podcasts How We Survive podcast tackles lithium's relationship to climate change Elías Villoro

minerals "Cummingtonite" is a type of metamorphic amphibole Popkin

rock These fluorescent rocks abound on the shores of Lake Superior Andrea James

rocks Very enthusiastic geode hunter shows off his finds Andrea James

Science Vintage UK illustrations of rocks and minerals repurposed as a cool poster and interactive site Andrea James

Environment The dangerous, exploitative, and dirty business of "healing" crystals David Pescovitz

Science Scientists finally discover why this river has such an unreal shade of blue Andrea James

art Dress submerged in Dead Sea becomes beautiful salt sculpture Andrea James

books Mars rover photographed a book on the surface of the Red Planet! David Pescovitz

travel Electric Ladyland is a museum of fluorescent art in Amsterdam Popkin

books The Red Deal calls for climate solutions beyond the scope of state action Elías Villoro

Science Have you ever had the desire to milk a cockroach? Look no further Popkin

milk Is synthetic milk harvested from genetically modified yeast "vegan"? Andrew Yi

toys Day of the Dead Barbie gets a second edition Elías Villoro

Boing Boing Gadgets This alternative to coffee offers all the pick-me-up but none of the crash Boing Boing's Shop