A breakthrough, if it happens, that has very large consequences to humans. Xenotransplantation using genetically modified pigs for organ "farming" can be a life saver for people.
After years of setbacks, the past two years have seen a cascade of record-breaking xenotransplants using primate models, and researchers are working with regulators to prepare for clinical trials with humans. The first pig-to-human skin graft using live cells is set to take place this month in Boston. At the same time, Tector is readying a clinical trial in which he will install his triple-knockout pigs’ kidneys in dialysis patients who are unlikely to be considered for human-donor organs.
A critical review of "All is well" book factfulness by Hans Rosling. This article argues that Rosling only cherry picked the "good" data and left the difficult and bad data out of his study to present a rosy picture of the world.
Apple is increasingly "milking" its captive user base to sell services and is unable to sell more gadgets.
A wonderful collection of pictures to remind us how smartphones have become all pervasive in our lives.
An article on Shane Parrish, who runs the best blog in the world, in my opinion, and how he got to doing this.
An interesting article on how labour reforms, specifically wage reform, can improve the capitalist system.
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