Here’s what we know about lab-grown meat and climate change | MIT Technology Review

Soon, the menu in your favorite burger joint could include not only options made with meat, mushrooms, and black beans but also patties packed with lab-grown animal cells.Not only did the US just approve the sale of cultivated meat for the first time, but the industry, made up of over 150 companies, is raising billions of dollars to bring products to restaurants and grocery stores. In theory, that should be a big win for the climate.

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ChatGPT took people by surprise – here are four technologies that could make a difference next

In the evolving relationship between technology and society, humans have shown themselves to be incredibly adaptable. What once left us breathless, soon becomes integrated into our everyday lives.The astonishing functionalities of large language models (LLM) like ChatGPT were, just a few months ago, the epitome of cutting-edge AI. They are now on course to be mere add-ons and plugins to our text editors and search engines.We’ll soon find ourselves relying on their capabilities, and seamlessly incorporating them into our routines.Yet, this rapid acclimatisation leaves us with a lingering question: what’s next? As our expectations shift, we are left wondering about the next innovation that will capture our imagination.

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The Rise of the Adult Gap Year

The Rise of the Adult Gap YearA mid-career sabbatical to see the world is more feasible than you might think.Condé Nast Traveler Jessica PoitevienRead when you’ve got time to spare.AdvertisementCondé Nast TravelerMore from Condé Nast Traveler Digital Nomads: Are They Crowding Cities or Reviving Them? From Trauma Healers to In-House Psychologists, Hotels Are Increasingly Catering to Travelers’ Mental Health The Best Things to Do in Barbados, a Caribbean Island with Strong Black History Ties to the U.S.AdvertisementScreenshot 2023-06-22 at 2.00.48 PM.png

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