The LadyBits Download V.2.0: Breaking Through
Greetings from LadyBits headquarters,
We've undergone quite the upgrade since our last transmission. After 6 months of rendering, LadyBits 2.0 has emerged with a sleek new aesthetic that solidifies what we're here to accomplish: the destruction of the glass ceiling.
Now when you encounter LadyBits throughout the web you will see traces of shattered glass, reminders that we are slowly chipping away at the patriarchal structures that are preventing our society from reaching its optimal functionality. You will also notice our mark, which at first glance appears to be a stylized LB. But upon closer examination, you may notice it bears a striking resemblance to the paragraph symbol turned on its head, which is what, in time, we plan to do to the media machine.
The Week in LadyBits Content
We're pleased to announce that we have joined forces with a new publishing partner, NewHive. Together we will create works that collide expository narrations and sensory stimuli together with the force of the LHC, and observe what emerges with wonder, horror and delight.
We've also been consorting with our techy friends at the Daily Beast as of late. There, we’ve plunged to the depths of the ocean, the pores on your face, and into the heart of your binge-watching TV habits. Beenish Ahmed reported on lost ocean rover Nereus and its interesting connection to Alzheimer’s research, while Alexa Kurzius told us about a surprising form of plastic pollution: the microbeads in your exfoliating face wash. They’re damaging fish and other wildlife, and now anti-plastic advocates are putting microbeads under the microscope and calling for a ban.
Speaking of advocacy, do you remember that upsetting scene about compassionate release in the new season of Orange is the New Black? Even though OITNB has a habit of confronting those difficult-to-discuss topics that many other shows shy away from, Rachel Nuwer explains that the show’s portrayal of how compassionate release works is—not surprisingly—probably exaggerated for dramatic effect.
On Refinery29 we’ve dished on the three techy things you need to know most: how to code, how to save your life, and how to stay anonymous on the Internet. We’ve also got your nails and your news covered, from back-to-the-future nail design styles to why Forbes’ “best jobs for women” is ridiculous, to the hijab selfie that went viral. Oh and if you're dieting, try to avoid the ones that ignore basic biology facts.
Finally, our recent pieces on Popular Science answer questions you never even knew you had. For example: what’s the deal with those mono-mono twins that were all over the news? How good is a mantis shrimp’s vision, really? Why does stress affect mice differently? In a three-part series, Mary Beth Griggs looks at animal contraception, ranging from controlling pests to recovering populations of desirable species to population control in zoos. And speaking of animals out of control, here’s why a huge school of anchovies just invaded San Diego.
Links From Around the Webz
Lady ballers: During the last month of men's World Cup madness some commentators forgot about some of the best players of the game: women.
42 is the new… 42: Esquire published an essay “in praise of the 42 year old woman.” Good thing women get approval from men’s magazines for being themselves, no longer the “tragic” 42 year old. Thankfully, there are some really excellent take downs already out there.
Lady of the law: A copyright lawyer realizes that she’s never heard of Barbara Ringer, a woman who wrote tons of copyright law.
Stuff to Get You Out of the House
Tuesday, July 22
LadyBits Redesign Party! Brooklyn, FreeAre you a LadyBits contributor? Do you want to be? Do you love LadyBits? Do you want to experience the cerebral goodness that is a room full of LadyBits at one of the best new bars in Brooklyn? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should join us in celebrating our newly launched redesign Tuesday, July 22 at Sweet Science.
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