People say it every day without thinking ― “two o’clock,” “six o’clock,” “eight o’clock sharp.” But what is the purpose of that little “o” and apostrophe? Is it short for something? Why do we only use ...

Experimental - This project is still in development, and not ready for the prime time. A minimal, secure Python interpreter written in Rust for use by AI. Monty avoids the cost, latency, complexity ...

That’s what we skydivers call people who can’t understand why we risk everything for the thrill of our sport: “Wuffo,” as in “what for”? Why would we jump out of airplanes and trust our lives to the ...

Recently, as I learned the news of young Tatiana Schlossberg’s passing from cancer, once again the words fight, battle, and courageous filled the headlines. They are words we hear often when cancer is ...

During Lent, many Catholics abstain from eating red meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays. This practice is a spiritual act of sacrifice, penance, and self-control, not a dietary rule. Abstaining from ...

In February, a pop-up science column, Annals of Inquiry, is appearing in place of Kyle Chayka’s column, Infinite Scroll. Chayka will return in March. Forty years ago, Bill Weiss, a student at Columbia ...

NASA's Artemis missions, beginning with Artemis I and leading up to Artemis III, will see humanity return to the lunar surface. Set to launch soon, Artemis II will be the first crewed mission beyond ...

This week’s Careers newsletter includes ways to manage stress and anxiety during a job interview, an interview with Colin Rocker on the Gen Z workforce and more. Editor’s Note: Colleen Batchelder, ...

We explain how aluminium went from a luxury metal to a world changing material. In the 1800s it was more expensive than gold. New refining methods dropped the price from $1.200 per kilo to just $1.

Ian Kerner is a licensed marriage and family therapist, writer and contributor on the topic of relationships for CNN. His most recent book is a guide for couples, “So Tell Me About the Last Time You ...

In 2020, it was toilet paper. In 2021, it was gas. During the 2024 U.S. port workers' strike, it was...well, also toilet paper. Before winter storms, like those poised to slam a large portion of the ...

Houston journalist Kate Murphy discusses the science behind human connection, which she delves into in her new book, “Why We Click.” Let's face it: the Internet age has been a dual-edge sword. Social ...