thoughts of food
An edible blob filled with liquid
This is really cool! “The package, which is also compostable, is made from seaweed and plant extracts. You simply bite the corner off and drink.” | learn more
under the microscope
A new rubber-like material to replace human tissue
The researchers think it could work well as a cartilage replacement for joints. “The results showed that the new rubber-like material may be appropriate for many applications that require an uncommon combination of properties—high elasticity, easy processability, and suitability for medical […]
under the microscope
A new technique to remodel the gut microbiome
Peptides! “Instead of trying to kill harmful bacteria, or transplant beneficial bacteria, this hypothesis imagines remodeling, or reconstructing, a dysfunctional microbiome into a healthy one by using highly targeted peptides that can affect a broad number of different bacteria in […]
retail therapy
The direct-to-consumer playbook is a trap
“It goes without saying that I’m bearish on DNVBs as a whole. As a whole, the industry tends to rely upon left-brain operators with systems and definite plans. But, I’m bullish on the challenger brands who’ve figured out that winning […]
to your health
What’s the point of a primary care doctor?
“They seem to exist entirely to funnel patients to more expensive specialists — but it may be the consumer, not the healthcare industry, who’s really to blame for this, and we’re suffering as a result.” | learn more
to your health
New federal rules allow medical records on your smartphone
You technically have access to your records today, but not really in practice. “Officials said the rules likely will give patients a greater say in health care decisions and put an end to a long-standing practice in which some doctors […]
better doing
Yale’s “most popular class ever” is available for free online
It’s called The Science of Well-Being. The online ratings and feedback are impressive: 4,000+ ratings with 98% approval and 4.9 stars. Direct link to course. If you’re not quarantined with small children, you should have plenty of time to check it […]
tech, startups, internet
The founder’s guide to markets
Markets matter for startups, so founders should pick great ones! “Problem is, there are no clear frameworks to figure out what a great market is. Traditional advice is to target markets that are large and/or growing fast. That’s vague. So, […]
fun facts
NASA fixes Mars lander by telling it to hit itself with a shovel
I’m reminded of how to fix problems on the Russian space station. “In a last-resort move to free up the InSight Mars lander’s digging probe, NASA engineers programmed the lander to thwack itself with a shovel.” | learn more
fun facts
There are no mosquitoes at Disney World
And that’s despite the fact that it’s built on swampland, Disney manages to keep the park bug-free. | learn more