This is a Quora link. First up, a convincing “yes” answer. Next, a convincing “no” answer. I had almost chosen a side until I read the comments. Truth is hard! | learn more
“Far less common is the belief that vampires live among us. Only 13 percent of Americans say that vampires definitely or probably exist.” | learn more
“Masatoshi Kumagai was a high school dropout whose conglomerate now dominates cloud computing in Japan—and he has an unusual approach to management.” | learn more
This is a 2002 interview with Ellison, the founder of Oracle, 5th richest person in the world, and a University of Illinois dropout 🙌. The author’s introduction of Ellison is my favorite part. | learn more
“The awards are part of the Healthy Longevity Global Competition, a multiyear, multimillion-dollar international competition seeking breakthrough innovations to extend human health and function later in life.” | learn more
Be aware of the drug interactions! “From its name, to its hazy origins, to its drug interactions, there’s a lot going on beneath that thick rind.” | learn more
“Some are born with three arteries in their forearm, and a new study is suggesting more and more people are holding onto this temporary embryonic artery into adulthood, which the researchers believe could be natural selection at work.” | learn more
“A new delivery mechanism for gene-editing enzymes allows doctors to target specific kinds of cells or regions of the brain.” | learn more
“Two of the problems with traditional plastics are the facts that they’re made from non-renewable petroleum, and they stick around for centuries once discarded. A new alternative, however, is made from existing waste, and should biodegrade in a year.” | learn more
Filed under “intriguing” and if anyone has added context for this please let me know. “The trial, which took place in Spain at the Reina Sofía University Hospital, involved 76 patients suffering from Covid-19. Fifty of those patients were given […]