James Watson Saw the True Form of DNA. Then It Blinded Him.
James Watson’s legacy is a cautionary tale against letting a profound discovery shape your entire worldview.Read More
Meet Dr. ChatGPT
Chatbots are empathetic and accessible, but they can sometimes be wrong. What happens when you ask them for medical advice?Read More
What to Know About Chile’s Election on Sunday
Polls show right-wing candidates drawing the most support, but a recent compulsory voting law could bring a surge of new voters, adding uncertainty.Read More
Wheelchair? Hearing Aids? Yes. ‘Disabled’? No Way.
Many older Americans shun an identity that could bring helpful accommodations, improve care and provide community.Read More
The N.Y.P.D. Prepares for Mayor Mamdani and a New Era in Public Safety
Zohran Mamdani takes office on Jan. 1 with ambitious plans to rethink policing and some officers angry about his past criticisms. Winning them over could be a key to a successful term.Read More
The Screen That Ate Your Child’s Education
Asking students to drill down on their schoolwork amid an array of digital distractions is inimical to learning.Read More
Pope Leo Doesn’t Want to Be the Anti-Trump. But He Is.
A Christian answer to Trumpism is beginning to emerge.Read More
In a Brutal Mississippi Jail, Inmates Say They Were Enlisted as Enforcers
High-ranking inmates known as trusties were ordered to do guards’ bidding, former inmates and guards said, and the culture of violence in the jail went straight to the top.Read More
Epstein Emails Reveal a Lost New York
The disgraced financier’s recently released documents are steeped in a clubby world that is all but gone.Read More
Homeland Security Department Shifts Its Focus to Immigration Crackdown
The Department of Homeland Security was established to keep Americans safe. Under President Trump, it has so shifted its focus to illegal immigration that other aspects of its mission are suffering.Read More