Ever wondered how water moves in and out of cells? There's a tiny part called the selectivity filter in aquaporins that makes this happen. It's like a gatekeeper that lets water in but keeps other stuff out. Scientists have been trying to figure out how this gatekeeper works, but it's been tricky be
Markets are buzzing with talk about an AI bubble. Some investors think that AI is overhyped and that stock prices are too high because of it. But there is another issue that might be more concerning: the narrow gap between high-risk and low-risk bonds, known as credit spreads. Credit spreads show h
Evernorth, a new company focused on XRP, has made a splash in the crypto world. In just a week, it bought nearly $1 billion worth of XRP. This has already led to big gains, with Evernorth making about $75 million in profits. The company's move shows how big investors are starting to take XRP serious
Ever wondered why some people in their 80s have memories as sharp as those in their 50s? It turns out, not everyone's brain ages the same way. A group of folks, dubbed "SuperAgers, " are defying the odds, and scientists are eager to find out why. These SuperAgers, aged 80 and above, perform excepti
Ever feel like your calendar is running your life? Many managers find themselves stuck in a cycle of back-to-back one-on-one meetings. These meetings can feel like a necessary evil, but what if they're actually slowing your team down? A recent experiment at a tech company showed that ditching the r
Ever thought about testing your sports knowledge in a fun, quick way? There's a new game in town called Connections Sports Edition. It's like a daily brain teaser for sports fans. Every day, at midnight, a fresh set of 16 words pops up. Your job is to sort them into four groups based on shared theme
Ever wondered what happens to your lower back when it gets hurt? Researchers took a closer look at how the lower spine behaves when it's pushed to its limits. They used 40 samples from human donors to see how the spine reacts to bending and pressure until it gets injured. The spine's behavior was no
Ever wondered how computers could see things humans can't? Well, scientists have cooked up a cool new gadget that does just that. It's called a Ga2O3 optoelectronic array, and it's designed to pick up ultraviolet light that's usually drowned out by the sun. This isn't just any old light detector, th
Ever wondered if there's a phone case that's both tough and stylish? Meet PITAKA, a brand that's been winning awards for its innovative designs. They've just launched a new collection for the iPhone 17 series, and it's a game-changer. PITAKA offers three types of cases: the Ultra-Slim, the Aramid Pr
Every day, the world of finance and economics throws up new challenges and opportunities. This is where the Odd Lots newsletter comes in. It's a daily dose of insights, analysis, and discussions on the latest happenings in markets, finance, and the economy. Sometimes, it's the hosts, Joe Weisenthal
