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View OriginalThe Serpentine Career of Loïe FullerArtists and critics saw the Serpentine as a glorious rebellion against the onrush of modernity.
How to Lighten the Lunch-Packing Mental LoadMake-ahead ideas that don’t require hours of prep, a trick for preventing soggy sandwiches, and an argument for school lunch.
View OriginalWhich Spider-Man Is Stronger: Tobey Maguire or Tom Holland?To figure it out, you’ll need two similar feats of superhero strength and a little bit of physics.
View OriginalWhat the Luddites Can Teach Us About Artificial IntelligenceAuthor Brian Merchant says understanding the real history of the Luddites can help workers grappling with the rise of AI.
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View OriginalDoes Antimatter Fall Down or up? We Now Have a Definitive Answer. Gravity wins—this time around.
How to Set Healthy Boundaries – and Stop Letting Anxiety and Guilt Get in the Way of Living Your LifeWhether it’s family expectations at holidays, ground rules in a new relationship, or the demands of working from home, people are always overstepping boundaries. But how do you establish a limit—and then stick to it?
View OriginalSo Much for ‘Learn to Code’In the age of AI, computer science is no longer the safe major.
View OriginalYour Brain Looks for ‘Winning Streaks’ Everywhere—Here's WhyThis is why we misinterpret life’s weird and wonderful random events.
Easy Shakshuka RecipeThis shakshuka recipe is a popular Middle Eastern breakfast that is basically poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce—it’s vegetarian, easy, and healthy.
View OriginalSchool days are incompatible with parents' work day, and kids are not getting enough sleepThe schedule is historic but doesn't meet the needs of many families today.
View OriginalLane Kiffin, an airport tarmac and the long-term impact of college football's most memorable firingThe truth of what happened in the early-morning hours that is is, like so many things with Kiffin, a bit more complicated.
5 V-Sit-Up Exercises for a Crazy Strong CoreBuild the muscles that are key for pedaling stronger and faster on the bike in a new and unique way.
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How Wolves Are Driving Down Mountain Lion PopulationsResearch shows wolves have a greater effect on mountain lion populations than hunting by humans and the availability of prey.
How to Survive Embarrassment When You’d Rather Crawl Into a HoleThe science of shame, how to find the humor in your humiliation, and useful tips to get through some of life’s most mortifying moments.