Standing Desks Aren’t Just Useless—They Might Also Be Bad for Your HealthNew research shows that prolonged standing at desks doesn’t improve heart health, and may even come with its own risks.
Into the Bowels of Steve Ballmer’s ToiletopiaThe Los Angeles Clippers owner has spent years hyping up the bathrooms at the Intuit Dome. Now open to the public, the 1,400 toilets are extreme, though not in the way you might expect.
Mars Could Have Lived, Even Without a Magnetic FieldMars and Earth were sister planets in many ways, with early similar conditions. Why did Mars die? The leading explanation isn’t universal.
Does ‘Greedflation’ Explain High Prices?Anger at high grocery prices may help reelect Donald Trump. Is corporate greed to blame?
New Mexico’s Free Child Care Program Is Bringing Relief That Millions of U.S. Families NeedA ballot measure enacted with broad bipartisan support two years ago tapped a unique funding source — but shows how states can transform households’ finances when they get creative.
Faced With Obstacles to Abortion, Military Women Have Built Their Own Support SystemAbortion access has long been difficult for women in the military, but the end of Roe v. Wade has made it even tougher. Some 40% now serve in states with abortion bans or expanded restrictions.
The Unlikely Inventor of the Automatic Rice CookerA Japanese housewife’s experiments cracked the code of perfectly cooked rice.
How These Artificial Reefs in New York City May Offer Protection From Future StormsThe “Living Breakwaters” constructed off Tottenville beach in Staten Island were conceived to protect residents from future storms.
3D Scans Reveal Secrets of a 3,000-Year-Old Egyptian Mummy’s CoffinExperts long wondered how Lady Chenet-aa was placed in her cartonnage.
Any Night Can Be (Wild) Game NightAdding venison, quail, and other responsibly sourced meats to your repertoire is as revelatory as it is rewarding.
The Diet That Might Cure DepressionSeveral studies show that healthy eating is connected with better mood.
What We Learned in the First Half of the NFL Season, What’s NextCan the Steelers hold up defensively? Can the Patriots win a big game? Here’s what to know as the 2024 NFL season hits the midway point.
The End of Francis FukuyamaThe legendary political scientist is very much alive, but liberal democracy is at risk.
What in Tarnation Is ‘Tarnation’?Yosemite Sam —the fiery-haired, fiery-tempered scofflaw—certainly seems like he’d say the word.
Unveiling the Design Secrets of the ‘Practical Magic’ HouseBefore Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch formed Roman and Williams, the legendary duo created a cozy whimsigoth wonderland for this 1998 film that would become a modern classic.
The Biggest Holes in NASA’s Suite of ObservatoriesNASA’s space telescopes and observatories bring humanity unrivaled science images and scientific discoveries. Here’s what should be next.
After Decades of Searching, Are Physicists Closing in on Dark Matter?With no conclusive laboratory results, researchers are turning to other methods to find the elusive substance.
What a Hobby Feels LikeOne of the saddest predicaments of the current millennial moment is feeling desperate for something that isn’t work, but having no clue how to figure out what else there is.