Meanwhile, on Remodelista: The Summer Cotttage — <p>A wealth of sweet summer cottages over on Remodelista as of late. We’re taking note of their light palettes, easy-going charm, and painted floors (best experienced barefoot). Herewith…</p>
Current Obsessions: On the Water — <p>Ahead this weekend? A houseboat spa, a ceramics exhibit, an unexpected host gift, and more. Read on: “For so long, I thought gardening required some secret expertise I didn’t possess. An encyclopedic understanding of plant genera and…
Why Knowledge is Useless Without Skill | Narasimha Rao Madisetty | TEDxSreyas Institute — In a compelling talk, mathematics educator and CEO Srinivas Rao challenges the conventional approach to learning, arguing that merely accumulating theoretical knowledge is no longer…
Bottlebrush Buckeye 101: A Native Butterfly Bush — <p>Recently, on my daily sanity-walk, I paused in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park and sniffed the air very appreciatively. What was that wonderful scent? A rich, Southern magnolia-suggestive perfume. Like a botanical bloodhound…
From Ancient Remedies to the Modern Pill | Sophie Whittaker-Axon | TEDxSt Dunstans College Youth — From ancient remedies to the modern pill Sixth Form Student at St Dunstan's College This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized…
Bistort: How to Grow the Pink Flowering Perennial — In the early summer garden of Tinder Hearth, the bakery and restaurant set amid green fields outside Brooksville, Maine, I waited recently with my husband
Behind a Victorian Townhouse in East London, a Lush Garden and Natural Pool Await — <p>When homes come with their own slice of nature, fluid indoor-outdoor living is often the goal—but that wasn’t the case for one traditional Victorian in East London. “We…
Bravery Does Not Come With Age; It Comes With Action | Ella Bollong | TEDxPugwash — Ella’s talk off ers highly relevant insights by examining how inner peace can be achieved by confronting, rather than avoiding, our fears. Ella Bollong is a grade 11 student at Pugwash District Hi
Cottage Garden Visit: ‘Lush and Exuberant’ on Cape Cod — <p>Turns out there is something more romantic than a rose-covered cottage: two 19th-century, rose-covered cottages, united by a rambling garden of wild natives, exuberant perennials, and more than 80 heirloom…
The Quiet Threshold | Dr. Hari Vasudevan | TEDxDJSCE — The Quiet Threshold represents the silent moments before transformation the space between who we are and who we are about to become. It is where uncertainty, reflection, and possibility coexist, reminding us that the most…
Why we need to stop ranking our grief | Kelly Cervantes | TEDxNortheasternU — This talk challenges us and our societal urge to rank our relative losses - reframing grief as a shared human experience that resists scorekeeping. Kelly Cervantes is an award-winning writer, speaker, a
Harry Holding's Eat Your Garden Touts the Joys of a Beautiful and Productive Landscape — Here are five ideas from Harry Holding's Eat Your Garden for how you might weave some fruits, vegetables, and herbs into your yard:
Gardening 101: Delphinium — <p>Once, some delphinium seeds secretly entered my garden and a few tall and very blue flowers emerged. I appreciated their stealth introduction, as well as their sweetly stacked blossoms and palmate leaves. But because I am such a worrier and I knew…
Train derailment carriages moved amid track probe — Work begins on removing carriages from a train that derailed near Lewes, as investigations continue.
🦐 Apartment Aquaponics Update | Erin Murphy — A complete guide to building an apartment-sized aquaponics system
Rhythm, Melody and Mind | Akshay Chawda | TEDxIITGandhinagar — What if a single sound could slow your thoughts and make you feel completely present? In this immersive and soulful talk-performance, handpan artist Akshay Chawda explores the emotional power of music, rhythm, and…
The Dangerous Illusion of "I Already Know" | Sinxay Chanthavong | TEDxNTT University — What if the biggest barrier to your growth isn't a lack of intelligence, but the comforting lie that you already understand? This talk explores how the Dunning-Kruger effect traps us into "perf
Funeral boss who lied about burying dad has shown no remorse, victim says — Robert Bush is being sentenced later for a string of offences, including denying proper burials.
