The Annotated Nightstand: What Mark Haber is Reading Now, and Next — Mark Haber’s Ada begins largely how it ends (no spoilers): Gerard Desacroux IV, the impish, recently-made-ruler of a small fiefdom in a region—Saxony or Bavaria, he doesn’t know—paces endlessly (“t…
Attack on Iran’s oil released as much pollution as a volcano — Airstrikes on Tehran earlier this year emitted a plume containing almost 30,000 tonnes of sulphur dioxide that reached Asian countries
Math is Fun — Math explained in easy language, plus puzzles, games, worksheets and an illustrated dictionary. For K-12 kids, teachers and parents.
Resistance Against Apartheid Started Young — (On June 16, 1976, the youth of Soweto, Johannesburg’s massive Black township, rose up to protest a new rule making Afrikaans the language of instruction in their schools—a language that most did n…
The Short Story Project – A curated, audible collection of short stories for avid readers. — Curated short fiction.
Keep Your Eyes Peeled for Gracie, a Reticulated Giraffe on the Loose in Texas — The tall creature escaped from a private ranch earlier this month and she's been roaming the Texas Hill Country ever since
NASA Delivers Navigation System for Commercial Lunar Relay - NASA — NASA delivered the NavCube3-mini payload on July 13 to Intuitive Machines for integration into Altus-1, the
More than a gut feeling — Long overlooked, the connection between our gut microbes and brain is yielding new insights into mental health
Brandon Flowers Still Fueled By Competition With Ezra Koenig — It turns out that even if you make a song as big as “Mr. Brightside,” you still succumb to feelings of competition with your peers. Brandon Flowers is not shy about this; in 2020, he told NME that he was grateful…
A mountain of rubbish in Indonesia has been on fire for more than a week — Environmental activists say the blaze is a symptom of the country's growing waste crisis.
The Daughters of Absence | Sarah Chebli | TEDxAvi Cenna Intl School — Sarah explores how growing up without a father can shape identity, self-worth, and relationships while encouraging greater understanding of the lasting impact of absence. Sarah is an alumni of Avi-Cenna Int'l…
The Delicious New Keurig Pods That Have Me Wishing for Fall (They’re So Cozy!) — <img src="https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload//k/Photo/In-House%20Stock/Coffee%20Stock/2024-08-coffee-stock-2024/coffee-stock-2024-109_7b50ab_d5120f-cropped"> Making coffee is my…
The American Revolution’s Overlooked Influence? Physics. How 'Common Sense' Spelled Out Astronomical Expectations for a New Nation — The manifesto leaned heavily on Isaac Newton’s theories in making a case for independence, and fellow founders drew on the notion to build a new sy
Curiosity’s 13 Years of Software Hacks Keeps It Alive on Mars — It takes some special tricks to maintain a robot 200 million kilometers from home
Noah Kahan Brings Out Chappell Roan For "California" In California — Last night, at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, Noah Kahan fans were greeted with a big surprise — and this time it was not shit or piss. Kahan brought out friend and “generational GOAT” Chappell Roan to…
Athletics medal ceremonies postponed after fraud arrest — Transport was also delayed because of the arrest, leading to crowds building up outside the venue.
Millions in UK and Europe left wowed by once-in-a-generation solar eclipse — More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic of a total eclipse.
Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction — Four states are suing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, alleging that the platforms were designed to hook kids and that Meta hid the mental health risks.
The Pixel Tag is Google’s answer to the AirTag — But not every phone will support its best features.
