Baby Brain Device, CO2 Protein, 15-Minute Cities

Today, you’ll learn about a new device that can get inside the mind of babies, the edible protein that’s made out of carbon dioxide, and how the modern ideal of the 15-minute city might not be for everyone.  

Baby Brain Device  

• “Wearable brain imaging device shines a light on how babies respond in real-world situations.” UCL. 2024.  
• “Whole-head high-density diffuse optical tomography to map infant audio-visual responses to social and non-social stimuli.” by Liam H. Collins-Jones, et al. 2024.  

CO2 Protein 

• “Powered by renewable energy, microbes turn CO2 into potentially edible protein and vitamins.” Scimex. 2024.  
• “Power-to-vitamins: producing folate (vitamin B9) from renewable electric power and CO2 with a microbial protein system.” by Lisa Marie Schmitz, et al. 2024.  

15-Minute Cities 

• “15-minute city: Why time shouldn’t be the only factor in future city planning.” EurekAlert! 2024.  
• “A universal framework for inclusive 15-minute cities.” by Matteo Bruno et al. 2024.  

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