“Butter” is the term we use to describe interactions & experiences that are just so smooth. Rich, easy, delicious. Hard to define formally, but you know it when you see it / feel it.” | learn more
Well, after a bunch of government incentives, anyway. Breaking news: bus manufacturers couldn’t be happier. | learn more
Here’s another impressive story of a talented youth, Srinivasa Ramanujan, who had produced groundbreaking new mathematical theorems by 16. “Though he had almost no formal training in pure mathematics, he made substantial contributions to mathematical analysis, number theory, infinite series, and […]
He wrote a blog post announcing the first integrated circuit he produced a few years ago. And last year he announced his second, with 200x more transistors. This is some seriously impressive stuff.
Kyle Samani from Multicoin Capital: “Why have crypto payments struggled? And why is that changing now? … If payments over crypto rails are going to be a thing, then the natural question is: what verticals are being materially underserved by […]
“I’m no true believer. But I’m less than infinitely hostile to crypto. This is becoming a pretty rare position, so let me explain why…” | learn more
At least, that’s the principle that ZELF, “bank of the metaverse”, was operating under since its June launch. Like so many neobanks, it rented its license from Evolve Bank & Trust. In this case, indirectly, as a customer of banking-as-a-service […]
“Scientists have discovered a completely new branch on the tree of life. This “supergroup” contains an incredibly diverse range of predatory microbes that are extremely different genetically from any other form of life on Earth.” | learn more
“It used to be that if researchers needed obese rats for a study, they would just add fat to normal rodent chow, but it turns out that it takes a long time for rats to become obese on this diet…” | learn […]
“Children love getting dirty. They are drawn to puddles like muddy magnets, with no regard for footwear or the colour of their clothing. But getting mucky could have a powerful effect on their wellbeing, too.” | learn more