Within the Defense Department, one agency’s recent project sounds futuristic: millions of insects carrying viruses descend upon crops and then genetically modify them to withstand droughts, floods and foreign attacks, ensuring a permanently secure food supply. But in a warning published Thursday in the journal Science, a group of independent scientists and lawyers objected to…
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Paul Banks Age 40 Occupation Musician; lead vocalist of the rock band Interpol Location Manhattan’s East Village His Favorite Room: When he’s not at his beach house in Panama, Mr. Banks lives in a one-bedroom apartment in a converted textile factory, with 10-foot-high iron-frame windows you’d expect to find in an artist’s loft (indeed, he…
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When Gilt closed in 2012, Mr. Cappiello was already planning Pearl & Ash, which opened in 2013. Rebelle opened two doors away in 2015. By then, however, he had already seen how his mentors had begun to diversify their careers, particularly as they reached their 40s, often with young families. “The diversity of the job…
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People of Asian and European descent — almost anyone with origins outside of Africa — have inherited a sliver of DNA from some unusual ancestors: the Neanderthals. These genes are the result of repeated interbreeding long ago between Neanderthals and modern humans. But why are those genes still there 40,000 years after Neanderthals became extinct?…
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Because of distance, my tween daughters and I visit my parents once a year. The first few days are festive. My sister, who lives three miles away with her family, calls the attention to us “unfair” and “obnoxious.” During our last visit, she left my parents’ house exasperated. Later, she phoned my mom, and my…
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Since its creation 85 years ago Lacoste has never seen a female sit at the creative helm of the brand. But that changes today as the brand makes history by appointing British fashion designer Louise Trotter to take the reins as creative director. Trotter, who left her post as creative director at Joseph in July…
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An analysis of data from hundreds of thousands of women in the United States has found that regularly taking low-dose aspirin is linked to a lower risk of developing ovarian cancer. Taking aspirin on a regular basis can reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. The team found a 23 percent lower risk of ovarian cancer…
DetailsAs part of a balanced diet, eggs can provide many health benefits. A growing body of research suggests that eating eggs can also support weight loss. Eggs are rich in protein, low in calories, and they may boost the metabolism. In this article, we describe how to use eggs to support weight loss, including when…
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The utilitarian hiking boot, once relegated to the racks of sporting goods stores, has gotten a fashion makeover. Brands like Gucci and Prada have taken the outdoorsy staple and given it a cosmopolitan shine using high-tech materials and runway-ready details. Here are six boots that can go effortlessly from town to country. Ready Player One…
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Image Taking low-dose aspirin is a daily routine for many people because it may lower the risk for heart attacks and strokes, and some research has tied it to a lower risk of colorectal cancer. Now a new study in JAMA Oncology suggests it may lower the risk for ovarian cancer as well. Researchers followed…
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