under the microscope
DNA nanopore sequencing
There’s now a portable DNA sequencer on the market for $1,000. Yep, that’s right. | learn more
better doing
On bringing your ‘whole self’ to work
The ‘work life balance’ concept has never resonated with me. I didn’t ever want to segregate my work from my life. Instead, I strive to integrate the two. New research suggests compartmentalizing personal and professional identities may open the door […]
better doing
Here are things proven to make you happier
How uplifting! “Here’s all the latest research on how to be happier collected in one place, and made easy to read and use. Guaranteed to increase happy thoughts.” | learn more
to your health
Vinod Khosla: radiologists still practicing in 10 years will be causing deaths
“[L]egendary Silicon Valley investor and Sun Microsystems founder Vinod Khosla said on Wednesday that he believes ‘any radiologist who plans to practice in 10 years will be killing patients every day,’ because machine-powered solutions will have advanced to such a […]
to your health
Why some CEOs support ‘Medicare for All’
The crux of this is something I’ve been talking about for a while: why in the world is your employer involved in your healthcare? “While national business groups fight the single-payer concept, the founder and CEO of a large Pennsylvania […]
on the blockchain
US residents will lose access to many altcoins soon
“Many cryptocurrencies will be unavailable for trade in U.S. after Binance updates scheduled for September.” | learn more
on the blockchain
MetaMask metrics: a first look
The popular browser plug in started collecting opt-in metrics in March. They’ve published a bunch of neat usage data. | learn more
tech, startups, internet
The 2020 presidential campaigns aren’t ready for deepfakes
I tried to make a deepfake online last week and it was harder than most modern apps, but still doable if you’re willing to put in the time (I gave up). It’ll probably get easier each year. “Countering fake video […]
tech, startups, internet
NASA declares Int’l Space Station open for business
“Part of the plan includes allowing private astronauts to visit and stay on the ISS, traveling on U.S. vehicles. It also includes allowing private business activities to take place on the ISS, including ‘in-space manufacturing,’ marketing activities, healthcare research ‘and […]
oh, chicago
Lincoln Park public school ends free preschool
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this as I continue to form my own. “A free preschool program in Chicago was criticized for giving preference to kids from the richest area. Now tuition is charged — is that a […]