Justin Hawkins Wishes the Darkness Didn’t Write Christmas Song
Justin Hawkins joked about wishing the Darkness hadn’t written a Christmas song, because of the way it affected the band’s touring plans. In a recent episode of…
The Who Announce Spring + Fall 2022 Tour Dates
After being sidelined by the pandemic, rock legends The Who will get back out on the road this year on a spring U.S. tour followed by…
An Insidious Mac Malware Is Growing More Sophisticated
Mac malware known as UpdateAgent has been spreading for more than a year, and it is growing increasingly malevolent as its developers add new bells…
Is Maternal Instinct Backed by Science?
When I noticed our 14-year-old son drinking more water than usual, I commented to my husband that sudden thirst may be a sign of diabetes….
Sixx Calls Pearl Jam ‘Boring’ After Vedder Knocks Motley Crue
The battle between grunge and hair metal was loosely resurrected after Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder told the New York Times how much he “despised” the glam…
The Who Announce 2022 ‘The Who Hit Back’ Tour Dates
The Who have announced a series of 2022 concert dates, billed as the Who Hits Back! The tour will kick off on April 22 in Ft….
Astronomers Want to Save Dark Skies from Satellite Swarms
Last Thursday, on the same day that SpaceX launched 49 Starlink internet relay satellites—joining more than 2,000 others in what is by far the biggest…
Emotional Distractions Can Be a Double-edged Sword
We are masters of distraction, and our society makes it easier than ever. Nearly half of Americans spend at least five hours on their phone…
The Brutal Reason Some Primates Are Born a Weird Color
The first thing you might notice about the Delacour’s langur is its color. It’s got a jet black torso, limbs, and head, with a shaggy…
6 Apps That Take the Grind out of Your Workday
Managing your tasks shouldn’t be a distraction unto itself. These desk mates let your phone handle the hard stuff. Update, February 2022: We’ve added new…