on the blockchain
The ABCs of DAOs
“As of June 2021, over $1 billion has been committed towards blockchain-native analogs of traditional corporations called decentralized autonomous organizations or DAOs.” | learn more
on the blockchain
The case against Bitcoin
“Peter Thiel’s former portfolio manager says that the crypto narrative is built on half-truths and a nonchalance about the security provided by the nation-state.” | learn more
big ideas
Why does it cost so much to build roads, rail and infrastructure in America?
So many reasons. “Not only are these projects inordinately expensive, states and localities are not even attempting to build particularly ambitious projects. The US is the sixth-most expensive country in the world to build rapid-rail transit infrastructure…” | learn more
thoughts of food
The Sriracha growth story.
“Huy Fong’s Sriracha hit revenue of $150m+ a year…with no sales team, no trademark and $0 in ad spend.” | learn more
under the microscope
Stomach fluid of cows found to break down common plastic.
“Central to the environmental damage caused by plastics is the length of time they take to break down, but researchers are starting to demonstrate how naturally occurring microbes could lend a helping hand. The latest example of this comes from […]
under the microscope
5-minute breathing workout matches vascular benefits of exercise.
“A new study has provided the strongest evidence yet that a daily practice designed to strengthen breathing muscles can lower blood pressure and improve vascular health, just as effectively or perhaps even more so than aerobic exercise.” | learn more
retail therapy
The economics of dollar stores.
“A visual explainer of the numbers behind America’s ubiquitous bargain-basement chains.” | learn more
retail therapy
Why direct-to-consumer brands are bringing celebrities on board.
“The proliferation of influencer culture has pulled back the curtain on the world of brand sponsorships and endorsements, leading consumers to become more skeptical of what motivates a celebrity to make a product recommendation.” | learn more
to your health
Biohackers could drive insulin price down 98 percent.
“A team of biohackers is on a David-versus-Goliath mission to make insulin affordable to an increasing number of diabetics.” | learn more
to your health
mRNA vaccine technology moves to flu.
This is still only the beginning. “Moderna has given out the first doses of an mRNA-based influenza vaccine to participants in an early-phase clinical trial, the company announced Wednesday.” | learn more