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This Week’s Top Picks
Skip carouselJan 31 20172 minutes
The Internet Is Mostly Bots
More than half of web traffic comes from automated programs—many of them malicious.
Feb 1 20173 minutes
The Closet In The Cloud
Should you rent your clothes instead of buying them?
Feb 1 201718 minutes
Women Vs. The Machine
In the not-so-distant future, artificial intelligence will be smarter than humans. But as the technology develops, absorbing cultural norms from its creators and the internet, it will also become more intolerant, racist, and sexist.
Feb 1 20177 minutes
Cult Brands Take Off
How Melanie Whelan of SoulCycle, Neil Parikh of Casper, and Alli Webb of Drybar turn ho-hum tasks into shareable phenomena.
Feb 1 20175 minutes
Food For Thought
How PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi and chief scientist Mehmood Khan are steering their company to perform with purpose
Jan 1 20178 minutes
The Ugly Unethical Underside Of Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley’s startup scene celebrates iconoclasts and romanticizes rule breakers. But as scandals pile up, it’s time to ask whether tech entrepreneurs are taking “fake it till you make it” too far.
Feb 2 20174 minutes
How Did Cybersecurity Become So Political?
It wasn’t always this complicated.
Feb 6 20175 minutes
Uber’s Campsites
Hard-core drivers are making their beds in their cars | “Some of us have decided to make this a full-time career”
Feb 6 201713 minutes
Good Deals Make Good Neighbors
Across the Middle East, Arab nations—including Saudi Arabia—are doing business with Israeli-owned tech companies. There’s a reason only one side is talking about it
Ghost Lawyer
The man who engineered Michael Jackson’s afterlife comeback made the pop star’s heirs rich. Now the IRS wants to be startin’ somethin’
Jan 30 20174 minutes
New Friends, Common Foe
How the Women’s March brought progressives together
Jan 30 20179 minutes
Did He Kill His Family?
Almost 47 years after the brutal murders of his wife and daughters, former Green Beret surgeon Jeffrey MacDonald still insists he’s innocent. Now, in an exclusive prison interview, he reveals the evidence he hopes will prove it
Latest Articles
Skip carouselFeb 10 20176 minutes
A New Chumley's For A New Manhattan
Visited by generations of great writers and local bohemians, Chumley's reopens in a Greenwich Village rife with tourists and hedge-funders.
Feb 10 201718 minutes
California's Lost Viking Treasure Ship
The absurd task to find an ancient vessel in the hot Colorado desert hasn't stopped believers.
Feb 10 201715 minutes
The Queens of Trumplandia
Is putting Dad back in charge the "great" part of Trump's "again"?
Beijing Is Becoming The Global Champion Of Free Trade
In a world confused and disturbed by Trump, China will find it easier to play down its own lack of transparency and accountability. Maybe, finally, it will be able to convert its economic power into political influence.
Feb 10 20176 minutes
How A U.S. Consultancy Helped Oust Gambia’s Dictator
After 22 years, Gambia finally has a new leader. Why were so many voters thanking a couple of guys in D.C.?
Trump Is Standing On The Wrong Side Of History
By fighting against progress, Trump might accelerate it.
Feb 10 20173 minutes
Trump Official Defends Epa Moves
An administration official says moves at EPA are just a standard part of the transition.
Inside The War Between Trump And The Media
Not since Nixon have the press and White House clashed so much, but this time it’s different.
Why Trump Won’t Move The U.S. Embassy In Israel
The president appears to be making a wider play toward Middle East peace—but perhaps one that stops short of a Palestinian state.
Extinct Tasmanian Tiger Was Smarter Than We Thought
For the first time, scientists have scanned the brain of a long-extinct animal.
Feb 10 20175 minutes
How Endangered Species May Fare Under Trump
Environmentalists worry about Trump’s impact on Earth’s flora and fauna.
The Cracked Iphone Screen Turns 10
Ten years ago, Apple introduced the first iPhone. Then some clumsy idiot dropped it.
Feb 10 20175 minutes
New Bridge Reveals How Little South Africa Has Changed
Twenty years after the end of apartheid, can “The Great Walk” help ease racial tensions?
Rikers Island Guard Guilty In Beating Death Of Prisoner
The facility where Brian Coll kicked Ronald Spear to death is so violent it’s currently under federal oversight.
Feb 10 201710 minutes
Beijing Is Becoming the Global Champion of Free Trade
In a world confused and disturbed by Trump, China will find it easier to play down its own lack of transparency and accountability. Maybe, finally, it will be able to convert its economic power into political influence.
