Watching Snowball the cockatoo dance to Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust” has long been one of the joys of the internet. The four-minute video has been viewed more than seven million times, and it’s probably generated at least that many grins. But when a small group of scientists first saw it a decade ago,…
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Headliner FieldTrip Rice is the feature at the chef JJ Johnson’s entry into the counter-service restaurant world. Heirloom rices, like Chinese black and Carolina Gold, along with sticky Laotian rice, basmati and Texas brown, make up the bases for bowls. Salmon or crispy chicken, among the choices, can be added, along with greens, toppings and…
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New York City is full of top-tier theater and restaurants, just not necessarily in the same area. Even before soaring rents killed off beloved locals like Cafe Edison and Azuri Kitchen, the average restaurant in the theater district generally prioritized expediency and atmosphere over quality food. But if you’re looking for a bite before or…
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The peaks of Mount Parnassus shimmered on a warm spring afternoon above the temples of ancient Delphi. In a verdant valley below, silver-tipped olive trees stretched to the sea. The sun traced a golden arc in the azure sky. On a flat plateau surrounded by this natural theater, I looked up to find myself standing…
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Image Emma Chamberlain, 18, has in two years amassed 8 million YouTube followers who admire her humor and relatability. What they don’t see, though, is how much work goes into her videos.CreditKaleb Marshall for The New York Times Emma Chamberlain, 18, is the funniest person on YouTube. What does she do? So far the content…
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The chef John Fraser’s new restaurant has a blandly corporate name, 701West, that tells you less about the place than simply walking into the dining room. One of several operations he is running in the new Times Square Edition hotel, it is clad in paneling on the walls and ceilings. Velvet curtains and banquettes are…
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“Why do you paint?” is a question posed in “At Eternity’s Gate,” a 2018 film about Vincent van Gogh directed by Julian Schnabel, the artist and filmmaker. Van Gogh, played by Willem Dafoe, replies: “To stop thinking.” So it seemed reasonable to ask Mr. Schnabel himself, at a special screening of his film on July…
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DetailsIn people who are prone to boredom, this state can negatively affect their mental health. So, what happens in the brain when we get bored, and how can this help us find ways of dealing with boredom? A new study investigates. What happens in the brains of people who are prone to boredom? New research…
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