Ars Technica
Max Planck Papers Retracted by Journal That Clearly Didn't Read Them
A journal retracted two Max Planck papers for copyright violations, but historians say it's a case of modern algorithms not understanding 1940s publishing norms.
Ars Technica
BBC World
Europe's Heatwave Claims Over 1,300 Lives, Because Climate Change Isn't Just a Summer Fling
Europe's heatwave has killed over 1,300 people, shattered temperature records, and forced festival cancellations - because climate change doesn't take holidays.
The Guardian
Home Is Where the Art Is: Why the Domestic Novel Is Having a Well-Deserved Moment
A witty exploration of how the domestic novel has risen from sepia-toned afterthought to vibrant epic, proving that the kitchen sink can be as compelling as outer space.
BBC Health
Princess Catherine Climbs Three Mountains to Prove Chemo Isn't the Only Way to Feel Miserable
Princess Catherine climbs three peaks in a weekend to raise money for holistic cancer care, proving that even royalty can't escape the allure of extreme fundraising.
UN News
International Rescue Teams Flock to Venezuela as Earthquake Death Toll Hits 1,400; Damage at $6.7 Billion
Earthquakes in Venezuela kill over 1,400, cause $6.7 billion damage, and prompt a global rescue party featuring 2,000 workers and 140 dogs.
BBC Politics
Cleverly Says He Wouldn't Have Used the Gestapo Jibe, Which Is Basically a 'No'
Shadow housing secretary says he'd have used different words than 'Gestapo' to criticise the education secretary, which is a bit like saying you'd have chosen a different shade of red for that bull.
ScienceDaily
Hawaii Turns Ocean Plastic Into Roads Because Landfills Are So Last Century
Hawaii is testing roads made from ocean plastic and fishing nets, finding they don't shed more microplastics than regular asphalt - and they keep garbage out of landfills and the sea.
Grist
Cow Poop: The Unexpected Fuel Powering Your Late-Night Crypto Binges
A New York dairy farm is using cow manure to power crypto mining, and tech giants see it as a green fuel for AI data centers - critics call it a stinky, subsidized boondoggle.
The Verge
Nest's Quest to Fix Your Thermostat: A Tale of iPhone-Grade Hubris and a Really Nice Screwdriver
Tony Fadell helped invent the iPhone, then got mad at his thermostat and reinvented that too, with mixed results but a top-tier screwdriver.
BBC Business
Sheffield Offers Free Sports Sessions: Because Summer Holidays Need More Than Just Screens
Sheffield offers free sports and snacks in parks this summer, because parents deserve a break and kids need to touch grass.
The Good Times
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