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A Virtual Cell Is a ‘Holy Grail’ of Science. It’s Getting Closer.
Large language models may unlock a new and valuable type of research.
How Biden Made a Mess of Ukraine
He treated the conflict as a crisis to be managed, not a war to be won.
The Film That Rips the Hollywood Comeback Narrative Apart
The Substance is one of several recent movies that scrutinize older female performers’ struggle to stay relevant.
Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Coalition Starts to Fracture
The nativist right and Silicon Valley are already at war.
September 5 Captures a Crisis Becoming Must-Watch TV
A harrowing moment transforms into a spectacle in this thrilling film.
Why So Many People Hate Winter
Science suggests that there are two types of people who tolerate the cold well. Sadly, I’m neither.
The Agony of Texting With Men
Many guys are bad at messaging their friends back—and it might be making them more lonely.
Biden’s Unpardonable Hypocrisy
The president vowed not to pardon his son Hunter—and then did so anyway.
Why Poor American Kids Are So Likely to Become Poor Adults
Most scholarship on the subject focuses on conditions during childhood. But government support during adulthood plays the biggest role.
Trump Is Poised to Turn the DOJ Into His Personal Law Firm
The question the Senate confirmation process must address is whether the department’s tradition of independence will be supplanted by a new value: loyalty.
The Payoff of TV’s Most Awaited Crossover
Abbott Elementary and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia don’t have much common ground. That’s why their collaboration felt fresh.
The Great Crypto Crash
Trump will usher in a speculative frenzy.
Americans Need to Party More
We’re not doing it as much as we used to. You can be the change we need.
You’ll Never Get Off the Dinner Treadmill
There’s no such thing as an easy weeknight meal.
Kim Kardashian’s Private Firefighters Expose America’s Fault Lines
“Rich people don’t get their own ‘better’ firefighters, or at least they aren’t supposed to.”
The Palisades Were Waiting to Burn
Fire becomes a year-round danger when Southern California is this dry.
Why an Early Start Is the ‘Quintessence of Life’
Not sleeping late could be the best resolution you ever keep.
Dear Therapist: I Was the Other Woman
I know I sound naive, but this wasn’t like a “normal” affair.
DNA Tests Are Uncovering the True Prevalence of Incest
People are discovering the truth about their biological parents with DNA—and learning that incest is far more common than many think.
How Sherlock Holmes Broke Copyright Law
Adaptations of Holmes stories are exploding now that the detective is in the public domain. Critics believe it should have happened decades ago.