Iranian security forces expanded their crackdown on dissent, arresting reformist figures following nationwide protests, according to reports on Monday. Simultaneously, a startup is attempting to develop rocket fuel from water, while a man survived for 48 hours using an external lung system before receiving a transplant. Additionally, the Modern Elder Academy offers courses for individuals seeking midlife transformations, and Asia faces significant healthcare challenges.
The crackdown in Iran, which began after authorities suppressed nationwide protests with violence that resulted in thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of arrests, now targets figures within the country's reformist movement, as reported by The Associated Press. This action follows the earlier suppression of protests.
Meanwhile, a startup is attempting to solve a long-standing challenge in space exploration: creating rocket fuel from water. The concept, which has been discussed since the Apollo era, involves extracting hydrogen and oxygen from ice found on the moon or Mars to fuel deep-space missions, according to Wired. Despite the idea's longevity, no one has successfully achieved this yet.
In the realm of healthcare, Asia grapples with an aging population, rising disease rates, and strained infrastructure, as highlighted by Fortune. The region accounts for 60% of the world's population but only 22% of global healthcare spending. Many developing Asian countries allocate just 2-3% of their GDP to health, with public funding often less than $150 per person annually, compared to over $4,000 per person in OECD countries. Government procurement bottlenecks further exacerbate the situation, delaying nearly 40% of major health projects.
For those seeking personal growth, the Modern Elder Academy provides courses for individuals navigating midlife transitions, as reported by NPR News. The academy, run by Chip Conley, helps people explore questions like, "Who am I now? Or who do I want to become?" These questions are common during life's key transitions.
Finally, a man was kept alive for 48 hours using an external, artificial-lung system before receiving a transplant, according to Nature News. This technology provided a crucial bridge while the patient awaited a life-saving procedure.
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