apple.news/Ae5QtVKZiSriqtDyP0szQXA This invisible killer takes out 3.5 billion U.S. birds a year Glass is even more deadly to birds than previously thought, according to new research. But, unlike many environmental problems, scientists say the solutions are simple. ByJason Bittel June 05, 2024 An imprint of a bird that hit a window is seen in London … Continue reading Invisible killer takes out 3.5 billion U.S. birds a year
Month: June 2024
The best vanilla ice cream
http://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vanilla-ice-cream/ The Best Vanilla Ice Cream Updated June 4, 2024 Save Photo: Michael Murtaugh / Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero By Marguerite Preston Marguerite Preston is an editor covering kitchen gear. She has spent countless hours in the test kitchen and edited hundreds of guides since 2017. FYI To see how much of a difference vanilla beans make … Continue reading The best vanilla ice cream
Bird flu spreading — here’s what you should know
http://www.self.com/story/bird-flu-h5n1 Bird Flu Is Spreading. Here’s Everything You Should Know Right Now We asked experts about runny eggs, milk, fatality rates, and more. By Katie Camero June 7, 2024 A new strain of bird flu, a.k.a. avian influenza or H5N1, has been circulating in birds and other animals around the globe for a few years now. … Continue reading Bird flu spreading — here’s what you should know
Singapore lifts ban on pets in the public housing where 80% of population live
/www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/10/the-cat-in-the-flat-singapore-lifts-ban-on-pets-in-public-housing The cat in the flat: Singapore lifts ban on pets in public housing Public consultation found widespread support to allow cats in the city’s Housing and Development Board flats, in which 80% of the population live Rebecca Ratcliffe in SingaporeSun 9 Jun 2024 19.50 EDTShare Tommy is, without doubt, the head of his household. If … Continue reading Singapore lifts ban on pets in the public housing where 80% of population live
Is Glen Powell this generation’s leading man?
apple.news/A2dok40vVSE6r8cBWhQch6Q [nice photos didn't copy thru but visible with this link] Glen Powell was photographed March 26 at the Harvard House Motel in Los Angeles. Artistic & Fashion Director Alison Edmond. Brunello Cucinelli jacket and pants; vintage polo; Tom Ford sunglasses; David Yurman ring. THE NEW A-LIST GLEN POWELL IS THE FUN-LOVING THROWBACK MOVIE STAR … Continue reading Is Glen Powell this generation’s leading man?
Tech use far less environmentally friendly than other uses we complain about
The ugly truth behind ChatGPT: AI is guzzling resources at planet-eating rates Mariana Mazzucato Big tech is playing its part in reaching net zero targets, but its vast new datacentres are run at huge cost to the environment Mariana Mazzucato is professor of economics at UCL, and director of the Institute for Innovation and Public … Continue reading Tech use far less environmentally friendly than other uses we complain about
Too many women forced to stop riding bikes because of labial swelling and pain
https://apple.news/A6-5o-BjUTLa477MJHCLJKw [this is one you should read in full if you're either a female bicyclist or know one] Why We Need to Talk About CYCLING’S SILENT EPIDEMIC Too many women are forced off their bikes because of labial swelling and pain. Here’s why it happens, what women can do about it, and how to prevent … Continue reading Too many women forced to stop riding bikes because of labial swelling and pain
Clean energy needs better distribution to be fully successful
https://apple.news/AMZ1-nUe_QFSoXXoD7hm9Cw THE NEXT FRONT IN THE WAR AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE by Brian Deese for The Atlantic Clean-energy investment in America is off the charts—but it still isn’t translating into enough electricity that people can actually use. MAY 24, 2024 In August 2022, the U.S. passed the most ambitious climate legislation of any country, ever. As … Continue reading Clean energy needs better distribution to be fully successful
More movies coming from New Zealand (finally)
https://apple.news/AkV26-hzqR9ygvyX5OodLNA Peter Jackson to make more Lord of the Rings films, Andy Serkis sets Gollum's return The director will produce two new movies alongside longtime collaborators Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. By Emlyn Travis for Entertainment Weekly Published on May 9, 2024 10:44AM EDT Peter Jackson will return to Middle-earth once again. The director, who helmed the beloved Lord of … Continue reading More movies coming from New Zealand (finally)
Air passengers’ foot hammocks increase comfort, decrease safety
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/foot-hammocks-savior-of-economy-fliers-scourge-of-airlines-62ea2c29? Foot Hammocks: Savior of Economy Fliers, Scourge of Airlines Travelers are getting creative to make flying in the coach cabin more comfortable, but some products could present safety risks ISTOCK By Jacob Passy May 28, 2024 8:00 am ET More fliers are using elevated footrests in their eternal struggle to get comfortable in coach. Airlines … Continue reading Air passengers’ foot hammocks increase comfort, decrease safety
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