In Defense Of: Starship’s ‘We Built This City’
Everybody says they hate “We Built This City.” But… everybody doesn’t — even if it really seems like they do. In 2004, Blender magazine and…
‘Cake’ to Cash: 10 Great Steve Ferrone Tracks
Drummer Steve Ferrone’s versatility, energy and accuracy behind the kit have made him one of the premier percussionists of his time – a real drummer’s…
This Big-Wheeled Foldable EBike Doesn’t Look Clownish
You’ll feel some light sweat on your forehead on longer trips, but never so much that you’ll end up a mess. It’s satisfying. I personally…
The Brain ‘Rotates’ Memories to Save Them From New Sensations
This use of orthogonal coding to separate and protect information in the brain has been seen before. For instance, when monkeys are preparing to move,…
21 Gift Ideas for Mom and Dad
You may be seeing your parents in person for the first time in more than a year. Or not—Covid-19 is still a threat, and international…
7 Great Apps to Edit Photos on Your Phone
One of the more fun and friendly photo editing apps available, Pixlr gives you access to an impressive number of options. You can do everything…
VPN Hacks Are a Slow-Motion Disaster
This year has seen no shortage of blockbuster hacks, from the SolarWinds supply chain meltdown to China’s blitz against Microsoft Exchange servers. It’s a lot….
Even 150 Years Later, Lush Forest Gardens Showcase The Value of Native Stewardship
The way humans manage the environment doesn’t have to be destructive. In the western corner of Canada, ecologists have shown forests once tended by First…
There Is No Link Between Epidurals And Autism, Study of Over 120,000 Births Suggests
A large, longitudinal study in Canada has unequivocally refuted the idea that epidural anesthesia increases the risk of autism in children. Among more than 120,000…
Eggs That Act Like Ticking Time Bombs Allow Brown Locusts to Survive Intense Droughts
The Northern Cape and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa recently experienced their longest drought in 100 years. The seven-year drought, starting with lack of…