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Where do space junk crashes occur?

Large chunks of space junk that return to Earth at supersonic speeds are like artificial meteors, emitting sonic booms that shake the atmosphere before slamming into the ground.That phenomenon gave Benjamin Fernando, a...

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Saturn gains 128 new moons, bringing its total to 274

Titan, Saturns largest moon, measures 3,200 miles, or 5,150 kilometers, across and is larger than the planet Mercury. (NASA/JPL-Caltech, via Space Science Institute via The New York Times)

Do we age steadily, or in bursts?

For many people, aging feels like it happens in stops and starts. It turns out there may be a scientific basis for this experience. (Alberto Miranda/The New York Times)

6 sources of protein that aren’t meat

A variety of meatless proteins. (Heather Willensky/The New York Times)

‘Gentle Parenting’ Is spoiling my granddaughter. What should I do?

Intergenerational differences in parenting approaches can create tension because many parents today are reacting to how they were raised, sometimes overcorrecting in the process. . (Marta Monteiro/The New York Times)

6 weird things about your newborn

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History isn’t entirely repeating itself in COVID’s aftermath

A health care worker waits for cars to arrive at a temporary test site for people showing symptoms of COVID-19 in Arlington, Va., March 18, 2020. (Jason Andrew/The New York Times)

Security threats to smartphones weigh heavy

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Why do women live longer than men?

In the United States, women have a life expectancy of about 80, compared to around 75 for men. (Bianca Bagnarelli/The New York Times)

Can supplements actually boost your immune system?

Infectious disease doctors, researchers, and supplement experts say there isnt much evidence that these products actually help. (Rose Wong/The New York Times)

Do women need more sleep than men?

As for why women tend to sleep more poorly than men, researchers dont have clear answers but they do have some theories. (Joyce Lee/The New York Times)

A mathematician who makes the best of things

Alessio Figalli is seen through a refraction of eyeglasses on the campus of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. Figalli is a mathematician at ETH Zurich and a current member at the institute.

How healthy are chickpeas?

Seasoned and roasted chickpeas. Food stylist: Simon Andrews (Christopher Testani/The New York Times)

Working the night shift? Here’s how to take care of yourself.

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New promise for millions of people with liver disease

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I was a bad father. How do I live with the regret?

Obsessing over the past is taking over a readers life. (Marta Monteiro/The New York Times)
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