Feb 10 20176 minutes
How a U.S. Consultancy Helped Oust Gambia’s Dictator
After 22 years, Gambia finally has a new leader. Why were so many voters thanking a couple of guys in D.C.?
Trump Is Standing On The Wrong Side Of History
By fighting against progress, Trump might accelerate it.
Feb 9 201726 minutes
Bias In The ER: Doctors suffer from the same cognitive distortions as the rest of us.
The dazed young woman who arrived at Sunnybrook Hospital, Canada’s first and largest regional trauma center, from a head-on car crash presented the surgeons treating her with a disturbing problem. In addition to her many broken bones, the rhythm of h
Feb 9 201712 minutes
Does Depression Have an Evolutionary Purpose?: Some psychologists believe suicide and depression can be strategic.
I had a tough time in high school. Like many other young adolescents, I saw myself as fundamentally flawed, and felt a searing isolation. Nothing I looked forward to brought any hope. I stopped getting out of bed. I cut myself. I drafted a suicide no
Love Is Like Cocaine: From ecstasy to withdrawal, the lover resembles an addict.
George Bernard Shaw knew the power of romantic love and attachment. Both, I will maintain, are addictions—wonderful addictions when the relationship is going well; horribly negative addictions when the partnership breaks down. Moreover, these love ad
Feb 9 201710 minutes
Raising the American Weakling: There are two very different interpretations of our dwindling grip strength.
When she was a practicing occupational therapist, Elizabeth Fain started noticing something odd in her clinic: Her patients were weak. More specifically, their grip strengths, recorded via a hand-held dynamometer, were “not anywhere close to the norm
Science Is Finally Getting Its Close-up
In case you hadn’t noticed, science is enjoying a renaissance on screen. Not science fiction—that’s always been a silver screen staple—but actual scientists doing actual science. As Nautilus explained in December, in “How We Got from Doc Brown to Wal
Feb 7 20175 minutes
Video Games Do Guilt Better Than Any Other Art
The idea that motion pictures can be works of art has been around since the 1920s, and it hasn’t really been disputed since. It’s easy to see why—cinema shares characteristics with theater in terms of acting, direction, music, set design, narrative,
Movers
Ups The seventh iteration of the iPhone helped Apple break a three-quarter sales slump. A record 78 million handsets were sold in the last quarter of 2016, making up almost 70 percent of Apple’s revenue. Nintendo said its first mobile game, Super M
Trump Vs. The Rule Of Law
One weekend came close to undoing the firm legal foundation that’s let U.S. business thrive
Feb 6 20173 minutes
Can Sneaker Makers Come Home Again?
The industry may add robots—but few factory jobs—in America | Using more U.S. plants “would seem to be politically prudent”
Feb 6 201714 minutes
This New Test Could Crush The Nfl
Companies like Quanterix are developing methods to detect concussions and CTE. Will the science help protect players—or end football as we know it?
The End Of Terrible Wi-Fi May Be Near
New routers prioritize better device management—and looks | “As an industry, we’re sort of failing the customer”
Innovation Laundroid
Yuji Nakamura and Hiroyuki Nakagawa Form and function A fridge-size robot that, given enough time, sorts, folds, and neatly arranges clothes, even storing them while their owners are away or otherwise occupied. Later models, the developers say, wil
Feb 6 20173 minutes
Will Trump Crush China Over Aluminum?
Obama filed a WTO complaint alleging illegal Chinese subsidies | It could let Trump “deliver on his promise to stand up to China”
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Skip carouselJan 23 20175 minutes
‘I Finally Made Peace With Food’
Oprah Winfrey’s Emotional Interview
Jan 27 201711 minutes
Commander-in-Tweet
We sorted all of Trump's tweets since the election into 16 categories, from domestic policy to self-congratulations.
The Ugly Unethical Underside Of Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley’s startup scene celebrates iconoclasts and romanticizes rule breakers. But as scandals pile up, it’s time to ask whether tech entrepreneurs are taking “fake it till you make it” too far.
Jan 23 20175 minutes
Life At 1600
It’s one thing to be elected President of the U.S. Learning how to do the job usually takes longer
Jan 16 201711 minutes
The Troublemaker
Putin is now Donald Trump’s problem
Jan 20 201710 minutes
Why Obama Can't Pardon Snowden
A three-year investigation found that key parts of Snowden's story do not check out.
