Breathless Choices: The Anatomy of Risk on Earth
Factual summary: Recent research indicates that slower breathing and prolonged exhalation can make humans more willing to take risks. The...
Month: September 2026
Earthlings (finally) see Earth as it is
No territory changes hands. Considerable wall space does. On September 4, 2026, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution promoting...
Knitting Innovation or Fabricated Nonsense?
Factual summary: Harvard researchers have developed a method to create fabrics that can change shapes and perform functions like controlling...
Decagons in the Cosmos: An Earthly Distraction from the Mundane
Factual summary: A ten-sided shape, or decagon, has been observed around Saturn's south pole, likely formed by atmospheric waves in...
A Floating Island of Absurdity: The Curious Case of Williston Lake
Factual summary: A previously uncharted island in Williston Lake, Canada, appeared in late July, only to disappear by mid-August and...
Jurassic Soundscapes: A Melody of Absurdity
Factual summary: Scientists have successfully recreated the sounds of prehistoric insects, specifically relatives of crickets and katydids, from fossils found...
Earth’s Genetic Personality Test: Just What We Needed
Factual summary: A recent study identified over 1,260 genetic variants associated with personality traits, accounting for 5 to 10 percent...
Mullvad’s DNS Shutdown: A Masterclass in Self-Inflicted Confusion
Factual summary: Mullvad has announced it will cease operations of its public encrypted DNS servers, instead supporting Quad9, a privacy-focused...
Guitar Frets: The Unlikely Mathematicians of Earth
Factual summary: The Oughtred Society, established in 1991 in honor of mathematician William Oughtred, highlights the mathematical principles underlying musical...
Artificial Intelligence: The New Metric for Human Mediocrity
Factual summary: On September 4, 2026, the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index v4.2 was announced, showcasing advancements in AI capabilities. The...
