oh, chicago
Photos of a deserted Chicago
“The deserted city of Chicago the afternoon of the lock-down March 21, 2020.” | learn more
fun facts
25,000-year-old building made of 60 mammoths
“Archaeologists find structure in what is now Russia that dates back 25,000 years made of the bones of 60 mammoths.” | learn more
fun facts
Buying under the influence (of a frenzy)
“The Securities and Exchange Commission suspended trading of Zoom Technologies on Thursday, partly because investors are confusing it with Zoom Video, which has seen a surge share price due to COVID-19. It will resume trading April 9.” | learn more
fun facts
Massive earthquakes, risk aversion, and entrepreneurship
Researchers in Italy have found that early exposure to a massive earthquake makes people significantly more risk averse, negatively impacting the rates of entrepreneurship over time. | learn more
on the blockchain
Fred Wilson’s buying more Bitcoin
When bad news hits, risk assets are sold off in a hurry. Then, investors and traders reevaluate and start thinking more critically about what to buy. Bitcoin sold off along with everything else, and now it’s starting to recover. Meanwhile, […]
big ideas
Lasers could (maybe) cut lifespan of nuclear waste to 30 minutes
This is still a crazy idea at this point. However, it’s being proposed by a physicist Nobel laureate. “We think that in 10 or 15 years’ time we will have something we can demonstrate.” Solving the nuclear waste problem would […]
thoughts of food
An edible blob filled with liquid
This is really cool! “The package, which is also compostable, is made from seaweed and plant extracts. You simply bite the corner off and drink.” | learn more
under the microscope
A new rubber-like material to replace human tissue
The researchers think it could work well as a cartilage replacement for joints. “The results showed that the new rubber-like material may be appropriate for many applications that require an uncommon combination of properties—high elasticity, easy processability, and suitability for medical […]
under the microscope
A new technique to remodel the gut microbiome
Peptides! “Instead of trying to kill harmful bacteria, or transplant beneficial bacteria, this hypothesis imagines remodeling, or reconstructing, a dysfunctional microbiome into a healthy one by using highly targeted peptides that can affect a broad number of different bacteria in […]
retail therapy
The direct-to-consumer playbook is a trap
“It goes without saying that I’m bearish on DNVBs as a whole. As a whole, the industry tends to rely upon left-brain operators with systems and definite plans. But, I’m bullish on the challenger brands who’ve figured out that winning […]