New book debunks myth of "Dickensian poverty"
A new book reveals that the perception of 19th-century British working-class homes as being sparse and squalid is far from being universally true, and popular writers of the time, such as Charles Dickens, are partly to blame for stereotypes that stil.....»»
Q&A: New book examines intersection between climate and information crises
There is a place where the climate crisis and the information crisis collide, and Adrienne Russell wants to take you there......»»
Trig – The Oldest Practical Math
My guests on this episode are the authors of Make Trigonometry, Build Your Way from Triangles to Analytic Geometry, Joan Horvath and Rich Cameron. Make Trigonometry is the third math book that Joan and Rich have written with us, the previous books.....»»
10 facts you didn’t know about Tim Burton’s unmade third Batman film
Tim Burton's Batman and Batman Returns are now considered great comic book movies, but we are left to wonder what could have been if he had made a third film......»»
New research debunks the gender pay gap myth that "women don"t ask"
For nearly two decades, the negotiation skills of working women have frequently been blamed for the gender pay gap. New research by Vanderbilt Professor Jessica A. Kennedy finds the gender difference in tendency to negotiate has now reversed, and the.....»»
3 obscure comic book TV shows that are worth a watch
Not every comic book-inspired series is a hit, but these three obscure comic book TV shows are still worth watching despite their premature endings......»»
"Origin" trailer promises another moving film from director Ava DuVernay
With "Origin," director Ava DuVernay adapts Isabel Wilkerson's "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents." At first glance, Isabel Wilkerson's best-selling nonfiction book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents — an expansive examination of g.....»»
Study debunks stereotypes about homeless peoples" spending habits
The public has the wrong idea about what homeless people would do after coming into a large amount of money. A University of B.C. study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences unveils this stark contrast between public perce.....»»
10 best movie superhero costumes, ranked
A big part of a superhero's appeal is their costume, and these ten suits are the height of comic book movie fashion......»»
‘iOS App Icon Book’ creator launches campaign to ship hardcover dedicated to Mac apps
Designer and app icon connoisseur Michael Flarup is celebrating the Mac, desktop icons, and the designers who make them with a new project called The macOS App Icon Book. more….....»»
Labor Day deals: MacBook Air $582, Eve Weather Station $57, Samsung M8 monitor $339, more
Today's hottest deals include 51% off a Samsung 32" 4K Smart monitor & streaming TV, a Magic Mouse 2 for $59, a 2021 iPad Pro 3 for $605, 49% off a Microsoft Surface Book 3, $300 off an Acer Swift Edge 16" OLED laptop, and more.Get a 2020 MacBook Air.....»»
10 best comic book movies of the 2010s, ranked
Superhero fatigue may be finally setting in, but these 10 comic book movies from the 2010s haven't lost their ability to excite and move fans......»»
Two book readers recap a very non-book-ish Wheel of Time season 2 premiere
The Wheel turns, and new seasons come and pass, leaving reviews that become legend. Enlarge / A face only a darkfriend could love. (credit: Amazon Studios) Andrew Cunningham and Lee Hutchinson have spent decades of their.....»»
Google now lets you know the best time to book a cheap flight
The latest version of Google Flights offers useful information designed to help you make a more informed choice when booking a trip......»»
Statistics can help us figure out how historic battles could have turned out differently, say experts
Statistical methods can evaluate whether pivotal military events, like the Battle of Jutland, American involvement in the Vietnam war or the nuclear arms race, could've turned out otherwise, according to a new book......»»
OpenAI disputes authors’ claims that every ChatGPT response is a derivative work
Authors claim generative AI is just a "grift" that repackages original works. Enlarge / Sarah Silverman attends The Bedwetter book signing at the Barnes and Noble Union Square in New York City. (credit: Lars Niki / Contributor |.....»»
Debunking another myth surrounding low-income housing tax credits
A new study from Georgia Tech's School of Public Policy debunks a common belief about the impact of affordable housing on neighborhood property values. The researchers, led by Assistant Professor Brian Y. An, found that developments funded by the Low.....»»
This film is Netflix’s most popular comic book movie now. Here’s why you should watch it
This strange 2023 film is Netflix's most popular comic book movie right now. Find out what it is and why you should watch it right now......»»
13 Best Bookshelves You Can Buy Online
Bookcases are a tasteful solution for a bibliophile to display and store their book collections, photo frames, candles, small plants, and whatnot. To bring home a bookshelf, you need not spend a lot of money, as you can get a stylish bookcase a.....»»
Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal join forces in foreboding "Foe" trailer
What do you get when you pair two of film's brightest young actors? Foe, starring the powerhouse duo of Academy Award nominees Saoirse Ronan (Little Women) and Paul Mescal (Aftersun).Based on the book by Iain Reid, Foe transports us to an apocalyptic.....»»
How literary fiction is grappling with modern tech
In The List, a new novel by journalist Yomi Adegoke, an anonymous list circulated on social media threatens to upend a flourishing relationship between a young It Couple. At the book's crux sit all the anxieties and toxicities that social apps can cu.....»»