pollution A pandemic seems like a great time to *checks notes* weaken regulations on toxic pollutants? Thom Dunn

Science Watch what it's like to attempt standing on liquid mercury Andrea James

Science Watch a super cooled nickel ball freeze a bowl of mercury Andrea James

Science Mercury orbiter retired after successful mission Rob Beschizza

politics Joe Biden campaign upgrades typeface Xeni Jardin

coronavirus Covid-19 hospitalizations increased 50% in California Mark Frauenfelder

Gadgets The GOpure Pod Water Purifier is a whole new way to drink safe, clean water every time Boing Boing's Shop

music UK Royal Mail issues stamps honoring the band Queen David Pescovitz

police violence A US Air Force Sergeant linked to Boogaloo Bois charged with killing police officer Thom Dunn

Science SCRUBBED: How to watch the historic SpaceX/NASA launch today! David Pescovitz

rona Unmasked shoppers break Target employee's arm after being told to leave store Rob Beschizza

Science Carl Sagan's Pale Blue Dot image is 30 years old today David Pescovitz

Science Watch how a heavy anvil floats in a vat of mercury Gareth Branwyn

Science First asteroid found inside orbit of Venus: Caltech Xeni Jardin

smuggling Smuggler busted carrying fake child stuffed with illegal cosmetics David Pescovitz

Funny Squirrel wrecks couple's home while away on holiday and insurance won't pay Xeni Jardin

art Andrew McCarthy's astronomical photography Rob Beschizza

police A bunch of rookie cops have recently been fired for doing bad things. Let's think about that for a moment. Thom Dunn