https://www.wired.com/story/fukushima-nuclear-disaster-radioactive-water-release/? CHRIS BARANIUK SCIENCE JUL 18, 2023 7:00 AM Fukushima’s Radioactive Water Is Going to Be Pumped Into the Ocean—and That’s Fine Japan’s plan to treat, dilute, and discharge the irradiated water used to cool Fukushima’s nuclear reactors is unpopular, but experts say it’s safe. INsatellite pictures, they look like the pale blue and gray … Continue reading Fukushima’s radioactive water about to be pumped into the ocean — am maybe that’s fine
What makes humans happy enough to have a “good life”?
http://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/01/harvard-happiness-study-relationships/672753/ Pierre Buttin IDEAS WHAT THE LONGEST STUDY ON HUMAN HAPPINESS FOUND IS THE KEY TO A GOOD LIFE The Harvard Study of Adult Development has established a strong correlation between deep relationships and well-being. The question is, how does a person nurture those deep relationships?By Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz JANUARY 19, 2023SHARE This article was featured … Continue reading What makes humans happy enough to have a “good life”?
Sharing passwords isn’t safe. Here’s how to minimize your risk if you do.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/there-are-good-and-bad-ways-to-share-passwords-acc70042? PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY: NICOLE NGUYEN Sharing Passwords Isn’t Safe. Here’s How to Minimize Your Risk If You Do. Don’t use email or SMS, but do use an encrypted password manager PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY RACHEL MENDELSON/THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, ISTOCK (2) By Nicole Nguyen, published June 11, 2023 5:30 am ET Sharing is caring. But sharing passwords … Continue reading Sharing passwords isn’t safe. Here’s how to minimize your risk if you do.
Tolkien’s Middle-Earth wasn’t a place. It was a time in (English) history.
https://bigthink.com/high-culture/middle-earth-tolkien-history/ HIGH CULTURE — MAY 1, 2023 Tolkien’s Middle-Earth wasn’t a place. It was a time in (English) history. The fellowship's journey through Middle-Earth mirrors the modernization of the English countryside. Classical, medieval, and recent influences on the geography of Middle-earth. All locations are approximate. (Credit: Ian Alexander / Wikipedia) KEY TAKEAWAYS Different regions in Middle-Earth correspond … Continue reading Tolkien’s Middle-Earth wasn’t a place. It was a time in (English) history.
15 Dinners that begin with a packet of ranch dressing mix
This is a go-to website for inspiration:www.allrecipes.com/gallery/ranch-mix-recipes/ 15 Dinners That Start With a Packet of Ranch Dressing Mix By Hayley Sugg Published on April 3, 2020 Tangy, creamy, and herby, ranch mix is the perfect secret ingredient to pep up your weeknight dinners. Add extra depth to your chili, improve your breading on baked chicken, or even mix … Continue reading 15 Dinners that begin with a packet of ranch dressing mix
What are the school book bans doing to authors? Hard data from book riot.com
bookriot.com/the-impact-of-book-bans-on-authors/ THE IMPACT OF BOOK BANS ON AUTHORS Kelly Jensen Jul 14, 2023 In early June, I distributed an author survey to gauge the impact of book bans on authors. The survey specifically sought to look at where or how school and library visit invitations have changed since 2021 — the first year this wave of book bans … Continue reading What are the school book bans doing to authors? Hard data from book riot.com
You’re missing a bet if you don’t use Apple’s Cash card in your iPhone or Apple Watch wallet
With so many ways to send cash to individuals with apps (for example, Venmo, Zelle, Cash), you might have missed the method that's already in your iPhone or Apple Watch wallet. I've always just periodically moved the balance to my checking account. Here's a clear explanation of this alternative. https://youtu.be/Ph0RRmEn-Ko
15 Smashing books set in London
http://www.bookbub.com/blog/books-set-in-london? 15 Smashing Books Set in London By Angela Erickson, published on June 08, 2023 Save any books that interest you from this article to your BookBub wishlist and we’ll notify you when we have a deal on them. The city of London has captured the imagination of people around the world for generations. In that … Continue reading 15 Smashing books set in London
Record number of LGBTQ athletes competing in 2023 Women’s World Cup
http://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/2023-womens-world-cup-record-87-lgbtq-athletes-will-compete-rcna93727 A record 87 out LGBTQ athletes will compete in the 2023 Women's World Cup The number of out athletes competing has more than doubled since the 2019 Women’s World Cup. Megan Rapinoe during a soccer match against Japan in Nashville, Tennessee, on Feb. 19.James Williamson / AMA via Getty Images file July 11, 2023, … Continue reading Record number of LGBTQ athletes competing in 2023 Women’s World Cup
Here’s a terrific list of Summer 2023’s movies in theaters and streaming
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/24/movies/summer-movies-2023.html? [click thru for those coming later in the summer] Summer Movies 2023: Here’s What’s Coming to Theaters and Streaming Barbie springs to life, Indy swings into action and Spidey slings new webs. Here are 107 films for movie lovers of all tastes. “Barbie,” starring Margot Robbie, makes the leap from regular-size doll to big-screen … Continue reading Here’s a terrific list of Summer 2023’s movies in theaters and streaming
Why spatial audio music sounds great
https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/04/15/a-practical-guide-for-why-spatial-audio-music-is-great? A practical guide for why spatial audio music is great Tyler Hayes for WIRED, published Apr 15, 2023 Dolby Atmos on Apple Music Most people shrug off spatial audio because they don't know what it is or have decided it's a gimmick, but others are convinced Dolby Atmos songs sound better. Here are some practical … Continue reading Why spatial audio music sounds great
Why is this punishing heat feeding on itself and apt to get worse?
http://www.wired.com/story/the-heat-wave-scorching-the-us-is-a-self-perpetuating-monster/? MATT SIMON, SCIENCE, JUL 14, 2023 7:00 AM The Heat Wave Scorching the US Is a Self-Perpetuating Monster The current record highs in the US are thanks to a heat dome—and it’s expected to get worse through the weekend. JUST WEEKS AFTER a third of the US population was hit with air-quality alerts thanks to smoke from climate-change-fueled … Continue reading Why is this punishing heat feeding on itself and apt to get worse?
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