4.6 Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Is Shedding Light on Our Oceans’ Origins The 4.6-billion-year-old meteorite. (Photo: Natural History Museum) Water is a scientific enigma. How did Earth develop its oceans? Do other planets have water? Space exploration may help answer these questions, but others come crashing to Earth in strokes of celestial inspiration. The Whinchcombe meteorite—a meteor […]
Day: December 26, 2022
‘Democracy’s Library’ by The Internet Archive Contains Government Research Accessible for All
‘Democracy’s Library’ by The Internet Archive Contains Government Research Accessible for All Photo: BIZOON/Depositphotos Democracy is under a global threat. From the violent January 6 insurrection in the U.S. to democratic backsliding in Europe, participatory governments are at a critical historical point. As developed by the ancient Greeks, democracy requires participation from an informed citizenry […]
Abstract Lily Pad Paintings Symbolize the Beauty and Perseverance of Chinese Culture
Abstract Lily Pad Paintings Symbolize the Beauty and Perseverance of Chinese Culture Artist MaiYap explores her identity as an Asian woman in the series Reflection on Awakening. Her experience living as a minority in Panama, and then later, in Florida, formed a fear of being different. Then, when racism and hate crimes against Asian Americans […]
Bald Guy Shows Off Ingenious Wigs He Quickly and Easily Switches Between
Bald Guy Shows Off Ingenious Wigs He Quickly and Easily Switches Between Photo: Screenshot from Reddit When shopping for a specific product, it is always reassuring to read reviews or hear testimonials about whether the item works as advertised. A man on TikTok has taken this to heart and created a whole series of videos […]
Please don’t film me in 2023
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge In my favorite TikTok video of 2022, an amateur interviewer with a tiny microphone approaches a stranger in an AC/DC T-shirt minding their own business. Pushing the mic in front of the person’s face, the interviewer comes in with the favorite question of gatekeepers from time immemorial: […]
Go read this story about a mood decoder developed by neuroscientists that can measure depression
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Whenever I see news about deep brain stimulation, I perk up. The procedure — which involves implanting electrodes deep into the brain to deliver regular pulses of electricity — is used to treat people like my mom with movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease or epilepsy. Researchers are also […]
Some New Year’s resolutions that won’t end up in your pile of shame
Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/WireImage Oh no, it’s almost January 1st and you forgot to make a resolution! This doesn’t have to be hard. Like, I mean, if you want to do your first marathon, knock yourself out. But I’ve found simpler is better for resolutions. You might consider tending to yourself as though you are […]
Dogs Form Sweet Friendship With an Orphaned Magpie
Dogs Form Sweet Friendship With an Orphaned Magpie Two dogs and a magpie have formed an unlikely friendship with deep bonds. Peggy, a Staffordshire bull terrier, her pup Ruby, and Molly the (male) magpie flock together at their home in Queensland, Australia. They enjoy naps, outdoor adventures, and singing (barking) in each other’s presence. They […]
Artist “Forages” With Paper to Form Fungi Sculptures That Look Incredibly Real
Artist “Forages” With Paper to Form Fungi Sculptures That Look Incredibly Real In the hands of an artist, paper can be anything. Ann Wood of Woodlucker sees the immense potential in the material and uses it to recreate nature. Known for her realistic paper blooms, she crafts beautiful bouquets, delicate winged insects, and more recently, […]
All I want is one productivity app that can handle everything
There are too many productivity apps out there. | Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge I’m an organized person. I have to be. Writing is a deadline-oriented job, and I have the working memory of an elderly goldfish. Gone are the days when I could store an entire week’s worth of events, deadlines, and […]