Greenland ice sheet vanished once, before humans — but we’re not ready for the consequences

There are many who would look at the evidence that the ice sheet disappeared before and conclude that human activity is not to blame for this melt. What's more important than the cause is that the ice sheet has melted in the past so can melt in our future. The consequences to human life could … Continue reading Greenland ice sheet vanished once, before humans — but we’re not ready for the consequences

Yes, eating seaweed could cut cows’ methane-filled burps 82%

This is my all-time favorite method for addressing climate change. It could make continued consumption of beef much more feasible but it's also just fun. Feeding cows seaweed could cut their methane emissions by 82%, scientists say Researchers found cows belched out 82% less methane after putting small amount of seaweed in their feed for … Continue reading Yes, eating seaweed could cut cows’ methane-filled burps 82%

Where’s the water that used to be liquid on Mars?

MARCH 17, 202112:29 PMUPDATED 6 HOURS AGO Mars long ago was wet. You may be surprised where the water went By Will Dunham 3 MIN READ WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Mars was once a wet world, with abundant bodies of water on its surface. But this changed dramatically billions of years ago, leaving behind the desolate landscape … Continue reading Where’s the water that used to be liquid on Mars?

Bye bye chorus, hello hook?

This is a story that demands audio so click thru for insight into changes in pop music that may not have caught your attention. Also check out this link for highlights and lowlights of the Grammies: https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/2021-grammys-best-and-worst-beyonce-megan-thee-stallion-billie-eilish/?b https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/03/14/opinion/pop-music-songwriting.html?

What Travelers with the COVID Vaccine Need to Know Before a Trip | Condé Nast Traveler

What to consider after receiving the COVID vaccine, from who you're traveling with to where you go.— Read on http://www.cntraveler.com/story/what-fully-vaccinated-travelers-need-to-know-before-planning-a-trip

NYC used bookstore with charm and cat

The Pig That Purrs At Westsider Rare and Used Books Bobby Panza  March 17, 2021  Community Westsider Rare and Used Books is magical. It’s gained local and international acclaim over the years as a beloved institution of the Upper West Side. Nestled between 80th and 81st Streets on Broadway, Westsider is run by the legendary, “cross medium … Continue reading NYC used bookstore with charm and cat

Another sign that NYC is recovering

Lower Rents Allow Brooklyn Ice Cream Shop to Open ‘Boutique’ on the UWS Posted on March 16, 2021 at 10:51 am by Carol Tannenhauser, West Side Rag Flavors range from traditional to innovative, from Just Vanilla to Salt-Kissed Caramel to Vegan Brooklyn Black & White Cookie. By Carol Tannenhauser Around the first of April, a … Continue reading Another sign that NYC is recovering

Average iPhone game requires 76% more storage space since 2016

This is a chicken or egg problem. Did the larger size of games drive the regular increases in minimum storage needed when you buy device updates? Or did the larger storage allow developers to expand their creativity? macdailynews.com/2021/03/10/average-iphone-game-requires-76-more-storage-space-since-2016/ Average iPhone game requires 76% more storage space since 2016 Wednesday, March 10, 2021 1:12 pm5 Comments … Continue reading Average iPhone game requires 76% more storage space since 2016

IRS changing individual filing due date to May 17

IRS Delays U.S. Tax Deadline to May 17 After Disruptive Year By Allyson Versprille, Laura Davison and Saleha Mohsin, March 17, 2021, 1:34 PM EDT, updated at March 17, 2021, 5:30 PM EDT The Internal Revenue Service is delaying the April 15 tax-filing deadline to May 17, giving taxpayers an additional month to file returns … Continue reading IRS changing individual filing due date to May 17

Unexplainable: A new science podcast about fascinating unanswered questions – Vox

Yes, this reads like a promotional puff piece, but the podcast does look interesting. https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2021/3/10/22264447/unexplainable-podcast-premiere-science-mysteries Unexplainable: A new podcast about the most fascinating unanswered questions in science What we don’t know is awesome. Let us explain. By Brian Resnick@B_resnickbrian@vox.com  Mar 10, 2021, 7:45am EST I have a pot of purple shamrocks growing on my bedroom windowsill; every day, they … Continue reading Unexplainable: A new science podcast about fascinating unanswered questions – Vox

A favorite actress in a BBC series

Ms Macdonald is an actress that says quality to me for whatever vehicle she chooses to act in. The dates for this new series are British and may not correspond to when "Line of Duty" will appear in the U.S. Kelly Macdonald: ‘I’m beyond sex scenes now. I just play detectives’ https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/mar/06/kelly-macdonald-line-of-duty She shot to … Continue reading A favorite actress in a BBC series

Local action in NYC fighting equipment to expand the use of fracked gas

Food & Water Watch, members of the Fire Department of New York, and local activists are protesting permits proposed for the addition of more liquified and compressed natural gas to its Greenpoint Facility in Brooklyn. The proposal also seeks to transport trucks carrying this product thru parts of the city. Other than the company proposing … Continue reading Local action in NYC fighting equipment to expand the use of fracked gas