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As climate threats decimate bee populations, startups are developing robotic pollinators to protect crop yields and food stability.
But are robot bees just a bandage or a real solution? Let’s get into it.
In today’s tech rundown:
🐝 Tech steps in as bee populations struggle
🔬 Physicists achieve microscope resolution boost
🛠️ 10 new products
📰 7 quick stories
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TODAY’S HEADLINES
ENVIRONMENT & TECH
Image source: BloomX
The Rundown: Startups are developing robotic pollinators and AI tools to compensate for declining bee populations, helping stabilize and improve crop yields across the globe.
The details:
Three out of four crops grown worldwide rely on pollinators, with bees doing the majority of the work.
However, climate change, habitat loss, and parasites have decimated the population.
Startup BloomX uses robotic arms to vibrate and release pollen like bees, while competitor Edete stores pollen for years and precisely applies it to crops with machinery.
The technologies are boosting fruit yields by 30%+ in crops like almonds, avocados, and blueberries.
Why it matters: Our changing world demands rethinking food systems — and blending natural partners with technological stability can help smooth the transition. It’s amazing to see how tech is improving our world!
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TECHNOLOGY BREAKTHROUGHS
Image source: University of Sydney
The Rundown: Physicists at the University of Sydney just developed a new technique to view tiny objects in higher resolution than standard microscopes allow, breaking past inherent limitations without needing a superlens.
The details:
Current microscopes are constrained by light's wave properties — which restrict precision.
Superlensing collects data at a distance, with powerful computing filtering out low-res components, enhancing the hi-res image.
This boosts resolution 4x over conventional microscope limits, which could enable next-gen imaging for medicine, manufacturing, nanotech and more.
The relevance: Pushing microscopy resolution forward opens doors for technology dependent on nanoscale imaging — and enables all sorts of mind-blowing advances and discoveries.
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SNIPPETS
Instagram is testing custom photo stickers for Reels and Stories and a comments polling feature.
Google must pay $1.15 million to Ulku Rowe for gender-based discrimination, though a jury found no violation of New York's equal pay laws.
The iPhone 15's production costs are notably higher, with the Pro Max model costing $558 in components, potentially leading to higher prices for consumers in 2024.
Apple is also preparing for a Mac-focused launch, likely introducing a refreshed 24-inch iMac, as per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Twitch announced a major policy change allowing streamers to simultaneously broadcast on any platform — opening up cross-streaming with competitors like YouTube and Kick.
Texan entrepreneurs are introducing a smart chicken coop designed to increase the number of Americans raising backyard poultry, challenging major poultry brands in the process.
X will reportedly launch two new premium subscription tiers — an ad-free option at a higher cost, and a cheaper tier with ads included.
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