⚡️ Scientists develop self-healing human tissue

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Scientists just created a new hydrogel called Trpzip, with self-healing, moldable, and antimicrobial properties ideal for 3D printing human tissue. 

Could this customizable material put us on a path to growing cells on demand? Let’s get into it…

In today’s tech rundown:

• Scientists develop new material for human tissue growth

• Researchers discover process to create fuel from C02

• 10 New products

• 7 quick stories

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TODAY’S HEADLINES

BIOMATERIALS

❤️‍🩹 Scientists develop new material for human tissue growth

The Rundown: Researchers at the University of New South Wales have developed a new hydrogel material called Trpzip, which has self-healing and antimicrobial properties that could help revolutionize lab-grown human tissue.

The details:

• Trpzip is made from short peptide building blocks and can mimic natural tissue properties while preventing bacterial infections.

• The material is self-healing, re-forming after being damaged or expelled from a syringe — making it ideal for 3D bioprinting.

• Early tests show it can effectively culture patient tissue, acting as an efficient replacement for Matrigel, derived from mouse tumors.

The relevance: A synthetic option for tissue generation that is both cheaper and more uniform could open brand new doors for scientific research and commercial use — while decreasing reliance on animal testing in the process.

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ENERGY INNOVATIONS

💡 Researchers discover process to create fuel from C02

The Rundown: MIT and Harvard researchers just developed a process to convert CO2 into formate — a stable fuel that can store energy long-term and power homes.

The details:

• The process converts CO2 gas into solid formate with over 90% efficiency — avoiding inefficient heating in traditional methods.

• Formate is nontoxic, nonflammable, and easy to store long-term without degradation, unlike hydrogen or methanol.

• The solid formate powder dissolves in water to power a fuel cell, comparable to hydrogen storage but easier.

The relevance: Converting CO2 into a stable, safe fuel unlocks major potential — and could eventually provide households with a reliable, emissions-free energy source.

NEW PRODUCTS

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💼 Deel - Hiring, onboarding, payroll and mobility for your global workforce (link)

🔥 PromptPal- Share & discover the best AI prompts (link)

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SNIPPETS

Apple's revenue declined for the fourth straight quarter despite record iPhone and services sales, as weak Mac and iPad sales preceded upcoming new product launches.

Amazon allegedly destroyed evidence related to anti-competitive practices before an FTC antitrust probe, which charges the company with manipulating search results and fees to undermine rivals.

Matic released a new robot vacuum that creates detailed home maps without sending data to the cloud while promising human-like cleaning.

DoorDash is testing pop-up warnings for customers who don't tip that their food delivery may be delayed, aiming to incentivize tipping amid declining gratuity rates.

Scarlett Johansson is taking legal action against an AI app that used her likeness and voice without permission to advertise its services.

Uber and Lyft will reportedly pay $328 million for "cheating drivers out of earnings" in New York through improper deductions and withholding benefits.

Starlink has achieved breakeven cash flow, according to Elon Musk — a key milestone for the service which has been a major economic driver of SpaceX's soaring $150 billion valuation.

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