“Lichens are composite organisms that consist of a symbiotic association of photosynthetic algae or cyanobacteria and one or two fungi. Given that each individual consists of two or three distinct and unrelated species, the taxonomy of the group is contentious.” ~ learn more
“The belt the company named “The Dune Express” runs from tiny Kermit, Texas, and across state borders into Lea County, New Mexico. Tall and lanky with lids that resemble solar modules, the steel structure could almost be mistaken for a roller coaster.” ~ learn more
Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris teamed up on this 8-episode podcast on Audible with some very interesting people. What I really want to share most is Episode 7, the first interview I’ve ever heard with Dr. Dre. ~ learn more
This is a long read about the founder of defense tech contractor Anduril, and of VR company Oculus before that. I suspect you’ll keep hearing about this guy for decades to come, so this is a good time to read up on his story. And what a story it is! This is a decidedly uncritical article, with a lot of history-lessons-as-context, and I think it’s a great read. “In Luckey’s…
It’s interesting that this work comes from Stanford, which is host to Professor Mark Jacobson (not mentioned here), profound hater of carbon capture as a climate solution. True diversity of opinions over there! “Stanford University chemists have developed a practical, low-cost way to permanently remove atmospheric carbon dioxide, the main driver of global warming and climate change. The new process uses heat to transform common minerals into materials that spontaneously…
“Scientists in the UK have successfully used gene therapy to restore some vision to legally blind children with an inherited retinal condition. All 11 children in the clinical trial saw improvements within weeks of a single surgical treatment.” ~ learn more
From this article I learned that the headaches associated with migraines are just one of a slew of symptoms that occur as part of a cycle. “Drugs that can prevent or relieve migraine attacks are only effective for some people. Research is starting to untangle the reasons why.” ~ learn more
Exactly how many TikTokers can start their sales videos with “my dad is the highest paid nutritionist in…” ~ learn more
“Let’s be real: most companies compete with Instagram and TikTok to engage patients in their solution, which can be a losing battle. So if you can’t beat ‘em, why not join ‘em? Of all the ways to get the word out these days, I’m seeing more interest in working with influencers. Companies in digital health are experiencing huge brand lifts because of these relationships.” ~ learn more
“The wellness industry is at an inflection point: More empowered than ever, consumers are seeking greater control over their well-being. At the same time, the gap between economic growth and health outcomes is widening. … Here’s where we see an opportunity for founders and investors to create lasting impact.” ~ learn more