The dental crown of the future could be 3D-printed while you wait

Researchers at UT Dallas are working to commercialize 3D-printed zirconia dental crowns. Dr. Majid Minary said, "Because the crowns can be custom-printed for each patient on the same day, this approach offers greater personalization." This new method cuts a long process down to minutes, making dental visits much faster.

No new strain of H1N1 detected in India, says ICMR

The ICMR said no new strain of H1N1 was detected in India. This comes as Delhi recorded 2,602 influenza cases till Friday. The government issued a health advisory to help people stay safe. Officials started checks in 35 hospitals and set up special labs to monitor the situation in Delhi.

Iran finds 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas as US blockade squeezes energy exports

Iran discovered over 7.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in a field south of Fars Province, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said on Sunday. This find adds to Iran’s energy reserves while the country faces a US blockade. However, Iran needs new investment and technology to start actual production soon.

Launching 10,000 tiny 'femtosats' to Saturn? NASA funds 18 futuristic spaceflight ideas

NASA selected 18 futuristic spaceflight projects for Phase I awards on July 29. The agency gave $3.2 million to help these ideas grow. Greg Stover said, "These awards are the kinds of innovation the world needs NASA to help foster." These concepts could eventually support missions like the Artemis program.