- Foot-strike hemolysis: long-distance runners can develop hemolytic anemia because repeated foot impacts mechanically destroy red blood cells in the feet.  
- 45-million-year-old yeast: a Wired article describes how viable yeast was extracted from 45 Myr-old amber and used to brew beer, prompting discussion about extreme longevity of microorganisms.  
- Potatoes on Mars: NASA-backed research showing that potatoes can be cultivated in Martian soil and low-pressure, low-temperature conditions; participants suggest deliberate breeding for even lower-pressure tolerance.  
- Bitcoin Core 0.14: Jonas Schnelli’s talk on the latest Bitcoin Core release was shared, focusing on performance and protocol improvements relevant to decentralized tech stacks.  
- Kernel prosthetics: a Braintree engineer has moved to a neural-prosthetics startup, indicating cross-pollination between fintech and neurotech talent.  
- Earliest life evidence: links to Nature and UCL press releases on 3.8–4.1 Gyr-old microfossils found in hydrothermal vent precipitates, pushing back the record for oldest known life on Earth.  
- Wired feature on Atari chips: an article details how a custom Atari chip design sparked a contentious debate among neuroscientists over open hardware versus proprietary tools for brain–computer-interface research.