Scott Alexander provides updates on the ACX Grants project, summarizing the progress of grantees and their ongoing needs. Longer summary

This post provides updates on the ACX Grants project, where Scott Alexander awarded grants to various individuals and organizations for innovative projects. The post summarizes the progress of each grantee, their self-assessed performance on a scale of 1-10, and any additional help or funding they are seeking. The projects range from scientific research and technology development to policy advocacy and social initiatives. Scott also reflects on lessons learned from the grant program and announces the creation of an ACX Grantees Discord for grantees to connect with each other. Shorter summary

A collection of interesting links from April 2014 covering science, culture, and quirky news, with Scott's brief commentary on each. Longer summary

This is a links post containing various interesting stories and studies from around the web. The post covers a wide range of topics, from quirky news (like a Korean company buying land to potentially clone mammoths) to serious scientific research (like studies on medical resident work hours and genetic factors in obesity). Scott presents each link with brief commentary, often adding his own analysis or humorous observations. The tone is casual and engaging, mixing serious academic topics with lighter cultural observations. Shorter summary