Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission and the dismantling of the Constitution
by Paul BratermanI first learnt of Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission, which delivered its draft report on June 26, from a post in Hemant Mehta’s...
Perceptions
Sughra Raza. Chilly Morning, Boston, 2020. Digital photograph. Enjoying the content on 3QD? Help keep us going by donating now. Sughra Raza. Chilly...
One of Asus’ Best 4K OLED Gaming Monitors Is Back to Its Lowest Price Yet
If you’re looking to upgrade your gaming setup with one of the best OLED monitors available, Amazon is currently offering the Asus ROG Strix...
Garmin's Most Basic GPS Running Watch Is $70 Off Right Now
Ever since I retired my fancy G-Shock watch a decade ago, I’ve been relying on fitness watches, and what do you know, they’ve all been Garmins—for...
The Best Amazfit Watches for Every Kind of Person
If you've spent any time shopping for a fitness tracker or smartwatch that costs less than $400, you've probably run into Amazfit. And you've...
In “The Face,” Fay Bound-Alberti examines our relationship to our most public features
Ginia Bellafante at the New York Times:From a young age my son demonstrated a keen ability for facial recall. As we watched movies and television...
Here's How Clear Whey Powder Compares to the Regular Kind
Even though there are many different types of protein powders out there, I’ve always preferred plain old unflavored whey. Its creamy flavor and...
Does the idea of ‘biological agency’ serve a scientific purpose?
Philip Ball at Quanta:In 1993, a team led by the planetary scientist Carl Sagan tentatively concluded that there is life on Earth. Not much of a...
How to Install the New macOS 27 Beta
Apple's "27" era is nearly here, including macOS 27. The upcoming update might not offer as many new features as some past macOS revisions, but it...
A Poem for Every Parent: Victoria Redel Reads & Discusses “Bedecked”
A Poem for Every Parent: Victoria Redel Reads & Discusses “Bedecked” Posted on Monday, Jul 13, 2026 12:45PMSunday, July 12, 2026 by S. Abbas Raza...
These Five New Waze Features Are Rolling Out Right Now
Waze users are starting their Mondays with a sizable update. The company announced five new features for the app in a blog post this morning, with a...
China’s Open AI Models Are Advancing Its Global Soft Power
Nathan Gardels at Noema:It is a paradox that a closed society like China is conquering the world with open-source AI models while the most open...
Lab-grown sperm: scientists inch closer to fertility breakthrough
Heidi Leford in Nature:It sounds like science fiction: collecting a person’s blood cells, engineering them so they eventually transform into...
The Inflammation Loop
The Inflammation Loop Posted on Monday, Jul 13, 2026 11:30AMMonday, July 13, 2026 by Morgan MeisEnjoying the content on 3QD? Help keep us going by...
Your iPhone Is Hiding a Powerful Document Scanner
I regularly use my iPhone to scan physical documents like medical reports, identity cards, forms from my bank, etc. Since 2015 or so, I've used an...
How Pregnancy and Motherhood Reshape the Human Brain
Mariella Careaga in The Scientist:For many first-time moms, parenting feels like a continuous learning experience. At the same time, some aspects of...
This M1 iPad Pro Is Still One of the Best Tablets for Creators on a Budget
The 2021 iPad Pro may not sound especially exciting in 2026, but this is one of those devices that aged unusually well. On sale for $399.99...
The Estranged Worlds of J. G. Ballard
Steven Shaviro at the LARB:THE BRITISH AUTHOR J. G. Ballard (1930–2009) was one of the most brilliant and incisive, but also one of the most...
This Self-Emptying Shark Robot Vacuum With LiDAR Mapping Is on Sale for Just $135 Right Now
Robot vacuums have become much better at navigation and obstacle avoidance over the past few years, but models with self-emptying docks and LiDAR...
Lore of The Rings
Valarie Trouet at Aeon Magazine:Adonis is not the only tree with stories to tell, nor is it the oldest. Many of the world’s longest-living trees...
How to Keep Android Backups From Filling Up Your Google Drive Storage
If you're an Android user, you may want to keep an eye on your Google storage space. As of July 7, all of the data included in your backups count...
A Natural Aristocracy Among Men
by Michael Liss[M]en by their constitutions are naturally divided into two parties. 1. those who fear and distrust the people, and wish to draw all...
A Project of Many Parts
by Jerry CayfordTom Suozzi, Brian Fitzpatrick; credit: US GovI was going to take a break from the topic of redistricting, which has been my main...
Poem by Jim Culleny
it’s characters are interchangeable, what’s essential is the underlying truth regardless of cultural or theological details.” ……………………………………………....
Scorched Earth
Kate Mackenzie and Tim Sahay in Polycrisis:This summer’s heat waves have brought new levels of suffering. Across Europe, several countries—Germany,...
Yaacov Agam (1928 – 2026) Sculptor And Kinetic Artist
Yaacov Agam (1928 – 2026) Sculptor And Kinetic Artist Posted on Sunday, Jul 12, 2026 12:22PMSunday, July 12, 2026 by Morgan MeisEnjoying the content...
Hammer and Ballot
Arash Azizi in The Ideas Letter:In March 1977, three communist leaders gathered in Madrid to insist on a simple yet profound proposition: Communism...
Liberalism or communism? with Adam Tooze
Liberalism or communism? with Adam Tooze Posted on Sunday, Jul 12, 2026 12:18PM by Robin Varghese Enjoying the content on 3QD? Help keep us going by...
Mike Wallace (1942 – 2026) Historian
Mike Wallace (1942 – 2026) Historian Posted on Sunday, Jul 12, 2026 11:20AMSunday, July 12, 2026 by Morgan MeisEnjoying the content on 3QD? Help...
Bonnie Tyler (1952 – 2026) Singer
Bonnie Tyler (1952 – 2026) Singer Posted on Sunday, Jul 12, 2026 10:18AM by Morgan MeisEnjoying the content on 3QD? Help keep us going by donating...
Robert Frost interview + poetry reading (1952)
Robert Frost interview + poetry reading (1952) Posted on Sunday, Jul 12, 2026 10:01AM by Azra RazaEnjoying the content on 3QD? Help keep us going by...
Beyond Equality
Jonny Thakkar in The Point:“Thank you for bringing back the joy,” Tim Walz grinned at Kamala Harris during their first joint rally back in August...
Sunday Poem
Recalling the Past at T’ung PassAs if gathered together, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,the peaks of the ranges. As if raging, ……………..the waves...
What Huge Heaps of Littleness Abound!
by Christopher HallHow far does Trump’s bad taste go towards explaining his presidency? A long way, thinks Paul Krugman:…is it any surprise that...
How Deep is Heraclitus’ River?
by Tim SommersEver heard of Heraclitus? I bet you’ve heard of his river. It’s on a million posters.I’m not one to judge, but I would go so far as to...
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