Tech is killing liberal arts

The Ocean Cleanup array hits a snag. Some say ‘I told you so…’

Apparently, the first array just isn't holding onto plastic long enough to allow boats to collect it. Read More
Hating on cyclists is classist

Bicycles are an important tool for a struggling lower and middle class.Pedestrians and drivers alike seem to reserve a special kind of hatred for cyclists. Drivers…
10 heirloom seeds for dazzling vegetables

My fantasy garden would include these showstopping varieties from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Read More
Make this the last America Recycles Day: It’s time to celebrate zero waste and ban single-use plastics

Some say we should be worrying more about climate change, but you can't actually separate plastics from climate. Read More
Today is Boxing Day, a great idea that turned into wretched excess

Public Domain Boxing Day This is an update of a story published previously.On December 19, 1663 Samuel Pepys wrote in his diary about running an errand: "Thence…