Space travel is dangerous. Could genetic testing and gene editing make it safer?

September 27, 2024

This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, and read articles like this first, sign up here. Recently, global news has been pretty bleak. So this week, I’ve decided to focus my thoughts beyond Earth’s stratosphere and well into space. A couple of weeks ago,…

Kevin O’Leary’s Dad Told Him Not to Follow His Passion. He’s Glad He Listened.

September 26, 2024

O’Leary says getting an MBA was ultimately better than following his childhood dream.

73% of Amazon Corporate Employees Say They’re Looking for a New Job After Being Told to Be In-Office 5 Days a Week

September 26, 2024

Amazon employees are fuming about the company’s return-to-office mandate, according to a new survey.

How Small Business Owners Can Influence Policy and Stay Informed During the Election Season

September 26, 2024

Strategies for small business owners who are looking to influence policy decisions, stay informed and strengthen their business resiliency ahead of the 2024 election.

What America’s No. 1 Beer Can Teach Entrepreneurs About Effective Marketing

September 26, 2024

Modelo upended Bud Light’s 20-year reign as America’s favorite beer. How they did it is a masterclass in marketing — let me explain.

This Technology Is Set to Transform the Real Estate Industry — Here’s How Entrepreneurs Can Capitalize on It

September 26, 2024

PropTech is unlocking unprecedented opportunities within the real estate sector.

Cut the Chit-Chat and Get to Work — Why It’s Time for More Minimal Meetings

September 26, 2024

“Can you jump on a call?” is a common question in our modernized working world. However, is it time to rethink this? Ingvar Kamprad was a firm believer in keeping meetings minimal, and my experiences building Bubbles led me to concur with that. Let’s explore.

He Started a Multimillion-Dollar Business That Brought Back the Espresso Martini — and Has Some Advice to Save Other Entrepreneurs Time and Money

September 26, 2024

Tom Baker, co-founder of Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, had a vision for two of Australia’s biggest passions.

Apple iPhones Are Asking Users to Check In With Dead Relatives. Siri, What’s Up With That?

September 26, 2024

An iOS 17 feature still prompts some iPhone users to check in with random contacts, people they don’t like, or even loved ones who have passed away.

5 Types of LinkedIn Content to Level Up Your Personal Brand as a Thought Leader

September 26, 2024

Elevate your personal brand on LinkedIn with these five types of content.

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