At Outside, Kyle Dickman interviews the lone survivor of the Granite Mountain Hotshots firefighting team and tells the story of the decisions that lead to the deaths of 19 men. Read it, and then head over to The New York Times Magazine, which has an amazing piece by Paul Tullis about the scientists, fire fighters, and forest rangers who are trying to get a better handle on how wildfires behave … and how best to control and limit the damage they cause. That's no small task when you're talking about a force of nature capable of creating its own weather systems.
Two great long reads about fire, science, and the human lives caught in between
Jurassic Park velociraptors updated with feathers
As Dr. Grant describes a velociraptor in the 1993 classic Jurassic Park, a snot-nosed kid says, "That doesn't look very scary. More like a six-foot turkey." Grant proceeds to describe… READ THE REST
Marjorie Taylor Greene scoffs at LA firefighters — why can't they just make it rain?
While firefighters battle a couple of the most destructive fires in Los Angeles history, Marjorie Taylor Greene scoffs at the effort, wondering why "they" don't just plant some water seeds… READ THE REST
"Toxic male technique" uses poison semen to control insects
Scientists have found a way to use toxic masculinity for good. Australian researchers have successfully genetically engineered insect semen to be poisonous, reducing the number of female insects able to… READ THE REST
Goodbye TikTok, hello brainscrolling
TL;DR: Stop wasting time scrolling and start learning—Pearls Premium gives you lifetime access to bite-sized, 15-minute summaries of bestsellers for just $29.99. TikTok might get banned, and while it may feel… READ THE REST
Find the perfect color match every time with this handy dandy sensor
TL;DR: Match any color like a pro with the Nix Mini 3 — the go-to gadget for $69.97 until February 9. Ever stared at a wall and wondered, What shade of blue… READ THE REST
Who needs daylight? This night-vision device has you covered
TL;DR: Explore the night with this compact night-vision device — on sale for $99.99 (reg. $159) for a limited time. The night is full of wonders — if you can actually see them.… READ THE REST
