WWWednesday: February 19, 2025

Nationally, scientists are gathering to determine how to publish the comprehensive Nature Assessment report, which was ready for publication earlier this month before the current administration stalled it.

The U.K. Guardian reports that Julianne Moore’s kids’ book Freckleface Strawberry, has been included in a wave of books censored due to an executive order signed by the president. The order bans certain books banned during a “compliance review” in schools that serve children of military families. The book is about a little girl who hates her freckles, but comes to accept them. Here’s a little more context about the situation.

Chris M. Barkley reviews Captain America: Brave New World for File770. As a Marvel fan, he likes it, but is willing to discuss its weaknesses. Good review.

For Valentine’s Day, Reactor compiled a list of best superhero romances. I nearly stopped reading when I reached Tony Start and Pepper Potts (yawn) but the next “couple” was Eddie Brock and Venom, so… yeah, okay, Reactor. You got me.

Scientists at the University of South Carolina present a theory that the earth’s core is not solid, or not as solid as we previously thought. The most interesting part of this article for me was the use of studies of earthquake waves.

Indigenous authors are finally getting recognition in the publishing world, according to Publishers Weekly.

The magazine also shared a few of this week’s best sellers.

If you’ve read any British fantasy in your life you have probably stumbled across the theory of “ley lines.” This fascinating article by Colin Dickey explores their origins. Imagine my surprise to discover the name only goes back to about 1925.

Never think the mail isn’t important. During WWII the all Black women’s 6888^th battalion risked U-boat attacks, bombs, racism and sexism to get the military mail out. In 2021 the battalion was honored with the Congressional Gold Medal.