Joe Lazauskas

BrainRap could change how we see hip-hop–and neuroscience

Micah Brown is using brain research to understand what makes rappers–and rap fans–tick. And that’s just the beginning of his ambitious neuroscience plans.

BrainRap could change how we see hip-hop–and neuroscience

Publishers don’t love Apple News. The king of sponsored links has another idea

With its new smartphone widget, Taboola aims to break news out of its walled gardens, says its CEO: “It’s not ads. It’s not sponsored content.”

Publishers don’t love Apple News. The king of sponsored links has another idea

This neurosensor could predict hit TV shows with uncanny accuracy

Asking focus groups what they think of new programming has never been that effective. What if you asked neuroscience instead?

This neurosensor could predict hit TV shows with uncanny accuracy

This consumer survey shows trouble ahead for Facebook

The more people know about how social networks monetize them, the less comfortable they are with the whole idea—a fact Facebook can no longer afford to ignore.

This consumer survey shows trouble ahead for Facebook

This new tech could help publishers move past Facebook dependency

Facebook is ghosting publishers, but what if publishers could recreate the best parts of Facebook on their own sites?

This new tech could help publishers move past Facebook dependency

This Tiny Neurotracker Could Change The Way Brands Measure Engagement

The military funded this tech to help soldiers use words rather than weapons. But it turns out that your heart rate says a lot about your response to ads.

This Tiny Neurotracker Could Change The Way Brands Measure Engagement

How Facebook’s News Feed Shift Could Lead To A Big Spike In Xenophobia

A newsfeed that emphasizes posts from friends and family may leave people feeling more like members of tribes than ever–and resistant to outside views.

How Facebook’s News Feed Shift Could Lead To A Big Spike In Xenophobia

Impact

Another meat gets replaced: Now your bacon bits can now be made from mushrooms

The Democratic candidates’ campaign websites are failing at accessibility

Big philanthropy could fuel the Green New Deal—if it learns to listen

Creativity

Kim Kardashian’s new Kimono shapewear brand raises charges that Kim’s culturally appropriating . . . again

Drake and Live Nation are the newest investors in Ntwrk, the QVC for Gen Z and young millennials

Media cared more about Biden’s creepiness than rape accusations against the president

Co.Design

How wrong are Trump’s ideas on trade? Just crack open an iPhone to see

America’s housing crisis, summed up in 3 charts

Converse is quietly reinventing one of America’s most iconic sneakers

Work Life

You can learn to be more charismatic

5 types of connections you need in your LinkedIn network

These 5 workplace habits might speed up cognitive decline