Lab-grown chocolate? The chocolate market faces volatility due to “cacao trees…vulnerable to drought and disease,” prompting innovations like lab-grown chocolate. California Cultured’s CEO explains how they cultivate cacao plant cells for cocoa butter and flavor compounds. ~ learn more
Beef jerkey flower bouquet. “Our arrangements are 100% edible and truly are made for that rugged one of a kind, hammer swinging, IPA drinking, duck hunting, beast of a man-animal you call yours.” The Beef Jerky Flower Bouquet comes in […]
Health writer tries 25 healthy protein bars. “Well, I decided to undertake a rigorous, science-driven challenge: to try the most talked-about “healthy” protein bars and identify which are actually worth your time (and money). Basically, I ate 25+ protein bars […]
Infrasound’s hidden dangers. Our world is filled with inaudible sounds that “a lot of research suggests is harmful to our health.” Benn Jordan explores innovative ways to capture and understand these silent threats. ~ learn more
Why synthetic blood is so challenging. “Developers of synthetic blood of either type will need to overcome economic and manufacturing challenges before they can scale for use in patients.” Despite promising research approaches, scaling up synthetic blood production remains a […]
The impact of red-flag prescribing. The researchers studies mental health prescriptions that were “inconsistent with any guidelines” and found that such “… prescribing increases self-harm, use of emergency rooms, and health care costs.” This study examines how adherence to treatment […]
Sunlight and cancer defense. More sun, not less! Dr. Max Gulhane presents evidence on how “sunlight, Vitamin D system and circadian rhythms regulate cancer defense and immune function.” This insightful talk explores the nuances of skin cancer and safely obtaining […]
Scams at scale. “Aided by AI, the thieves and scammers are now relentlessly working to hack this basic human instinct. They’re stealing more than money.” With digital interactions expanding, the erosion of trust is accelerating quickly. ~ learn more
Ten rules for negotiating a job offer. “Negotiating is a natural and expected part of the process of trying to make a deal. It’s also a signal of competence and seriousness. Companies generally respect candidates who negotiate, and most highly […]
Quantum Echoes algorithm. I guess this quantum thing is about to get real. Google’s “Willow quantum chip demonstrates the first-ever algorithm to achieve verifiable quantum advantage on hardware.” The Quantum Echoes algorithm runs 13,000 times faster than the best supercomputers, […]