Thank you to Finland and its wonderful people for supporting this critical research into saunas! They found that, “taking a sauna bath of 30 minutes reduces blood pressure and increases vascular compliance, while also increasing heart rate similarly to medium-intensity […]
Researcher Dr. David Ludwig writes about his new study that confirms an assumption of this model, often referred to as CIM for short. A quick primer: “overeating > increasing body fat > high insulin secretion (Conventional View) OR high insulin secretion> increasing […]
“Scientists are now able to design, in principle, almost any protein they want—a feat that was inconceivable just a few years ago. They are reengineering existing proteins found in nature, as well as constructing proteins from the ground up, atom […]
It’s right across the street from Oz Park in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. It’s never been on the market, so no pics on MLS. Fortunately, Dirk Denison Architects shares amazing photos on their site! | learn more
Shane Parrish of Farnam Street Blog expands on Paul Graham’s schedule manifesto with examples including Haruki Murakami and Gary Vaynerchuk. Control your time to get the most out of it! | learn more
The triangle of sea between Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and Miami is perilous to ships and planes. The reason why has been a mystery for a long time. Meteorologists propose an interesting new explanation. | learn more
“Many travellers believe Spain’s late mealtimes are a reflection of the country’s laidback attitude, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.” | learn more
This is an often-asked question. See what I did the there? | learn more
Another Paul Graham classic post. If you haven’t read it, you should. If you have, a re-read is worthwhile. Life really is short, so cut the bullshit out of your life. | learn more
Bitcoin in its current state is a lousy currency. Transactions are expensive and slow. The Lightning Network would allow for increased transaction volume at lower costs, but its adoption isn’t guaranteed and its development will take more time. | learn more