fun facts
A 500-year old clam named Ming.
It’s known for being the “Oldest individual animal ever discovered.” ~ learn more
fun facts
Lava sauce.
This came up in a “what’s your favorite condiment” chat at work. I’m thrilled that there’s a wiki page for it. ~ learn more
thoughts of food
The science of great NYC bagels.
This NPR article says it’s not the water, it’s the process. “Traditionally, Coppedge tells The Salt, the chilled dough rings are poached or boiled in a solution of water and malt barley for anywhere from 30 seconds to 3 minutes. […]
under the microscope
Bioengineered E. coli generates electricity from wastewater.
“We engineered E. coli bacteria, the most widely studied microbe, to generate electricity,” says Professor Ardemis Boghossian at EPFL. ~ learn more
under the microscope
Simple fragrance method boosts cognitive capacity by 226%.
It was a 43-person study of people ages 60-85. “The researchers also say they hope the finding will lead to more investigations into olfactory therapies for memory impairment. A product based on their study and designed for people to use […]
under the microscope
The embryonic development of the Alpine Newt.
Becoming, a short film by Jan van IJken. This is wonderful. ~ watch here
to your health
Why medtech firms are putting diabetes tech in consumer devices.
“Abbott CEO Robert Ford has said he expects the consumer devices to contribute to the company’s goal of $10 billion in sales for its Libre business by 2028.” ~ learn more
better doing
Admitting what is obvious.
“This happened to me recently. I admitted a truth that was probably obvious to everyone around me, but not to myself: I’m a writer. This sounds so obvious that it feels like it is a joke. I write a weekly […]
better doing
Seek first to understand.
A story about consulting: “Whenever I arrive in a new context—a new client engagement or a new team in an ongoing gig—I seem to arrive right in the middle of something. A significant planning event, a technical design session for […]
better doing
Lie still in bed.
“In my search for ways to fix my sleep schedule, I came across a seemingly simple piece of advice: Lie still in bed. … Just like you can practice going to sleep at a reasonable hour, so can you practice […]