One man’s journey through public waterways—whether sparkling or dirty or algae-filled—challenges us to look differently at the commons. Source: ‘Waterlog,’ Roger Deakin, and the Case for Wild Swimming – The Atlantic
The Wall Street Journal: Amazon and Walmart Have an Rx for Healthcare. The Cure Won’t Be Easy.. https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-and-walmart-have-an-rx-for-healthcare-the-cure-wont-be-easy-11622194240?mod=flipboard
Tsimane Source: Study Reveals the Semi-Obvious Secrets to a Healthy, Long Life | Fatherly
From Work-from-Home Facilitator to Fitness Commitment Counsellor and Algorithm Bias Auditor to Cyber Calamity Forecaster, the future of jobs is already upon us. Source: ‘Jobs of the now’: The top 10 jobs of the future have arrived early | World Economic Forum
The New York Times: If You Plan to Visit Aging Parents, Bring a To-Do List. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/21/well/visit-aging-parents.html
Hundreds of scientists around the world are working together to understand one of the most powerful emerging technologies before it’s too late. Source: The race to understand the thrilling, dangerous world of language AI
Now that we know COVID is spread via aerosol rather than fomites, having clean air is of more concern than clean hands. Automaker Ford, working together with fan manufacturer Lasko, is addressing this with their design of a simple air filtration system centered on a common box fan. The Source: Ford Designs Simple Anti-COVID…
The Boston Globe: Maine park becomes first ‘dark sky’ park in New England. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/05/19/metro/maine-park-becomes-first-dark-sky-park-new-england/
ZME Science: Backyards could supply between 50% to 100% of your family’s protein needs. https://www.zmescience.com/science/backyards-farming-for-protein-usa-246675345/
Cultural, linguistic, and biological diversity are linked, researchers say. The link may be to preserve both natural environments and indigenous populations. Source: Linguistic and Biological Diversity Linked – Neuroscience News
Decades before ‘Zoom fatigue’ broke our spirits, the so-called computer revolution brought with it a world of pain previously unknown to humankind. Source: How the Personal Computer Broke the Human Body
Meadows are low-maintenance, to boot. Source: Meadow Grass Is the New Lawn, and Yours Could Save You $7,000 in the First Year
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