Reading

Longreads shares a list of their editors' picks for the best science writing of 2015.

Longreads contributors share their picks for under-recognized stories of 2015, spanning topics from true crime and technology to personal essays and sports.

via Longreads

This article argues that Calculus is not as difficult as many people think, and it can be understood by applying a few basic principles.

This Bon Appétit article explores unexpected combinations beyond the classic Black and Tan, with tips from brewers on mixing lagers, ciders, flavored beers, and even sour beers.

Hilary Pollack explores the food trends that defined hipster culture from the late '90s to the mid-2010s, including the rise of PBR, kombucha, and veganism. via The source of this content is VICE.

J.P. Morgan's holiday reading list for private bank and investment-management clients includes books about Jimmy Carter, the Federal Reserve, and the economics of matchmaking.

via Market Design

This article shares eight effective tips for reading more books, such as scheduling reading time and choosing physically exciting books. via Taylor Pearson.

Valet Magazine features a sponsored post about the Norlan whisky glass, which is designed to enhance the aroma and flavor of whisky. via Valet.

The brain plays a central role in controlling sexual behavior, with differences between male and female brains influencing sexuality and desire. Various brain regions are involved in sex drive, and the sexual response cycle corresponds to specific neurological processes. via Brain Blogger

This article recaps the final *StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm* tournament at Blizzcon 2015, where two legendary players, Life and sOs, faced off. via Ars Technica

Danny Hillis's team is building a clock designed to last 10,000 years, ticking once a year and featuring a cuckoo that appears every millennium. The clock is being built inside a mountain in western Texas.

via kottke.org.

Experience Amsterdam through the eyes of a neural network as it attempts to analyze and label objects it sees in real-time. via kottke.org