Source URL: https://substack.com/browse/science/post/151974763

Summary

• SpaceX successfully completed its sixth launch of Starship, testing its reentry capabilities and achieving a controlled splashdown.
• President Javier Milei of Argentina implemented aggressive austerity measures, achieving a fiscal surplus and reducing monthly inflation.
• Researchers have developed a mechanical qubit using vibrations, allowing for strong interactions at the quantum level and advancements in quantum technology.
• A new schizophrenia drug, KarXT, has been approved and shows potential for treating Alzheimer's by targeting muscarinic receptors.
• Gary Gensler, Chair of the SEC, announced his resignation, potentially paving the way for clearer crypto regulation and the development of compelling crypto products.
• Earth AI, a portfolio company, has made a significant palladium-platinum discovery in Australia, potentially becoming one of the largest projects of its kind globally.

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  root((Key Concepts from Web Content))
    (SpaceX Starship launches banana to space)
      (Successful launch of Starship)
      (Advancements for developing reusable spacecraft)
    (Javier Milei: President of Argentina)
      (Aggressive austerity measures)
      (Influence on US Government's Department of Government Efficiency)
    (Mechanical qubit)
      (New type of qubit using mechanical vibrations)
      (Potential for advanced technologies)
    (New schizophrenia drug could treat Alzheimer's disease)
      (Innovative mechanism of action)
      (Potential for treating Alzheimer's)
    (Gary Gensler Announces Resignation from SEC)
      (Policy of regulation by enforcement)
      (Positive impact on crypto industry)
    (AI helps uncover metals critical for clean energy)
      (Significant mineral discovery at Fontenoy)
      (Potential for energy transition)

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