Watched a physicist explain why ice cubes crack the moment you drop them in water — it's not the temperature, it's the *sound* trying to escape from inside the cube. Now I can't unhear it.
The Power of an Emotional First Aid Kit | Sara Moses | TEDxKU — How do you get through the moment life blindsides you? Start by knowing what you'll reach for before it happens. We're taught to prepare for every physical emergency, but almost never an emotional one. In this…
Google’s AI note-taking app now allows you to interact with books — Coming soon to scholarly articles, newspapers, and more.
Craigslist’s founder has given away $500M. Some billionaires hate that — In a world where a growing number of billionaires are lashing out against philanthropy, Craig Newmark has a message for them – and everyone else, J.R. Duren learns
Does Georgism Work? Five Years Later — A guest post by Lars Doucet
The Foam Era Has Changed Pickleball—Here Are the Top 2 Pickleball Paddles Right Now — New tech has changed the game with the latest generation of pickleball paddles. Here's what to know and what to buy.
Hurricane Isaias kills four, leaves 650,000 without power in Florida — Hurricane Isaias has killed four people and left more than 650,000 people without power.
Colossal: Art & visual culture since 2010. — Colossal is an independent online art magazine celebrating visual culture since 2010. Based in Chicago.
I stopped shopping for a new SSD after adopting these 6 storage habits — Who can afford a new SSD with these prices? I'm holding off thanks to some good storage habits
Lutnick to Review Pentagon Deals Involving Cerberus Companies — Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has been chosen by the Department of Defense to review any transactions between the Pentagon and companies associated with Cerberus Capital Management, according to a US official.
Our AI Midwife — A guest post by Drew Housman
Early Print of Dorthea Lange's Migrant Mother Valued at $150K — The Sotheby’s print and photographic auction for October started today and two prints jumped out as particularly interesting.
Paramount settles US states' antitrust lawsuit, clearing the way for its Warner Bros. acquisition — The mega-merger of the year will apparently go forward.
Google's NotebookLM is now Gemini Notebook — Google already baked NotebookLM into Gemini, now it's changing the name to reflect the tighter integration
NASA to Provide Update on Moon Base Strategy, Missions - NASA — NASA will host a news conference at 2 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, May 26, to share Moon Base plans and highlight progress toward a sustained presence on the lunar
Latvian PM resigns over handling of stray Ukrainian drones — Latvia’s Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned following criticism of her government’s handling of stray drones
France, Argentina top World Cup odds; U.S. puts sportsbooks at risk — Star-powered France and Argentina top the odds board to win the World Cup as the tournament moves into the knockout stage, while the United States' positive momentum will have sportsbooks sweating more with…
How to thrive amidst uncertainty and chaos | Mark Stevenson | TEDxStGeorge — Adventure Mindset - a new framework for flourishing amidst chaos and change - that you can start using today. In a world defined by disruption, your greatest asset is an Adventure Mindset. Success no…
First drug to delay onset of type 1 diabetes made available on NHS — The immunotherpay can give children and adults three extra years before they need to use insulin.
Everything from cells to stars to particles exists on the edge of chaos — Complex systems, be they living beings or fundamental particles, need to have enough structure to hang together along with unpredictability that can allow for change. Columnist Thomas Lewton explores…
Trump Gives Xi Rare Welcome as US-China Trade Truce Is Extended — "The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is,…
ABCP Market Makes Comeback as Banks Seek Balance-Sheet Relief — Asset-backed commercial paper, blamed for amplifying the 2008 financial crisis, is making a comeback as banks turn to the short-term funding market to do more business with less strain on their balance sheet.
“Narrow Escape,” by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn — The police lieutenant appeared to be writing down exactly what Gleb was telling him, but relying upon completely different words.
Is your Roku TV talking to you? Here's why and how to turn it off — Relax, that voice you're hearing from your Roku is pretty easy to turn off.
APOD: 2026 September 22 - Chance Triple Alignment: Plane, Space Station, Sun - NASA Science — APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 22 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos!…
Tracklib Blog — Sampling and music history.
China’s Economy Enters Critical Phase Determining 2026 Stimulus — China’s economy is moving into a period that could determine the course of stimulus through the end of the year, as consumers remain gripped by malaise despite signs of stabilizing growth.
Todd Caissie Takes the Helm at the Montclair Art Museum — The Osage museum professional steps into a new leadership role. Plus, curators named for the Aichi Triennale and Biennale of Sydney in our weekly roundup of industry news.
Epic Games reportedly pivoting to "AI first" game development model — No more hand-written code" or AI-free art for delayed Marvel/Star Wars shooter.
A neuroscientist put herself in an MRI and watched her own brain light up while thinking about her dead mom — turns out grief activates the same reward circuits as love. The scan is somehow both heartbreaking and beautiful 💕
New York Accuses Polymarket US of Running ‘Unlicensed Gambling’ — New York announced Thursday it was suing Polymarket US for allegedly running an illegal gambling operation, escalating the legal fight against prediction markets in the state.