"Mentes inquietas diseñan negocios" | Georgia Castellino | TEDxBarrioSanNicolasSalon — Georgia comenzó su carrera como diseñadora gráfica publicitaria. A lo largo de los años se formó como ilustradora y directora de arte, y más tarde incorporó el marketing como una herramienta cl
Education and Reform | Dr. Ajesh M Pillai | TEDxAhalia Public School Youth — "Do you remember the trembling hands before an exam?" The speaker begins with this vivid image to show how education today is more about fear and competition than true learning. Through stories of…
Ask the Experts: How to Protect Yourself Against Ticks In the Garden — <p>Gardeners have learned to put on a brave face when it comes to ticks: If you want to spend your days outside, you’re likely to encounter some. But there is much you can do to protect yourself from these pes
Why You Don't Need Courage To Start | Arya Bade Sütcü | TEDxAmerican Collegiate Institute Youth — Arya explores courage not as something you need before you start, but as a muscle you build through action. Using ideas from psychology and personal stories, she shares how taking…
Hedgehog road deaths 'devastating' populations — A study finds road traffic kills have an exaggerated impact on the viability of small groups.
No, Apple Photos face recognition is not a privacy threat – quite the opposite — We learned yesterday that a judge is allowing a $32B lawsuit to proceed, alleging that Apple Photos face recognition violates...
Meditálok és jól vagyok | Csaba Józsa | TEDxCsíkszereda — Is meditation just an instant stress-relief tool, or is it a rigorous gateway to authentic self-awareness? In this profound and personal talk, mental health professional Csaba Józsa unpacks the true nature of mindfulness…
Which Summer Fashion Calls to You? | Cup of Jo — Pop quiz! By the lovely Grace Farris.
Mini Essay: Letting Go — <p>Not long ago, Margot and I went to a screening of a documentary about preserving the modernist houses in New Canaan, Connecticut. Afterwards, there was a Q+A with the filmmaker, who knows these houses intimately, having spent her childhood in one.…
They fell in love - then had to check they weren't brother and sister — A French couple - both conceived by sperm donors - wanted children. But with home DNA tests illegal, how could they be sure they were not related?
Tomatoes, almost there.
Outbuilding Visit: A Garden Shed in New Zealand that ‘Glows Like a Flower’ — <p>Like many avid gardeners, Hadley Fierlinger had a storage shed on her property for all her tools, but it wasn’t exactly a welcoming or organized space. “It was a…
Can Zimbabwe’s mineral ambitions benefit smaller producers? — Zimbabwe wants to process more minerals at home, but smaller miners fear being left behind.
Psst…What We Loved this July — <p>Welcome to Psst, where each month the Remodelista and Gardenista editors share an inside look at what we’ve been reading, watching, coveting, pinning, visiting, and otherwise loving lately. Without further ado, a glimpse of what we’ve…
Tương lai luôn bắt đầu từ một ý tưởng mà hiện tại cho là vô lý | Ngoc Hoang | TEDxMPV Hanoi — Chúng ta thường đánh giá một ý tưởng bằng góc nhìn của hiện tại. Vì thế, những ý tưởng thay đổi thế giới ban đầu thường bị xem là phi lý, viển vông hoặc không thể thực hiện. Bài nói sẽ…
US 30-Year Yield Raises Alarm in Longest Run Above 5% Since 2007 — The US 30-year bond yield is trading above 5% for the longest stretch since the dawn of the financial crisis, echoing investor concerns about a growing debt pile and sticky inflation.
El poder de la nutrición para mejorar tu vida | Elena Pérez & María Hernández-Alcalá | TEDxLa Laguna — Madre e hija, bioquímicas y dos de las divulgadoras de salud más seguidas en español, Elena y María, FuturLife21, defienden que la salud no es cuestión de suerte, sino la…
Hologram Works. Sponsor What Comes Next. — Elixir runs in the browser today - four feature releases this year, most of the standard library working client-side, a full realtime layer, JavaScript interop, and the first applications in production. Next up: local-first, built into…
Goals Don't Achieve Themselves | Maleshia McGinnis | TEDxRobinson Road — Success isn't built on good intentions—it's built on consistent action. In this inspiring talk, Maleshia challenges the belief that setting goals is enough and reveals the mindset, discipline, and daily…
Protesters detained at rally in support of Pakistan-administered Kashmir — Police detained several protesters in Lahore, Pakistan as they rallied in solidarity with Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Gemini Notebook switching to compute-based usage limits, like Gemini app — Following the Gemini app in May, Gemini Notebook is switching to “compute-specific usage limits” starting in September.
Ottis Anderson and me: A fan's quest for the meaning of the Hall of Fame — One man's journey through history and psychology to make an impassioned case for his favorite Super Bowl MVP.
