This week’s “Weekly Dose of Optimism” covers a range of topics, from space exploration to AI breakthroughs and electric vehicles, providing a more positive take on recent developments:
SpaceX achieves a long-awaited success with the 10th test flight of its Starship rocket, bringing it one step closer to realising its vision of a reusable launch system.
The Center for Pediatric CRISPR Cures, funded by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, aims to make personalised CRISPR-based treatments for rare genetic diseases quick, affordable and widely available, building on the success of the Baby KJ case.
Google’s DeepMind demonstrates Nano Banana, its new state-of-the-art image generation and editing model that allows for blending images, maintaining character consistency, and more.
Base Power installs residential batteries, leveraging energy storage to help balance the grid, avoid outages and lower customers’ electricity bills.
The Electric Slide essay explores the significance of the electric stack in enabling the future of AI and electrification, highlighting the need for America to prioritise the development of such technologies.
Lastly, the bonus section features a conversation between Cyan Banister and Jackson Dahl, which promises to add a touch of magic to your weekend.
