big ideas

I tend not to prefer videos.

However, this week I’m sharing two. It’s because they’re both that interesting. The first is from Swedish professor Hans Rosling, who will absolutely blow your mind with global public health data. The second is from Laura Deming, who graduated from MIT at 14 and […]

profiles of people

Alan Patricof, the 82-year-old tech investor. 

He was an early investor in Apple and AOL, and he’s still at it. “New York magazine is celebrating its 50th anniversary next week,” he points out. “I’ll be one of two people attending who was there when it opened.” | learn more

under the microscope

Study finds saunas promote good heart health. 

Thank you to Finland and its wonderful people for supporting this critical research into saunas! They found that, “taking a sauna bath of 30 minutes reduces blood pressure and increases vascular compliance, while also increasing heart rate similarly to medium-intensity […]

under the microscope

Proteins for every occasion. 

“Scientists are now able to design, in principle, almost any protein they want—a feat that was inconceivable just a few years ago. They are reengineering existing proteins found in nature, as well as constructing proteins from the ground up, atom […]

oh, chicago

Want to see my favorite house in Chicago? 

It’s right across the street from Oz Park in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. It’s never been on the market, so no pics on MLS. Fortunately, Dirk Denison Architects shares amazing photos on their site! | learn more