Whales can live way longer than scientists had thought, with potential lifespans as much as double previous estimates
These marine mammals are still feeling the effects of whaling. For most species, it may be another 100 years before there are ...
Detroit’s reparations task force now has until 2025 to make its report, but going slow with this challenging work may not be a bad thing
US cities have introduced local reparations initiatives to address historic harms against Black residents. But designing a ...
Saudi Arabia is a controversial choice to host the World Cup, but the spotlight and scrutiny might spark change
The official announcement that Saudi Arabia would host the 2024 Fifa men’s World Cup came as a surprise to nobody. Hosting ...
Christmas can be stressful for many people – here’s what can help you get through the festive season
For others, Christmas highlights feelings of loneliness, grief or estrangement from loved ones. The season can be a painful ...
Octopuses and their relatives are a new animal welfare frontier − here’s what scientists know about consciousness in these unique creatures
Animal welfare laws don’t protect invertebrates, but there’s evidence that some, such as octopuses, are as intelligent as ...
After Hurricane Helene, survivors have been in a race against time to protect family heirlooms, photographs and keepsakes
Disaster recovery isn’t just about repairing bridges, roads and homes. Conservationists from the Smithsonian were on the ...
What next for Syria? The danger of violence in post-war transitions
History tells us that where a fragmented coalition of armed groups finds itself in a political vacuum, more violence is ...
Times journalists deemed ‘legitimate military targets’ – how Russia muzzles criticism at home and abroad
Ex-president Dmitry Medvedev has called journalists who justify Ukraine’s actions ‘active participants’ in a war against ...
2 populations of dark comets in the solar system could tell researchers where the Earth got its oceans
Comets without tails, called dark comets, are a newly discovered space object. Now, astronomers know they come in 2 classes.
A short history of palm reading in the UK – and a guide to how it’s supposed to work
An anonymous work published in London in 1700 claimed to fully resolve all questions about human life through “the Rules of ...
Bob Dylan and the creative leap that transformed modern music
Just a few years into his career, Dylan decided he wanted to subvert the expectations of his fans – and rebel against ...