In “Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid,” Thor Hanson looks at the evolutionary shifts already taking place as ecosystems and weather patterns change.In “Hurricane Lizards and…
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The Ancient History and Enduring Appeal of Flying a Kite
For millenniums, the airborne objects have mesmerized cultures around the world. Now, a new generation of artists is taking their creation to new heights.For millenniums,…
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In this horror movie on Netflix, an immigrant in Cleveland moves into a sinister boardinghouse.In this horror movie on Netflix, an immigrant in Cleveland moves…
View More ‘No One Gets Out Alive’ Review: Seeking Shelter, Finding TerrorChandigarh-based Colored Rims woos the gifting market with its personalised nesting dolls
The startup launched by three friends, Manjeet Singh, Shreya Gupta and Shruti Chauhan, has handmade home decor and utility kitchenware, apart from the dollsThe startup…
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A new study financed by the Mellon Foundation will help ensure that America’s future monuments honor a broader and more diverse range of stories.A new…
View More They’re White, Male and on Their Pedestals, for the Time Being14 New Books Coming in October
Novels from Jonathan Franzen, Amor Towles and Tiphanie Yanique; histories of Black cinema and music in America; and plenty more.Novels from Jonathan Franzen, Amor Towles…
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“The Problem With Jon Stewart” will examine social issues through the personal stories of those most affected. “It feels more cathartic than just yelling at…
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A judge may take up whether her father should be ousted as her conservator, and whether the arrangement should be ended entirely.A judge may take…
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Of the 37 new emojis approved this year, one has stood out as a visual proxy for our collective malaise.Of the 37 new emojis approved…
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Using game theory, behavioral economics and other models, Pinker tries to combat what he sees as rationality’s image problem.Using game theory, behavioral economics and other…
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