Monthly Archives: November 2024

The curse of genius We see exceptional intelligence as a blessing. So why, asks Maggie Fergusson, are so many brilliant children miserable misfits? Apr 29th 2019 ECONOMIST  By Maggie Fergusson Tom remembers the day he decided he wanted to be … Continue reading →

A concretion is a hard, compact mass formed by the precipitation of mineral cement within the spaces between particles, and is found in sedimentary rock or soil.[1] Concretions are often ovoid or spherical in shape, although irregular shapes also occur. The word ‘concretion’ is derived from the Latin concretio “(act of) … Continue reading →

  The spice in ‘Dune’ is more real than you think From hallucinogenic fish to nematodes oozing with lifespan-extending pheromones, many animals on Earth secrete chemicals with effects similar to those produced by Arrakis’s giant sandworms. The Caenorhabditis elegans worm is … Continue reading →

This strange syndrome is linked to regular cannabis use—and cases have doubled Nausea. Severe abdominal pain. Compulsive bathing. These are some of the hallmarks of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, a medical condition that’s on the rise. Hospitalizations linked to cannabinoid hyperemesis … Continue reading →

Can a human outrun a horse? Here’s what it takes Discover the science behind human endurance and how our evolutionary adaptations give us the surprising ability to outlast even horses in long-distance races. Horses excel at short sprints, but in … Continue reading →

How the Ivy League Broke America – The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new. By David Brooks ATLANTIC November 14, 2024 Every coherent society has a social ideal—an image of what the superior person looks like. In America, from the late … Continue reading →

How the Ivy League Broke America The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new. By David Brooks November 14, 2024 THE ECONOMIST  Every coherent society has a social ideal—an image of what the superior person looks like. In America, from the … Continue reading →

CALIFORNIA SOUTH (Los Angeles, San Diego, San Luis Obispo) Corrections Railway, Metro, Funiculars, Cable Cars: Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Should be in California Interior DARE   Northern Channel islands (Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa etc.) Santa Catalina Island World Heritage Sites: The … Continue reading →

6 of Europe’s most challenging hiking trails From an epic trail stretching across the mountains in Slovenia to a two-week adventure in Scotland, these hikes are not for the faint of heart. Whether you’re searching for a 132-mile hike throughout … Continue reading →

As wellness trends take off, iodine deficiency makes a quiet comeback Levels of the vital nutrient are falling rapidly in America Photograph: Magnum Photos/ Mark Power Nov 6th 2024 ECONOMIST  A CENTURY AGO, much of northern America was known as … Continue reading →