The weeds are winning

October 10, 2024

On a languid, damp July morning, I meet weed scientist Aaron Hager outside the old Agronomy Seed House at the University of Illinois’ South Farm. In the distance are round barns built in the early 1900s, designed to withstand Midwestern windstorms. The sky is a formless white. It’s the day after a storm system hundreds…

This octopus-inspired adhesive can stick to just about anything

October 10, 2024

A new adhesive technology pays homage to one of nature’s strongest sources of suction: an octopus tentacle. Researchers replicated an octopus’s strong grip and controlled release to create a tool that manipulates a wide array of objects. It could help improve underwater construction methods or find application in everyday devices like an assistive glove. Each…

Melinda French Gates Announces Open Call for $250 Million Fund. Here’s Who Can Apply.

October 9, 2024

The fund is part of French Gates’s $1 billion philanthropic plan.

Has the Secret Identity of the Inventor of Bitcoin Been Revealed? A New Documentary Suggests It’s Solved.

October 9, 2024

A new HBO documentary stirs controversy in its quest to expose Bitcoin’s inventor.

9 Key Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Link-Building Efforts

October 9, 2024

Here’s a quick guide that will help you identify the scams and get the best value for your money.

Daniel Lubetzky Took Kind Snacks From Idea to $5 Billion. Here’s His Best Advice For Anyone Who Wants to Start a Business.

October 9, 2024

In an interview with Entrepreneur, Kind Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky tells aspiring business owners not to follow someone else’s path to success — even his.

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