Crash-Proof Humans, GMO Mosquitoes, and CEO Pay vs. Stock Performance

by Lauren Vogelbaum

Aug 1, 2016

Researchers created a (hypothetical) human body evolved to withstand car crashes. Genetically modified mosquitoes could save millions of lives. Plus, higher compensation for CEOs doesn’t indicate better long-term business performance: Why?

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