New Scientist recommends a deep dive into our organs by Giulia Enders — Giulia Enders made her name with Gut, an exploration of our intestines. Now, in the compelling follow-up Organ Speak, she’s listening to what our other organs are telling us
Eight Books to Read If You’re Still Thinking About the Roman Empire — Now that our president is minting gold coins with his face on them, building a triumphal arch, and sponsoring blood sport in the capital, it seems like a good time to read up on ancient Rome. That’…
The Data-Driven State: Rethinking Immigration Policy with AI | Nino Melikidze | TEDxUW — Nino's talk addresses the roadblocks that exist within the immigration system here in Canada over recent years and how AI can help solve immigration policymaking through data analysis. Nino…
2026 eclipse: 5 citizen science projects you can contribute to — During the August 2026 solar eclipse, scientists will be rushing to gather data on the sun, but even if you aren't a professional scientist, you can still help the research
On the Rise of Reluctant Heterosexuality — Human beings are, of course, perverse—both in ways that enrich our lives and in ones that hinder us. All too often, we remain “secretly attached to the continuity of the very things we (sincerely) …
The Rarest Skill Left | Humoyun Mahmudjonov | TEDxWIUT — Why do some educators leave a lasting impact while others are quickly forgotten? In an age where information is abundant and accessible, he argues that the rarest skill is no longer delivering knowledge — it is inspiring…
This Meteorite Crashed Into a New Jersey Home in 2024. Now, Scientists Say It Contains Some of the Building Blocks of Life — The Hillsborough meteorite belongs to a rare class of rocks from space, according to a new study. It holds amino acids and other organic compounds, as…
Engelsiz Matematik Mümkün / Accessible Mathematics Is Possible | Hale Uçuş | TEDxSSHS Youth — Engelsiz Matematik Eğitim Platformu: Ya bir çocuk matematikte başarısız değilse, sadece ona ulaşamıyorsak? Bu konuşma, erişilebilirliğin neden bir ayrıcalık değil bir hak olduğunu ve…
Starting Again Is the Bravest Win of All | Jovana Knezevic | TEDxTrinity Private School Youth — Courage is not always loud, fearless, or perfect. Sometimes, it is found in the quiet moments — when we choose to stay, take responsibility, rebuild ourselves, and begin again after…
The Restaurant-Worthy Frozen Noodles I Could Eat Every Day — <img src="https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload//tk/edit/groceries/2026/2026-07/mila-caramelized-scallion-noodles/caramelized-scallion-noodles-lead"> I can’t get enough. <a…
levent (@__alpoge__) — hello there the jacobian conjecture is false thanx to my close friend akhil for asking about it and my other close friend fable for working during the world cup final ((1+xy)^3 z + y^2 (1+xy) (4+3xy), y + 3 x (1+xy)^2 z + 3 x y^2 (4+3xy), 2 x - 3 x^2 y…
Watch: 'Carnage' in Stourbridge as houses destroyed by fire — Fire crews have been tackling blazes in the West Midlands after multiple fires tore through the region on Thursday.
NASA Finds New Way Earth May Have Received Elements Needed for Life - NASA Science — NASA-supported scientists have provided new information about how the early Earth may have acquired some elements necessary for the planet to become
Jellyfish Can Heal Wounds in Minutes. Scientists Want Their Secrets. | Marine Biological Laboratory — A decade ago this summer, at the Marine Biological Laboratory, Jocelyn Malamy watched jellyfish cells “walk” toward each other to close a wound for the first time. An…
'Worrying' pollution in Cotswolds river - volunteers — Volunteers record high phosphate and nitrate levels and call on the Environment Agency to investigate.
NEW STUDY: Frog-Derived Gut Bacterium Completely Eradicates 100% of Tumors After a Single Dose in Mice — A single intravenous dose of Ewingella americana achieved complete tumor elimination in 100% of treated animals, with no detectable toxicity—outperforming chemotherapy and…
How Trump Is Trying to Weaken Migrant Children’s Legal Defense — After failing to eliminate funding for unaccompanied minors’ lawyers altogether, the Administration is pushing cases toward entities that lack both immigration expertise and the capacity to take them on.
Antitrust Lawyer on NFL Streaming Cost Concerns — Shindor Cantor Lerner Managing Partner Kellie Lerner discusses the rising cost for sports fans to watch their teams through various streaming platforms such as the NFL, and potential legal ramifications for antitrust violations.…
Canadian wildfires rage as Trump warns Carney again over 'poisoning' US air — The US president raised the issue with the the Canadian prime minister while the pair attended the World Cup Final in New Jersey.
