How did it get this bad? About 300 physicians commit suicide every year, and nine out of ten doctors are discouraging others from joining the profession. Continue reading… “Why being a doctor became a miserable profession”
Five ways e-sports are like other sports
ESPN caused a little controversy over it’s decision to air its first e-sports tournament, a.k.a, people playing video games professionally — on ESPN 2 earlier this month. Continue reading… “Five ways e-sports are like other sports”
This is probably the fastest quadcopter you’ve ever seen
Don’t blink when you watch the video below, because the Quadmovr is one of the fastest, most nimble drones you’ll ever see. Continue reading… “This is probably the fastest quadcopter you’ve ever seen”
More than 6,000 stores being closed by major U.S. retailers
We are told that the U.S. economy really is improving, so why are U.S. retailers permanently shutting down thousands of stores? Continue reading… “More than 6,000 stores being closed by major U.S. retailers”
Growth statistics are being infiltrated by Robots
Think tank Third Way published in early April, research by Henry Siu and Nir Jaimovich that attributes to robots and automation the fact that routinized jobs have all but vanished from the economic recovery. Continue reading… “Growth statistics are being infiltrated by Robots”
Solving a Billion-Person Problem
Futurist Thomas Frey: My friend, Peter Diamandis, likes to say, “The best way to become a billionaire is to solve a billion-person problem.”
When I first heard this phrase, I had difficulty imagining what a billion-person problem looked like. Continue reading… “Solving a Billion-Person Problem”
Artificial photosynthesis for making fuels, plastics, and medicine
A new artificial photosynthetic system has been invented by a team of scientists. This new system could one day reduce industry’s dependence on fossil fuel-derived energy by powering it with solar energy and bacteria. Continue reading… “Artificial photosynthesis for making fuels, plastics, and medicine”
Time Inc. wants to produce 10,000 videos this year
Using a mix of new entertainment, news and lifestyle-themed shows drawing from its varied portfolio of titles, Time Inc. is planning to produce 10,000 videos this year. Continue reading… “Time Inc. wants to produce 10,000 videos this year”
Creating artificial blood vessels
Researchers from Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) and Vienna Medical University (MedUni Vienna) have developed artificial blood vessels made from a special elastomer material (thermoplastic polyurethanes) with excellent mechanical properties. Continue reading… “Creating artificial blood vessels”
NASA’s electromagnetic drive can produce thrust in vacuum
NASA is developing an electromagnetic drive to operate without rocket fuel, in a vacuum, is seemingly defying the laws of physics, and raising hopes for the future of space travel. Continue reading… “NASA’s electromagnetic drive can produce thrust in vacuum”
B V M – Keys to Funding
Karl Dakin: I sat through a number of entrepreneur pitches recently and was frustrated by the fact that none of the pitches addressed any of the keys to funding:
- Benefits
- Value
- Management
Without this trifecta, there is no basis for any funding, regardless if the funding is a charitable gift, an impact investment or a classical return on investment (ROI). Continue reading… “B V M – Keys to Funding”
Your personality affects where you should live
One of the conclusions of a series of recent studies on the link between personality and place, Introverts prefer mountains. People tend to see mountain areas as more peaceful and calm. Meanwhile, extroverts often prefer flat, open areas that tend to be viewed as more exciting, sociable and stimulating. Continue reading… “Your personality affects where you should live”
