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Researchers create 3D print of heart using harvested human tissue

Apr15
by on April 15, 2019 at 4:45 pm
Posted In: Around the Web


Researchers at Tel Aviv University today unveiled a world’s first – a 3D print of a heart constructed from harvested human tissue and vessels. This technology, although in its formative stages, could potentially one day provide relief for patients whose lives are determined by the fickle whims of organ transplant lists. The organ produced in Tel Aviv isn’t viable for donation. According to the AFP, it’s roughly the size of a rabbit’s heart. It’s tiny, looking more like an overcooked kidney bean than anything else. And yet, it represents an important breakthrough for medical science. VIDEO: Scientists in Israel unveil…

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Top UK dietitian weighs in on Jack Dorsey’s bizarre diet (it’s risky!)

Apr15
by on April 15, 2019 at 3:23 pm
Posted In: Around the Web


Jack Dorsey is a polarizing figure. Usually, the criticism is centered on how he runs Twitter. Last week, however, was different. Attention shifted from the usual fare – the ever-pervasive issues of the alt-right and harassment — to a completely different matter: Dorsey’s unusual diet. According to a piece in CNBC, Dorsey follows a highly calorie-restricted regime during the weekdays, limiting himself to just one meal — dinner. Dorsey’s sole meal is consumed between the hours of 6:30PM and 9PM. It’s an unambiguously low-carbohydrate affair, and consists of a protein (typically chicken, steak, or fish) along with some green vegetables,…

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TNW2019 Daily: The latest headlines

Apr15
by on April 15, 2019 at 3:19 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Events, Insider, TNW2019


With only 24 days left to go until TNW Conference, our tech festival in Amsterdam, we’re announcing updates every day. In case you don’t follow us on Twitter to hear the latest news, I’ve rounded up the biggest highlights of the past week! What’s the 411? We announced Guy Kawasaki, Apple’s original marketer in the ’80s, as the opening keynote for TNW2019! Check out the schedule to learn more Looking for your dream job? The House of Talent is your chance to get exclusive 1-1 meetings with the top digital brands, including Booking.com and Nike. Sign up now! We’re launching…

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These phones give you the most battery life per dollar

Apr15
by on April 15, 2019 at 2:59 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


Phones have improved in pretty much every way over the past 20 years. Well, apart from in one area: battery life. Yep, the days when you could expect your phone to last you a week without a full charge are long gone. Now, you’re lucky if you get a full 24 hours out of one. There are phones (like this Energizer unit) that have huge batteries, but these normally come at a high price. Here at TNW, we’re not about that. So, to help you out, we’ve done some detective work and found the phones that’ll give you the most…

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BitcoinSV delisted by Binance amid Craig Wright controversy

Apr15
by on April 15, 2019 at 2:54 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Binance has announced it will delist controversial cryptocurrency Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BitcoinSV). The confirmation came via a blog post, in which it detailed its processes for ensuring projects meet its “high level of standards”. “Based on our most recent reviews, we have decided to delist and cease trading on all trading pairs for the following coin on 2019/04/22 at 10:00 AM UTC,” wrote Binance, before naming BitcoinSV as the only project to be delisted. Binance explained factors including quality of development activity and public communication, evidence of unethical and fraudulent conduct, and contribution to a healthy and sustainable cryptocurrency ecosystem were…

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