Speed Limits for Ships Protect Endangered Right Whales From Vessel Strikes. Could the Animals Survive Without Them? — Since 2008, rules requiring ships to slow down to avoid collisions with North Atlantic right whales have reduced fatalities of the critically endangered…
Nvidia’s revenue blows past Wall Street expectations as AI boom accelerates — Many analysts view company’s financial performance as a broader referendum on AI buildout
How to Watch the 2026 Emmy Nominations Announced Live — Emmy winners Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller will announce the nominations on Wednesday morning (not too early!).
Avoid Being Shaken Out Of The Market: Wilson — Mike Wilson, chief US equity strategist & chief investment officer at Morgan Stanley, joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." (Source: Bloomberg)
These forgotten operating systems were decades ahead of their time — These systems had slick UIs, multiprocessor support, multitasking and MIDI. What happened?
Wilderness, Solitude, and Creativity: Artist and Philosopher Rockwell Kent’s Century-Old Meditations on Art and Life During Seven Months on a Small Alaskan Island — “These are the times in life — when nothing happens — but in quietness the soul expands.”
Crossbow vs Triple Pendulum in Slow Motion - The Slow Mo Guys — Gav and Dan demonstrate where not to place a Phantom camera while trying to skewer multiple swinging pendulums with a single crossbow bolt. Could this have been completed in 1/10th the time with an expert? Yes, but t
Ten Great Nonfiction Titles to Read in June — If you’re the kind of reader who prefers some heft in your beach reads, than June is the month for you. This month’s picks feature natural histories of American megafauna, domestic memoirs of paren…
Seneca on Grief and the Key to Resilience in the Face of Loss: An Extraordinary Letter to His Mother — “All your sorrows have been wasted on you if you have not yet learned how to be wretched.”
Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber and Severed Hand From Famed Darth Vader Duel Sold For a Record $3.75 Million at Auction — The item, which became the most-valued on-screen Star Wars prop ever sold at auction, was born from cast-off parts from a camera shop
Experience the Launch of NASA's Roman Space Telescope - NASA — Are you ready for a new view of the universe? The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will reveal distant worlds, dark energy, and the structure of the cosmos,
Browse Standard Ebooks - Standard Ebooks: Free and liberated ebooks, carefully produced for the true book lover — Lovingly produced free classics.
Russian strikes kill Ukrainian woman as NATO jet downs drone over Romania — Romania's Defence Ministry didn't specify origin of the drone but has previously blamed Russia for similar incidents.
Redefining Success: Beyond Marks, Money & Milestones | Chandra Shekhar Pandey | TEDxSSCBS — From childhood, we're taught to chase milestones, good grades, prestigious jobs, promotions, and financial security. But are these milestones enough to define a successful life? In…
Miranda July, Jamel Brinkley, and More on Their Favorite (Re)reads — This first appeared in Lit Hub’s Craft of Writing newsletter—sign up here. Ed Park I am eternally dipping into the world of Charles Portis (especially The Dog of the South and True Grit), Nicholson…
To Stop Questioning Is To Stop Growing | Cory Blasingame | TEDxAAS Sofia Youth — How staying curious keeps our world from becoming a script we have already read. - This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local…
The Paramount-WBD Merger Has Documentary Filmmakers on Edge, as They Fear for the Future of Archival Footage — CNN’s library alone library alone encompasses more than 45 years of broadcast coverage of global news, wars, elections, and major political events.
Wildfire smoke now bigger prenatal threat than human sources of air pollution — Regulations reduced prenatal exposure to harmful emissions, but wildfire smoke is erasing gains.
NASA Sets Coverage for August Northern Hemisphere Total Solar Eclipse - NASA — On Wednesday, Aug. 12, a total solar eclipse will be visible in parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain, and a small corner of
Measuring the entropy of English — Full video: https://youtu.be/l6DKRf-fAAM
Blackie & Co.: A Blackbird’s Lesson in Friendship — In the middle of my bleakest winter, my friend Andrea gave me a battered copy of a forgotten book from her elderly father’s used bookshop in rural Texas, by a man named Hockley Clarke. I inhaled it…
Identities: Memories in Motion | Muhammad Armaghan Siddiqui | TEDxDIA Youth — An exploration of how identity is built from accumulated memories and behavioural momentum, and how making small shifts in patterns can reframe an entire life. An exploration of how identity is built…