The president’s decision to fire every member of the National Science Board last week is a sharp blow to the United States’ scientific future. The board had guided the National Science Foundation, which funds a wide range of research from chemistry to climate science. Its removal leaves the fo
Summer is the new season for science‑fiction shows on streaming platforms, and 2026 follows that trend while moving premieres a bit earlier. The release calendar is almost as full in spring as it is in summer, so viewers can enjoy fresh stories without confusing plotlines. Many titles are already av
The new Connections game is all about sports. It shows up on The Athletic’s site, not in the NYT Games app. Players can try it for free online or through The Athletic’s own app. The puzzle has four groups of words. Each group is linked by a simple idea. The clues are given in colors from easiest to
The city of Buffalo has long felt like a sports exile. From four straight Super Bowl defeats to the longest NHL playoff drought ever, fans have endured more disappointment than most. Yet in recent weeks, a shift has stunned everyone who thought the city’s hope lay with the Bills. When December bega
The state of Louisiana is stepping into the spotlight as it tries to become a key player in the next wave of nuclear energy. A recent summit hosted by Louisiana Economic Development gathered more than two hundred people from industry, government and finance to talk about how the state can grow this
The film shows the land that the Chuschagasta people call home in Tucumán Province. A camera on a drone moves slowly above the hills, revealing how big and beautiful the area is. It also shows a bird that bumps into the drone, reminding us of nature’s own presence. The story behind the pictur
A recent study by a leading real‑estate firm says that the current wave of artificial intelligence (AI) development might surpass the scale of railroad expansion in the 1850s. The research points to a projected $3. 7 trillion investment by major tech giants—Google, Amazon and Microsoft—in AI infrast
A laptop that shows two screens at once sounds great, but it also brings a lot of extra weight and cost. The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo is the latest example, using a magnetic keyboard that lifts to reveal a second OLED display. This design lets you set up a mobile multi‑monitor system with a Bluetooth k
The average age of menopause in the United States is about fifty‑two years, but one woman in Austin has set her sights on staying in that stage until sixty. She believes that by slowing the decline of her ovaries, she can keep her health robust for longer and also extend the years in which she could
The new HOKA Skyward X 2 shoes are made for people who need a soft, supportive shoe that can keep up with long hours of walking or running. They cost $225 for men and women, each with two color choices. The shoe’s base is a thick, cushioned midsole that uses PEBA and EVA foam. A carbon‑fibe
