This is a detailed background map of the podcasting world since its inception. It was created by the a16z consumer team. “Our investment philosophy is to not be too prescriptive, so we do the kind of ‘market map’ overview below […]
“The Little Village shopping district reportedly generates more revenue than any other commercial corridor in the city save Michigan Avenue.” | learn more
From the Chicago Tribune: “Here’s a look at what your tax dollars are buying.” | learn more
I just had to know, so I looked it up. This article discusses the surprisingly interesting nuances of font sizing. “That’s because the point-size system is not absolute—different fonts set at the same point size won’t necessarily appear the same […]
A fun infographic highlighting the top gamblers among celebrities and athletes, with a special highlight for the biggest gambling losers among them. | learn more
Click thru for an interesting data visualization that compares causes of death in the US with media coverage and what people search for online. | learn more
Author: Robert M. Sapolsky The author sets the stage for this book by calling B.S. on the way so many scientists discuss behavior. They often have a strong bias to explaining the world in terms of their field. To the […]
“Mall owners are increasingly building out food halls with local chef-driven eateries, sushi bars and premium coffee shops.” | learn more
“A fascinating new study is suggesting that a shift in gut bacteria in our middle-age could trigger a process that plays a role in cognitive decline in our later years. And diet may be the key to encouraging the growth […]
“Rice University synthetic biologists have hacked bacterial sensing with a plug-and-play system that could be used to mix-and-match tens of thousands of sensory inputs and genetic outputs. The technology has wide-ranging implications for medical diagnostics, the study of deadly pathogens, […]