Frank Bruni, a maestro with his pen
From cluttered rooms to boxes stacked high, two articles ponder
Bluey, say it isn't so
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Lars Larson and I discussed on his program the Oscar-winning film about Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb.
Why does the cost of housing reach such towering heights?
Do we measure our worth by the books we swiftly read
For generations past, law enforcement's been a tool; who wields the weapon now, and who plays the fool?
Amidst the flora's bloom and fauna's timeless dance, climate shifts course.
The editor-in-chief of a preeminent scientific journal should know what a "scientist" is – and isn't. Holden Thorp, the editor of the journal Science, does not.
Reflections on measles making a comeback, plastic containers sparking revolutions, words capturing indescribable emotions, and the hardship in acquiring elite handbags.
Among the most creative and original mathematical thinkers – explanations of her work are virtually incomprehensible to us mortals, who communicate in words rather than symbols – Amalie “Emmy” Noether’s name is associated with countless theorems, mathematical constructs, and key advances in abstract algebra, many of which are essential to modern physics.
While much ink has been spilled, and effort expended, discussing the downstream impacts of the Dobbs decision, little is known about its upstreaming impacts. Contraception, amidst the legal hullabaloo, a JAMA Health Forum report sheds a bit of light on the issue.
It's easy to lose sight of the visceral fear and uncertainty that pervaded the early days of the pandemic.
With each iteration, AI becomes both student and teacher, trapped in an echo chamber of its own creation.
From Wendy's ill-fated foray into dynamic pricing to the prices of Ticketmaster and Live Nation, the line between innovation and exploitation grows increasingly blurred.
Although viruses are not alive, they have evolved into a perfect replication machine. And they do so without having to exert themselves at all. The infected host cell does all the work because the virus tricks it into doing so. Reproduction without life; pretty fascinating.
Welcome to "What I Am Reading" - a quick mention of intriguing articles, from the safety of decaf coffee to historical echoes of the opioid crisis, an argument for plagiarism, and something data brokers know.
As celestial enthusiasts eagerly await the solar eclipse on April 8, Canadian researchers uncovered eye-opening insights into the eclipse's impact on road safety. Let's consider their findings as we gear up to witness this celestial marvel.
Today's lineup promises a delightful array of topics, from ancient smartphones to outrageously priced sweaters. So grab your caffeinated beverage of choice and let's get reading