Sunday, January 11, 2026

Sunday Links

We stand with our allies.

A soundtrack that will appeal to fans of film noir. Via Weird Universe

Evolution at work: The proliferation of hummingbird feeders has led to a rapid change in the shape and beak size of the Anna’s hummingbird. 

From ProPublica: An analysis of flight tracking data to determine how many planes flew in or near areas at risk from falling debris during recent SpaceX Starship explosion. It’s scary.

Top Countries By Oil Reserves and Venezuela Via Memo Of The Air This does not look right to me. Canada's proven reserves increased suddenly in 2003 when the oil sands became viable.

Rage Check A tool for understanding manipulative framing in media. 

I arrived in Toronto in the late 60s, when it looked like this. We moved away in 1985 and when I go back I barely recognize it.

Be careful what you wish for: 5 Maps Showing Why Republicans Should Oppose Trump's Attempt to Annex Canada

Oligarchy Tango

Literary Hub’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026 This is a mammoth list of 314 books to read in the New Year, with something that will appeal to everyone. The ones that jumped out at me after a quick scan past the covers, without even reading any of the blurbs: a novel by Julian Barnes, a memoir by Mark Haddon, a biography of Larry McMurtry, Anne Enright’s new novel, historical fiction by Francine Prose, fiction by Deborah Levy, a new Ann Patchett, another unearthly delight by Emily St. John Mandel.

From The Silent Convulsion to The Pixie Squeak, Sneezes Ranked

Another amazing scienctific breakthrough: Researchers have developed a magnetic nanomaterial that can kill bone cancer cells and support bone regeneration at the same time.

Are you enjoying our linguini? How American tourists took over everything. Via Web Curios

Geometry, vision, madness. A highly realistic optical illusion. Via Memo Of The Air

Anna’s Archive is backing up the entirety of Spotify.

Fromagerie: A cheese bank and a few cheesy jokes

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