The Invisible Lives of Hand Dryers
From posh lounges to dirty dive bars, the quotidian fixture is both a symbol of modern convenience and a site of contention over sanitary...
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson Have Tested Positive for the Coronavirus
Hanks, who is currently in Australia working on a film, posted the news on social media.
The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Bringing Down Emissions, but Not for Long
As industries slow and people fly less, emissions are falling. But unless we get serious about restructuring our society, they'll bounce right back.
How to Assist Coronavirus Research With Folding@Home
Back when I worked at Maximum PC, we were big into Folding. We had a huge team of editors, readers, and computers contributing to...
As Covid-19 Spreads, Listen to the Stock Market—for Now
Falling share prices say the economy, and corporate profits, will worsen. But stocks will likely rebound before skies clear.
Go beyond the page with Google Lens and NYT Magazine
When you read an article online—including this one—videos, GIFs, photo galleries and links to related articles can help you get a better sense of...
Should Earthlings Chase ‘Oumuamua Into Interstellar Space?
A mission to the mysterious asteroid is technically feasible, but it might not be the best way to study interstellar objects.
Windows Has a New, Wormable Vulnerability
The flaw has the potential to unleash the kind of attacks that allowed WannaCry and NotPetya to cripple business networks around the world.
I Played a ‘Perp’ on a Popular TV Show—Except It Wasn’t Me
Why did my IMDb page say I made an appearance on *Brooklyn Nine-Nine*?
Coronavirus Will Make the 2020 Census Even Trickier
Funding is tight, and a proposed citizenship question has made some people wary. Minorities and low-income Americans are most at risk of being missed.
