Ride to the stratosphere. “Welcome to the space elevator, the only elevator that goes to space.” Along the way, you’ll learn about everything from towering cumulonimbus clouds to the death-defying records of high-altitude birds and planes. ~ learn more
Poop canal needs a new name. The 125-year-old Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, which reversed the flow of the Chicago River, is facing a rebranding. “Now is the time to re-envision, reimagine and redefine what the Chicago Sanitary and Ship […]
Cabrini Green’s infamous past. Built on grounds once called “Little Hell,” Chicago’s Cabrini Green is “the most notorious project complex in Chicago history” due to its violent reputation and notorious location. ~ learn more
Quantum computers at Los Angeles port. The port is testing a quantum computer algorithm to optimize containers and trucks at one of its docks. It can “assess all the possible solutions to a problem and find the best one almost […]
Goodbye SEO, hello AEO. The shift from SEO to Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is underway. “As humans shift FROM ‘keywording’ for 10-blue links to do all the work themselves TO typing resolution questions to have the LLMs do nearly all […]
Quantum Echoes algorithm. I guess this quantum thing is about to get real. Google’s “Willow quantum chip demonstrates the first-ever algorithm to achieve verifiable quantum advantage on hardware.” The Quantum Echoes algorithm runs 13,000 times faster than the best supercomputers, […]
Ten rules for negotiating a job offer. “Negotiating is a natural and expected part of the process of trying to make a deal. It’s also a signal of competence and seriousness. Companies generally respect candidates who negotiate, and most highly […]
Scams at scale. “Aided by AI, the thieves and scammers are now relentlessly working to hack this basic human instinct. They’re stealing more than money.” With digital interactions expanding, the erosion of trust is accelerating quickly. ~ learn more
Sunlight and cancer defense. More sun, not less! Dr. Max Gulhane presents evidence on how “sunlight, Vitamin D system and circadian rhythms regulate cancer defense and immune function.” This insightful talk explores the nuances of skin cancer and safely obtaining […]
The impact of red-flag prescribing. The researchers studies mental health prescriptions that were “inconsistent with any guidelines” and found that such “… prescribing increases self-harm, use of emergency rooms, and health care costs.” This study examines how adherence to treatment […]