This covers gene drives and daisy chain drives, which are pretty new territory for me. “We now have the power to genetically modify entire species by inserting certain genes into them with brute force. Doing this to malaria-carrying mosquitoes could […]
“Kevin undergoes ketamine therapy on-camera, exploring its efficacy, safety, and the science behind this controversial treatment.” I didn’t watch this whole 2-hour video. I did, however, find Dr. Jennifer Ellice to be a great communicator and this quote felt accurate: […]
This economist found sunglasses in Brazil are only available at specialty stores that bargain like US car dealerships — “I’d love do give you this price, let me ask my finance manager.” ~ learn more
Transportation! By being so close to Lake Michigan and the Des Plaines River, it became a critical connection between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi river. Then came the markets. Then came the railroads. Then came the airports. “It ended […]
“The technology they used to capture and transmit images and videos was fascinating, considering the harsh environment of Venus and the limitations of the 1970s and 1980s tech.” ~ learn more
Reddit users explain it to imaginary 5 year olds. “Liminal spaces are often familiar (looking) spaces that you associate a certain function and/or setting with, but you whitness [sic] them in a new or unfamiliar context. A city devoid of […]
The difference between Type I and Type II fund. “Everybody likes fun. And fun, like anything, can be nuanced; not all fun is created equal.” ~ learn more
“One thing that often surprises new hires onto a trading desk is the degree to which they are going to have to support existing processes and facilitate the business of more established traders. The perception is that they will immediately […]
I shared a few months ago that the costs of panels keep declining, but the “soft costs” of projects have kept overall solar costs high. This post offers a positive outlook for how those costs might come down very soon. […]
Tips include a pizza stone or steel, olive oil in the dough, and moderation of sauce and toppings. ~ learn more