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The discovery of a completely new mineral this week by the precious stone mining company Shefa Yamim in northern Israel has both geologists and the general public in awe.

Carmeltazite, often known as “Carmel Sapphire,” may be advertised as a mineral more precious than diamonds.

The mineral was discovered encrusted with sapphire during mining in volcanic rock in northern Israel’s Zevulun Valley near Mt. Carmel, and it was aptly named “carmeltazite” after its discovery site. During density tests, it was determined to be harder than diamond.

These walking spider excavators are among the ‘greatest sandpit toys in history.’

These spider excavators have stunned many tech aficionados; the obscure machines undoubtedly rate among “the greatest sandpit toys in history.”

Walking excavators are not new. Not by a long way.


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The articulating, extending legs, stabilizers, tilting wheels, and buckets of the walking spider excavators provide an astonishing range of powers to the machine, according to an article published on Thursday by the technology publication New Atlas.

We strongly believe that culture meat is an engine of change.

Have you ever tried cultivated meat before? If not, what you’re about to learn will make you want to. Let us introduce you to Believer Meats, formerly known as Future Meat Technologies.

Established in 2018, the company says, “the only difference is that it’s been grown in a lab from high-quality, non-GMO animal cells. The result is meat that doesn’t require compromising on taste, quality, or environmental impact. It’s time to enjoy meat that’s as good for you as it is for the world.”

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As we head through hard times things can seem rather bleak, but there’s lots of amazing and beneficial technologies on the horizon.

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Credits:
Reasons To Be Optimistic About The Future.
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur.
Episode 372, November 24, 2022
Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur.

Editors:
Alex Civitello.
Konstantin Sokerin.
David McFarlane.

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