Sunflower
Coverage of Sunflower in the Nexus archive.
- I traded San Francisco's startup scene for a quieter life in Buenos Aires. It's helped me build a family.
Koby Conrad moved from San Francisco to Buenos Aires to build a family, citing lower costs, cultural richness, and a safer environment compared to the high-pressure startup scene. He founded Sunflower, an AI sobriety companion, and expressed satisfaction with the lifestyle shift despite concerns about staying ahead in a fast-moving world.
- Are less-thirsty crops a solution to Colorado’s growing water problems?
Colorado State University tests drought-tolerant crops like black-eyed peas to address water shortages, as agriculture consumes up to 90% of the state's water. The article explores potential shifts from water-intensive crops (e.g., alfalfa) to less-thirsty alternatives (e.g., rye grass, camelina) to conserve water and ease conflicts over river supplies, but highlights challenges like market demand for traditional crops.