“However, scientists with the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering announced a significant breakthrough: Quantum states can be integrated and controlled in commonly used electronic devices made from silicon carbide.” | learn more
Incredible video showcasing some recent advances in research. “In this talk, [Biologist Sarkis] Mazmanian … highlights recent advances showing that specific microbes improve symptoms of anxiety and autism, laying the groundwork to harness the human microbiome to develop revolutionary treatments […]
The list includes all the big ones since 2015, including commentary. Turns out high debt + online competition + lack of tech investment is a bad recipe for solvency. | learn more
The state’s health plan, which covered some 700k beneficiaries, tried to limit the wide range of pricing with a practice called Reference Pricing. For example, prices for the same basic lab test range from $5.75 to $126.44. They set a […]
An inside look at how Chicago-based CTO Karl Hughes started getting speaking gigs at conferences, including his stats on acceptance and key leanings. “Whether you’re just starting your career out or you’re retired, you can definitely speak at a conference […]
I couldn’t agree with this more. “I don’t think that everyone needs to learn to code by any stretch. What I think that everyone needs to start learning about and understanding is how to automate.” | learn more
“Life comes at you fast: one moment you’re a media darling garnering all kinds of favorable coverage, raising millions upon million of dollars with investors “knocking down the door” and, the next, your pesky venture capitalists are pulling the plug […]
I hadn’t even considered the possibility of this happening. It turns out it’s not the first time the .org domain was owned by a for-profit company, either. “There are currently some 10 million .org domains on the internet.” Duh, they […]
“Dozens of existing medical dispensaries have been awarded licenses to start selling recreational cannabis at the start of the year, including nine in Chicago.” | learn more
I discovered a fairly entertaining blog called Second City Cop that spelled out some of the illicit (and unverified) rumors behind the night that led to Eddie Johnson’s dismissal. “See if you can follow this shit – we still aren’t […]