- John Cassidy invites us to think about how the story would be different if the Boston bombers had been the Boston shooters.
- News is “bright-coloured candies for the mind” and should be consumed in moderation if at all, says Rolf Dobelli.
- The Independent have an alternative to the Times’ annual rich list, a list of 100 people whose “selflessness makes Britain a more contented, supportive, better-adjusted and happier place.”
- Since nature gets its energy from the sun through photosynthesis, attempting to understand and replicate the process seems like a sensible idea as a source of clean energy. It’s not easy, but here is the latest breakthrough.
- There has been an oil pipeline spill in a residential area of Arkansas. The press have been kept away and a no-fly zone has been put in place over it. Those wishing to view the damage from the air need permission from Exxon Mobil.
The Earthbound Report 