“In the research, the team inserted small, biodegradable sponges made of collagen soaked in Tideglusib into cavities. The sponges triggered dentine growth and within six weeks, the damage was repaired. The collagen structure of the sponges melted away, leaving only […]
“Chandan Sen, a physiologist at Ohio State, and his colleagues developed a genetic cocktail that rapidly converts skin cells into endothelial cells—the main component of blood vessels. They then used their technique on mice whose legs had been damaged by […]
The LIDAR problem: for autonomous vehicles to effectively “see” their surroundings, cameras aren’t enough. But, LIDAR still costs too much and current commercial models are very large. Startup Luminar thinks their tech has what it takes to change this, and […]
These days, SoftBank’s outsized investments in tech companies regularly make the news. The uniting concept behind them all is less apparent, however. This NYT article helps put them in context – the plan is to get ahead of, and profit […]
This is the most helpful grounds-up tutorial on how blockchain technology works that I’ve ever seen. I recommend watching the video, then playing with the tools yourself. |learn more
The professor has contributed much to our understanding of behavioral economics – the field that shows just how irrational we humans can be when it comes to money. | learn more
“The study, commissioned by the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment, involved surveys of 64 waste water treatment plants across the country.” They found an estimated 95 lbs of gold – worth almost $2 million – is flushed through the […]
The head of Corning’s Silicon Valley technology center writes about how he keeps his team innovating. This is loaded with practical advice. One of my favorites: “Relationships that extend beyond the boundaries of the organization are invaluable to acquiring and […]
Farnam Street offers an excellent write-up that highlights the importance of incentives (you can never read too much about this), and the different systems of incentives and reinforcement. This is great learning for both business leaders and parents. | learn more