Although iconic founders like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg famously didn’t finish college, multiple studies show that the vast majority of successful startups had founders with bachelor’s or graduate degrees. Despite this data, the appeal of a dropout founder persists, though VC enthusiasm for the ‘un-degreed’ is far from constant. It is a phenomenon that cycles in and out of...
True Ventures co-founder Jon Callaghan doesn’t think we’ll be using smartphones the way we do now in five years — and maybe not at all in 10. For a venture capitalist whose firm has had some big winners over its two decades – from consumer brands like Fitbit, Ring, and Peloton, to enterprise software makers HashiCorp and Duo Security –...
Mark Zuckerberg has struck again. Meta Platforms is acquiring Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup that’s become the talk of Silicon Valley since it materialized this spring with a demo video so slick it went instantly viral. The clip showed an AI agent that could do things like screen job candidates, plan vacations, and analyze stock portfolios. Manus claimed at the...
“In this image, I’m collecting faecal samples from Adélie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) on Horseshoe Island, off the Antarctic Peninsula at about 68° S. As an analytical chemist, my research focuses on detecting trace contaminants such as heavy metals, pesticides and microplastics.It’s always been a dream of mine to travel to Antarctica, and I loved every minute. We follow strict rules...
Wedaeli Chibelushi,Ameyu Etana,BBC Afaan OromooandFarah Lamane,BBC SomaliAFP via Getty ImagesResidents of Somaliland's capital city, Hargeisa, have been celebrating Israel's declarationIsrael has taken the controversial decision to recognise the breakaway state of Somaliland as an independent nation, sparking condemnation from many other countries. China is the latest to condemn the decision, with its foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian telling reporters: "No...
Ringing in the new year often starts with lighting fireworks as the clock strikes 12, but not everywhere in central Virginia allows it. Certain areas ban them due to safety concerns for children and the environment. Source link...
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In 2025, the Catholic Church and the Vatican witnessed the death of Pope Francis and the election of the first pope born in the United States, Leo XIV. While the year was marked by profound change, the new pope emphasized his intention to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics in a spirit of continuity with his...
Earth's climate is shifting worldwide, but the fastest changes are happening near the poles. New research from Penn State offers a detailed look at how chemical reactions in the Arctic atmosphere are unfolding, revealing that several distinct processes are interacting at the same time and reshaping the region's climate. Scientists used two specially equipped research aircraft along with ground-based instruments...
As people get older, the immune system often becomes less effective. Populations of T cells shrink, and the remaining cells may respond more slowly to germs. That slowdown can leave older adults more vulnerable to many kinds of infections. To address this age related decline, scientists from MIT and the Broad Institute developed a method to temporarily reprogram liver cells...
Oct 22, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) shoots against the Toronto Raptors in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images The Atlanta Hawks have lost six straight games since All-Star guard Trae Young returned to the lineup.Young has been in Atlanta since 2018. However, according to several reports, the Hawks...
