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Alex Ross on Bostridge and Britten
Great writing in <I>The New Yorker</I> on a great musician singing some real "adult" music. I offer Britten as the refutation to those who say that there can be no great vocal music in English—I can't think of any of his operas or art songs that aren't immensely musical and moving. And did I mention dramatic?
Asthma Breakthrough
Researchers at Harvard Medical School may have cracked the mechanism that causes asthma. Is a cure the next step?
How to Right the Copyright Wrongs
Bill Thompson makes some sense. Why is this so rare, when it comes to this particular subject?
Coolest Camouflage Ever
The Glasswing butterfly has transparent wings (mostly). "It is quite common in its zone, but it not easy to find. . ." I bet.
Quantum Telecloning?
Calling Dr. Buddha—how about 'splaining this one? It makes my head hurt.
Charlie Parker Video
With Coleman Hawkins, Prez, Ella, Bill Harris, and Buddy Rich—need I say more?
What Happened To Dynamic Range?
What a great question; what a great essay. Thanks, Bob Speer.<I>Via Jeff Wong.</I>
Castles Made of Sand
Holy cow, these sand sculptures are amazing.
The Truth About Battery Life
Does DRM drain your battery faster? James Kim says it might sap as much as 25%. Like several of the comments on this story,I have questions about his testing—such as why .WAV should require as much processing as MP3. I look forward to more exploration of this issue.