THE WASHINGTON POST BOOK CLUBReviews and recommendations from critic Ron Charles.Presented by Princeton University Press By Ron Charles, EmailBooks on the Square is one of the indie bookstores that make Providence, R.I., the best book city in America. (Courtesy of Books on the Square) Congratulations to the readers of Providence, R.I. They live in America’s “best book city.” That’s according to … Continue reading 10 Best book cities
Month: April 2022
Big changes proposed for W 103rd St on Manhattan’s UWS
http://www.westsiderag.com/2022/04/29/big-changes-proposed-for-west-103rd-street Big Changes Proposed for West 103rd Street Posted on April 29, 2022 at 6:07 pm by West Side Rag By Molly Sugarman The city’s Department of Transportation used an Earth Day celebration last Sunday to seek public input on a proposal that would permanently slow down traffic on West 103rd Street and make the … Continue reading Big changes proposed for W 103rd St on Manhattan’s UWS
Certain foods probably do help stave off dementia
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/21/well/mind/dementia-prevention-food-diet.html? Can Certain Foods Really Stave Off Dementia? Here’s what the science says about whether your diet can counteract cognitive decline. By Amelia Nierenberg, Published April 21, 2022Updated April 27, 2022 Walnuts can improve cognitive function. Blueberries can boost memory. Fish oil supplements can lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. You may have noticed these buzzy “brain food” claims scattered across … Continue reading Certain foods probably do help stave off dementia
Not your imagination — allergy season worse and longer
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/21/well/live/allergies-symptoms-season.html? Allergy Season Is About to Get Worse. Here’s How to Prepare. If you act quickly, there are a few practical steps you can take to manage symptoms, reduce allergens in your home and get long-term relief. By Knvul Sheikh Published April 21, 2022Updated April 25, 2022 Springtime comes with an uptick in stuffy noses and scratchy throats, … Continue reading Not your imagination — allergy season worse and longer
Researchers develop a paper-thin, low-power loudspeaker with high-quality sound
https://news.mit.edu/2022/low-power-thin-loudspeaker-0426 Researchers develop a paper-thin loudspeaker The flexible, thin-film device has the potential to make any surface into a low-power, high-quality audio source. Watch Video Adam Zewe | MIT News Office Publication Date: April 26, 2022 Caption: MIT researchers have developed an ultrathin loudspeaker that can turn any rigid surface into a high-quality, active audio source. The … Continue reading Researchers develop a paper-thin, low-power loudspeaker with high-quality sound
After so much progress, why has the U.S. become so anti-LGBTQ+?
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/apr/28/lgbtq-rights-us-dont-say-gay After years of progress on gay rights, how did the US become so anti-LGBTQ+? Florida’s ‘don’t say gay’ bill bans discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity in schools between kindergarten and third grade. Illustration: Esme Blegvad/The Guardian A slew of bills are rolling back recently won freedoms. Is America ready to fight for LGBTQ+ … Continue reading After so much progress, why has the U.S. become so anti-LGBTQ+?
Those who fight energy restrictions fail to realize the consequent harsh future
All of those who are fighting so hard to make small reductions in the use of fossil fuels now face large, sharp changes later when the scale of catastrophe can no longer be ignored. We Have Two Impossible Paths to Avoid the Worst of Climate Change A massive reduction in energy use seems unlikely. So … Continue reading Those who fight energy restrictions fail to realize the consequent harsh future
Drought forces water use limits in CA
People forget that large portions of this area have always been dry, relying on massive transportation of water from other areas to produce its green. As all of southern California has tried to cope with the overlay of drought, these limits are only the first of what could be substantial limits on water use. https://apple.news/AsikNJU9gQJS26_z4evD6Dw … Continue reading Drought forces water use limits in CA
Learning more about symptoms of Alzheimer’s
https://newatlas.com/science/brain-degeneration-apathy-first-symptom-alzheimers-dementia/ New study may explain why apathy is the first symptom of Alzheimer’s By Rich Haridy April 25, 2022 Compelling new research from the Indiana University School of Medicine has homed in on a degenerative mechanism that could explain why symptoms such as apathy are the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The findings suggest disrupting this … Continue reading Learning more about symptoms of Alzheimer’s
New book on royals spares nobody
https://apple.news/AohPtgsXAQRmy72pUn50PGw Tina Brown’s royal revelations spare no one, especially Meghan Markle By Allison Stewart, Washington Post April 23, 2022 at 6:00 a.m. EDT The British royal family’s Great Meghan Markle Experiment lasted all of 20 months, from her May 2018 marriage to Prince Harry until January 2020, when the couple gave up their royal duties before … Continue reading New book on royals spares nobody
Discovery of where dingos fit in dogs’ evolutionary family tree
https://www.sciencealert.com/we-finally-know-where-dingos-sit-in-dogs-evolutionary-family-tree? We Finally Know Where Dingos Sit in Dogs' Evolutionary Family Tree MATT A. FIELD AND J. WILLIAM O. BALLARD, THE CONVERSATION 24 APRIL 2022 Many people know modern dogs evolved from the grey wolf. But did you know most of the more than 340 modern dog breeds we have today only emerged within the … Continue reading Discovery of where dingos fit in dogs’ evolutionary family tree
Risk you may not appreciate about buying from Amazon
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/21/opinion/amazon-product-liability.html What You Don’t Know About Amazon April 21, 2022 Credit...Illustration by Ben Denzer; source photographs by Paul Denzer Give this article707 By Moira Weigel Ms. Weigel is an assistant professor of communication studies at Northeastern University. When Carey Gartner ordered a TV remote on Amazon in 2017, it arrived promptly at his home in Texas, … Continue reading Risk you may not appreciate about buying from Amazon
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