Summary:
- Doctors in New York performed the first successful transplant of a genetically modified pig's lung into a human patient. This breakthrough could help address the shortage of human organs available for transplants.
- SpaceX's Starship spacecraft completed a successful test flight, demonstrating its ability to launch, maneuver, and land back on the launch pad. This is an important step towards SpaceX's goal of developing a fully reusable rocket system for space exploration.
- Researchers discovered a new species of giant water lily that has the largest leaves of any plant in the world, measuring up to 10 feet in diameter. This finding highlights the continued discovery of new plant species, even in well-studied regions.