The mind bending new science of measuring time

The mind-bending new science of measuring time

In windowless labs in Colorado sit the 20 atomic clocks the world sets its watch by. They’re barely keeping up

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

The new Republican war on science

Robert F Kennedy Jr’s appointment is characteristic of Trump’s hostility to expertise

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

A Holiday Season Reminder From Science: People Don’t Actually Mind When You Say No to Invitations

Often overwhelmed with holiday invitations? New science suggests you really shouldn’t feel bad about turning down more of them.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

New Utd boss Amorim: City job 'crossed my mind'

Rúben Amorim has admitted it "crossed his mind" that he could follow Sporting CP director of football Hugo Viana to Manchester City, but said he was only ever focused on becoming Manchester ...

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Measured Comments From Israel and Iran on New Round of Strikes

Israel’s prime minister said Israeli airstrikes on Iran had achieved their goals, and Iranian officials did not threaten retaliation.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Florida abortion rights measure fails, CBS News projects

CBS News projects a Florida ballot measure that would have enshrined the right to abortion will fail, keeping in place a six-week ban put in place by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The New Science of How Winter Affects Your Brain and Body (and What to Do About It)

It’s not just the cold and Christmas cookies. Here’s the biology of why winter makes people sleepier, hungrier, and even hornier.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Dow shrugs off new inflation data. Bond yields suggest it’s ‘top of mind’ for 2025.

The U.S. election has sharpened investors’ focus on inflation as they weighed the latest CPI data.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

Pakistan employs new measures to deal with nearly 70,000 people affected daily by hazardous smog

Pakistan introduced mobile clinics and added more beds in hospitals to treat the nearly 70,000 patients received daily with respiratory-related diseases as hazardous smog continued to shroud the ...

Health - ABC News - November 13

Pakistan employs new measures to deal with nearly 70,000 people affected daily by hazardous smog

Pakistan introduced mobile clinics and added more beds in hospitals to treat the nearly 70,000 patients received daily with respiratory-related diseases as hazardous smog continued to shroud the ...

World - ABC News - November 13

Hiker found dead in Big Bend National Park in Texas

A hiker was found dead Monday along a trail in Big Bend National Park in Texas after rangers noticed a vehicle that had been parked for several days and launched a search, staff members said.

The Science That Makes Baseball Mud ‘Magical’

Scientists dug up the real dirt on the substance applied to all the baseballs used in the major leagues.

Science - The New York Times - November 5

Texas State of Mind

From the Chihuahuan Desert to the Pineywoods, what are voters across the Lone Star State thinking about as they cast their ballots?

Free Your Mind. The Election Will Follow.

It is essential to carve out space for other things

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

America’s visa system is stifling science and innovation

Americans who are used to simply flashing their passports and waltzing into a foreign country may not realize how hard it is going in the other direction.

Politics - The Hill - November 1

The biometric retreat: executive getaways that fight stress with science

High-tech programmes use detailed health screening as the latest tool to reduce burnout

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Climate Science Can’t Keep Up With the Warming Planet

We need more timely updates in response to the rapid changes to the climate.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Harvard professor Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness

Harvard professor and bestselling author Arthur Brooks breaks down to David Begnaud how understanding enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning can transform well-being.

Charting a course for science during Trump's second term

Scientists and policy experts are concerned about the implications of a second term for Donald Trump on the future of science, as the challenges facing society and the world are increasingly ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

24-year-old hiker's body found in Texas' Big Bend National Park, officials say

Searchers found the body of a 24-year-old hiker on a rugged trail in Big Bend National Park in Texas Monday, the National Park Service says. The person's identity wasn't released.

Even its stars can't describe the genre-bending 'Emilia Pérez': 'Rarer than a green dog'

After the film's bold, prize-winning debut at Cannes, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña come together to discuss their one-of-a-kind musical.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29

‘There was three of them waiting, like: play this track or else’: DJ EZ, the reality-bending maestro of the decks

The staunch champion of garage is one of the UK’s most talented musicians, manipulating tracks at lightning speed. In a rare interview he discusses neurodiversity, being teetotal – and the truth ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Boardmasters organisers increase security measures

Organisers of the Newquay music festival announce increases in security measures for the 2025 event.

I'm open-minded on England smacking ban, says Education Secretary

Bridget Phillipson tells the BBC that legislation would not be introduced "any time soon".

The Colts Made a Mind-Boggling Decision at Quarterback

In benching Anthony Richardson, it’s clear Indianapolis is content embracing mediocrity, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

In the East Texas, what's on voters' minds ahead of the election?

A CBS News Texas crew traveled from Marfa to Nacogdoches to try to find the Texas State of Mind.

The Minds Behind the Top Sports Video Game Soundtracks

The songs bind the gameplay experience to moments that go beyond scoring virtual touchdowns or blasting animated home runs.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

Iran and Trump Are Front of Mind at Muslim Summit in Saudi Arabia

Leaders from across the Arab and Muslim world were in Riyadh for a meeting officially convened to discuss the fighting in Gaza and Lebanon.

World - The New York Times - November 11

A look at a Navy submarine designed with women in mind

The USS New Jersey is one of the newest submarines to join the U.S. Naval fleet. It's the first Navy submarine designed with women in mind, and it boasts a crew that includes 40 women sailors. ...

GTA 6 Dev Teases "Mind-Blowing Things"

Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI took home the "Most Wanted Game" award at the Golden Joysticks this week, and in an acceptance speech, a developer teased "absolutely mind-blowing things" to come ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

The New York Times Is Looking for Flashback Contributors

The best clues for the weekly history quiz are tiny stories that combine the familiar with the surprising.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

New York Times Tech Workers Go on Strike

The Times Tech Guild represents more than 600 software developers and others who run the back-end systems behind The Times’s digital operation.

Business - The New York Times - November 4

New York Times Passes 11 Million Subscribers

The Times reported steady growth in digital subscriptions in the third quarter and a profit for The Athletic for the first time since it acquired the sports site in 2022.

Business - The New York Times - November 4

Photographing the New York Times Newsroom on Election Night

Simbarashe Cha and Sara Krulwich, two New York Times photographers, documented Tuesday evening in the newsroom.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

New York Times Tech Guild Ends Strike

The union said its members would return to work on Tuesday, even though it had not yet reached a contract deal with the company.

Business - The New York Times - November 12

France's new dictionary struggles to keep up with the times

The full ninth edition of the Dictionnaire de l’Académie Française has been presented to France's President Macron.

‘The Clock’ Revisits New York. Is It Still of Our Time?

Christian Marclay’s 24-hour film — and a century of cinema history — is on view at the Museum of Modern Art, returning after more than a decade.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

‘Five to ten seconds appears to be optimal’: the science behind hugs

As an airport limits goodbye cuddles to three minutes, here’s a guide to different embraces, and their positive effects. Be it a brief squeeze or a bone-crushing bear hug, few can deny the comfort ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Cargo ship launched to space station with science gear, holiday treats

With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship will deliver 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.

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