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Would you consider a donation to support Weekend Reads, and our daily work? The week at Retraction Watch featured: After saying it would retract an article, Cureus changed its mind Former Columbia University psychiatrist committed research misconduct, says federal watchdog Exclusive: Cancer researchers in Iran under investigation as questions swirl around dozens of studies Retractions begin for chemist found to have faked data in 42 papers A journal switches to …

We begin this week with the Letters section, filled with discussion regarding television's coverage of the Kennedy-Nixon "Great Debates." The third debated between the two has just occurred (October 13), but this issue would have gone to press prior to that; the tenor of the letters seems to suggest that most responses have been to the initial debate, which was held on September 26 in Chicago. It's been considered a …

Casa Moita Santa, located in Santiago da Guarda, Leiria, presents an architectural response deeply rooted in its natural surroundings. Located among oak trees and interspersed with clusters of stones, the... The post Casa Moita Santa by Bruno Dias Arquitectura appeared first on ArchEyes.

Monsters and Matinees: 8 horror films turning 80 Turning 80 is a big deal for anyone – or anything for that matter and that includes movies. We’ve lost thousands of films through the decades and never for a good reason. … Continue reading →

The instrument in the photograph is a harmonium, sometimes known as a reed organ, or pump organ. Its earliest ancestor was invented by Gabriel-Joseph Grenié in France at the start of the 19th century. It has a sound I love, and this particular example is heard a lot throughout the new album by the Henrys, the Canadian band convened by the guitarist Don Rooke. No single sound dominates Secular Hymns …

An aromatic, creamy sauce with an exciting flavor that never ceases to get impress, this green aioli made with lovage has a bit of a cult following. If you've been to one of my events and emailed me afterward for the lovage recipe, this is what you've been waiting for. I'm sorry it took so... Read More The post Lovage Sauce / Garlic & Herb Aioli appeared first on Forager …

Europeans must unite against Elon Musk’s influence. If you are in the EU or a supporter of its values, we urge you to sign this petition to ban his platform X. Please sign the petition on Change.org. Your name and data will not be published. The social media platform X must be banned in Europe. Stop using it, organize the exodus, together and switch to safer and better alternatives like …

LEGO has been releasing some really nice sets under the LEGO Botanical Collection, and this year has been no different. We talked about some of them already, but I wanted to mention them again as we’re gearing up for the holiday season. The LEGO Botanical sets make beautiful holiday decorations, and are wonderful gifts for […]

Text of the day: “It’s no good trying to fool yourself about love. You can’t fall into it like a soft job, without dirtying up your hands. It takes muscle and guts. And if you can’t bear the thought of messing up your nice, clean soul, you’d better give up the whole idea of life, and become a saint. Because you’ll never make it as a human being. It’s either …

I was thinking earlier today that I haven’t posted here in a while. I also have been thinking that I should worry less about publishing finished ideas, as I frequently tail off before that point. Then, the idea goes, forgotten, forever. So why not plant that seed here? It will go unnurtured but at least it can get a couple roots down, to let it weather the storm of amnesty …

Arranged by Mr. and Mrs. Burton Tremaine [note: I’m still looking, but this was not their tureen.]

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AI’s Penicillin and X-Ray Moment Matteo Wong | The Atlantic “When the Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel wrote his will in 1895, he designated funds to reward those who ‘have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.’ The resulting Nobel Prizes have since been awarded to the discoverers of penicillin, X-rays, and the structure of DNA—and, as of today, to two scientists who, decades ago, laid the foundations for modern …

In a tantalizing article in The Conversation, Robert Nichol (University of Surrey) offers a look at where new physics might just be emerging in conjunction with the study of dark energy. Nichol is an astronomer and cosmologist deeply experienced in the kind of huge astronomical surveys that help us study mind-boggling questions like how much of the universe is made up of matter, dark matter or dark energy. We’ve assumed …

In part two of his series on World Bicycle Relief, Evan Christenson heads out for a bikepacking trip around Kenya and Tanzania on the Buffalo Bicycle. He rides for weeks, meeting characters and contemplating development and the organization's role in Africa. Click through for his story and another incredible photo gallery… The post Bikepacking on the Buffalo Bicycle appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

By Chris BissetteSelf PublishedA Dungeon GameLevels 1-3 Beneath a desolate moor lies an enigmatic maze, its twisted corridors teeming with treacherous traps and remnants of ill-fated adventurers who dared to tread its path. The Moss Mother guards her home against all intruders, but there are great rewards to be had for those who brave her hallways. Immerse yourself in a world of rot, rust, and rebirth, where the echoes of …