https://apple.news/AkhKxJNytRXOxQoM7nwxTog Waking Up With Fleas Liz Cheney calls out Trump and his cronies with bracing candor. Why did it take her so long? BY LAURA MILLER for SLATE DEC 08, 2023,10:25 AM Liz Cheney at the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 21, 2022. Jonathan Ernst/Reuters Without a doubt, the nation owes a debt to Liz Cheney, whose new … Continue reading Solid review of Liz Cheney’s “Oath and Honor: a Memoir and Warning”
Month: December 2023
Fossil fuel phase-out not enough without more protections of nature
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/dec/11/fossil-fuel-phase-out-climate-breakdown-protect-natural-world-cop28 Fossil fuel phase-out will ‘not avert climate breakdown without protections for nature’ Top climate scientist says carbon sinks such as forests and wetlands vital to keeping temperature rise below 1.5C Fiona Harvey and Patrick Greenfield in DubaiMon 11 Dec 2023 01.00 EST Human destruction of nature is pushing the planet to a point of no return, and … Continue reading Fossil fuel phase-out not enough without more protections of nature
Ultraviolet light can kill many viruses — so why aren’t we using it
https://apple.news/AoERMQ7HsTVaLoPcTMm6IAA Ultraviolet light can kill almost all the viruses in a room. Why isn’t it everywhere? Can special lightbulbs end the next pandemic before it starts? As I write this article, I have a cold. At some point in the past couple of weeks, I managed to inhale a droplet of water suspended in the … Continue reading Ultraviolet light can kill many viruses — so why aren’t we using it
Hottest temperatures in human history doesn’t mean hottest ever
https://apple.news/ArUDOHGHaSbq1DkQXrNLoAQ New climate record is a reminder: Earth used to be way hotter, the oceans way higher Doyle Rice for USA TODAY, published Dec. 10, 2023 Carbon dioxide levels in Earth's atmosphere are at their highest point in human history, a study released in early December reports. In fact, according to the study, it has been about 14 … Continue reading Hottest temperatures in human history doesn’t mean hottest ever
Google has more types of searches than you probably realize
https://apple.news/ACTF665PjQYuW-eV7I-SP5Q [use this to see the rather pretty graphics Five types of searches that may surprise you from AARP SINCE ITS founding, Google has so dominated the online search market that the company’s name has become the de facto verb for the task. As the company marks its 25th anniversary, AARP tech writer Edward C. Baig … Continue reading Google has more types of searches than you probably realize
Liz Cheney’s book is in demand, but impossible to find
For those who read on Kindles, the best deal is to buy the combination of the Kindle and audio books. Cheney is an excellent narrator and the price of both is less than the price of the audiobook alone. Reviews and recommendations from critic Ron Charles. THE WASHINGTON POST BOOK CLUBThis week Liz Cheney is everywhere, … Continue reading Liz Cheney’s book is in demand, but impossible to find
Is a looming fertility crisis leading us to a future where only the rich can reproduce?
This is not the first item I've posted on this largely ignored threat to the future of humanity -- such widespread infertility caused by plastics that we can't reproduce in high enough numbers to avoid regressing or indeed becoming extinct. Science, health and tech news and analysis from Salon,edited by Troy Farah, in an emailed … Continue reading Is a looming fertility crisis leading us to a future where only the rich can reproduce?
A better way to grind coffee, according to science
http://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2023/12/06/coffee-grinding-science-static-droplet/ There’s a better way to grind coffee, according to science Static electricity builds up on beans during grinding, creating mess and waste. Scientists have a simple solution. By Carolyn Y. Johnson December 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. EST Grinding coffee is a messy business. Static electricity builds up on the grounds, leaving a clingy mess … Continue reading A better way to grind coffee, according to science
2023 sets a new record as hottest year ever recorded — scientists say “the temperature will keep rising”
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/2023-hottest-year-ever-recorded-scientists-temperatures 2023 is officially the hottest year ever recorded, and scientists say "the temperature will keep rising" BY LI COHEN DECEMBER 5, 2023 / 10:00 PM EST / CBS NEWS After months of expectation, it's official — 2023 will be the hottest year ever recorded. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced the milestone after analyzing … Continue reading 2023 sets a new record as hottest year ever recorded — scientists say “the temperature will keep rising”
Best sc-fi thriller series in years deserves your attention
If you've ever had the opportunity to watch his earlier movie "Ex Machina," you will know that Alex Garland is capable of unforgettable productions. http://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/devs-sci-fi-thriller-series.html The Best Sci-Fi Thriller Series In Years Deserves Your Attention By Douglas Helm | Published 8 hours ago If you’re looking for a new sci-fi series to check out, you owe it to yourself … Continue reading Best sc-fi thriller series in years deserves your attention
Comprehensive review of “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé”
http://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/renaissance-a-film-by-beyonce-2023/ Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé CREDITS IN THEATERS December 1, 2023 CAST Beyoncé; Jay-Z; Blue Ivy Carter; Rumi Carter; Sir Carter; Tina Knowles-Lawson; Matthew Knowles; Diana Ross; Megan Thee Stallion; Kendrick Lamar Kelly Rowland; LeToya Luckett; Amari Marshall; Michelle Williams; Laurent Bourgeois; Larry Bourgeois; LaTavia Roberson; Emily Bear; Honey Balenciaga; Hannah Douglass; Tiffany Moníque … Continue reading Comprehensive review of “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé”
“All of Us Strangers” — a movie I very much want to see
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/06/movies/andrew-scott-paul-mescal-all-of-us-strangers.html THE PROJECTIONIST With Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal, It’s All About Chemistry After “Fleabag” and “Normal People” made them romantic idols, the two actors forge their own tender bond in “All of Us Strangers.” Paul Mescal, left, and Andrew Scott, who star in “All of Us Strangers,” in Los Angeles in November.Credit...Ryan Pfluger for … Continue reading “All of Us Strangers” — a movie I very much want to see
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