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A Mystery Species Was Discovered in Trafficked Pangolin Scales
Researchers believed there were eight species of the strange mammals. But a ninth was identified genetically, although no one knew it was a separate species in the wild.
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An Ancient Leviathan Named for King Tut, But Moby-Dinky in Size
Paleontologists in Egypt announced the discovery of Tutcetus rayanensis, an eight-foot-long leviathan that lived 41 million years ago.
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Mammals’ Time on Earth Is Half Over, Scientists Predict
A new model suggests that in 250 million years, all land will collide into a supercontinent that boosts warming and pushes mammals to extinction.
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New York’s Best (Fake) Steak House Opens Up
Mehran’s Steak House was just a name, created as an in-joke. But when its waiting list drew hundreds, the pranksters decided to stage dinner — for one night only.
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The Pumpkin Spice Latte Will Outlive Us All
Twenty years in, Starbucks’ star drink has never exactly been cool. But that’s how you stand the test of time.
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Burkey Belser, designer of ubiquitous nutrition facts label, dies at 76
His creation is celebrated as a triumph of public health and a masterpiece of graphic design. Millions of people use it every day.
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10 comforting creamy soup recipes to suit any taste
These creamy soups are luxuriously silky and warming — with or without dairy.
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5 cooking and baking steps where patience pays off
Don’t rush these steps while you’re cooking, and you’ll be rewarded for your patience.
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Carolyn Hax: How do first-time parents learn to trust a sitter with their baby?
They’re uncomfortable leaving their baby with a stranger. How do they get over that if they want a night out?
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Carolyn Hax: Is the financial-planner friend living large on their life savings?
Their financial planner is a 40-year friend who happens to have taken many trips amid “questionable moves” with their savings.