Photos: The Aftermath of Japan’s January 1 Earthquake
Recent images from the hard-hit region, showing some of the rescue efforts and widespread damage
Civilization Owes Its Existence to the Moon
Our silver satellite inspired religion, gave rise to science, and made us human.
The Most Mysterious Cells in Our Bodies Don’t Belong to Us
You carry literal pieces of your mom—and maybe your grandma, and your siblings, and your aunts and uncles.
Ferrari Puts You Right in the Driver’s Seat
“People are either down for what this movie is or they’re not.”
Maybe Don’t Send That Voice Note
The audio messages can encourage selfishness—unless you use them gracefully.
What Happens Where Free Speech Is Unprotected
The case of a maverick polemicist who will go on trial in Germany for using a Nazi symbol is a timely reminder of the liberty we should cherish.
Claudine Gay’s Resignation Was Overdue
Her accusers acted in bad faith, but they’re not wrong.
An Old-Fashioned Scandal Fells a New Harvard President
Claudine Gay resigned on Tuesday, becoming the shortest-tenured president in the university’s history.
Photos of the New Year: Ringing In 2024 Around the World
Images of people bidding farewell to the year 2023, and welcoming 2024 with fireworks, celebrations, and more
When Did Humans First Start Wearing Clothes?
No one can know exactly, but archaeologists have found a few unexpected clues.
First Comes the Hurricane, Then the Evictions
How storms are squeezing America’s renters
Hamas Doesn’t Want a Cease-Fire
It wants the war to expand.
The Least Common, Least Loved Names in America
Why is everyone so worked up about hyphens?
The Most Fun Way to Learn a Language
Pick up some slang.
Whatever Happened to Zika?
The problem with jumping between emergencies
The Most Effective Way to Reduce Hate Crimes
The regular mechanisms of the criminal-justice system can also be used to combat abhorrent acts.
What to Read If You Want to Reinvent Yourself
Whether you’re starting over or discovering a new identity, these works can help reset your perspective.
What Is Rest, Anyway?
There’s a difference between leisure and laziness.
The Secret Joys of Geriatric Rock
It’s a fine line between clever and stupid.
Reasons to Live
A poem for Sunday