thoughts of food
We want plates.
We want plates. A great blog showcasing the bizarre trend of restaurants serving food in unconventional vessels, from gravy in a beer can to soup in a shoe. ~ learn more
under the microscope
Nanoparticle vaccine breakthrough.
Nanoparticle vaccine breakthrough. Researchers at MIT have developed a new lipid nanoparticle that “significantly enhances the potency of mRNA vaccines,” making them 100 times more effective in mice and reducing dosage requirements. This could make vaccines cheaper and reduce liver […]
under the microscope
A trigger for lupus confirmed.
A trigger for lupus confirmed. Researchers have pinpointed the Epstein-Barr virus as a direct cause of lupus. “For the first time, we have a clear biological explanation of how Epstein-Barr virus can lead to lupus,” says Dr. William Robinson of […]
retail therapy
The norm of haul culture.
The norm of haul culture. “Consumers’ bedrooms have become the new changing rooms, and ‘haul culture’ has made excessive purchasing the norm.” Gen Zers and me are apparently guilty of buying multiple sizes with the intention of returning most. However, […]
retail therapy
The truth about delivery app tipping.
The truth about delivery app tipping. Travis Kalanick argues, “Delivery app tipping isn’t about feedback mechanisms.. it’s a tool for maximizing price paid by consumers… eaters are economically irrational with tip.” This practice exploits human psychology to boost app revenues […]
to your health
Dementia rates declining in older adults.
Dementia rates declining in older adults. The percentage of older US adults with dementia dropped from 11.6% in 2000 to 8.8% in 2012, which indicates a nearly 25% decrease. “If the rate of dementia in 2012 had been what it […]
better doing
Confidently wrong.
Confidently wrong. “The gap between what they know and what they think they know is widest.” A study reveals that those who oppose scientific consensus often have lower objective knowledge but higher subjective confidence. ~ learn more
better doing
Why aren’t smart people happier?
Why aren’t smart people happier? “Across 50 years of data and 30,346 people, the folks who scored higher on the vocab test were a tiny bit less happy.” A deep dive into intelligence and happiness reveals a curious finding: being […]
tech, startups, internet
Venture capital déjà vu.
Venture capital déjà vu. “AI has given venture capital a new way to repeat an old mistake: kingmaking. The pattern from 2021 is back: a category becomes ‘obvious,’ a top-tier firm anoints its winner, and everyone else acts like the […]
tech, startups, internet
The battle over open banking.
The battle over open banking. Chase wants to charge fintechs for accessing Open Banking data. This move is part of a broader conflict over whether banks can monopolize and charge for all economic activities, despite not operating the payment methods. […]