Trump’s Uncertainty Principle
Pay no attention to the strongman who may or may not be behind the curtain
Apr 1 20141 minute
How to Build Your Personal Website in Less Than 10 Seconds
Strikingly pulls from LinkedIn to build customized websites in one easy step.
Jan 16 201713 minutes
The Drug That’s Treating Everything
FORGET WRINKLES. BOTOX IS NOW BEING USED TO TREAT MIGRAINES, DEPRESSION, TWITCHING EYES, OVERACTIVE BLADDERS, SWEATY PALMS AND MORE. SOME CALL IT A MARVEL OF MEDICINE; OTHERS CAUTION THE RISKS ARE STILL UNKNOWN. INSIDE THE EXPLODING BUSINESS AND STRANGE SCIENCE OF BOTOX
Dec 9 20163 minutes
Online 'Sextortion' Is On The Rise
Sextortionists are hacking accounts and threatening blackmail victims for more.
How Real Brilliance Is Measured
Rather than looking at typical benchmarks, we focus on the ideas, almost all fueled by passion and implemented by strong leaders.
The Growing Fight Against Food Fraud
WHEN YOU’RE SHOPPING AT THE grocery store, you probably expect that the olive oil you see came from, well, olives. And that the organic vegetables were never exposed to toxic chemicals, the cod fillet is sliced from a member of the cod species and th
Aug 21 20161 minute
Literature’s Very Worst Endings
SADIE STEIN ENDINGS ARE VERY, VERY HARD—the greater question is less why books disappoint than why any succeed. Each of these is a good book written by someone of great skill who, for whatever reason, choked, rushed, or otherwise ran a narrative off
Did He Kill His Family?
Almost 47 years after the brutal murders of his wife and daughters, former Green Beret surgeon Jeffrey MacDonald still insists he’s innocent. Now, in an exclusive prison interview, he reveals the evidence he hopes will prove it
Jan 30 20175 minutes
What Trump's Executive Order on Immigration Does—and Doesn't Do
The Trump administration appears to have reversed the ban on green-card holders from seven predominantly Muslim countries.
Jan 20 20176 minutes
The Worst Presidential Inaugurations, Ranked
Recent presidential installation ceremonies have been studiously planned and free of major disasters. It hasn’t always been so.
Sep 1 20161 minute
She Built an App Without Knowing How to Code -- and is Now a Millionaire
Focus on what you do know -- and can do well.
Feb 3 201724 minutes
Can California Stop Trumpism At Its Borders?
California is preparing to lead the national revolt against the new president.
Feb 3 201711 minutes
Beware Brain Boosters
Loosely regulated dietary supplements of the sort Pena-Reames took have found a rich vein of acceptance among middle-age and older Americans increasingly worried about losing their mental acuity.
Jan 20 20173 minutes
Obama’s Strange Last Days In Office
The pathbreaking president’s final stage isn’t his best.
For The Record
‘It should be a wake-up call to this nation.’ ANDREW CUOMO, governor of New York, announcing on Jan. 3 a plan to offer free state-college tuition to hundreds of thousands of middle- and low-income New Yorkers; if it passes the state legislature, it
Jan 3 20172 minutes
Why Christians Are Disproportionately Powerful in Congress
The U.S. is becoming more diverse in terms of faith, but its legislature isn’t. A major reason? Non-religious Americans' voting rates.
Dec 15 20162 minutes
No Time To Wait
WHEN I WAS 37, my brother-in-law’s next-door neighbor Tony told me to stop renting and buy an apartment. I couldn’t afford it, I told him. “You won’t be able to afford it next year either,” he said. “Only by then, you’ll have spent another year in re
Jan 1 201715 minutes
Company Of The Year
100 millıon fans. Billions in revenue. The hugest company you’ve never heard of Riot Games
The 5 Branding Rules of Attraction
Your brand draws customers to your business. Here are the elements you should consider when designing it.
Jan 2 201710 minutes
Mike Pence Is No Ordinary Wingman
In picking him as his vice-presidential partner, Donald J. Trump brought on board someone who knows his way around Washington and cares about details. Why the former altar boy might make this work
Feb 3 201716 minutes
The Truth Behind The Last Battle Of Vietnam
Disturbing new details reveal what the U.S. government has kept hidden for decades.
Jan 23 20171 minute
Why India’s Rupee Reform Isn’t Working
It was meant to stem the influence of “black money.” That requires political change
Dec 26 20161 minute
Isabelle Huppert Sexier Than Ever At 63
THE FRENCH FILM GODDESS IS STILL STEAMING UP THE SCREEN IN ELLE AND THINGS TO COME. BONJOUR, OSCAR?
