art These impressive stop motion music videos are made for fall Jennifer Sandlin

books The Secret Life of Circuits book explains electronics for everyone Ellsworth Toohey

art Artist hand-stitched a dress entirely from preserved autumn leaves Popkin

LOSER NYT profiles architect of brutal crackdown, lets him say he "didn't go far enough" Jason Weisberger

Republicans Republicans jet off as DHS runs out of money Jason Weisberger

History Man spent 40 years perfecting a lettuce cigarette Ellsworth Toohey

search and rescue Tourist is trapped inside volcano after hiking guide "abandoned" her (video) Carla Sinclair

science fiction Dyson Trees could make a home for humans—and other things Rob Beschizza

delightful creatures Doggos chase a mouse — but when the critter stands her ground, comical confusion ensues (video) Carla Sinclair

bizarre competitions Wolfing down scalding hot biscuits and other weird contests from 1897 Mark Frauenfelder

Entertainment Star Wars: The Acolyte's cancellation leaves High Republic fans with Nubs Jason Weisberger

News "Not your house. My house": a strange story of home invasion Allan Rose Hill

Comics The final volume of the DUNE graphic novel lands on an odd note Thom Dunn

News Huckabee-Sanders is about to hunt for a lamb to sacrifice in her LecternGate fiasco Mark Frauenfelder

Trench warfare art of World War 1 Carolyn Townsend

donald trump MyPillow CEO's downfall: A cautionary tale of Trumpian loyalty Yoy Luadha

conceptual art Artist Damien Hirst falsely dated recent sculptures to noteworthy period Natalie Dressed

animals Tortoise enjoys 5 star meal of tiny fall-leaf-shaped lettuce peices Popkin

streaming Spotify's new royalty payment update hurts indie musicians even more than before Thom Dunn

Cooking Enjoy some gumbo today to celebrate National Gumbo Day! Jennifer Sandlin