Sunday assorted links

1. Octonions.  And a good explanation of why a theory of quantum gravity in particular is needed.

2. Children adopted by lesbian parents do not seem to have excessive rates of mental health problems.

3. Steve Bannon in Europe update.

4. Is a quantum computer less in thrall to the arrow of time?

5. Speculative claims about the Trump doctrine and neoliberalism.

6. Putin’s approval ratings are falling, due to “a deeply unpopular change to pensions.”