📍 Wreckage of missing F-35B stealth fighter has been found

Plus: Chinese spy balloons, grounded, artificial liver cleared for trials, modular military jets. ✨ The vanishing act is over - the wreckage of a crashed US Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighter has finally been located after an extensive search, closing the book on its mysterious disappearance. But with the aircraft now found, the real detective work to determine what doomed the futuristic jet begins. Get the latest in today’s [Must Read](. Also today, we look at why China appears to have suspended its spy balloon operations — for now — and a new artificial liver that could one day deploy stem cells to treat millions of people. All that below. Good morning. I’m Tim, newsletter editor at IE. This is the Blueprint. What’s happening today? VIDEO OF THE DAY [Is Nikola Tesla Overrated?]( Why icebreakers can break through ice and other ships cannot Discover the indispensable role of icebreakers in global trade and their evolution toward nuclear-powered efficiency. 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Must Read [📍Missing USMC F-35B debris field has finally been found]( Authorities have discovered the debris field of the F-35B fighter jet that went missing off the South Carolina coast on Sunday, prompting the pilot to eject. The stealth aircraft could not be located for days due to its low radar signature. Joint Base Charleston announced the wreckage was found about two hours northeast of the base. With the crash site identified, investigators can start piecing together what downed the advanced fighter shortly after takeoff. The incident raises concerning questions about the F-35B's reliability that Lockheed Martin and the Marine Corps must now address. But finding the missing stealth jet is the vital first step. 🧭 Click below to learn more about how the missing jet was located. [[Read More]( [Military]( 🇨🇳🇺🇸 China has apparently suspended its spy balloon program According to US intelligence assessments, China has apparently suspended its spy balloon program over American airspace in an effort to smooth relations with the US after an incident in February. China claims the balloon shot down by the US was a weather research craft, but the US believes it was part of a Chinese military surveillance fleet that has conducted missions globally. While not publicly confirmed, suspending the flights may be a diplomatic overture before a potential Biden-Xi summit in November. [[Read More]( [Health]( 🔬 Bio-artificial liver harnessing stem cells approved for clinical trials The bioreactor onsists of a hollow fiber membrane that grows stem cells and is pumped back into the patient's bloodstream. Inside the body, these cells help regenerate the liver tissue and reverse the damage caused by inflammation. The research team found that the bioartificial liver improves survival rate to 87.5 percent in animal models, as against 17 percent with conventional approaches. [[Read More]( [Innovation]( [🛩 Revolutionary modular jet unveiled by Aeralis promises superior performance]( UK firm Aeralis unveiled a revolutionary modular military jet using interchangeable modules for maximum versatility. With innovative wings, the transonic jet achieves superior speed and performance. Its streamlined design enhances capabilities while reducing costs. The unveiling marked a milestone for the company's bid to redefine adaptable, affordable airpower. 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