Jack Dorsey says goodbye to Twitter

Scientists successfully built tiny robots that can reproduce on their own, a virtual mega yacht was just sold for $650,000 in the metaverse Nov 30, 2021 Together with [ZWSOFT]( Good morning and farewell to Jack Dorsey, who is stepping down from his role as the CEO of Twitter. We don’t know exactly why yet, but he says the company is ready to move on from its founders, possibly heralding a new era for the internet. Speaking of social media platforms, a virtual yacht built in the metaverse was sold for a whopping $650,000, making it the most expensive item ever sold on the new platform. Back in the physical world of science and technology, scientists have successfully built tiny robots that can reproduce on their own. And the way they look takes nostalgia to the next level. But IE isn’t married to the past: We want you to enjoy what we share in our daily newsletter, and help us build a dynamic experience. So [we made a quick survey to put you in control](. This is The Blueprint. Happy reading. CULTURE [Jack Dorsey to Step Down From Twitter CEO Position]( [Jack Dorsey.]( Jack Dorsey [is going to step down from his role]( as the CEO of Twitter. Twitter's stock was rising from the world-historical news before it was halted until the news cycle returned to normal. “Normal.” Meanwhile, Twitter's CTO Parag Agrawal will step up to succeed Dorsey as the new CEO. - Quick background. Dorsey co-founded Twitter in 2006, serving as its first CEO until he was pushed to chairman. Since he returned to the CEO seat in 2015, Twitter established itself as one of the world’s most used social media platforms for culture and politics. But his Twitter adventure coming to an end. Hit the road, Jack. Dorsey stated in a letter to employees that he was leaving in part because he believes the company is ready to move on from its founders, though he didn’t go into further detail on why he decided to resign (or the timing). Dorsey will remain on the Board of the company until his current term expires in 2022. On the other hand, Agrawal, a machine-learning and AI expert who’s served as CTO since 2017, has been with Twitter for more than a decade. And while Dorsey expressed absolute confidence in Agrawal's future in the role, we should make no mistake: This could [change the shape of the internet forever](. [Read More]( SCIENCE [Scientists Successfully Built Tiny Robots That Can Reproduce on Their Own]( [The Pac-Man shaped parent robot with its offspring.]( See the image above? It’s actually a highly unusual family portrait. A team of scientists [has discovered a new form of reproduction]( in “xenobots”, a new form of life from cells of a frog embryo modeled to do certain tasks. - In this new form of replication, these robots ingest single-cell organisms and release "babies" that look and move like them. What are we doing? After designing the xenobots, the scientists activated their newly equipped sensors and motors; however, like all living cells, they hit a roadblock (death). So the team decided to cheat death the old-fashioned way: getting the organism itself to reproduce. - Ask the supercomputer. The question was asked to the Deep Green Supercomputer, and billions of shapes were tested to determine what would allow these bots to replicate. After months of analysis, the supercomputer came up with a familiar sight: Pac-Man. Scientists designed parent xenobots shaped like Pac-Man. Inside a petri-dish, they could then swim out to individual cells and collect hundreds at a time. After staying in parent xenobots' mouths for a few days, the cells transformed into new baby xenobots that moved and acted as the parent. What a world. This is a first worth celebrating since understanding these systems [could open doors to many breakthroughs]( like directing AI to make a biological tool that carries out highly-specialized tasks. [Read More]( SPONSORED The Ultimate Guide to ZWCAD: Everything You Need to Know Earlier in November, the U.S. CAD software market was projected to reach $4.271.5 million by 2030. These figures highlight how companies are using CAD tools to build products at a faster rate with higher accuracy. In an ever-increasing market competition where product quality is absolutely paramount, using the right tool is a must to fulfill your design requirements. [ZWCAD is an easy-to-use 2D CAD software]( for vector drafting. It is preferred as the main CAD tool by over 900,000 users worldwide. Additionally, it allows lifetime access to use the software. ZWCAD offers a painless transfer procedure to help you make a switch from AutoCAD. To take your performance up a notch, you can also try out ZW3D — a 3D CAD to innovate your design process. [Take a closer look at the software]( in this detailed guide to ZWCAD. CULTURE [A Virtual Mega Yacht Was Just Sold for $650,000 in the Metaverse]( [The first and only mega yacht to be sold.]