Month July 2018

Über sled: The Earle Motors Ducati ‘Alaskan’

Most customs live relatively sedate lives: buzzing around the city, maybe a blast into the country at the weekend, and then a couple of hours cooling down outside a café or pub. If you’ve ploughed hundreds of hours and thousands…

Scientists reprogram T Cells to target autoimmune diseases

Shutterstock / vitstudio Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco have uncovered a gene-editing technique which could provide safer treatments for patients with cancer and autoimmune diseases. The breakthrough — which involves the CRISPR/Cas9 system — will allow T…

How to Maintain Your Friendships

It’s easy to be there for friends and family members during the Big Life Events, like weddings, milestone birthdays, or a new job. These are big-ticket happenings that don’t take too much effort on our part, that allow us to…

A bicycle with a chain-less, unchained experience

The word “unchained” fits here both literally and metaphorically. CeramicSpeed’s new drivetrain removes the ubiquitous chain that’s synonymous with two-wheelers for a drivetrain that’s mess-free, low on friction, and amazing looking. A rotating shaft replaces the need for a greasy…

Quantocracy’s Daily Wrap for 07/10/2018

This is a summary of links featured on Quantocracy on Tuesday, 07 To see our most recent links, visit the Quant Mashup. Read on readers! Do Fundamentals Still Drive Market Prices? Or Have ETFs Taken Over? [Alpha Architect] What causes…

Sourcing a designer for your startup

The correct design strategy can make or break your startup enterprise. It is easy to source a designer using various dedicated job boards (check out YD Job Board to recruit now!) but the question remains how do you find one…

Rules For Eating And Drinking In Japan

Osaka, Japan Visting Japan? Or perhaps you already live in the country. Here are some handy rules to follow for eating and drinking protocol. Generally, Japanese society is rather lenient towards the manners of foreigners. As long as you try…

Future Cycling Gear: 2018 Eurobike Awards

Just as Germany’s Outdoor Show previews the future of gear in outdoor recreation, Eurobike gives all a peek at the best products hitting the cycling market. Here are the show’s award recipients — from startups to sustainability to the best-in-show…