http://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/05/science/hail-weather-climate.html The Hunt for Big Hail Hailstones of record size are falling left and right, and hailstorm damage is growing. But there is surprisingly little research to explain why. A supercell thunderstorm threatening to engulf a barn near Imperial, Neb., in 2019. Almost all hail is created in supercells, or storms with updrafts of rising … Continue reading Finding and understanding monster hail
Europe’s drought could signal the death of river cruising
http://www.cnn.com/travel/article/europe-drought-river-cruising/index.html Europe's drought could signal the death of river cruising Julia Buckley • Published 14th August 2022 (CNN) — Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the pandemic-snarled water, Europe is having another cataclysmic summer. This time, it's not pandemic red tape, but what looks set to be the continent's worst drought in … Continue reading Europe’s drought could signal the death of river cruising
Ants may help farmers grow healthy crops better than pesticides
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/aug/17/ants-can-beat-pesticides-helping-farmers-grow-healthy-crops-study-aoe Ants can be better than pesticides for growing healthy crops, study finds Harnessing natural insect power can, with proper management, have higher efficacy than resorting to harmful chemicals A tropical Ectatomma ant, one of the world’s 14,000 species, many of which can do the job of chemicals by killing pests that harm crops. Photograph: José … Continue reading Ants may help farmers grow healthy crops better than pesticides
It’s always been clear that a backlash would happen to women having control over their bodies
http://www.newyorker.com/books/second-read/the-real-backlash-never-ended? The Real Backlash Never Ended Three decades later, Susan Faludi’s 1991 feminist classic still shows us how to read between the lines. By Molly Fischer, July 21, 2022 “It’s easier to be killed by a terrorist than it is to find a husband over the age of forty,” a man tells Meg Ryan’s character, Annie, … Continue reading It’s always been clear that a backlash would happen to women having control over their bodies
How to share your smartphone location with loved ones — not big tech
http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-share-your-smartphone-location-with-loved-onesnot-big-tech-11662234935 How to Share Your Smartphone Location With Loved Ones—Not Big Tech Apple’s Find My and Google Maps have become a new kind of social network. Just be sure you know who can find you on a map, and what they do with that info. By Nicole Nguyen, Sept. 4, 2022 8:00 am ET Tracking friends … Continue reading How to share your smartphone location with loved ones — not big tech
Handy quiz to see if it’s time to upgrade your iPhone
http://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2022/phone-upgrade-quiz/?itid=hp-more-top-stories Is it time to upgrade your iPhone? Our quiz can help you decide. Save money and help the environment by only getting a new smartphone when it’s necessary (Washington Post illustration; iStock) By Heather Kelly and Chris Alcantara Updated Sept. 7 at 8:44 p.m.Originally published Sept. 7, 2022 Apple’s new iPhone 14 has all the usual tweaks and upgrades you’ve … Continue reading Handy quiz to see if it’s time to upgrade your iPhone
Americanisms (accordingly to non-residents of the U.S.)
"When Asked Where They're From, Americans Reply With A State Or City Instead Of Country": Non-Americans Are Revealing Uniquely American Norms BuzzFeed Staff As the US passes its 246th Independence Day, it's a good time to reflect on that stereotype that Americans tend to be unaware of the rest of the world — or more … Continue reading Americanisms (accordingly to non-residents of the U.S.)
Why Netflix would rather you didn’t binge
https://www.vox.com/recode/23186241/netflix-churn-chart-subscribers-stranger-things-peter-kafka-column Here’s why Netflix made you wait a month to watch the rest of Stranger Things One chart that tells you a lot about the state of the streaming service. By Peter Kafka and Rani Molla Jun 29, 2022, 6:30am EDT A scene from the fourth season of Netflix’s Stranger Things. Netflix spends around $17 billion a year on new … Continue reading Why Netflix would rather you didn’t binge
Spectacular list of climate books
If you have even the slightest interest of reading the best books on any topics related to the changes in the climate, open this link: https://fivebooks.com/category/environment/climate-change/
A Rotten Tomatoes 92 score wasn’t enough for HBO to give this show another season
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/hbo-cancels-this-show-with-92-on-rotten-tomatoes-after-only-two-seasons HBO just canceled a show with 92% RT score after two seasons By Rory Mellon published 1 day ago Gentleman Jack bows out as HBO confirms cancelation (Image credit: Shutterstock) The last few weeks have seen a fresh wave of TV show cancelations from the likes of Netflix, Paramount Plus and Prime Video, and now it’s HBO's turn to ruthlessly cancel … Continue reading A Rotten Tomatoes 92 score wasn’t enough for HBO to give this show another season
Reminder — how to turn off popular highlights on your Kindle
How do I turn off Popular Highlights on my Kindle Paperwhite? Last Updated on October 8, 2021 2 Min Read Fraser Campbell Add Comment If you have a Kindle Paperwhite, you may have noticed small portions of underlined text while you’re reading. This feature, called “Popular highlights”, appears on lines that many users have highlighted … Continue reading Reminder — how to turn off popular highlights on your Kindle
How long do cats live?
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2022/06/15/how-long-cats-live/7616721001/ How long do cats live? Here’s how long to expect your feline friend’s nine lives to last. Jacob Livesay USA TODAY So you just adopted an adorable newborn kitten — or maybe you rescued an older cat from the shelter. Regardless of how this critter ended up in your life, it’s only natural to … Continue reading How long do cats live?
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