The Latest Breaking News from Marianne Moore

A Brooklyn elm grown from a rare Scottish mutation has weeping branches

The Camperdown Elm, a remarkable tree in Prospect Park since 1872, has endured years of neglect and damage. In 1967, poet Marianne Moore drew attention to its plight in a heartfelt poem, igniting public advocacy for its preservation. This movement ultimately fostered the creation of the Prospect Park Alliance, dedicated…

The Times of India · Oct 7

Are You Good at Naming Things? Ford Is Hiring

Mustang, Bronco, Raptor, Explorer, Maverick. Ford has some great names in its portfolio, but it’s looking for more. If you’re good with names, inquire within. Ford is now hiring a “Nomenclature Strategist” who reports to the company’s Director of Global Nomenclature. Yes, this is a real thing.

Motor1 · Aug 6, 2025

The Novel Written about—and with—Artificial Intelligence

Do You Remember Being Born? is a tech-inflected novel for a digital world

The Walrus · Sep 7, 2023