( Metaflower, a virtual yacht built in the metaverse for the online game The Sandbox, [was just sold for a whopping $650,000]( making it the most expensive item ever sold on the platform. - Catch up. The Sandbox is similar to any other digital building game in that you can create anything using virtual experiences on the platform. However, unlike Minecraft, where anything you build becomes the platform's property, you own the digital asset in The Sandbox and can sell it much like real estate. A prized possession? The MetaFlower sold for 149 ETH just six days ago. That's about $650,000, which may seem exorbitant for a luxurious asset you can never physically enjoy. But crypto-platforms recognize that the metaverse is still in its infancy, which means people are just buying up assets that they can cash in on later. If you think that [the metaverse is a bubble that will soon burst]( you’re not alone. For some, buying this yacht or any other similar assets is a way to set your money on fire. However, if you squint hard enough to see the bright side, the yacht needs no upkeep and you can clean it up with the tap of a button if you ever had a virtual party on it. Also, who are we kidding? For the person who bought this Minecraft-esque yacht, 149 ETH is probably just loose change. [Read More]( MAIL & MUSINGS Would you or have you ever bought virtual assets for the metaverse? Be sure you check back tomorrow for the results! [Yes. Yes!]( [No, my money is my shelter.]( [Mayyyybe. Convince me.]( [Virtual reality is not reality.]( Yesterday’s Results And now let’s check out your answers to yesterday’s question! We asked whether you like seeing classic cars repurposed with new technology. And more than half of you said you like it and find it nostalgic. You’re the ones who will fall in love with the "Volkspod", a monster made by transforming [an old-school Volkswagen Beetle into two little scooters](. Yes, it’s nostalgic. 58% I don’t really care for them. 21% No, I find it lazy and boring. 16% I will never look away from my car! 5% QUOTE OF THE DAY “ Profound study of nature is the most fertile source of mathematical discoveries. ” Joseph Fourier in ‘Théorie analytique de la chaleur’ [Video]VIDEO OF THE DAY [The Massive Tunneling Machines That Are Expanding the London Underground]( Long gone are the days of digging trenches by hand. [The Massive Tunneling Machines That Are Expanding the London Underground]( AND ANOTHER THING... - Could a propeller-driven WW2-era fighter have a chance against a modern jet? [Let's find out](. - Scientists [used individual molecules as the slits]( in the iconic double-slit experiment, which shows quantum objects behaving as both particles and waves, for the first time. (Chemistry World) - NASA's Super Guppy [is one of the space agency's unsung heroes]( It moved parts of NASA's Saturn V rocket in preparation for the moon landings of the 1960s, and, now, it’s carrying components for the Artemis moon missions. - The bad weather brought to the United Kingdom by Storm Arwen trapped 50 people in a remote Pub with an Oasis tribute band for three days. [It wasn't too bad](. (CNN) - A 26-year-old man [was found stowed away in a plane's landing gear compartment](. Surprisingly, he was still alive, surviving the bone-shakingly cold temperatures. - Biophysicist He Jiankui shocked the world in 2018 when he revealed that he had used CRISPR to alter embryos that were implanted, leading to the birth of two children. But [what happened to the babies]( (Nature) - Have you heard of the General Motors Futurliners? They were a dozen custom vehicles built in the 1930s, and [the few that are left today are worth at least a million dollars](. [Share to Win]SHARE TO WIN [All products]( Share The Blueprint! Give your friends deeper insights into engineering and tech, and win exclusive IE swag for free. [Read Details]( Share your link Copy & share your referral link with others. [ [Referral Program Terms and Conditions]( Prepared by Derya Ozdemir and Brad Bergan Enjoy reading? Don't forget to forward to a friend! Was this email forwarded to you? [Subscribe]( [About Us]( | [Advertise]( | [Contact Us]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( [Linkedin]( [Instagram]( You are receiving this email because you have subscribed to our newsletter. 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