Our favourite past-time is doomscrolling as we're fed a diet of negative world news. That's why this article seeks to install the merits of cheerscrolling - keeping a healthy balance of real world news with positive news.The article contains tips on how to control your doomscrolling.https://unwantedlife.me/doomscrolling-to-cheerscrolling-which-is-better-for-your-wellbeing

The AICD Wrap Up published recently reflected the importance for non-executive directors to develop an understanding of new technologies with observations shared by leading board directors David Thodey AO and Lisa Chung AM. A list of sources to assist those wishing to develop, deepen and accelerate their understanding has been developed and shared here > https://bit.ly/3rHZUjv

"The Australian startup movement has grown and matured a lot over the past two decades. This special series of Welcome to Day One will highlight the history of the Australian startup economy.""This 6-part audio documentary and it’s accompanying 150+ interviews will be a deep-dive into the startup scene both past and present, and take an exciting look at the future of Australia’s technological and economic transformation."...Listen to the interviews here >https://dayone.w2d1.media/australian-startup-interview-series/...

Startup Biocarbon is commercialising a process to make biochar suitable for coke replacement in steelmaking.Biochar is made from pyrolysis, usually in a kiln where biomass is heated at up to 700 degrees C with little or no oxygen. The charcoal is useful in soil conditioning and could help draw down and store CO2 in the ground.Biocarbon has developed a way to make char dense and pure enough to replace coke in electric arc steelmaking, and is engaged with Molycop in R&D on this new, environmentally gentler method, which they say is a world first. (Picture: Wikipedia.)https://www.aumanufacturing.com.au/startup-wants-to-help-steelmakers-kick-their-coke-habit

Main Sequence Ventures Partner Phil Morle is writing 30 Atomic Essays about> Being a founder > Lessons learned on boards> Tools for venture building...Catch up here > https://typeshare.co/philmorle

Dutch artist Tein Lucasson transforms animal portraits in the style of old masters. What would an animal look like if it were a human? The question is actually a contradiction in terms, and Tein Lucasson’s answer is as humorous as it is creative. With digital photo technology, he combines pet portraits with human poses, celebrating each animal’s unique personality, while drawing on his passion for costume and art history. This creative endevour has become big business for Tein. https://designyoutrust.com/2021/12/animal-portraits-in-the-style-of-old-masters-by-tein-lucasson/