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How Earth’s Orbital Shifts May Have Triggered Ancient Global Warming
A study combining astronomical and geologic data hints at an extraterrestrial cause for extreme climate change 56 million years ago.
A study combining astronomical and geologic data hints at an extraterrestrial cause for extreme climate change 56 million years ago.
Before collectors clamored over baseball cards, Victorians couldn’t get enough of these trading cards.
For 14 years, these names reigned supreme — what happened?
In the past, taste was scouted from hip kids and sold to the masses. But in the great river of content, what does cool even mean?
“However meaningless and vain, however dead life appears, the man of faith, of energy, of warmth … steps in and does something.”
The answer isn’t as simple as you might think.
I was ready to take charge of my time again, and to arrange it in such a way that I don’t feel like I’m drowning in undone to-dos.
Ksenia Coffman’s fellow editors have called her a vandal and a McCarthyist. She just wants them to stop glorifying fascists—and start citing better sources.
In 2015, churchwarden Ben Field murdered his partner. No one suspected a thing – least of all Field’s girlfriend, Lara Busby.
Many things in this world are remembered for the moment when they shined brightest, not for the moment of their creation. Hokusai’s The great wave off Kanagawa remains the enduring image of Japanese art.
We feel pressed for time due to our own psychology, not just the tyranny of the clock.
From a long, slow cook to the power of a brine, here are six ways to tenderize tough meats.
Get to know a rent-a-stranger, a flavor inventor, and more people with the best answers to “So what do you do?”
Looking back at over 20 years of incredible journalism about 9/11, including on-the-ground reporting, oral histories, and personal essays about the day the world changed forever.
The tiresome phrase to skip when sending work emails, a 3-step guide to make your writing clearer, and the art of a successful negotiation.
Separating laundry? Pre-rinsing dishes? You just don’t need to. These articles will free you — and tell you why.
Saturn’s disappearing rings, the tyranny of the penny, and why the NSA says you should shut off your phone each week.
From no-churn ice cream to flourless chocolate cake, these desserts are poised to satisfy your sweet tooth—without too much of a fuss.
Why your work calendar is more packed than ever and tips on maximizing productivity in and around those meeting blocks.
Dip, spread, slather, smear, repeat.
Before you let emotions take the wheel—or attempt to bottle them up—try science-backed techniques for keeping your cool (and sanity).
Tips to stay sane and keep tidy in this extremely online world, from killing zombie apps to scraping yourself from people-finder sites.
Twenty-one great articles and resources about the art and science of cultivating creativity.
The history of Teflon, the importance of your big toes, and why folding clothes is a scam.
Travel experts share the errors you should avoid and their top tips for elevating your trip experience.
Many believe the Shroud of Turin to be the cloth used to bury Jesus after his crucifixion. Scientists have investigated the claim and here’s what they found.
“They had a singular piece of evidence that I had taken something, and it was wrong.”
When an Alzheimer’s paper came under scrutiny, correcting the scientific record meant battling much bigger problems.
In GQ’s October cover story, the artist talks business, legacy, art, and family: “It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being revolutionary.”
My family knew that my father had been tapping the phone lines. Only later would I discover the secrets the recordings contained.
A mysterious woman came to be known on Reddit as Celebrity Number Six. She told us she is not sure how to feel about the sudden crush of attention.
The DOJ’s case about rent collusion might have huge implications for high prices.
Shaggy outerwear, slim tailoring, cowboy-core, and much more.
Hot girl walks went viral for a reason — here are some of the benefits.
Seventeen states offer tax credits to businesses that operate or contract out for child care services for their employees.
A handful of new cookbooks are making nails — painted, long, over the top — a priority in their pages
From Russell Brand to JD Vance to Candace Owens, what happens when the Catholic Church chases influencers—and their legions of followers—down the rabbit hole of the right?
A tight crew that does everything together isn’t that common, and it’s unrealistic for many of us.
The government is taking aim at big SUVs and trucks.
According to science, it depends.
We asked physical therapists to share their thoughts on the importance of flexibility when it comes to your overall health.
With a charming turn in Netflix’s Enola Holmes, the young actor has got Hollywood talking. Now, ahead of a starring role in Apple’s prestige new drama Disclaimer, he’s not letting it go to his head.
Extend the shelf life of your favorite fruits or vegetables.
“I can’t even imagine that happening now.”
Sometimes you’re just not in the mood for an early meal.
There are tons of benefits, whether you’re just getting started or are already a strength training regular.
Why would someone who has spent their entire career following orders become a great leader overnight?
When it comes to job searches, everybody knows how important networking is. But a surprising number of people fail to follow up with the people they’ve met with and sought advice from. That’s a problem, because it can alienate mentors and hold job seekers back. The authors discuss the main reasons for this lack of follow-up and then recommend a simple three-part plan for following up effectively.
Therapists and relationship researchers share 6 questions that can bring couples closer during this stage.
A new study finds that people who feel awe appreciate their time alone as an experience that gives them a broader perspective on life.
Of course you feel dehumanized and insecure when someone pretends you don’t even exist.
If you love the fizz, here’s why you don’t have to pass on the sparkling water.
Between deodorizers, good habits, and a handful of products in your arsenal, you no longer have to walk around with stinky feet.
Fintech customers are learning the nuances of “FDIC-insured” the hard way.
Young patients want beautifully imperfect veneers. They’re getting pain, debt, and regret.
In at least four countries, the fakes have resulted in hospitalizations.