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The goal of 3D bioprinting is to create a future where patients don't have to wait for a transplant, thus a donor. Now Israeli surgeons have successfully transplanted the world’s thinnest artificial, 3D printed cornea into the eye of a patient!

3dprintingindustry.comIsraeli surgeons carry out “world’s thinnest 3D printed cornea” transplant - 3D Printing IndustrySurgeons at Shaare Zedek Medical Center have successfully transplanted the world’s thinnest artificial cornea into the eye of a patient.

I'll be honest, I did look it up, because I'd forgotten, but the cornea is the outermost part, from wikipedia "The cornea is the transparent front part of the eye". So maybe not the most complex structure in the eye. But still very cool.

Matthew Yglesias @mattyglesias

Message discipline on the right is that when GOP senators mouth off about how legalizing interracial marriage was a mistake, you don’t end up with a dozen conservative lawprofs pitching op-eds about how he was right.

He also gives the recent example of Rick Scott saying he wants to raise taxes on retirees. In general, if you find yourself saying that you plan to "move the overton window" maybe don't do that.

Tim Peter @tcpeter

This is truly a win-win-win. More ride inventory for passengers. Better distribution — and possibly wages — for taxi drivers. Increased driver supply — which has been a problem lately — for Uber. Might lead to higher prices long-term, but better wages, so… overall good news https://t.co/snSBy38LFu

Techmeme @Techmeme

Uber reaches an agreement to list all New York City taxis on its app, rolling out in the spring (@preetika_rana / Wall Street Journal) https://t.co/tKerYAws7G https://t.co/Pt96EWGZq5

This is interesting, I wonder if the less professional drivers end up fading away and Uber simply becomes a replacement for the old taxi dispatch systems.

Armand Domalewski @ArmandDoma

in the last 2 days: -Sunshine Movement demanded lower gas prices -CA Governor proposed checks for car owners…per car -CA Sierra Club decided to oppose a plan to streamline environmental review for…bike lanes and buses I ask again…what the fuck are we even doing here, man?

Continuing, at least "climate deniers live in accordance with their beliefs". Also, recall that Sunrise Movement is also blocking transmission lines that would allow bringing green energy down from Canada.

Citizens for Ethics @CREWcrew

The Supreme Court voted 8-1 that Trump couldn't block the Jan 6th committee from getting docs. The one vote against was Clarence Thomas. Mark Meadows turned over texts from Thomas's wife Ginni Thomas urging efforts to overturn the election. What else was afraid would come out?

This was the big news in domestic politics today. The details of the things she was saying are of the craziest QAnon varieties there are. Thomas should definitely have recused himself from the question of whether the texts should be turned over. Participating and then dissenting 8-1 not just unethical, it was stupid. It's interesting how the private texts from January 6th really separate the opportunists who think things got out of hand from the "total conspiracy brainworms". Even more details if you are interested.