Going to space is a real pain in the back
A six-month stay on the International Space Station can be a pain in the back for astronauts. While they may gain up to 2 inches in height temporarily, that effect is accompanied by a weakening of the muscles supporting the spine, according to a new study. Read more...
The Ethics of Adoption in America
Gabrielle Glaser talks about American Baby, and Kenneth R. Rosen discusses Troubled The Failed Promise of Americas Behavioral Treatment Programs. Read more...
What Art Does for Us
And why we should support it. Read more...
When the World Opens Up
The things well do. Read more...
Apple iPhone 12 Review Superfast Speed, if You Can Find It
The new iPhone has an improved design, but its undermined by the wireless industrys messy rollout of ultrafast 5G networks. Read more...
Asylum seeker who tried to ferry 36 migrants across the Channel is jailed for two years
Fouad Kakaei was sentenced after being found to be in charge of piloting the cramped vessels during the attempted crossing. Read more...
With Positive Tests, Australias Summer of Pro Tennis Has a Rocky Start
After some passengers on charter flights tested positive for the coronavirus, 72 players will not be allowed to practice for two weeks. Read more...
Small Donations Aiming to Make a Big Splash
Environmental issues may seem too big to tackle, but some smaller foundations have figured out ways to have an impact. Read more...
Victoria Silvstedt, 46, highlights her toned figure in a cropped cardigan and flowing skirt in Miami
The Swedish model, 46, highlighted her toned physique in a plunging, cropped pink cardigan and flowing white skirt on Friday as she enjoyed a beach day in Miami, Florida. Read more...
Israel aims to vaccinate the whole country by April - so head to this fascinating land of plenty
If all goes well with its vaccination programme, tourism in Israel will be open for business in April - which happens to be one of the best months to visit. Here's our guide to the country... Read more...
The Crossword, Tiles and More
Solve the daily puzzle edited by Will Shortz, or try out other games like the Mini and Vertex. Read more...
Lets Put Hundreds of Things on Your Front Lawn, O.K.?
For our article about Ron Douglas, a "self-reliance" entrepreneur, we asked Douglas if we could spread out his massive arsenal of disaster preparedness supplies on his front lawn. Amazingly, he agreed. Read more...
A Nerve Center for Climate in the Biden White House
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. brings with him the largest team of climate change experts ever assembled in the White House, and action on global warming is expected quickly. Read more...
James Anderson admits he had 'a lot of nerves' before taking three wickets against Sri Lanka
Jimmy Anderson admitted feeling highly strung on his return to Test duty in Galle, although it didn't show in his performance. Anderson was in action for the first time since last August. Read more...
Arsenal of weapons is found during raid of 'zip tie guy's' home
More than 15 firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition were uncovered at the home of 'zip-tie guy' Eric Munchel, federal prosecutors reveal in court filing requesting his detention, Read more...
Three Books Offer New Ways to Think About Environmental Disaster
A study of war crimes against nature, a guide for surviving climate change and a call for direct action against fossil fuels. Read more...
How Alvin the Beagle Helped Usher in a Democratic Senate
Senator Raphael Warnock was sworn in this week as Georgias first Black senator, and he arrived with a canny canine assist. Read more...
The hospitals where Covid admissions are FALLING
Some 20 of 138 acute NHS trusts recorded a dip in beds occupied by Covid-19 patients in the seven days to January 12 compared to the previous week. Read more...
Is Kent Covid variant REALLY deadlier? Confusion mounts as studies differ
Boris Johnson and his science chiefs tonight made the shocking claim that the Kent strain - called B.1.1.7 - could be 30 per cent more deadly than older versions of the virus. Read more...
More than 100 National Guard members deployed to DC have tested positive for COVID-19
Three National Guard sources told Politico over 100 troops have tested positive while several hundred more are currently in quarantine. Read more...
Robert Saleh Outlines Plans for the Jets, With No Specifics About Quarterback
Saleh praised Sam Darnolds arm strength but stopped short of committing to him as the starter as the Jets hold the No. 2 pick in the draft. Read more...