There’s No Place Like Group Chats — My old friends and I have ended up scattered across different states, in different time zones, but we’ve made our own neighborhood inside the black and blue bubbles of our phones.
Scientists Find a Trove of Denisovan Fossils and Tools in Southwest China, Giving an Unprecedented Glimpse Into Our Extinct Cousins' Lives — Relatively few fossils belonging to the enigmatic early human have been unearthed in the past. Two new studies describe seven Denisovan…
Sir Mel Stride replaced as shadow chancellor as Conservatives reshuffle top team — Andrew Griffith will take over the role as part of Kemi Badenoch's shadow cabinet reshuffle.
How to improve your router's security in 10 minutes — Most internet routers are solid out of the box, but that doesn't mean they can't be made more secure. Often, all you need to do is tweak a few settings.
Dangote Refinery Cuts Debt to $5.7 Billion Ahead of Record IPO — Africa’s biggest oil refinery cut its debt by $570 million as it raised output and sales ahead of what will be the continent’s biggest share offering, one that could expand by as much as 30% depending on demand.
Algeria civil defence recovers body of 10-year-old boy from well — Child found dead after four-day rescue effort in Algeria's western province of el-Bayadh.
This open-source Android launcher is my new Niagara Launcher replacement — The typography alone is worth it.
China’s Repo Push Gains Ground as Legal Issues, Low Yields Drag — China’s effort to help global investors borrow against their 3.2 trillion yuan ($477 billion) in domestic bond holdings is gaining traction, even as legal friction and low yields limit broader participation.
US interest rates raised for first time in three years — Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.
The End of the European Summer - Longreads — "As extreme heat overwhelms the Continent’s great cities, they are racing to transform themselves for a climate that they were never built to withstand."
Source: Patriots' A.J. Brown likely out at least 4 weeks — An MRI on the right ankle of A.J. Brown on Thursday confirmed that the New England Patriots receiver suffered a high ankle sprain in the team's season opener and he will be out at least four weeks, sources told NFL…
Could Pakistan enter Yemen conflict under Mecca agreement? — Pakistan says no military response has been discussed under its new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye.
Dave Franco and Nicholas Braun Explain Why They Waited Eight Years to Make ‘Idiots’ — Dave Franco, Kiernan Shipka, and the cast and crew of 'Idiots' visited the IndieWire Studio at Sundance to discuss the new film.
Apple researchers unveil SimpleDesign, a new AI model for protein design - 9to5Mac — In a new study, Apple researchers detail SimpleDesign, a streamlined AI model that can jointly generate protein sequences and structures.
Christa Pike was nearly taken off life support before waking, lawyers say — Death row inmate who survived execution by lethal injection is said to be 'angry and confused' about what happened.
The Strokes' Nick Valensi Joins Jack White In LA — Once upon a time, the Strokes and the White Stripes were the two biggest dogs in the early-’00s rock-revival moment. The White Stripes no longer exist, but Jack White continues to soldier on as a solo act. The Strokes are still…
Passkeys are a trap. Do not use them. — Intended audience: non-technical citizens of the web
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Lottery players urged to check tickets with £12 million prize still unclaimed — A Lotto Jackpot ticket worth £12m bought in Rhondda Cynon Taf has yet to be claimed.
Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 are the first Wear OS watches with 5 years of updates — Samsung is expanding the support timeline for its latest Galaxy Watch models, with Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2...
NYT Strands hints, answers for June 1, 2026 — Every hint, nudge and outright answer you need to complete today's NYT Strands puzzle.
Trump whitewashes Selby to set up Wu semi-final — Judd Trump whitewashes Mark Selby at the Shenzhen Open to secure a semi-final tie against Wu Yize, who progresses to the last four after a thrilling victory over Shaun Murphy.
Big Walk skipped Xbox to boycott Microsoft’s involvement with Israel — The omittance was intentional.
How long can you expect your old cassette tapes to last? — Controlling the environmental conditions where your tapes are stored is key to their longevity.
MacBook Pro With OLED Display Rumored to Be 'Significantly Lighter' — Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today said the new MacBook Pro models with OLED displays will be "significantly lighter" than the existing MacBook Pro models. "Apple has reengineered the machine's interior,…
Tennessee governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike survives lethal injection — Tennessee officials were unable to put Christa Gail Pike to death Wednesday for a 1995 murder after administering two doses of a lethal drug. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee halted the remaining…
Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days — Asked about the Iranian offer, a US official said discussions were taking place through mediators.
Microsoft tries to spark new life into Windows — Windows is slowly morphing into an agentic OS.
NATO's Rutte: Putin 'Not Playing Ball' in Ukraine Peace Talks — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Russian President Vladimir Putin is ‘not playing ball’ when it comes to progress on Ukraine peace talks. He also argued that Europeans are ‘prepared’ for Russian hybrid…