🐼 Beach, Garden, Bluetooth, Hard, and Pandas
How to Save on a Beach Vacation
By Meghan Coyle | NerdWallet | May 1, 2019
You could have the sun on your shoulders and the sand in your swimsuit, if only you could budget for it. The good news is that your beach vacation doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are some tips to get you by the ocean for cheap. (1,867 words)
The Sealed Garden That Was Only Watered Once in 53 Years
By Davin | Biologic Performance | March 22, 2017
In 1960 David Latimer got curious and decided to plant a glass bottle with seed. He would have never guessed it would turn into a beautiful case study of a self-sustaining sealed ecosystem. (1,074 words)
Bluetooth’s Complexity Has Become a Security Risk
By Lily Hay Newman | Wired | May 19, 2019
Bluetooth is the invisible glue that binds devices together. Which means that when it has bugs, it affects everything from iPhones and Android devices, to scooters, and even physical authentication keys used to secure other accounts. (1,947 words)
How To Do Hard Things
By David R. MacIver | David R. MacIver| May 10, 2019
This is a system I only somewhat tongue in cheek refer to as “The Fully General System For Learning To Do Hard Things”. It’s a useful conceptual framework for how to get better at things that you currently find difficult. (2,768 words)
China Takes Back Giant Pandas From San Diego Zoo Amid Bitter Trade War
By Sissi Cao | Observer | May 17, 2019
China has recalled two cute giant pandas from the San Diego Zoo in California, British tabloid Mirror first reported on Friday. (588 words) 🐼