Male-Killing Virus Is Discovered in Insects

Scientists in Japan have identified a virus that selectively kills males — and it happens to be inheritable, creating generation upon generation of all females. The discovery, made in caterpillars and described Monday in The Proceedings of the National Academies of Sciences, is “robust” evidence that “more than one virus has evolved to selectively kill…

A Knock at the Door

“We don’t like having to do this, believe me,” the uniformed man at the door said in a tone that implied he had no strong feelings about it one way or the other. “We’ll try to get it over with quick.” He and another man wearing an identical uniform entered the house, once it was…

8 Designers on What It Means to Be Latin in 2023

“To be Latin in 2023 is to embody a rich tapestry of heritage, resilience, and multi-cultural vitality. It is to celebrate a collective identity that transcends borders, uniting individuals from a diverse array of backgrounds under the common thread of embracing family traditions. It is to inherit a legacy of ancestral wisdom and craftsmanship, expressed…