Windows ReturnsFull disclosure: I didn’t have any plans to write this Article; I had various reasons to be in the U.S. this week, and Microsoft’s Build developer conference, which kicks off today, happened to fit in my schedule.
More than half the world cannot speak freely, report findsHalf the world’s population cannot freely speak their mind according to a new report on freedom of expression.
Dopamine, explainedDopamine detoxing, hacking, and fasting: Is any of it real? Dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain, used to be neuroscience jargon — something you’d read about in a biology textbook. But today, dopamine has become a cultural catch-all, shorthand for focus, yearning, and joy.
How Big Is Taylor Swift?You might have heard: Taylor Swift cannot be stopped. Her new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” sold 2.6 million copies in its opening week last month, earning Swift her eighth Billboard No. 1 album since 2020.
Why role-playing games can spur climate actionYou have full access to this article via your institution. The urgency of the climate crisis is clear. Action is imperative. But how should we act, when the long-term impacts of our actions are difficult to grasp and the future is so uncertain?
How Long Do Eggs Really Last?That carton of eggs has been sitting in the fridge for a while. You check the expiration date, and you’re a few days past. Are they still OK to eat? It’s the stuff of common domestic disagreements, frantic internet searches and self-doubt. How long do eggs really last, anyway?
What Should You Do with Your Stuff before You Die?My friend has been reading a book about “death cleaning.” She tells me this while we’re walking along a trail through a deep ravine, and she pauses when she says it, using air quotes around the words.
A Silky Asparagus and White Bean Salad Recipe That Gets Even Better With TimeMy boyfriend is a leftovers vacuum, happily breaking into a container straight from the fridge and downing its contents, whatever they happen to be. But not me. While I do my best to turn lingering vegetables or meaty bits into a frittata or rice bowl, I prefer my food fresh.
The 50 Most Iconic Heist Movies, RankedIt’s time for one last job—and that job is deciding which heist movie is the greatest of all time.
How to Clear Your Browser's Cache, and Why You ShouldEvery web browser has what's called a cache: A temporary storage space for web pages that syncs online content to your computer or mobile device. This syncing is designed to help websites load up faster, and put less of a strain on your internet bandwidth.
The Celebrities with the Highest Private Jet EmissionsThe next time you feel environmentally non-conscious about calling an Uber to the airport, remember about the existence (and wide usage!) of private jets. You’ll feel much better.
The 7-38-55 Rule: Debunking the Golden Ratio of ConversationThe 7-38-55 rule claims that the majority of a conversation’s meaning is found in tone and body language. The truth is much more complicated.
Bringing ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ to the Screen Took Decades—Here’s WhyOne evening in June 1965, a tired Gabriel García Márquez returned to his hotel after a full day as a screenwriter on the set of a film outside of Mexico City. A young couple was waiting to speak with him.
Beach Vacation Packing List: What Not to Forget for Your Next GetawayAll products featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Scenes From a MAGA Meltdown: Inside the “America First” Movement’s War Over DemocracyProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published.
The Mystery of Alice in Wonderland SyndromeA surprising number of people experience symptoms of this curious condition, which is named after Lewis Carroll’s heroine, who changed size after eating and drinking.
Inside India’s secret campaign to threaten and harass AmericansNarendra Modi’s government is trying to silence US critics of its authoritarian turn — and it's succeeding. I met Raqib Naik, a journalist who had fled his native India, at a coffee shop in suburban Maryland.