The first dash
News:
- Biotech company Moderna which specializes in developing RNA drugs will start phase 1 (human trials) of HIV mRNA vaccines by the end of the year. Source
- How DuckDuckGo plans to easily make the internet more secure. Source
Book to read
Economics: The User Guide by Ha-Joon Chang who provides a different take on the very definition of economics and makes comparisons to the more popular neoclassical views. A great read, as economics fundamentals are important but many have neglected to familiarize with them.
App to try
Hazeover (Mac OS) helps with improving concentration by automatically highlighting the front app window and dimming all background windows.
Gadget to get
Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 3H. This is a great solution for those battling with dust in their homes every day. Great price, results, and app for home automation. The only missing piece is Homekit support but this can be rectified via the very good Homebridge support for the device.
Freebie
Free and open-source illustration kit with over 100 illustations.
Flower/plant, did you know you can grow mini pineapples at home? Here's how
Food to try
Escargots with garlic or persillade. Yes, this is a fancy name for snails but judgement should be reserved until it actually hits the taste buds as it is a fantastic dish to try for the uninitiated.
What to watch?
I am not okay with this. If Stranger Things and The End Of the F***ing World had a baby, it would be this show
What to listen to?
Eye Candy
Despite the previous controversies surrounding her, there's a pretty good reason the audience keeps growing https://www.instagram.com/mollyomalia
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