“A mochi seller in Kyoto, and many of Japan’s other centuries-old businesses, have endured by putting tradition and stability over profit and growth.” | learn more
Sending pallets of cash across the border is risky. So, what’s a drug cartel to do? | learn more
If we want information to last longer than 3 generations, stories are the only way to go. “Stories are alive. The ones that last, Gaiman said, outcompete other stories by changing over time. They make it from medium to medium—from […]
“In both August and September, 6,600 new restaurants and food businesses opened, which is closer to 2019 and 2018 volumes, according to the Yelp Economic Average report released Thursday.” | learn more
“Fertilizers typically contain phosphorous, as it’s essential to growing plants. Unfortunately, though, it can become “locked” in the soil, and thus not available to crops. That said, it turns out that the addition of a microbe could unlock it.“ | learn more
In 2005 a Berkeley team discovered old mice reverse aging with the help of young mouse blood. “But a new study by the same team shows that similar age-reversing effects can be achieved by simply diluting the blood plasma of […]
“Protocol spoke with leaders across retail to learn about the technology they’re using to see out the pandemic, and what may change forever as a result. They outlined three major areas to watch: 1. The supply chain 2. The shopping […]
I’m not sure if or how this diffuses outside of NYC. It’s definitely an off-the-beaten-path idea, so it’s worth sharing. “Across the wealthiest neighborhoods in New York City, new retailers are opening the doors to those who can afford it. […]
News of consumer tech devices blurring the lines between health and wellness has been trickling for years. My bet is that this trickle turns into a stream in the next couple years. I envision more preventative and diagnostic use cases […]
“For a simplistic definition, the eigenquestion is the question where, if answered, it likely answers the subsequent questions as well. Great framing starts by searching for the most discriminating question of a set — the eigenquestion.” | learn more