teaching the kids
School vs Wikipedia.
“So, for the last three years, teachers have been telling my kids that they can’t use Wikipedia for any school work.” | learn more
teaching the kids
Early self-regulation boosts children’s educational success.
“A study by the universities of Zurich and Mainz has shown that teaching children how to manage their attention and impulses in primary school has a positive long-term effect on their later educational success.” | learn more
thoughts of food
How do curated grocers make their product selections?
“Stores like Pop Up Grocer, Foxtrot and Goodgood have set up retail spaces that showcase the best new brands in the food, drink and personal care spaces. Which brands make the cut?” | learn more
under the microscope
Studies uncover anti-inflammatory role of pain-sensing gut neurons.
“A pair of new studies published in the journal Cell have reported on unexpected ways pain-sensing neurons in the gut can serve as more than just sensory alarm systems. The research suggests these neurons also can directly protect the gut […]
under the microscope
Stanford exoskeleton breaks out of the lab to offer 30-lb walking boost.
“The new exoskeleton is a motorized boot that applies torque at the ankle, in doing so performing some of the function of the calf muscle, helping the user push off with each step.” | learn more
retail therapy
World famous “synthetic artists and influencers.”
I am still not sure what to make of this. It’s certainly not my cup of tea. But will here eventually be a version that is? “Superplastic is the leader in luxury art toys, music, fashion, and Web3, with countless […]
retail therapy
Amazon’s restocking issue.
Amazon places limits on how much inventory a 3rd party seller can store in its warehouses. Around holiday time, they tend to cut these limits, which creates a lot of extra stress (and stockouts) for those independent sellers. Why do […]
to your health
What explains the obesity epidemic?
“Only one theory can account for all of the available evidence about the obesity epidemic: it is caused by one or more environmental contaminants” | learn more
to your health
Apple care (for humans).
“Apple plans to enter the health insurance industry by 2024, according to CCS Insights’ Chief Analyst Ben Wood. Many of you have followed the decade-long saga of big tech attempting to enter the healthcare space to compete with incumbents, only […]
to your health
You don’t need AI to replace doctors.
“I’ve been asked many times whether I think that AI will replace doctors. Never once have I been asked if I thought that OTC drugs could replace doctors. But that’s exactly what they have done: every time a drug switches from […]