Numerai, a unique hedge fund based in San Francisco, just raised a whopping $30 million in its Series C funding round. This round was led by some big-name university endowments and valued the company at a cool $500 million. That's a huge jump from its 2023 valuation! J. P. Morgan Asset Management a
In a surprising turn of events, the newly appointed head of the U. S. drug regulatory agency has expressed serious doubts about the recent push to fast-track drug approvals. This official, who just started their role this month, believes that these changes might not only be against the law but could
In a recent event at the Vatican, Pope Leo was handed a copy of a U. S. Senate resolution. This resolution honored the victims of a tragic shooting that took place at a Catholic school in Minnesota. The senator who presented it was Amy Klobuchar, one of the resolution's co-sponsors. The shooting ha
Early on Friday, the National Weather Service sent out a warning for Berkshire County. They said a light freezing drizzle was happening and would last until 10 a. m. The temperatures were in the low 30s. This meant that some surfaces could become slippery. The weather service advised people to be c
Scientists have made a big step forward in healing soft tissues. They created a special gel that can be 3D printed. This gel is made from a protein that acts like collagen, a key part of our skin and other soft tissues. The gel is special because it forms under normal conditions. It doesn't need ha
Big things are happening in the world of finance. A hedge fund called Numerai just raised a lot of money. They got $30 million from some serious investors. This includes big university endowments. Now, the company is worth $500 million. That's a huge jump from just a few years ago. Numerai is not y
The FDA is in chaos. But it's not just about the recent leadership shake-up. A new voucher program is causing concern. It seems to be turning drug approvals into a political bargaining chip. The program aims to speed up drug reviews. But the criteria are vague. It's up to the FDA Commissioner to de
Ever wondered why we have nightmares? It turns out, where you live might play a big role. Michelle Carr, a sleep expert from the University of Montreal, has noticed that people's dreams often reflect their surroundings. For example, when she lived in Wales near the sea, many people had recurring dre
Mark Cuban has some strong opinions about healthcare. He recently spent nearly an hour talking about drug prices. This was supposed to be a short chat for a podcast. But Cuban had a lot to say. He's not holding back. Cuban wants to make big changes in healthcare. He's got ideas about how to make th
Thanksgiving is a time for big meals and family, but it's also a time to be careful with food and medicine. Some foods can mess with common medicines, causing problems. For example, leafy greens like spinach and kale have vitamin K, which helps blood clot. If someone is on blood thinners, eating too
