This is a thread from Hacker News, which is basically a forum. I think the best way to read it is to minimize each top answer as you go. Then you can expand the most interesting ones for some smart-mouthed […]
This isn’t news, it’s just a normal thing that happens in the world. “Zombie fly fungus lures healthy male flies to mate with female corpses.” | learn more
Wow! “Given the noninvasive nature of eMRI, our results pave the way for a DNA-methylation imaging paradigm for living human brains. We expect eMRI to enable many studies to unravel the molecular control of brain function and disease.” | learn more
A new study finds that, “diet sweeteners are not inert and can alter the microbiome in a way that may impact glycemic tolerance.” Of course, industry stakeholders disagree. | learn more
Packable, last year the #1 seller on Amazon Marketplace in the U.S., is liquidating. A year ago, they were planning a SPAC deal at a $1.5 billion valuation. I hope to someday read the inside story of how this business […]
I learned of this incredible marketing thanks to a coworker! “This search for niche groups led Subaru to the 3rd rail of marketing: They discovered that lesbians loved their cars. Lesbians liked their dependability and size, and even the name […]
“It’s advice that sounds plausible and breaks down a goal many people dream about into actionable steps. This is extremely inspiring content. It’s insight porn par excellence. Only once you actually try to do anything with the advice, do you […]
“[H]appiness and unhappiness are two separate, independent scales. A good life requires tackling each one separately.” | learn more
“The product: A high tech ring that detects stress and helps the wearer reduce it.” They just announced $60 million in series A funds and the product has not yet launched. | learn more
“T-Mobile and SpaceX have announced that Starlink satellites launched next year will be able to connect directly to the carrier’s phones over existing cellular bands.” This is almost entirely PR clickbait, as there remain technical challenges. But maybe one day […]