Hi,

I hope you are all safe and have something exciting planned for the week ahead!

Firstly, Amidst climate change, the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency is funding the creation of artificial reefs made of coral and oyster colonies to mitigate the impact of high-intensity storms and rising seas.

Foster + Partners, in collaboration with the Maldives Fund Management Corporation, has designed a holistic masterplan for the Gaafaru Island within the Kaafu Atoll based on six key principles that could enable the island’s sustainability and resilience in the future.

Chinese scientists came up with a rather unusual type of battery-a new Mars-Atmosphere-Powered battery, which is going to represent a big breakthrough in the energy solution for the exploration of Mars shortly.

Vast’s Haven-1 is under development to be the world’s first commercial space station. It will be launched into low-Earth orbit via a SpaceX Falcon rocket in 2025. The first paying customers are expected to board in 2026. Recently released designs have shown that this inside-the-box concept focuses on making passengers comfortable.

Don’t miss out on these exciting trends! Check out our latest workshops at PAACADEMY, where you can engage with thought leaders and dive deeper into these transformative innovations. 🤝

Best,
Serra

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