Is Your ‘Eco-friendly’ Paper Bag Actually Sustainable? No — and Here’s the Math to Prove It.
Is paper sustainable? A deep dive into lifecycle data reveals paper bags may be worse for the climate than plastic.
The Download: perimenopause misinformation and China’s latest AI leap
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. There’s a lot of hype around perimenopause. Don’t buy it. Perimenopause used to be considered taboo, but not anymore. Thanks at least in part to TV doctors and social media influencers,…
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You Can’t Scale a People-Based Business by Burning Through People. Here’s a Better Strategy
As market pressures drive companies to achieve growth at all costs, frontline teams are feeling the consequences. Here’s how leaders can scale without compromising their workforce.
Why Small Businesses Have Access to Every Tool but Can Still Feel Stuck
Small businesses have more opportunities than ever thanks to technology that enables them to scale. The challenge now is putting it all together.
Solo GP Ashley Smith announces second $25M fund to back startups in AI, security and more
Vermilion Cliffs Ventures announced Wednesday the close of a $25 million Fund II.
Bath & Body Works Employs a Professional ‘Nose.’ Her Entire Job Is Finding the Next $1.5 Billion Scent.
Japanese Cherry Blossom made $1.5 billion over 20 years. Now the company’s chief “nose” is racing to find the next hit fragrance.
Apple to produce Made in America wireless chips with Broadcom
Apple has signed a $30 billion+ multiyear deal with Broadcom to design and produce more than 15 billion U.S.-made custom wireless connectivity chips for Apple products.
While Every Automaker Is Going Bigger and Pricier, Fiat Is Offering a $14,000 Electric Car that Goes 25 MPH Max
Fiat just launched a 1,000-pound electric car with no air conditioning, a top speed of 25 mph and ropes instead of doors.
Venus Aerospace raises $90M Series B to build a new kind of rocket engine
Build a new kind of rocket engine, and the world will beat a path to your door.
Blue Origin reportedly raising $10B at $130B valuation
Blue Origin is raising $10 billion at a $130 billion pre-money valuation from Coatue Asset Management, Bezos himself and other big-name investors, the New York Times reported.
Venus Williams-backed WeWard can now lock your apps until you hit your steps
With funding from tennis star and angel investor Venus Williams, the French app WeWard says that it increases walking time by almost 25%.