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Hummus Sapiens: How Hummus’ Takeover Can Help HumanityAs someone who’s jokingly referred to myself as a Hummus sapiens due to my daily hummus habit, it was a lot of fun to talk with the Hummus…May 22, 2023May 22, 2023
Keel Labs Wants to Put Kelp in Your ClosetSome species of bamboo, the fastest-growing terrestrial plant, grow at about 35 inches a day. Duckweed, a tiny, humble aquatic plant of the…May 8, 2023May 8, 2023