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The Play Deficit
Children today are cossetted and pressured in equal measure. Without the freedom to play, they will never grow up.
Children today are cossetted and pressured in equal measure. Without the freedom to play, they will never grow up.
It’s hard to organize a busy life so that it has enough room for deep friendships, but there are a few strategies that may help.
Excitment about a new habit or routine is like a sugar rush. Here’s how to stop the crash.
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What happens when Plato mixes with playtime? Philosopher Scott Hershovitz answers the questions that confound children and adults alike.
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More than 70 years ago, mathematician Alan Turing proposed a mechanism that explained how patterns could emerge from bland uniformity.
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One of the easiest breads to make at home gets pretzel-ified with a highly burnished, salt-coated crust and a delightfully bitter twang.
Evolutionary theorists have put forth numerous hypotheses.
From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.
The man behind the Calexit movement claims to be a baller. But he’s broke.
In 2025 we’re turning back to one of the oldest forms of dating: meeting a romantic partner through friends.
TikTok beauty influencer Kaycee Ogle is regularly contacted by brands who want her to promote their products. But one email she received in June was different, and made her curious.
The immune system senses damage to cell membranes caused by pore-forming proteins and mounts a response.
A new documentary, ‘The Stringer,’ investigates the story of the famous Vietnam War photo “Napalm Girl,” raising questions about who actually took it.
As many as 1 in 5 Americans believe they have a penicillin allergy, but just a tiny fraction actually do. In recent years, it’s gotten a lot easier to find out.
As increasing numbers of us can’t or won’t have children, Helen Coffey talks to those who are planning their lives without a nuclear family, and investigates why government policy has yet to catch up with this rapidly growing demographic.
For those trying to overcome their fears of flying, it’s been...a challenging time to say the least.
A Philadelphia family of four (plus one on the way) drive a cabin camper through Colorado and Utah—balancing ranger talks with waterpark hotel detours and quesadillas over an open fire.
Chris Booth’s channel – rife with neo-Nazi ideology, antisemitism and racism – garnered 2.3m views and likely thousands of dollars from YouTube in about two months.
A three-day National Transportation Safety Board hearing on the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in decades dug into problems with altimeters, chopper routes and the busy Washington, D.C., airspace.
A trip to the seaside isn’t complete without a jangling cup of coins or an overconfident uncle nursing a sore hand. Here’s a rundown of the top nostalgia-inducing games.
The American Revolution was won by dramatic deeds, but also by decidedly undramatic efforts.
Berry stains can be tough, but not impossible, to remove.
Learn about the curious singing habits of leopard seals, whose songs bear a striking resemblance to human nursery rhymes.
Full-body MRIs are becoming a status symbol among longevity enthusiasts. Do they help or are they just flashy procedures that lead to extra tests?
New research finds that “tit divorce” is less arbitrary than biologists thought, revealing a complex social side to these common European songbirds.
Democrats’ chances would be hurt if the map were approved, but they would still be favored.
Yu Zidi, 12, became the youngest-ever medalist during her debut at the World Aquatics Championships. But she may face a toxic sports fandom at home after her rise to fame.
Hardwood floors are durable but can become dull due to scratches, improper cleaning, and heavy foot traffic. Learn three easy ways to revive your hardwood floors.
If you take a supplement, you should read this.
Now’s the time to replenish your bug spray supply.
Millions of student borrowers could begin having their wages garnished as soon as this summer. That’s according to estimates from credit bureau TransUnion.
When someone says something nice about us, it can make us feel awkward and uncomfortable. Researchers explain the science behind those emotions — and make the case for accepting genuine praise.
A Senate committee advanced a bipartisan bill that would spur the construction of affordable housing. Here’s what to know about it.
Some of the most generous benefits of federal student loans are going away in the coming years. Here's why experts still recommend them over private loans.
Contractors know you’ve got money to spend on your home project. Here are the tricks they use to upsell you and get you to spend more than you intended.
When we’re in the hospital, our lives are literally in the hands of the doctors, nurses, and other staff. But hospitals can be sketchy about what they tell you—with expensive consequences.
Gold prices have largely risen over the past 18 months, approximately, but will they continue to do so this August?
Which obligations need your immediate attention and which can wait.
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