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In this episode of Discover Daily, we begin with a look at Snap's new fifth generation Spectacles. These  AR glasses boast impressive hardware improvements, including a larger field of view, powerful processors, and a custom operating system. Snap's developer-focused approach aims to foster a robust ecosystem of AR applications before targeting consumers. While the Spectacles have received praise for their technological advancements, concerns about battery life and cost have also been raised.

Next, we delve into the revolutionary Tianxing-B battery for electric buses, developed by CATL, the world's leading battery manufacturer. This technology offers an impressive lifespan of up to 15 years or 1.5 million kilometers, along with the highest energy density in the bus industry. The Tianxing-B battery's extended lifespan and high energy density could significantly accelerate the adoption of electric buses globally, reducing emissions and improving urban air quality. As CATL expands its dominance in the battery market, the impact of this innovation extends beyond public transit to the broader electric vehicle industry.

Finally, we explore a paradigm-shifting discovery that challenges our understanding of life and death. Scientists have identified a "third state" where cells from deceased organisms can continue to function and even develop new capabilities. This research reveals that the transition between life and death is more complex than previously thought, with profound implications for regenerative medicine and our definition of existence. The ability of cells to reorganize and develop new functions in this "third state" could lead to advanced tissue regeneration techniques and cellular rejuvenation, potentially revolutionizing our approach to aging and longevity.

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