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25 Classic Crime Books You Can Read in an Afternoon
Terse, atmospheric brilliance in under 200 pages.
Terse, atmospheric brilliance in under 200 pages.
“Death makes human beings seem like very small containers that are packed so densely we can only be aware of a fraction of what’s inside us from moment to moment.”
Yellow stains on pillows are gross, but they’re more common than you may think (and easier to clean).
In the cheeps, trills and tweets of birdsong, scientists find some parallels with human speech.
A visual exploration of how a critical piece of social infrastructure came to be.
What a growing body of research reveals about the biology of human happiness—and how to navigate the (temporary) slump in middle age.
A reliable system for overcoming procrastination and achieving more.
Seven sports that come down to how well your neurons play.
Through apparently spontaneous change or through mishap or illness, our eyes can change color in surprising ways.
Ambition isn’t a dirty word. Neither is rest.
To become a butterfly, a caterpillar first digests itself. But certain groups of cells survive, turning the soup into eyes, wings, antennae and other adult structures.
Gaslighting isn’t always a conscious form of behavior in relationships: it may manifest itself without you being fully aware of it.
From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.
The kids are all right—but are they missing out?
For six years, two photographers have carefully followed the canines and documented their secret lives.
Tens of thousands of American small and midsize manufacturers are facing the choice between paying steep tariffs on Chinese imports or taking on significantly higher domestic production costs.
Pastry chef Nicola Lamb sifts through the essential ingredients of baking — flour, sugar, eggs, and butter.
At the Comic Con of snacks, we track down the latest in sweet treats, sauces, and drinks.
President Donald Trump has promised that the “big, beautiful bill” passed by Congress will be one of the most successful pieces of legislation in American history.
As artificial intelligence shapes fertility care, it’s now helping doctors find hidden sperm.
Black Americans are moving to Ghana — and driving up the cost of living for everyone around them.
The beasts might be prehistoric, but the film is oddly prescient.
Some of the most impactful truth-tellers of our time flipped their red, white and blue to demonstrate the subversive power of Black culture.
When 11-year-old Ezri Henry told her mom about her goal to attend Space Camp, they worked together to make it possible. Here’s how she sold more than 1,000 glasses of lemonade to make her dream a reality.
Ob-gyns share how to keep you and your partners as safe as possible.
Survey finds law requiring married couples to share the same family name causes havoc for researchers.
When it comes to salty snacks, popcorn and pretzels are similar, but differ nutritionally. Discover which snack nutrition experts say is the healthier choice.
Europe is racing to mass-produce drones as experts warn of lagging urgency, rising threats, and the need for a radical shift in defence strategy.
A contentious AI law moratorium was dropped.
Under fire of 100 drones a night, there’s little talk of a ceasefire in the front-line city of Sumy.
Even sustainable shoes usually have plastic soles. But the S-Wave’s soles are made out of a new bioplastic that’s entirely biodegradable.
First- and business-class fliers (as well as passengers on private jets) will have to pay an extra tax to offset their polluting flights.
Emma Roberts discusses her travel beauty routine, her dream “White Lotus” character, and her Belletrist book club partnership with Apple Vacations.
Employers might want to keep an eye open for any visible facial creases, suspiciously mussed hairdos, or groggy comments during video meetings with remote staff. It turns out nearly half of people working from home admit to taking naps on company time.
Parisians have begun bathing in the Seine for the first time in over 100 years after a ban was lifted. The French capital has created three swimming zones along the river as part of its Olympic legacy.
Whether you're looking to move more or you want to upgrade your daily stroll, these tips will help you pick up the pace.
A new book considers how weight lifting can help you unlearn diet culture.
It’s easy to see why being happy is such a challenge these days. People are working jobs they hate, struggling to pay bills, and living in an increasingly isolated, digitally driven world.
Gossip at work is inevitable. But what exactly workers gossip about can be key in dictating company culture. Rumor has it that gossip can be a positive force in workplace cultures, under the right circumstances.
A foundational idea in self-determination theory is that we have three basic psychological needs: for autonomy, competence and relatedness.
An immune condition changed my mom’s life — and taught us to see art differently.
Plan to connect with loved ones and plan to disconnect from work.
Got something to say sorry for? Here are words that have no place in your apologies, according to those who have spent years analysing them.
The midpoint of the year is an opportune moment to look back at where we’ve been, and set our sights for where we want to go.
Brynnley Beckman is only 23, but she is already thinking about retirement. She teaches ninth grade biology at the Shelton School in Dallas and contributes 3 percent of her salary to an employer-sponsored retirement fund. She hopes to increase her contribution by 1 percent each year.