Finding something special for your friends and family is always a priority during the holidays, but this year it feels even more important. Coming together and celebrating for the first time in far too long, it’s the perfect time to take gifting to the next level. From futuristic hydrofoils for flying over the open water…
No solo estaba horrorizada por la falta de una respuesta unificada al coronavirus, sino que, en un viaje a Alaska, visitó playas que, cuando era niña, recordaba repletas de estrellas de mar, nutrias y mejillones gordos y salados, pero que ahora parecían desprovistas de vida salvaje. Era demasiado. Aplazó sus planes de fecundación in vitro,…
Experts have long known that animal products like beef, lamb, pork and veal have a disproportionately negative impact on the environment. Raising animals requires more water and land and generates more greenhouse gases than growing protein-rich plants does. “This is a win-win for individuals and our environment,” Dr. Lichtenstein said. However, she cautioned, if a…
TOKYO — With the emergence of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus late last week, countries across the globe rushed to close their borders to travelers from southern Africa, even in the absence of scientific information about whether such measures were necessary or likely to be effective in stopping the virus’s spread. Japan has…
An executive producer on the series, Underwood knows he has privilege and a platform, which is why he said he sought counsel from people who aren’t white gay cisgender men, including Nicole Garcia, a transgender Latina pastor. In an email, Garcia said Underwood could be a role model, especially to let young athletes know they…
“Camel No. 1! Camel No. 1!” I had just arrived at the Al Dhafra Festival, and young boys in kanduras, or long tunics, were running toward my car, shouting as they pointed their index fingers in the air. In the distance, two men rode camels, each pulling another of the animals on a leash. One…
Artisanal ceramics are having more than a moment. Interest in handcrafted clay objects has been surging for years, as a new generation of artisans has taken to the kilns and fired up a white-hot design trend. For those seeking unusual decorative accessories that will add personality to a room, that’s good news. “They really add…
Among the legions of young people who spend their days watching content creators on Twitch and YouTube, a new honorific is on the rise: the comfort creator. The term is used by fans to describe the video makers and channels they seek out when they’re in need of familiar content, the kind that is soothing…
Governors across the United States tried to reassure Americans on Sunday that their administrations were closely monitoring the impact of a new coronavirus variant that has alarmed scientists. Gov. Ned Lamont of Connecticut issued a statement on Sunday reminding his constituents to remain vigilant even though the new variant, known as Omicron, had yet to…
That fear comes as China has started to experience a reverse brain drain. Over the last decade, a growing number of Chinese scientists have been lured back to the country by the promise of ample funding, impressive titles and national pride. More recently, scientists returning to China have cited a hostile environment in the United…