Headlines from July 27, 2012

The “nocebo effect”—being told a harmless substance is harmful—can be strong enough to kill.
On contemporary experiments in LSD, including “micro-dosing.” #longreads #tmn
There was a kind of existential dread that hung over the entire endeavor. Jad Abrumad revisits Radiolab’s origin story.
Geneticists say a cousin of the Neanderthals coexisted with modern humans and bred with them.
Prominent conservatives on Twitter defend Chick-fil-A.
New York City women run for the suburbs to find men, just as French women once fled for Canada.
New book on sharks says don’t wear “yum-yum yellow.”
Ten stories about the Olympics, “spanning history, scandal and science.”
Round-up of Olympics action as can be found in cinema.
Wikipedia’s list of list of lists.
Famous scenes from movies recreated with traditional Ottoman motifs.
Children around the world talk about their summer reading. #tmn
I’m 100 percent committed in fiction to the pleasure principle—that’s what fiction is, and should be. Long talk with Martin Amis.
Trailer available for Cloud Atlas. #video
London mayor chides Romney for suggesting Olympics may go sour.
Romney’s book says Britain is a tiny island making things that nobody wants.
Related: Romney probably wouldn’t like sculptures made from pencil lead.
Contenders for current practices that are destined for future condemnation.
Brief notes on life as a child on the streets of Kampala, Uganda.
Painted landscapes from inside Home Depot and Target outlets. #art
See also: Typography inspired by resorts and swimming pools. via
“Hard parks”—term for nonaquatic parks used by water-park-industry insiders.
Round-up of water-park trivia.
Notes on dominant versions of cheerleaders that persist in pop culture, despite having little to do with actual cheerleaders.
I’m happy when I wake up in the morning, and not with this freakin’ boulder on my chest. Interview with Frank Ocean.
For your weekend reading, articles about escapism and imaginary heroes.
Latest edition of FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin: Psychopathy.
You’d best plan to be near a toilet. Story of hacking your brain with Adderall.