This dust removes as much CO2 from the air as a tree

A typical large tree can absorb up to 40 kilograms of carbon dioxide from the air in a year. Now scientists at UC Berkeley say they can do the same job with less than half a kilogram of fluffy yellow powder. The dust is designed to trap the greenhouse gas in its microscopic pores, then … Read more

Hot, long-term inflation is making these 3 trades attractive

Inflation has fallen from pandemic highs, but one economist does not expect a return to 2%. Rate cuts and other changes in the economy point to 3%+ long-term inflation, says Steven Blitz. Blitz shares three trades for investors to prepare for a high inflation environment. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a … Read more

Better care for women 65+

Kristen Helton at the Herself Health Crystal clinic opening in Minneapolis Self Health offers comprehensive solutions to improve the health and quality of life of women 65 and older Kristen Helton, CEO of Herself Health—a network of clinics designed for women 65 and older—is addressing the often-overlooked health care needs of an underserved population. With … Read more

Stripe’s $1.1 billion deal for Bridge marks a much-needed win for VCs

Stripe logo on a smartphone with US dollar bills in the background. Budrul Chukrut | SOPA Images | LightRocket via Getty Images In March 2022, venture capitalist Chris Ahn was pushing to get into a hot crypto startup that was trying to make it easy for businesses to transact using digital currencies. The company was … Read more

Is Google Drive full? Here’s how you can get more storage space without paying for it

How long does it take to use 15 GB of storage space? If you have a Google Drive account, you know how quickly free space is consumed by emails, photos, videos and other digital documents. Google Drive is a popular digital storage service with over 2 billion monthly active users, according to Google partner Patronum … Read more

NSA tells iPhone and Android users: Restart your device now

How Wise Is the NSA’s Zero-Click Threat Advice in 2024? SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Update, October 23, 2024: This story, originally published on October 22, includes details of new security recommendations issued by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency that may apply to iPhone and Android users. Comedy fans may recognize “have you … Read more

The best iPhone fast chargers at the lowest prices we can find

$20 on Amazon The latest and greatest microcharger Anker Nano II 30W See details $25 on Amazon Small USB-C PD 20W charger Anker Nano (PowerPort III) See details $7 on Amazon 20W micro charger with folding plug Spigen ArcStation Pro See details $13 on Amazon Cheapest car charger Ainope Mini USB Fast Car Charger See … Read more

AI app Soula seeks to close the postpartum healthcare gap for women

The Soula app has an AI chatbot, Dua, that helps mothers with postpartum depression support. AI chatbots like Dua aim to reduce healthcare burden and improve mental health accessibility. OB/GYN experts said they welcome innovation in AI to destigmatize questions about pregnancy. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed on … Read more

Prices can kill a restaurant through higher costs, rent, pressure

Discovering a great restaurant it’s exciting, especially before it really starts. It’s nice to find a cool place, realize the food is great, and then keep it a secret while you can. That hidden gem on the quiet road is yours. However, for restaurants, “hidden gem” status is not always ideal. The industry is extremely … Read more

Lilium faces bankruptcy as air taxi firm struggles to raise cash

German company Lilium manufactures electric passenger flying drones. Lilium German aerospace startup Lilium faces bankruptcy if it does not raise emergency funds from the state government for the southeastern state of Bavaria. The bankruptcy would mark a dramatic decline for a startup once considered Europe’s best chance to build the 21st century equivalent of “cars” … Read more