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Scientists Can Now Grow Wood in a Lab Without Cutting a Single Tree

Scientists Can Now Grow Wood in a Lab Without Cutting a Single Tree

The irony of the world is that almost every ‘save the forests’ meeting and conference happens inside a well-furnished room that is decorated with furniture made by cutting trees. The market for wood-derived products stood at $631 billion in 2021, and despite all the efforts that environmentalists have been putting in to prevent deforestation activities, it is expected to cross the mark of $900 billion by 2026. So have we already lost the fight to save our forests?…


Pearson Looks to NFTs to Profit From Second-Hand Textbook Sales

The CEO of Pearson said NFTs and blockchain provide the potential to track and profit from digital textbooks every time they’re resold…


Samsung and iFixit Now Offer Self-Repair Parts and Tools for Galaxy Devices

It took nearly half a year, but Samsung’s self-repair program is finally available. The iFixit team-up helps you fix your Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21 or Galaxy Tab S7+ by purchasing officially sanctioned components and tools, complete with guides to walk you through the repair process. The initial selection is limited to screen and batteries, charging ports and back glass, with prices ranging between $67 (for a charging port on any model) to $227 (for a Tab S7+ display)…


Drone Lifeguard Saves Boy, 14, From Drowning in Sea in Valencia in Spain

A pioneering drone lifeguard has saved a 14-year-old boy from drowning in the sea in Valencia in Spain…