tech, startups, internet

The next frontier of materials science.

“Two landmark publications came out today: one on the use of Google’s Deep Mind to simulate millions of new possible materials, the other describes and autonomous self driving robotic laboratory to synthesize the materials prediction by DeepMinds simulations.” ~ learn more

fun facts

How Qatar became the world’s go-to hostage negotiator.

“Qatari officials compare their role to that held by Swiss diplomats. For decades, the Swiss have been involved in international hostage negotiations, but in today’s geopolitical landscape, the Qataris are in a more useful position.” ~ learn more

fun facts

World travel game.

This is really hard, or I’m just really bad at it. “Name countries to travel from the Start Country to the End Country. Try to get there in the fewest guesses!” A new puzzle is released daily at midnight. There […]

thoughts of food

Two grocery challenger brands become one.

“Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen & Market, are merging to become Outfox Hospitality.” I was living near a Foxtrot in Wicker Park, Chicago and really appreciated it. They luckily followed me to Austin and opened right near my house and the […]

under the microscope

A wooden tongue depressor with biosensing capabilities.

If anyone can explain to me how this works I would be grateful. “This proof-of-principle biosensing device demonstrates the feasibility of “simultaneous determination of glucose and nitrite in artificial saliva,” according to the NKUA scientists who hope it will help […]