npr
18h ago
3°
Cornell University bans frat parties, vows to address 'disturbing' campus culture
In a letter, Cornell's president apologized for what happened to the student who alleges she was raped by several men at a fraternity house in 2024 and promised 'meaningful action.'
news.mit
18h ago
4°
MIT Farm is growing
Co-founders Aleks Banaś and Zachary Rapaport see architecture and farming as deeply complementary disciplines. Their nascent club is having a sizeable impact at the Institute.
scientificamerican
20h ago
4°
The mathematical secret behind why rose petals curl
The elegant curl of rose petals may be distinct among flowers—and math can explain why
popularmechanics
17h ago
4°
Gravity Could Be Spreading Into Hidden Dimensions—Suggesting an Invisible Reality Is All Around Us
Particle accelerator experiments could reveal evidence of this obscure part of the universe.
businessinsider
20h ago
4°
Being chronically online is part of the job description for this top influencer marketer
Sophia Sesto is Poppi's VP of Culture. It's her job to be chronically online and find creators that keep the prebiotic soda relevant.
longreads
28h ago
4°
Where the Forest Went
Hugh Maxwell’s walk transformed 2.6 million acres of wilderness into a grid for sale. A writer followed his trail to survey what remains.
sciencenews
46h ago
4°
Scarred blood vessels may be one clue to APOE4’s Alzheimer’s risk
Scientists know APOE4 raises Alzheimer’s risk. A surprising change in blood vessel cells may help explain how.
theregister
2h ago
4°
Welcome to the lovely landlocked land of Luxembork, where the fares are free, and the terminals are techno
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kottke
34h ago
5°
Improving Conversation on KDO
I’ve been really pleased with how KDO comments are working lately — you folks have been lively, informative, fun, and pushing conversations beyond what I can individually manage. And the vibe of the threads are more closely matching the vibe of the community guidelines. All good! The one-size-fits-all-ness of social media has its advantages, but some are looking for quieter spaces and more orientation around community and shared sensibilities. Through the comments, KDO...
petapixel
43h ago
5°
Even Photographers Who Preordered the OM System PEN Might Wait Until Next Spring To Get It
The OM System PEN is expected to begin shipping to customers this week, but per OM Digital Solutions (OMDS) in Japan, not everyone will be able to get their hands on it at launch.