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New Scientist Book Club's verdict on The Dog Stars: A mixed response to this grim future
4+ hour, 10+ min ago (552+ words) Alison Flood is New Scientist’s comment and culture editor. She has a degree in English literature from the University of Cambridge and was previously books writer for The Guardian. She is judging the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction in 2024, chairs…...
‘Open The Floodgates’ gives water a voice
4+ hour, 42+ min ago (600+ words) In Open The Floodgates, the River is trying to revise part of its statement to the court: Defining Person (per-son) 3.(for now) dusty, crackling land / a deep cut in the earth / no rushing water no bubbling, no babbling / no gushing…...
Homeowner stunned after finding mystery letter hidden behind wall for 71 years
6+ hour, 43+ min ago (380+ words) It had been written and signed in March 1, 1955 A homeowner was left stunned after finding a mystery letter hidden behind the wall of his home for 71 years. Brendon Swallow has lived in his property for 13 years, but only stumbled across…...
In Raja Ampat, children are learning to become island stewards
6+ hour, 28+ min ago (1331+ words) “Rockhead fish, salamander fish, starfish and coral.” That’s what dozens of children from Arborek, a small island in Indonesia’s Raja Ampat archipelago, said when asked what they see in nature that is yellow and orange. The children rattled off the…...
The Harrington Phenomenon and the Eighty Centimeters
47+ min ago (25+ words) Written for a "Confidently Wrong" flash-fiction challenge: 100 words about a man who faces proof he's wrong and grows more convinced of himself....
The United States Ranks #23 in Happiness, Down from #15 in 2022
9+ hour ago (168+ words) Aug 26, 2026, 08:37 ET Bestselling author Karin Kiser aims to change that with her latest book, "Happiness Unleashed: Your 90-Day Playbook for a Life of Meaning and Happiness that Lasts" (August 26, 2026 release date, published by Camino Chronicles Press). In it, she claims…...
In conversation with the ancients: Drawing new life from timeless stories
14+ hour, 12+ min ago (250+ words) Why does a contemporary artist keep returning to stories from over 1,000 years ago? For Chinese artist and picture-book creator Ye Luying, the answer lies in emotions and experiences transcending time. A teacher at the China Academy of Art, Ye has…...
Why books, if everything is on the phone and tablet? - Time
15+ hour, 44+ min ago (881+ words) Is it just a matter of the fine rustling of the pages, or is it really "easier to read" what is printed than what is digital? Umberto Eco visitors to his imposing libraries, in which there were over 30 thousand book,…...
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Great Adventure Reaches Its Climax
21+ hour, 6+ min ago (552+ words) The author is Miss Montenegro and represents our country at the Miss World competition in Vietnam. After all the unforgettable moments we experienced on our trip through Vietnam, it was time to move to Nha Trang, a beautiful coastal city…...
A shield-maiden, a dwarf and a bear — the mysteries revealed by Viking graves
17+ hour, 37+ min ago (68+ words) The Times A shield-maiden, a dwarf and a bear — the mysteries revealed by Viking graves In The Sea-King and the Sorceress, the historian Neil Price examines 21 individuals from ancient Norse burial sites, unearthing strange, sinister and profound surprises £1 for 3 months…...