Voyager 1, still in our solar system, has discovered a new layer in the heliopause. It’s amazing how far that little gadget has gone and how much it’s done.

Murder-suicides discussed by a man who actually attempted one. (Obviously, and fortunately, he botched both.)

The New Yorker has a long article on Elisabeth Murdoch, eldest daughter of Rupert (pictured here). It’s a portrait of a family that seems to run on bullying and misogyny, which has limited Elisabeth’s chances to rise within NewsCorp. Given that she’s running her own media company (recently merged with BSkyB), I’m not sure how bad I should feel for her, but still…

Your dictionary words of the day: serious and unserious.

Later.