Guy in garage lab testing a new Alzheimer’s drug. “I designed and synthesized PAC-832 in a chemistry lab I built in my garage.” Douglas Yao walks through PAC-832, “the world’s first selective GalR1 antagonist,” plus why targeting galanin signaling might […]
FDA drops enforcement against Whoop. After the FDA issued a warning letter in 2025, Whoop decided to put up a fight to protect their blood pressure estimation feature. The agency backed off after Whoop tweaked the feature in a change […]
Discovery needs dialogue. The piece argues that isolation helps you implement decisions, but conversation is where problem understanding and new thinking actually get made. ~ learn more
Babylon is on a quest to cure Alzheimer’s. From the Relentless podcast: “My first interview with Sacha Schermerhorn, Founder & CEO of Babylon Bio.” The first ~30 minutes of this are a fast-paced overview of the history and state of […]
Physical AI for next-generation robotics. A friend went to the Automate robotics trade show in Chicago and shared his impressions with me. While the humanoid concepts were eye-catching, the real workhorse of automation remains the robotic arm. He told me […]
Boston Dynamics is now fully owned by Hyundai. You might remember this firm for their advanced robotics demos over the years. “Hyundai Motor Group is acquiring SoftBank’s remaining 9.65% stake in Boston Dynamics for $325 million, completing its full ownership […]
Teen on parole with a GPS ankle monitor was the getaway driver for a robbery. “The Austin teenager accused of shooting four people in a downtown mass shooting in March 2025 was arrested again this month on allegations that he […]
100 Miles of abandoned railroad on e-bike micro camper. “Matt Spears explores a remote, abandoned railway with a custom electric rail bike camper. Navigating through heavy snow and numerous fallen trees, he must repair damaged tools to continue the journey […]
We’re on version 27 of the US flag. “That’s how many different versions of Old Glory have been officially recognized since the nation began.” The stripes briefly grew to 15, then Congress reverted to 13 in 1818 and let the […]