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Unlocking the Mysteries: How Quantum Physics Shapes Our Daily Lives
Quantum physics might sound like something that belongs in a science fiction novel or a university lecture hall, far removed from the day-to-day concerns of ordinary life. But the truth is, quantum physics is deeply embedded in our everyday experiences, often in ways we don’t even realize. I remember the first time I heard about…
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Chechnya’s Strongman Is Visibly Ailing. The Russian Region Is Bracing for Succession.
Amid rampant speculation about his health, Ramzan Kadyrov, the Kremlin-allied strongman who rules the region, has been noticeably absent from view, while grooming his teenage son for the future.
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The Site of the Jonestown Massacre Is Opening to Tourists
Both American survivors of the mass suicide and murder and Guyanese have criticized the tour. But defenders say the site offers important lessons.
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The Pope Returns to Castel Gandolfo for Summer. And There Will Be Tennis.
For 400 years, most popes escaped the Roman summer in the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Then Francis stopped going, leaving the town a bit bereft.
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Israel and Syria in U.S.-Brokered Talks to End Border Conflict, Trump Envoy Says
Thomas J. Barrack Jr., the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, says Washington is facilitating the discussions and prioritizing economic development over nation-building in the Middle East.
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North Korea Beach Resort Opens With Fanfare but No Foreigners
The Kalma Beach resort town, one of Kim Jong-un’s most ambitious projects aimed at attracting foreign tourists, may not draw the waves of visitors he wants.
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Secret Love Letters Remain Sealed in Vermeer Show
The Frick’s first post-renovation show unites three Vermeer masterpieces that explore letter-writing and (maybe) love affairs.
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In ‘A Natural History of the Studio,’ Many William Kentridges Add Up to One
For his latest exhibition, the artist used doppelgängers to investigate how art, and people, are made.
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It’s One Louder: “This is Spinal Tap” Turns 41
When we think of Rob Reiner’s groundbreaking and beloved mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap,” we remember the customized Marshall amp where the numbers all go to 11, and the timeless observation that “It’s such a fine line between stupid and clever,” and the priceless visual gags involving the disastrously tiny Stonehenge prop and the band…
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The Best TV of 2025 (So Far)
Has television finally gone through the glut of mediocrity that has dragged it down for the last few years? By expanding into too many streamers too quickly and prioritizing quantity over quality, the form dipped after its historic peak in the 1990s and 2000s. Sure, there have been some standouts in the 2020s, but anyone…