zines

An educator writing for the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology describes having students make zines as a way to confront common genetics misconceptions. By researching and illustrating concepts themselves, students actively unpacked flawed ideas about heredity, turning creative expression into a science teaching tool. The piece highlights hands-on, student-led approaches as an effective alternative to standard lecture formats in biology education.

Tom's Guide has published a review of the Brick, a small device that locks distracting apps on a smartphone until the user physically taps it to unlock. The writer says using laziness as a tool — making distractions harder to reach — has helped rewire their screen habits, and calls it an essential gadget for every home.