Current Obsessions: Effortlessness — <p>Happy weekend! For you, a collection of links to peruse, from a poetic coffee table book to gravel gardens. Read on: Looking for quality outdoor fabric that’s actually tasteful and stylish? We found it. John Derian’s new leaf…
September Ahead: 10 Labor Day Sales for the Garden (and Design) Lover — <p>New season, new routines. Maybe you’re investing in a better-functioning, eco-minded kitchen, treating yourself to some new home office essentials to ease the transition back to work, or looking…
Dating App Grindr Unveils New AI Features, Premium Tier — Grindr CEO George Arison said that new AI features and premium tiers are popular with users but that the company is still working out how to price the optional upgrades. Arison said that when it comes to the app's AI…
Deadheading Basics: How to Keep the Flowers Coming — <p>If you want your borders or pots abundant with blooms for as long as possible, then there is one thing you cannot avoid: deadheading. Snipping off spent blooms is how you keep roses blooming right into winter (in my…
BOE Governor Bailey on Rates, Uncertainty, Labor Market — Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey tells Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua there is "huge uncertainty" in the world at the moment, including around energy prices. He also discusses the Monetary Policy Committee's decision…
Johnson-Thompson and Asher-Smith out of Commonwealths — Olympic silver medallist Katarina Johnson-Thompson has pulled out of the Commonwealth Games because of injury.
Annual Fleabane 101: A Boon to Pollinators and a Natural Pest Control — <p>Fleabane has been waiting for its moment of horticultural recognition and respect. As awareness of the importance of growing native plants spreads, that moment is here. Several species of Erigeron—all…
The Architecture We Inherited | Samriddhi Vij | TEDxBITBangalore — The world is changing faster than the institutions that govern it. In this talk, Samriddhi Vij explores how the post-World War II global order is being reshaped by shifting power dynamics, emerging economies,…
Words Create Worlds | Marcos Mendosa | TEDxMississauga — NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for mental health advice. This talk only represents the speaker’s personal views and understanding of manifestation, mindset, and healing. Some viewers may find elements to…
Deals: iPad Air, AirTag, MacBook Air, AirPods, iPhone 17 Pro, more 9to5Mac — The giant Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale rolls alongside one of the best prices to date on AirPods Pro 3...
Your phone's USB-C port does a lot more than just charge - Here's what else it can do — A USB-C port presents a lot of options for data transfer and connecting to accessories. Let's talk about some of the most useful ways to employ your USB-C port.
The Editors’ Cut: The Art of Outdoor Entertaining — <p>Welcome to The Editors’ Cut, our monthly column dedicated to beautiful and useful finds for all over the house. In this installment: We’re taking our meals outdoors this summer. On the menu: light fare (a hearty…
Required Reading: Artist Robert Dash’s Garden Finally Gets Its Own Book — <p>When I heard that there would be a book published about Madoo, the garden that artist Robert Dash created on eastern Long Island, I was both excited and nervous. I was excited because Madoo is one
The view from the proving grounds for next-generation nuclear reactors, Atomic City, Idaho — A new generation of small nuclear reactors is poised to come online in the next few years. Public opinion remains split.<br><br>
A Collection of Eclipse Glasses (1793-2019) — Oh wow, Williams College’s Hopkins Observatory has a huge collection of eclipse glasses & viewers (and other eclipse ephemera), some of them dating back to 1793
Thieves raid bronze age collection in ‘super-fast’ Spain museum heist — It is not immediately known how many of the 50-plus mainly gold objects from the Treasure of Villena were taken.
Real Patients Don’t Arrive With the Chapter Attached | Dr Kola Tytler | TEDxCambridge University — Medicine is not a memory test. At the bedside, clinicians need more than recall — they need the ability to reason when the pattern breaks. In this talk, physician Kola Tytler…
Bolsonaro’s son begins Brazil presidential bid with Netanyahu, Milei kudos — Right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro attracts foreign support, but struggles in polls ahead of matchup with Lula.
Garden Visit: A Writer’s Eye-Popping Dahlia Display in London — <p>Stretching out the growing season to its limits and filling your garden with color and something of interest for as long as possible takes meticulous planning. But if an autumnal swan song looks as…
Current Obsessions: Staycation — <p>What are you up to this holiday weekend? Whether you’re roadtripping, at the beach, or staying put, hope you keep cool and enjoy. And for your poolside or porch scrolling, here are 18 things we’re eyeing: This cake is an ode to…