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A Voracious Black Hole at the Dawn of Time?

Scientists debate whether this object is the brightest in the visible universe, as a new study suggests.

Scientists Find Genetic Signature of Down Syndrome in Ancient Bones

The discovery may help shed light on how prehistoric societies treated children with rare conditions.

What Is a Species, Anyway?

Naturalists have been trying for centuries to catalog all of the species on Earth, and the effort remains one of…

The Night Owl’s Special: Midnight Spaghetti

Sometimes a simple pasta of pantry staples is the best company.

It’s Never Too Late to Be a Style Influencer

Lyn Slater, 70, was deemed the Accidental Icon by a college fashion student. She now has nearly one million followers…

Monica Hickey, Doyenne of Bridal Gowns, Dies at 100

As the director of salons at Henri Bendel, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue, she spent decades outfitting brides-to-be for…

My Brother’s Ex-Wife Won’t Return a Family Heirloom. Help!

A reader had hoped that her grandmother’s ring would stay in the family, perhaps to pass on to her daughter,…

Teen Subcultures Are Fading. Pity the Poor Kids.

Gorgeous, abundant visuals are just pale imitations of what young people used to have: an actual scene.

The Unlikely Return of the Doily

When you think about lace, “modern” probably isn’t the first word that comes to mind. The centuries-old fabric, made by…

Want a Better Society? Try Better Buildings.

An obsession with luxury is transforming cities into bland, isolating landscapes. Architecture should be for creating community.

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