Links to things I found interesting but didn't want to do a full blog post about.
- The Surprisingly Big Business of Library E-books. "Increasingly, books are something that libraries do not own but borrow from the corporations that do." I have recently reserved a couple of ebooks from the library and found that yes, I can read a book on my phone or tablet. Although I prefer reading on my Kindle, the Libby app doesn't work with Kindles in Canada.
- Why William Gibson Is a Literary Genius. 'Forty years after his breakout story, “Johnny Mnemonic,” the father of cyberpunk remains one of the best writers around.'
- Feds Face Tough Water Choices in Parched West. "The government is trying to decide whether or not to cut water deliveries to Lake Mead to keep Lake Powell's levels up."
- NASA to roll back its mega rocket after failing to complete countdown test. "NASA has options for what to do next, but all will involve schedule delays." The delay could stretch into the fall.
- Study ties solar variability to onset of decadal La Niña events. "Scientists use 22-year solar clock to find an elusive correlation."
- ‘It’s Super Spectacular.’ See How the Tonga Volcano Unleashed a Once-in-a-Century Shockwave. "A new simulation gives a detailed look at a shockwave that circled the planet for days."
- NFTs Are Here to Ruin D&D. "Gripnr wants to put Dungeons & Dragons on the blockchain. Players say real money will ruin the fun."
- 10 Amazon Kindle tips and tricks guaranteed to make you a pro user. I've had a Kindle for more than a decade and there were a few tips in this article I didn't know about.
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