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[/innovation] [For the first time NASA has asked industry about private missions to Mars | Ars Technica]( [For the first time NASA has asked industry about private missions to Mars]( “NASA is starting to take its first steps toward opening a commercial pathway to Mars. This week, the space agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued a new solicitation to the industry titled ‘Exploring Mars Together: Commercial Services Studies.’ This is a request for proposals from the US space industry to tell NASA how they would complete one of four private missions to Mars, including delivering small satellites into orbit or providing imaging services around the red planet. … In its 496-page solicitation, NASA outlines four ‘design reference missions’ that companies can bid on. 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It’s something most of us are vaguely aware of, but with stats showing the fashion industry is responsible for roughly 10 percent of annual global carbon emissions — more than aviation and shipping combined — the scope of the issue is way bigger than we generally think.” [// Vice »]( [/gear] [What the Vision Pro could mean for the future of mixed reality (and Apple) | Lifehacker]( [What the Vision Pro could mean for the future of mixed reality (and Apple)]( “A lot of you have bought an Apple Vision Pro, it turns out — 200,000 if reports to be believed. While Apple sells way more iPhones, iPads, and Macs than that, the Vision Pro is, at this point in time, effectively sold out, days before its official Feb. 2 launch date. … Before anything else, the Vision Pro needs to realize itself as a successful XR headset. It seems it's already off to a good start, with those numerous, enthusiastic pre-orders. 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Where others saw that as a problem, he saw it as an opportunity to fill a clean eating gap in a working-class community that has traditionally lacked access to healthy, fast-casual restaurants. That first FIELDTRIP location in Harlem was the first of three storefronts he opened across New York City providing nutritious meals at quick speeds and affordable prices.” [// Entrepreneur »]( [/bites] [// You’re never too old, cool, or anything to keep on learning. Study new ideas for life with StackSkills and learn languages with Rosetta Stone. Use code ROSETTA to save $20 »]( [// Drive safer (and let’s be honest, feel cooler while doing it) with a new touchscreen display on your dash. Your old car has never looked snazzier »]( [// Learn AI in 5 minutes a day with free tools and the latest news »]( [/design] [@terrychengphotography on Instagram]( [@terrychengphotography]( Interested in having one of your social posts featured in The Futurist? 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