thoughts of food
The great organic-food fraud.
“There’s no way to confirm that a crop was grown organically. Randy Constant exploited our trust in the labels—and made a fortune.” | learn more
under the microscope
Regrowing cartilage in a damaged knee gets closer to fixing arthritis.
“UConn bioengineers successfully regrew cartilage in a rabbit’s knee, a promising hop toward healing joints in humans, they report in the January 12 issue of Science Translational Medicine.” | learn more
under the microscope
Microrobot fish swims through the body to vomit drugs on cancer.
“A new microrobot fish could one day swim through the body with a mouthful of drugs, and automatically spit them up when it encounters cancer cells” | learn more
under the microscope
New imaging technique offers unprecedented view of cells, inside and out.
“The microscopic world of cells and bacteria is incredibly important to understand, but tricky to study in detail, especially without harming the subjects. Researchers at EPFL have now developed a new microscopy technique that combines two existing ones, allowing scientists […]
retail therapy
Crypto kicks and the metaverse.
“Web3 and DTC are natural partners and Nike will be of the first major retailers to iterate around Web3 principles. It’s not just a new revenue stream: it’s community and status.” | learn more
retail therapy
How Shein beat Amazon at its own game — and reinvented fast fashion.
Here’s a crazy stat: “In June, the company accounted for 28% of all fast fashion sales in the U.S. — almost as much as both H&M and Zara combined.” | learn more
to your health
A journalist is one of America’s “Top Doctors.”
Not really, of course. “I don’t have a medical degree, and I’m not a physician. … I spoke to a cheerful saleswoman named Anne at a company on New York’s Long Island that hands out the Top Doctor Awards. For […]
to your health
The new trend in healthcare: do-it-yourself.
“Frustrated with an overburdened health system, more consumers are turning to gadgets, home kits, apps and monitors for tasks and tests previously handled by trained medical workers. They are monitoring their own blood pressure, conducting EKGs, tracking blood sugar and […]
better doing
Tactical guide to virtual coworking.
Haven’t tried any of these ideas yet. If you beat me to it, let me know! “Whether you’re looking to feel more connected to your team or move more quickly with your work, virtual coworking can help. It’s a great […]
better doing
You never get a second chance at a first impression.
“First impressions are everything for founders. We rarely have time to overcome first impressions when fundraising. Even though the outcome is not transactional, interactions can be.” | learn more