a little better

“Story of Your Life” by Ted Chiang. This short story is the basis for the 2016 movie Arrival, and I think it’s a lot better than the film adaptation. It’s a slowly unfolding story about loss and cherishing the time you have with people; as…

Speaking of apps, there are a few that attempt to be the Shazam of birds—essentially helping you identify birds through song alone—and I personally haven’t had great luck with those. Your mileage may vary, of course! A state-specific…