Conceiving in space, wireless energy transmission and moonquake

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Must Read 🩼 Startup creates IVF incubator to conceive babies in space As it may not be possible to frequently send people from Earth to the outer void, addressing the challenges of reproduction in space is a crucial aspect to consider. We're faced with numerous obstacles but the challenges are significantly related to reproduction. A Netherlands-based startup called SpaceBorn United has taken up the challenge of conceiving and delivering a baby in space. SpaceBorn United has created a small in-vitro fertilization (IVF) device and embryo incubator that the firm aims to launch into space. The company also devised a CD-ROM-sized prototype that will use microfluidic technology for IVF. This disc revolves in order to simulate the effects of gravity on Earth. 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