A nuclear-powered hotel that can fly for years ☁️

Plus: The U.S. can now perform ISS reboosts without Russia's help Jun 29, 2022 [Blueprint]( Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a flying cruise ship. We’re not talking about the Flying Dutchman. This revolutionary design concept is called Sky Cruise Hotel, a giant flying machine that can carry 5,000 passengers and has all the luxuries of the world. Powered by nuclear fusion, the ship could remain afloat for years, all without carbon emissions. Would you consider it for your next holiday? I certainly would. Before we go onboard the nuclear-powered cruise ship, watch today’s video to learn why Egypt's new billion-dollar capital is an urban planning nightmare. Good morning. I’m Derya, an editor at IE. This is The Blueprint. Let’s pick up the pace. [Play]VIDEO OF THE DAY [Here's why Egypt's new billion-dollar capital is an urban planning nightmare]( [Egypt.]( It will span 270 square miles. [Must Read]MUST READ [Watch the nuclear-powered flying hotel that can stay airborne for years with 5,000 passengers]( [Flying hotel.]( Graphic artist Hashem Al-Ghaili [has animated a cruise ship]( for the clouds, with room for 5,000 passengers, named the “Sky Cruise Hotel”. Imagine. The Sky Cruise will be powered by 20 electric engines that will keep the aircraft afloat in the sky. Powered by nuclear fusion, the ship will be able to remain afloat for years without carbon emissions. The ship will be steered by artificial intelligence (A.I.), which would be so adept at reading weather conditions that it could not only predict turbulent weather but also glide over it, providing a hassle-free experience for the tourists. Under fire. While some were impressed, many were skeptical whether something like this would even fly. When IE drew Al-Ghaili's attention to these comments in an interview, he replied, "I love them! Both the positive and the negative. I have read and keep reading a lot of them. It is nice to see people point out the flaws of the design and try to propose solutions to them, which is needed to make it more perfect. A few tweaks to the design and we've got [a massive flying hotel]( that could roam our skies someday." [READ MORE [Arrow]]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Linkedin]( [INNOVATION]INNOVATION [The US can now perform ISS reboosts without Russia's help, thanks to Cygnus spacecraft]( On Saturday, June 25, Northrop Grumman's robotic Cygnus cargo spacecraft [successfully fired its main engine]( to boost the altitude of the ISS. It is the first time that a Cygnus spacecraft has reboosted the ISS's orbit. To date, this maneuver has been carried out by robotic Russian Progress spacecraft. [READ MORE [Arrow]]( And Other Stories in Innovation - A company [aims to power the world for millions of years]( by digging the deepest holes ever. - In a world-first, scientists have created [eco-friendly cement from algae](. - A novel PET-like plastic [is made from non-edible plant parts](. It is easy to recycle, too. [SCIENCE]SCIENCE [NASA is one step closer to finding ancient microbial life on Mars]( It may have been living in the shadow of its younger sibling Perseverance for the last few months, but NASA's Curiosity rover [has just provided evidence]( of a key ingredient for life on Mars. [READ MORE [Arrow]]( And Other Stories in Science - A huge solar eruption [may be headed toward the Earth](. - [Hidden weather patterns are creating]( a “heat dome” in the U.S. - Here are [some stunning images of the Red Planet]( that will make you want to go there. YESTERDAY'S RESULTS We asked whether carbon capture is a silver bullet or a dangerous distraction. According to 64 percent of you, it must be combined with other measures in order to be effective. 64% It needs to be coupled with other measures to be effective. 14% It’s better than nothing. 11% Carbon capture will save us. 11% This distracts us from funding proven solutions like renewables. [QUOTE OF THE DAY]QUOTE OF THE DAY “The great tragedy of science—the slaying of a beautiful hypothesis by an ugly fact." T. H. Huxley in Collected Essays (1893–4) “Biogenesis and Abiogenesis” [THINGS WE LOVE]THINGS WE LOVE [image]( [Kinetic Desk Toy]( [image]( [Rockford Fosgate Subwoofer]( [image]( [Dewalt Long-Range Walkie Talkies]( [image]( [Barco CS100 Presentation System]( [AND ANOTHER THING]AND ANOTHER THING - The DIY Home Issue: Here’s IE's guide to [hosting the ultimate 4th July 2022 event](. - A new wave of scientists argues that mainstream evolutionary theory needs an urgent overhaul. Their opponents have dismissed them as misguided careerists — and [the conflict may determine the future of biology](. (The Guardian) - This [mega-yacht has two dedicated helipads]( and a full beam beach club. - The [costs of NASA's modern moon mission]( are really adding up. (CNET) - Human body might be less able to digest [protein from plant-based meat](. - In recreational mathematics, the balance scale [is an endless source of puzzles]( that require precise and elaborate logic and teach the fundamentals of generalization. (Quanta Magazine) - A new cabless autonomous truck [is set to operate on public roads](. Prepared by Derya Özdemir Enjoy Reading? Forward this email to a friend. Was this email forwarded to you? [Join Free!]( [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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