Nearly all startup companies start with the goal of solving a particular problem for a certain group of people. This makes the business more focused, goal-oriented, and niche-based. After a singular target market has been satisfied, the businesses can expand to other related ventures. One example is Airbnb, which started with the goal of providing conference attendees in San Francisco a place to stay for a cheaper price. Now, not only do they offer places to lounge in, but they also have options for people planning to explore the city. Read full article here
Science
An Eerie Poisonous Fog
If you’re visiting a farm, keep an eye out for an ominous-looking bronze fog. Nitrogen tetroxide, a red-orange gas, is made by certain bacteria during fermentation when oxygen is lacking in the crop. The lack of oxygen causes the bacteria to use the nitrate within the crops, which then produces nitrogen tetroxide. Inhalation of the gas is known to cause permanent lung damage or kill people and livestock. To prevent this, farmers have started performing nitrate tests after four weeks of fermentation. Read full article here
Merv
November 30, 2022
