Nature’s ‘Swiss Army Knife’: What Can We Learn From Venom?
A study of Gila monster venom helped start the revolution in weight-loss drugs. But scientists think that’s just the beginning.
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CreditIllustration by Armando Veve One City’s Secret to Happiness: The Annual Burning of a 50-Foot Effigy
Every year, Santa Fe incinerates a giant puppet of Zozobra — a ritual meant to purge anxiety and promote a reset.
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CreditThomas Prior for The New York Times He Thought He Knew Horses. Then He Learned to Really Listen.
Warwick Schiller made his name as an expert trainer. An enigmatic little horse completely changed his outlook.
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Nancy Pelosi Insists the Election Was Not a Rebuke of the Democrats
The former House Speaker reflects on Donald Trump’s victory, Kamala Harris’s candidacy and the future of the Democratic Party.
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Can I Lie About My Academic Interests on My College Application?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on conveying the truth on a pivotal form.
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CreditIllustration by Tomi Um The EthicistI Made an Appointment With My Dentist. I Got His Son. Is That OK?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether a patient is entitled to be informed of provider changes.
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CreditIllustration by Tomi Um The EthicistThe One Spice I Could Never Give Up
Tiny, mighty cumin seeds bring their gentle strength to a sweet, savory winter slaw.
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CreditLinda Xiao for The New York Times. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Prop stylist: Megan Hedgpeth. EatHow Stingy Boomer Parents Became the Best TV Villains
Older Americans hold an outsize share of the nation’s wealth and power. Television loves watching their children scramble for a taste.
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CreditPhoto illustration by Tyler Comrie screenlandWhen the World Feels Messy, I Turn to PowerWash Simulator
A low-stress video game that’s cleansing in more than one sense.
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Judge John Hodgman on Humorous Bathroom Signs
If you make the request funny, can you tell your guests how to use your toilet?
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