Micro Four Thirds Never Had a Better Lens for Street Photography Than This

Street photography is a genre that requires one to be quick, sharp, and be able to make poetic images as well. While there are many systems that create stunning photographs, the Micro Four Thirds is a good option given how you can get results that interesting. If you are someone…

The Leaf Sheep Slug: The Animal That Eats Sunshine

This is an animal called the leaf sheep: It’s a species of slug that is partially solar-powered, like a plant. Leaf sheep are kleptoplastic organisms that steal chloroplasts from algae, store them in their bodies, and then can rely on photosynthesis for their energy needs…

Everyone Is Blaming AI for the Water Crisis. We’re...

Everyone Is Blaming AI for the Water Crisis. We’re Looking at the Wrong Culprit. “One drive to the work I do on the Colorado River used more than 20 times the water of everything I did with AI in 11 weeks.”

The Accursèd Alphabetical Clock . “This clock...

The Accursèd Alphabetical Clock. “This clock displays the current time alphabetically.” Totally deranged…I love it.

Criterion x Every Frame a Painting: The Edges of Wuxia

Every Frame a Painting’s Taylor Ramos & Tony Zhou are back with a video essay about pushing the boundaries of genre in Tsui Hark’s 1995 film The Blade. One reason filmmakers like to work in a genre is that it gives us a pre-made box: a set of expectations, tropes, and b…

When to Sell That Rare Canon Lens for Maximum Return

Optics are pretty important for many photographers. Whether you are into documenting streets, weddings, portraits, or even wildlife, a good lens can take you a long way. Canon has been one of the few brands that has managed to provide the best options for photographers of varyin…

Teaser Trailer for Silo Season Three

As I watched the teaser trailer for season three of Silo, I discovered that I am very much looking forward to this new season. July 3, 2026. Tags: silo · trailers · TV · video

Trials for a pancreatic cancer mRNA vaccine :...

Trials for a pancreatic cancer mRNA vaccine: “Nearly 90% of people whose immune systems responded to the vaccine were still alive up to six years after receiving the last treatment. The five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is around 13%…”

Courier: real-time messaging for ESP32 with batteries included (new library)

I hack on hardware a whole bunch, at Inanimate and at home. AI is in the cloud. Interaction is in my room and in my hands. The job always begins by wiring together those two ends. So the second thing I do, every single time, is bring up real-time messaging using JSON over web…

Thisday

See you there A couple nights ago, a friend and reader of mine said he didn't understand what today's talk by Judith Donath would be about. "Signaling theory?" he said. "What's that?" To him, signals were information transmitted by wires or waves. I told him signaling theory was…

Why the Panasonic 40mm f2 Could Be the Best Value Prime of the Year

Panasonic has introduced the S9, a lovely compact camera that is perfect for outdoor photographers. To match the new range of compact products, the company is now introducing a new lens that is ideal for anyone who wants to stick to a smaller setup: the 40mm f2. If you are an ow…

Is Pentax Still Alive? (Like, Really?)

When one thinks of purchasing a camera, the brands that come to mind include names such as Sony, Canon, Fujifilm or Ricoh. The only time you may have heard about Pentax was when they introduced their half-frame film camera, the Pentax 17, introduced in 2024. Two years since its…

“ NASA’s Curiosity rover has detected organic...

“NASA’s Curiosity rover has detected organic molecules on Mars, including chemicals widely considered building blocks for the origin of life of Earth.” And: “We think we’re looking at organic matter that’s been preserved on Mars for 3.5bn years.”

It’s Getting Harder to Spot AI in Contemporary...

It’s Getting Harder to Spot AI in Contemporary Publishing. And That’s Very, Very Bad. “The word salads that we might identify as AI today may not be the kind of machine-made writing that we will see tomorrow.”

ReciproCard : “Start by searching for your home...

ReciproCard: “Start by searching for your home library above to instantly see every free reciprocal agreement you qualify for.” Use this to have more options for Libby ebooks.

“ The Extrapolated Futures Archive is a...

“The Extrapolated Futures Archive is a reverse-lookup for speculative fiction. Describe a situation you are facing, and find the SF stories that already worked through the implications.”

The 5 Important Cameras from Leica You Should Know

Leica cameras have been pretty great. The company has launched exciting models that showcase its commitment to photographers. While modern devices are exceptional, we take a look at the cameras from the past that were important in helping Leica reach where it is today. Have a lo…

The 10 Best Point and Shoot Cameras for Gen Z

The young generation of photographers prefer a compact camera that they can easily take around with them anywhere. The other reason for this choice is the ability to see images that are different than what the current high-megapixel cameras offer. With more photographers looking…

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The 3 Best Birding Lenses for Canon Photographers

Canon cameras have become spectacular with their transition to mirrorless. Not only do they offer higher resolution and refresh rate, but also a wide range of optics for different genres. For bird photographers, there are a few options designed for both pros and enthusiasts. Her…

Dilation

Nothing can travel faster than light. And if you manage to travel close to the speed of light, things get weird. Technically, we all experience time differently depending on how fast or slow we’re moving. But the differences are so imperceptible as to be non-existent. That’…

Capture One 16.7.7 Drops. Zeiss Otus ML Users Are the Big Winners

Capture One has been one of the few editing platforms that is truly becoming a better version of itself. The company has introduced multiple changes over the years, some which have only made editing a truly impressive medium. As part of their latest series of updates, Capture On…

Viltrox 55mm f1.8 EVO Review: They Outdid Sony

I remember several years ago, Sony launched their 55mm f1.8 lens when the full-frame E mount cameras came to be. This lens was long rumored to be an iteration of the Zeiss 55mm f1.4 Otus for DSLRs but made smaller, lighter, etc. In 2026, Viltrox is launching the Viltrox 55mm f1.…

Viltrox 35mm F1.8 EVO II Z Review: Lens that Delivers Leica M Pop at Not Leica M Prices

The Viltrox 35mm F1.8 EVO II Z is an affordable lens that brings apochromatic pop and character to Nikon cameras.

Wonday

em… As a lifelong over-user of em dashes and F bombs—hey, I'm from New Jersey—it's fun for me to learn that AI slop generators follow my style and F bombs are a way around detection. I'd say more, but would rather point to Tom Fishburne's typically excellent cartoon and po…

Could the R8 Mk II Be Canon’s Retro Dream Camera?

Canon has some of the most talked-about cameras over the years. The 5D series was the favorite of professionals, while the Power Shot models won over beginners, and then there was the R7, designed for serious enthusiasts. Each of the cameras had something special for varying gro…

Brightin Star Brings Two Wide Angle Lenses to NAB 2026, and They Mean Business

NAB 2026 is upon us and one of the brands showcasing at the Las Vegas Convention Center this year is Brightin Star. The third-party lens brand has revealed that they are not only showcasing lenses that have been previously released, but two new wide-angle lenses as that perfect…