Links for you. Science:

How snowflakes get their intricate shapes
As bird flu concerns grow, scientists race to develop new vaccines
What Happens When a Plastic City Burns
Giant marine life found in Antarctic waters
Age of the panzootic: scientists warn of more devastating diseases jumping between species
‘Literally off the charts’: LA’s critically dry conditions stun scientists as fires rage

Other:

Dems Worry Sen. Whitehouse Considering Vote for RFK Jr
Choose Your Fighters (excellent, must read)
Is This Clever
Remote Work Became a Washington Way of Life. Is That About to Change?
Mark Zuckerberg Has a Funny Idea of What It Is to Be a Man
The Shadowy Millions Behind San Francisco’s “Moderate” Politics
IT’S WORKING: Initial Data Show Congestion Pricing Has Stemmed The Tide of Years of Increasing Traffic
An old linebacker but a young man, Bobby Wagner eyes the future and an MBA
Melania Trump joins her husband in the meme coin billions business
I Demand The National Agricultural Library Publish This Book Right Now
I (Really) Love L.A.
The Familiarity And Sadness Of Watching The Washington Post Go To Hell
The Trans Sports Ban Portends Something Much Darker
The Southwest Syndrome
Instagram Ads Send This Nudify Site 90 Percent of Its Traffic
The Competency Crisis Is Not About DEI
Nokia’s Weird Y2K Designs Show the Future We Could Have Had
We Need A New Deal To Save Local Journalism
Biden’s Legacy: Rescuing America From COVID, Then Getting Replaced By A Criminal
In Plymouth, a clash between a news startup and town officials over daily reporting
Donald Trump Wants To Save TikTok. It Might Not Be So Simple.
Everyone has their reasons
The tech bros have front-row seats at Trump’s inauguration, but what they want goes way beyond that
An American tragedy: how Biden paved the way for Trump’s White House return
Elon Musk’s DOGE to be sued within minutes of Trump inauguration
The Incoming FCC Chief Is No ‘Warrior for Free Speech’: Brendan Carr is prepared to block a merger because he doesn’t approve of minor CBS editorial decisions.
Team Trump Promises ‘Shock and Awe.’ Do They Know What That Means?