{
  "id": 15887102,
  "title": "The Download: introducing the Impossible issue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/the-download-introducing-the-impossible-issue",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-21T12:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MIT Technology Review",
    "slug": "mit-technology-review",
    "url": "https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/10/21/1147573/the-download-introducing-impossible-issue/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This is the inaugural issue of The Download, our weekly newsletter dedicated to exploring the world of technology. We've compiled a collection of stories that delve into \"impossible\" ideas, because it's invigorating to envision living on other planets or uploading our brains. However, the stories in this issue also serve as a reminder of the incredible potential technology holds: making life better, safer, healthier, and more joyful. In this issue, we examine bold attempts to create synthetic blood, construct cities on the moon, and achieve cognitive immortality. We delve into AI's capacity for saying no, a bionic eye that can restore sight, and high hopes for blended meat. Additionally, we revisit six technologies that have been \"coming soon\" for years. This issue is for those with the determination to pursue their dreams and refuse to be deterred by anyone, including themselves.",
  "summary": "This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Introducing: the Impossible issue We wanted our last print edition of 2026 to include a slate of stories that check in on impossible ideas. Why? Because it’s fun to dream about…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}