Nearly 11,000 years ago, a man died in what is now Nevada. Wrapped in a rabbit-skin blanket and reed mats, he was buried in a place called Spirit Cave. Now scientists have recovered and analyzed his DNA, along with that of 70 other ancient people whose remains were discovered throughout the Americas. The findings lend…
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What’s the best spot in SoHo? The New York Times is compiling a list of the best things to see and do in New York, and we want to hear from readers about the places and spaces they love in SoHo. What are the best restaurants or bars? Tell us about a gallery or boutique…
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What’s the best spot in Harlem? The New York Times is compiling the best things to see and do in New York, and we want to hear from readers about the spaces they love in Harlem. Where are the best restaurants or bars? Tell us about the museum, park or store you frequent. Describe the…
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WURTSBORO, N.Y. — Two hundred years ago, when the Catskill region was among the cider-making centers of the adolescent United States, more than 14,000 varieties of apples had been identified growing in the Northeast. But by the mid-20th century, that number had dwindled into the double digits. And in 2008, when Andy Crown Brennan and…
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Constantly outfitted in sumptuous cashmere and Off-White x Nike sneakers, it might seem like your perfect friend already owns everything. She’s the most difficult person on your shopping list, but we’re pretty sure she doesn’t have a monthly subscription of designer handbags, a Louis Vuitton sleeping bag, or a fuzzy leopard hat. Give her the…
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DetailsWitch hazel has a long history of medicinal use because of its anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. Witch hazel is a small tree native to the east coast of North America. Many people use it as a decorative outdoor plant. In this article, learn about the possible benefits of witch hazel, as well as how to…
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Bodies that migrate across borders undergo tremendous change. Immediately, feet alight on alien terrain, ears channel novel sounds and noses breathe in unfamiliar scents. More gradually, daily routines fall into new rhythms, cultural norms hybridize and dreams evolve. Another transformation occurs deep within the body, two recent studies from the Netherlands and United States find,…
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When Dr. Amit Patel and Martin Fulton met through Facebook almost eight years ago, neither of them had ever dated online. They didn’t live in the same state. Neither of them had ever said “I love you” to a boyfriend, and they had never introduced a significant other to their parents. Dr. Patel had not…
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