Evolution in action. “Found exclusively in Atlantic Ocean waters, the Mobula yarae now joins the reef manta (Mobula alfredi) and the giant oceanic manta (Mobula birostris) as the third formally-recognised manta ray species worldwide.” ~ learn more
Ketosis-inducing supplement shows preliminary promise for neuroprotection. “Researchers have long debated whether the apparent benefits seen with ketosis are truly unique to this unusual metabolic state or instead are merely due to reduced energy intake and reductions in body fat. […]
The great American fitness boom. “Pilates is surging. Gyms are packed. Americans are working out more than ever.” ~ learn more
A million tiny whispers. This is a good podcast interview with a very clever content pro I used to work with, Logan Freeman. “Logan shares tactical approaches for optimizing content for LLMs (large language models), including using FAQ schemas, focusing […]
Coding with LLMs in the summer of 2025. “Despite the large interest in agents that can code alone, right now you can maximize your impact as a software developer by using LLMs in an explicit way, staying in the loop. […]
Where are all the trillion dollar biotechs? Despite countless innovations, biotech is plagued by shrinking returns. The approval of new drugs per billion dollars in R&D has halved approximately every nine years since 1950. ~ learn more
The dawn of the GBO (Growth Buyout). A slide deck from Slow ventures that’s worth reading quickly, as it’s already a year old. “Industries will be transformed by software via new players competing on the basis of proprietary technology/IP. For […]
The Chicago River’s first open-water swim coming soon. “Signs of the river’s better health include visits from “Chonkosaurus,” a giant snapping turtle who’s a global social media sensation. Chicago is so optimistic about the river’s improvements that the city plans […]
Microsoft launches Copilot AI function in Excel, but warns not to use it. I certainly am not yet ready to trust LLMs with my spreadsheets. “However, Microsoft specifically warns not to use it for “any task requiring accuracy or reproducibility,” […]
Padel leaving pickleball in the dust? Here’s a race I don’t have a horse in. “Padel, for the uninitiated, is like pickleball’s cooler, jet-setting cousin. It’s a racket sport played on a turf or carpet court about the size of […]