Eater’s Second Cookbook Is Now Available for Preorder
Eater’s newest cookbook, Eaterland: Recipes and Stories From Across the United States, is now available for preorder. With a focus on the iconic regional dishes that define American cuisine, the cookbook is chock-full of recipes, observations from chefs, and essays about unique local ingredients...
The JFK Jr. and CBK Show Is Also a Love Story About ‘90s NYC Dining
Credit: FX | FX If you see a parade of diners in Kangol flat caps at Bubby’s this week, don’t be too surprised: It’s all part of the renewed interest in the late John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, thanks to Love Story, the new Hulu/FX capsule series about the famous (and at times,...
Q&A: How climate change and war threaten Iran’s water supplies
Climate change, war and mismanagement are putting Iran’s water supply under major strain, experts have warned. The Middle Eastern country has faced years of intense drought, which scientists have found was made more intense due to human-caused climate change. In recent years, Iranian...
Q&A: Why does gas set the price of electricity – and is there an alternative?
A surge in gas prices triggered by the Iran war has caused a knock-on spike in the price of electricity in the UK, Italy and many other European markets. This is because gas almost always sets the price of power in these countries, even though a significant share of their electricity comes from...Friday Squid Blogging: Increased Squid Population in the Falklands
Some good news: squid stocks seem to be recovering in the waters off the Falkland Islands. As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered. Blog moderation policy. Continue reading →
DeBriefed 13 March 2026: War and oil | Why gas drives electricity prices | Japan’s ‘vulnerability’ to Iran crisis
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate change. This week War and oil HISTORIC: Leaders from 32 countries agreed to the “biggest emergency oil release in history” in response to the energy crisis sparked by the Iran...Possible New Result in Quantum Factorization
I’m skeptical about—and not qualified to review—this new result in factorization with a quantum computer, but if it’s true it’s a theoretical improvement in the speed of factoring large numbers with a quantum computer. Continue reading →Upcoming Speaking Engagements
This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m giving the Ross Anderson Lecture at the University of Cambridge’s Churchill College at 5:30 PM GMT on Thursday, March 19, 2026. I’m speaking at RSAC 2026 in San Francisco, California, USA, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. I’m...
Tasaki names new global chief executive officer
Tasaki New Bond Street, London store Credits: Tasaki Japanese luxury jewellery Tasaki has appointed Richard Collasse as its new president and global chief executive officer, effective immediately. In a statement, Tasaki describes Collasse as a “highly respected leader,” with extensive knowledge...