South Korea has been dealing with a low birth rate issue, leaving many in the government hunting for possible solutions. The birth rate is the lowest globally, with 0.72 babies born per woman in 2023. Korea has attracted global attention for its attempted and suggested methods of increasing this rate, including social programs and increased […]
Here’s a lab-grown diamond startup that’s attracted a16z’s attention
Throughout hip-hop’s long history, jewelry has served as an important vehicle for artists to convey their ideas and affluence, or simply to dazzle onlookers. Diamonds, in particular, serve as an important motif, famously exemplified by Drake’s $ 400,000 diamond-encrusted iPhone case. But not everyone is a millionaire rapper, and most people can’t exactly afford to […]