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How “Pasteur’s Quadrant” Enlightens the Invention-Innovation Challenge

Groundbreaking invention does not always translate to commercial benefits. The challenges that faced Microsoft Research help explain why.

Why Are Brown LEGO Bricks So Brittle?

LEGO bricks are notorious for being indestructible, but one color is an exception.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Cleaning Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinets provide essential storage and are a focal point in kitchens, but for all the time we spend using them and looking at them, cleaning them is a job that’s easy to neglect.

“Women Will Not Be Admitted on the Climb”: Inside a Groundbreaking Trek up Denali

An exclusive excerpt from “Thirty Below” remembers the women who made history on the mountain our president insists on calling Mount McKinley.

What’s the Difference Between Burnout and Depression?

They may look similar, but burnout and depression can have different causes and management strategies.

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Don’t Sleep on Cade Cunningham

The former no. 1 pick has silenced his doubters—and his own inner critic—and has the upstart Pistons on a path to the playoffs

Your Resume Is a Waste of Time: 8 Better Ways to Get Hired for the Job You Want

Getting the job you want isn’t easy, but nothing worthwhile ever is.

Bucs to Reinstate Jon Gruden Into Ring of Honor

The Buccaneers are reinstating Super Bowl-winning former head coach Jon Gruden into the team’s Ring of Honor after he was removed in 2021.

Not Working, Not Studying, Not Happy: Meet the NEETs

Why are so many young people struggling to finish education or find a job?

An Oral History of ‘Steamed Hams,’ the Funniest ‘Simpsons’ Scene Ever Recorded

In the years since it first aired, the piece has taken on a new and unusual life, finding itself an enduring internet phenomenon that has included memes, remixes, remakes and even the occasional reference in real life.

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Brothy Beans That Don’t Need to Simmer All Day

Consider this the coziest thing you can do with a can of chickpeas.

More Than Half of Books Banned Last Year Featured LGBTQ Characters or People of Color, Report Finds

Of history and biography books that were banned last year, 26% featured Black people, and 25% featured LGBTQ people.

Is My Flight Safe? Here’s What to Know About Recent Plane Crashes and Mishaps

Fatal crashes attract extraordinary attention partly because they are rare.

Why Talking to Strangers Is the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Mental Health

If we can only break through the awkwardness barrier, striking up conversations at random is the cheapest form of therapy there is.

How the Creator of ‘Shtisel’ Fled His Ultra-Orthodox Life — and Returned

Despite the strictures of his faith, Yehonatan Indursky continues to make TV.

Instead of Wrestling With Self-Defeating Thoughts, Try This

When your own thoughts discourage and undermine you, it’s easy to get tangled. A change of strategy could get you past it.

Generation T: The Faces of Trans America

Amid the gathering political storm, members of the US trans community share their portraits as they tell stories of terror, solidarity and defiance. But will America listen?

How to Clean Car Windows

I can see clearly now, the bug carcasses are gone.

My Wayfair Sofa Is Perfectly Fine—and That’s Good Enough for Me

“I now know that sometimes you have to prioritize function over form.”

Meghan Markle Builds Buzz for Her Netflix Show—In a Full Beekeeper Suit

In advance of the lifestyle show’s premiere next week, the duchess took to Instagram to thank her crew with a few dance moves and a much-anticipated trip to an apiary.