There could be more continents than you think. Case in point: New Zealand may be part of its own continent, separate from Australia. / The New York Times [+]
The Greenland Ice Sheet temporarily stores a large amount of meltwater in the summer, a discovery that may aid in accurately forecasting future sea-level rise. / Phys.org
“Where can I get crystals that are less toxic, locally sourced, and ethical?” / Sierra
Small farms lose out as billionaires prove to be the “ultimate beneficiaries” of the EU's farming subsidies. / The Guardian
See also: Jeff Bezos's justification for a non-endorsement is another in a long sequence of evidence for why the future of journalism can't be billionaires. / 404 Media
In an election that's been rife with misinformation, Perplexity AI's new election hub is a bad idea at the worst possible time. / Gizmodo
See also: “Washington has to wake up and realize that in fact, Silicon Valley is in the midst of a huge power grab.” How technology ruined democracy. / Foreign Policy
In election predictions: Polymarket wants you to think it has all the answers (it doesn't); and we are 100% certain that anything could fucking happen. / The Baffler, McSweeney's
Unrelated: “If you can become lucid during a nightmare you can change your response or do something that empowers you in real time and improve your capacity to cope.” / Atlas Obscura
From 2021 and so necessary this week: Yuki Kawae's meditative zen gardens are an antidote to doomscrolling. / Colossal
“Google says I need an abortion.” Diana Weymar's abortion embroideries document the state of post-Roe America. / Hyperallergic
According to a new investigation, dental chains are pulling healthy or treatable teeth in order to profit from implants. / KFF Health News
“What once looked like a generational change to public space in the American city has instead returned to a bunch of curb parking.” Why NYC's outdoor dining fell apart. / Slate
Typical habanero peppers reach 100,000 to 350,000 units on the Scoville heat scale, while a newly created variety tops out at 1,000. / Oregon Public Radio
“Where was 'the hexagram of the heavens' I loved from the opening verse of the album?” Listening to Joni Mitchell's demos and hearing a narrative evolve. / Dada Drummer Almanach