Want Your Nails Done? Let a Robot Do It.

This article is part of our new series, Currents, which examines how rapid advances in technology are transforming our lives. Omri Moran was on time for a first date, but the young woman, inexplicably, was late. She finally arrived, but skirted the question of her tardiness, saying “Never mind, you wouldn’t get it,” Mr. Moran…

Why Teens Need a Break This Summer

Be open to negotiating the “must dos.” As with any summer, there will be some non-negotiables when it comes to how young people spend their days. Teenagers may need to get jobs, take over chores or brush up academically. Required activities can certainly be part of a recovery-focused summer, but when possible, let teens have…

Barbecue Sauces Designed for Vegetables

With her plans for a vegan barbecue restaurant in Greenwich Village on hold since last year, Kerry Fitzmaurice pivoted and put her expertise in a bottle, introducing Pure Grit BBQ: The BBQ Kit, designed specifically for vegetables and plant-based proteins instead of the usual meats. It’s a mild, vinegar-based sauce, with a tomato and pepper…