fun facts

Andy Warhol drawing gets upcycled.

In 1954, Andy Warhol drew Fairies, a simple ink drawing on paper. A group called MSCHF bought it for $25k, made 999 identical copies. ““Possibly Real Copy Of ‘Fairies’ by Andy Warhol” is a series of 1000 identical artworks. They are […]

on the blockchain

Why crypto is a lot different today than in 2017.

Way back then, every project was a concept full of hypothetical revenue earned at the protocol level and accrued to the token holders. Today there are multiple projects that generate protocol revenue. This is still not quite “solid ground” for […]

under the microscope

Strategies for targeting senescent cells in human disease.

This paper was recently published in Nature Aging. “Here we review features of senescent cells and strategies for targeting them, including immunologic approaches, as well as key intracellular signaling pathways. Additionally, we survey current senolytic therapies in human trials.” | learn more

under the microscope

Space travel and senolytics.

Senolytics are the class of drugs that target senescent cells (so-called “zombie cells”). While the basis for using these drugs to delay, prevent or reverse aging is still limited, there’s certainly a lot of excitement in the field. Also, there’s […]

retail therapy

Is shoplifting forcing Walgreens to cut back in S.F.?

The company blames rampant retail theft for the store closings. A 2014 California law classified shoplifting < $950 as a misdemeanor, possibly leading to fewer reports and less enforcement. Critics say they’re just using shoplifting as convenient cover for stores […]

retail therapy

Home Depot + Walmart for faster shipping.

I think this was only a matter of time. Redundant logistics networks are really expensive. “The Home Depot is the first retail client of Walmart GoLocal, which uses Walmart’s expansive network to deliver products for businesses of all sizes.” | learn more