Weekly Roundup: Sept. 25
Jed Purdy discusses law’s role in capitalism, while Megan Wachspress explores how the data center boom risks privatizing the power grid. Plus, Beatrice Adler-Bolton and Gabe Winant on gerontocracy, Lev…
Dr. Vinay Prasad Created Long Lists of Randomized Trials for Other People to Do. Does That Make Him an EBM Guru?
“Just saying the same thing over and over again, whether in social media or in medical literature, ain’t gonna get it done.”- Dr. Eliezer Van Allen
The post Dr. Vinay Prasad…
‘We can’t ride this storm’: the English farmers facing uncertainty after sustainability funding runs dry
After the available money ran out after just six hours, some fear they will have to reverse efforts to boost natureOn Tuesday morning, farmer Peter Hatley logged on to his…
Skylarks and sandwich terns among new birdies on reserve created from ‘boring old golf course’
National Trust has transformed Sandilands in Lincolnshire into a nature reserve with wetlands and wading poolsThere is no chance of a birdie or an eagle any more. But there are…
Nintendo Wins $4.5 Million Judgment Against r/SwitchPirates Mod ‘Archbox’
A Washington federal court has ordered former r/SwitchPirates moderator James ‘Archbox’ Williams to pay Nintendo $4.5 million in damages. The default judgment includes a permanent injunction that prohibits Williams from…
Country diary: Before Hastings was the Battle of Stamford Bridge. And it happened right here, 960 years ago today | Amy-Jane Beer
Low Catton, East Yorkshire: It was King Harold’s last taste of victory. How chilling it is to visit this unassuming spot and imagine the bloody scene back in 1066The field…
APOD: 2026 September 25 – Globular Star Cluster Omega Centauri
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 25 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each…
Explosive Intensification for Hurricane Polo
Several ingredients came together off the Pacific coast of Mexico to generate one of the strongest storms the eastern Pacific basin has ever seen.
Treadmills to deadlifts: Why Gen Z are swapping cardio for strength training
Gyms are booming, solitary cardio is out – how workouts are changing.
From weeks to hours – the rapid new test transforming brain tumour diagnosis
The test means patients can start treatment sooner and are spared weeks of uncertainty.