tech, startups, internet
The top 20 reasons startups fail.
CB Insights analyzed over 100 failure post-mortems to identify the top reasons startups fail. | learn more
tech, startups, internet
What does insurance data say about Tesla’s safety?
Sam Korus from ARK Invest has a very neat analysis of the raw data, including fun charts! |learn more
oh, chicago
The dirty work of keeping the Chicago River clean.
“Keeping the river clean is no easy task, particularly during the summer months when the river is bustling. We spend a morning with one of Chicago’s trash-scooping river skimmers.” | learn more
oh, chicago
22 new patio and rooftops.
We Chicagoans love to eat and drink outdoors. Thanks to the Chicago Tribune for making a list of the newest places to do so this summer. | learn more
fun facts
Swaziland king renames country ‘eSwatini’.
Curiously enough, the goal is to make things less confusing for Africa’s last remaining absolute monarchy. The King is frustrated that his country keeps being confused with Switzerland. | learn more
fun facts
Dying 700-year old tree brought back to life with an IV.
For those keeping track, this is the second mention of IVs in as many weeks in P.S. You Should Know. | Learn more
big ideas
How Tencent’s medical ecosystem is shaping the future of China’s healthcare.
This article was a great opportunity for me to broaden my perspective on healthcare innovation to include other countries – namely the big one across the Pacific. | learn more
big ideas
Rewriting the genome.
“Berkeley biochemist and CRISPR expert Sam Sternberg shares the thrilling story that led to this development and what it means for the future of humanity.” | learn more
thoughts of food
The last conversation you’ll need to have about eating right.
I really expected to find something I really disagreed with here. Since I didn’t, I thought it made sense to share with you! “Mark Bittman and Dr. David L. Katz patiently answer pretty much every question we could think of […]
thoughts of food
The history of frozen pizza.
More than you ever thought you’d learn about the invention of this delicious $11 Billion market. | learn more