Interesting reads
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After the Gold Rush
Unfortunately for Donald and Ivana Trump, all that glittered wasn’t gold. But the reign of New York’s self-created imperial couple isn’t over yet. Donald’s Midas touch may be tarnished, but the banks are still throwing money at him, while Ivana is busy brokering a future of her own. Marie Brenner...
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New York City’s crime lab has been a pioneer nationally in analyzing especially difficult DNA samples. But the recent disclosure of the source code for its proprietary software is raising new questions about accuracy.
Thousands of Criminal Cases in New York Relied on Disputed DNA Testing Techniques — ProPublica
New York City’s crime lab has been a pioneer nationally in analyzing especially difficult DNA samples. But the recent disclosure of the source code for its proprietary software is raising new questions about accuracy.
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Face facts. The west that won the cold war no longer exists
Face facts. The west that won the cold war no longer exists | Rafael Behr
Capitalism conquered the eastern bloc. That’s why liberal politics alone won’t defeat today’s populism, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
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@bones said in Interesting reads:
@jegga haven't read this yet, but reminded me of the fascinating Dollop episode on Uber.
Cheers, never heard of dollop before will check it out.
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@rocky-rockbottom I've read a couple of his other articles. They were pretty good. Not saying i agreed with everything he had to say, but certainly made me think about why i didn't agree.
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The White Darkness: A Journey Across Antarctica
At fifty-five, Henry Worsley began a solitary trek that became a singular test of character.
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@jegga That's a cracking read, cheers.
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@antipodean I was working at a place that was playing his interviews on the radio every week or so. Seemed like a top bloke, good to read the full story .
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@jegga said in Interesting reads:
@Stockcar86 have you seen this?
https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/02/05/science/mutant-crayfish-clones-europe.html?referer=https://longform.org/Thanks for that - really interesting
Cloning works well, but not forever - ask the Asgardians in the Stargate universe...
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@stockcar86 said in Interesting reads:
@jegga said in Interesting reads:
@Stockcar86 have you seen this?
https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/02/05/science/mutant-crayfish-clones-europe.html?referer=https://longform.org/Thanks for that - really interesting
Cloning works well, but not forever - ask the Asgardians in the Stargate universe...
One virus and they’re gone? I was wondering if someone was working on one if they are plaguing waterways.
Sharks are capable of reproducing asexually as well, they’d be clone too wouldn’t they?
'Virgin Birth' By Shark Confirmed: Second Case Ever
Scientists have confirmed the second-ever case of a "virgin birth" in a shark, indicating once again that female sharks can reproduce without mating and raising the possibility that many female sharks have this incredible capacity.
