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Veradermics Raises $75M And Initiates Phase 2/3 Trial for Hair Loss
[Investing]
2024/12/16 09:04
Investment to fund pivotal trials of VDPHL01, an oral investigational medicine for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), known as pattern hair loss (PHL) in men and women.Androgenetic alopecia/pattern hair loss is a large and unsatisfied market, affecting an estimated 80 million men and women in the U.S.Company names Amanda Birdsey-Benson from Suvretta Capital Management and Patrick Enright from Longitu...
(Paper) Cockroaches Turned Into Cyborgs in Just 68 Seconds with New Automated Machine
[Tech]
2024/12/16 09:03
This new machine could churn out armies of cyborg cockroaches in no time for things like search and rescue operations.Researchers from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have developed a special machine to automatically turn cockroaches into cyborg roaches. This new machine can fit portable stimulation and communication electronics onto a single cockroach in just over a minute.The “...
(Infographic) The World’s 1,249 Unicorns - AI's Takeover of The Unicorn Club
[Investing]
2024/12/13 09:10
Nearly 1 in 2 new unicorns is an AI company. We visualize every billion-dollar startup around the globe and break down emerging areas of opportunity. In 2024 so far, 44% of new unicorns have been AI companies. Becoming a unicorn remains a rare phenomenon in the startup world. Just 24 companies passed the $1B valuation threshold last quarter — a fraction of the 100+ unicorns minted each quarter...
Casetify Travel : Travel Luggage by Casetify
[Product]
2024/12/13 09:09
CASETiFY, a company that makes smartphone cases, has released a travel carrier called 'CASETiFY Travel'.Made from German polycarbonate, this 3.7kg hard shell carrier features CASETiFY’s signature Bounce bumpers and tons of customization options. Choose from 11 colors and 2 fonts to express your style. Features include Hinomoto miraculous ball-bearing wheels, a TSA-approved lock, and a smart tr...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Investing in The Future of Tech : Lessons from Winning Companies
[Investing]
2024/12/13 09:08
Survey results suggest that while the overall outlook for tech investments is strong, only a select few companies are investing in the foundations and people that can support future success.As the suite of technology tools at companies’ fingertips continues its exponential growth, so does the demand for technology’s role in business. Tech transformations are not singular events but rather a c...
Can Vans Recapture Its Cool ?
[Business]
2024/12/13 09:07
Vans is making headway in winning back customers with unconventional new products, though overall sales are still sliding.OTW by Vans, launched earlier this year, exemplifies how Vans is rethinking its approach to products in a bid to rebuild brand heat.The company is trying to reduce its dependence on a handful of core classics and is seeing success with models like the Knu Skool.Vans still fa...
Space Tech Optimises Air Conditioning - Helix Earth
[Tech]
2024/12/13 09:06
The convenient add-on can cut AC energy consumption by at least half.Air conditioning generates around 3.2 per cent of the world’s total greenhouse gas emissions. But because of the significant role they play in protecting public health, simply getting rid of cooling technologies isn’t an option – despite their sizeable carbon footprint. In fact, it’s estimated that ACs prevented almost 200...
The Future 50 : The Companies Most Likely to Adapt, Thrive, and Grow
[Business]
2024/12/13 09:05
The global economy in 2024 is a tale of two forces: optimism sparked by falling interest rates, and the uncertainty caused by geopolitical unrest. As companies focus on sustainable growth, such a volatile environment inevitably tests their resilience.Since 2017, Fortune and Boston Consulting Group have teamed up to identify our annual list of Future 50 companies—those built to withstand exactl...
AI Successfully Recreates Real Scenery From Environmental Sounds
[Tech]
2024/12/13 09:04
A research team from Wuhan University and other institutions has announced that they have succeeded in converting recorded audio into landscape images using a specially designed AI.Yonggai Zhuang of Wuhan University and his colleagues used YouTube videos and audio taken in cities in North America, Asia, and Europe to create 10-second audio-still image pairs, which they used to design an AI mode...
