• Science

    Paper with duplicated images retracted four months after concerns were raised – Retraction Watch

    May 25, 2025 - By 

    We write plenty of stories about lengthy investigations and long wait times for retractions. So we are always glad when we can highlight when journals act in a relatively timely fashion. The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, published by Wiley on behalf of Kaohsiung Hospital in Taiwan, seemed to exhibit some urgency after a sleuth raised concerns in December 2024 about a 2019 paper with problematic figures.  The sleuth, who has asked us to remain anonymous but goes by “Mitthyridium jungquilianum” on PubPeer, had pointed out similarities between the 2019 paper and another article by different authors, published in Oncotarget in…

  • Travel

    Picasso’s “Guernica”   – Rick Steves’ Travel Blog

    May 25, 2025 - By 

    Watching the recent events in Afghanistan unfold in the headlines, I’ve been thinking about how important it is to humanize far-away tragic events — and the unique ability of artists to do so.  Picasso’s monumental painting “Guernica” — more than 25 feet wide — is a powerful example of this. It’s not only a piece of art but a piece of history, capturing the horror of modern war in a modern style.  The painting (which has been recreated, in this photograph, on a wall in the Basque market town of Guernica itself) depicts a specific event. On April 26, 1937, Guernica was the target of the world’s first saturation aerial-bombing raid on civilians. Spain was in the midst of the…

  • Astrology

    Tarot Card of the Week (March 17 – 23, 2025): The Hanged Man

    May 25, 2025 - By 

    The Hanged Man is one of tarot’s most misunderstood cards, often triggering concern when it appears in readings. Yet this powerful image carries profound wisdom about the transformative potential of willing surrender and the illumination that comes through pausing our constant forward motion. Let’s explore the rich symbolism and timely guidance this card offers. The Essence of The Hanged Man In traditional tarot imagery, The Hanged Man depicts a figure suspended upside down from a T-shaped tree or wooden frame, typically hanging by one foot with the other leg crossed behind at the knee, forming a “4” shape. His hands…

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    Q&A with Photographer Cengiz Yar

    May 25, 2025 - By 

    Documentary photographer Cengiz Yar discusses his nine-year project documenting Mosul and the so-called war on terror’s long-term effect on the northern Iraqi city This summer marked a decade since the fall of Mosul, when ISIS insurgents captured the city from Iraqi forces. What followed were years of brutal occupation, of war and destruction, as this ancient center of civilization became a battleground in the so-called global war on terror. The story of the city and its inhabitants during this fraught period, and of the era of reconstruction that followed, is the subject of This Alabaster Grave, a new book project…

  • Astrology

    Your Weekly Horoscope: (March 24-March 30)

    May 25, 2025 - By 

    We’re entering one of the most magical (and let’s be real, confusing) weeks of 2025. Venus and Mercury are both going retrograde in Pisces—yes, at the same time. Cue the emotional déjà vu, dreamy detours, and major heart-mind meltdowns. Thursday, Venus slips back into Pisces, followed by Mercury on Saturday. It’s rare, it’s intense, and it’s got us all swimming through emotional undertows just before a fiery Solar Eclipse in Aries crashes the party with a fresh-start vibe. Think: emotional detox before your cosmic glow-up. Double Retrograde Dives & Eclipse Risings ARIES (March 21 – April 19) Your love life…

  • Travel

    Boutique Hotel Find: Autor Rooms Warsaw

    May 25, 2025 - By 

    Posted by Joanna Kawecki on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 · Leave a Comment  With plenty of innovative design stays emerging globally, it’s no surprise that in the heart of Poland’s capital, a young design studio ”“ Autor Rooms Warsaw ”“ has created a one-of-a-kind boutique apartment-hotel that champions local Polish producers and designers in every possible way. Over an entire floor of a renovated 1914 Berlin Modernist apartment, the space oozes both classic charm and contemporary aesthetics. Local design firm Mamastudio partnered with architect Mateusz Baumiller to create the four-bedroom boutique accommodation that sits somewhere between an inexpensive private apartment and intimate luxury…

  • Online Deals

    230-Piece Craftsman Versastack Mechanics Tool Set w/ 1/4″, 3/8″ and 1/2″ Ratchets (CMMT45306) $99 + Free Shipping

    May 25, 2025 - By 

    Update: This popular deal is still available. Amazon has 230-Piece Craftsman Versastack Mechanics Tool Set (CMMT45306) on sale for $99. Shipping is free. Lowe’s has 230-Piece Craftsman Versastack Mechanics Tool Set (CMMT45306) on sale for $99. Shipping is free. Thanks to Deal Hunter niki4h for finding this deal. About this Item: Low profile ratchet: up to 25% thinner head for access in tight spaces (1/4″ dr & 3/8″ dr only as compared to cmmt81747, cmmt81748, & cmmt81749) 72-tooth ratchet: delivers 5 degree arc swing All in one mechanics set: contains a full assortment of sockets, ratchets, wrenches, and specialty bits…

  • Astrology

    Aries Good Days Calendar August 2025

    May 25, 2025 - By 

    Aries Good Days Calendar for August 2025 Astrological dates of opportunity, challenge, love, attraction, money, and romance for Aries in August follow in the calendar below. Be sure to refer to the symbol key/legend if you’re unfamiliar with the symbols in these calendars. Hovering over the symbols reveals their labels/names. Best Days for Aries in August 2025 Note: With these print and PDF functions, you can remove areas of the page you don’t want printed before finalizing.  More Good Days Horoscope Calendars (for Different Signs): Select a SignAriesTaurusGeminiCancerLeoVirgoLibraScorpioSagittariusCapricornAquariusPiscesAll Signs Legend How to Use the Calendar See also Aries Daily Horoscope…

  • Science

    Desperately Seeking the Unforseen

    May 25, 2025 - By 

    When I pull into the boat ramp parking lot, it’s just after midnight. It should be deserted. Nobody goes night boating. But my headlights illuminate a red sedan parked hood to the woods. I can’t tell if it’s occupied. The windows are dark. My brain tries to make it make sense. You can’t pull a boat with a sedan. Teenage lovers? A person taking a night hike? Murderer? I park a couple of spots away and debate my next step. I have driven three hours north into an area that a light pollution map promised would be dark. I’m here…

  • Travel

    Spicy Peppered Beef Jerky Recipe

    May 25, 2025 - By 

    This Spicy Peppered Beef Jerky recipe is the perfect combination of spicy, salty, and sweet. It’s all about the freshly ground peppercorns, which level up the flavors with peppery heat along with a subtle fruity note. Brown sugar, garlic, and smoked paprika—plus soy and Worcestershire sauces—seal the deal! It’s no secret that we’re huge fans of beef jerky! It’s protein-packed, portable, and really just the perfect snack all around. We’ve shared recipes for both this classic simple jerky recipe and the sweeter teriyaki beef jerky, but for this pepper jerky recipe, we wanted to crank up the heat and make…