lunar exploration efforts. This historic milestone, achieved more than…