Latest articles from Time
Skip carouselJan 30 20172 minutes
All The Presidents’ Men
I’VE RECENTLY BEEN ASKED A LOT ABOUT WHAT A Donald Trump presidency really means for the state of women in our country. The prevailing view has been that women took a hit when Trump won. It’s been characterized as “women feel despair,” “women think t
The Trump Plan For Boom Times
THE KEY TO SUCCESS FOR DONALD TRUMP IS SOLVING the knotty problem of sluggish growth and stagnant wages in America over the past 15 years. Median household income has flatlined since 2000, and GDP growth has averaged an anemic 2% when we could and sh
New Friends, Common Foe
How the Women’s March brought progressives together
Jan 30 20171 minute
The Silver Linings Of Big Sky
SARAH BEGLEY DEATH LURKS AROUND EVERY CORNER in Irish novelist Sebastian Barry’s new book Days Without End. But narrator Thomas McNulty is a survivor: the potato famine in Ireland, the immigrant fever sheds and mass graves in Canada, the Indian Wars
Conversation
What you said about ... LIFE AT 1600 The Jan. 23 cover story examining life in the White House—which included advice from Obama Administration staffers to their incoming counterparts—was “informative, entertaining and inspiring,” wrote John Chomicze
Denied Clemency, Snowden Remains Trapped In Putin’s Game
RUSSIA WAS NEVER MEANT TO BE Edward Snowden’s final destination. When he decided in 2013 to leave his comfortable job in Hawaii as a U.S. intelligence contractor and expose his government’s most invasive spying programs, the whistle-blower knew he wa
Jan 30 20171 minute
Who’s Who In South Korea’s Widening Graft Scandal
CHARLIE CAMPBELL THE CORRUPTION SCANDAL ENGULFING SOUTH Korea has ensnared the country’s largest company. On Jan. 18, Samsung’s de facto chief, Lee Jae-yong, appeared in court after being accused of bribing impeached President Park Geun-hye and one
The President Who Loved
IT’S AN OLD STORY: A WISE MAN WALKS INTO THE KINGDOM of an angry and mistrustful king and says, “Go out and find me one truly good man.” The king puts on a disguise and for the next year talks to every person he meets, not only in his own kingdom, b
Annette Bening Is Radiant In 20th Century Women
STEPHANIE ZACHAREK STORIES ABOUT WOMEN AS TOLD BY MEN GET A BAD RAP these days—we hardly need our lives mansplained to us. But does that mean women shouldn’t be allowed to peer into the minds of men either? Maybe we need to regain trust in a mode of
M. Night Shyamalan, Filmmaker
The master of supernatural suspense returns with Split, a psychological thriller that explores mental illness. Shyamalan discusses the untapped potential of the human brain and the changing nature of diversity in Hollywood
The Inner Circle Of Trump’s Inner Circle
IN THE FINAL DAYS BEFORE INAUGURATION, DONALD TRUMP’S top aides huddled in hushed meetings in New York City and a cookie-cutter federal building near the White House to struggle over a key unsettled question: Who exactly would have access to the new
As Drought Lets Up, California Faces New Water Struggles
AFTER FIVE LONG YEARS, IT APPEARS California’s drought is finally letting up. Thanks to a recent string of storms, more than a third of the state has now welcomed healthy precipitation, and California’s snowpack—a crucial source of water as the year
Long-Term Saving Strategies For The Self-Employed
WHEN KATHLEEN KEATING WORKED for IBM, she didn’t think much about her retirement plan. She signed up for the company’s 401(k) and left it at that. But at age 40, she decided to leave the corporate world and become her own boss. That meant coming up
Jan 30 20172 minutes
Lisa Lucas
Nearly a year into her tenure, the executive director of the National Book Foundation reflects on her first award season and the future of reading
Jan 30 20173 minutes
The Countries That Fear Trump Most
THERE ARE THOSE OUTSIDE THE U.S. WHO WILL HAVE welcomed Donald Trump’s arrival as the 45th President of the United States. Russia will cheer his skepticism of NATO’s value and his suggestion of a thaw in relations. The Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte, T
Shared Rituals Are The Tie That Binds
MY ELDEST DAUGHTER WAS CHRISTENED IN AN ELEGANT Swedish church just off Fifth Avenue in New York City, not too far from Trump Tower. The minister was a striking woman with white-blond hair and green satin robes. She and the ceremony were both lovely
This Is Us Metes Out Darkness In Search Of A Moment’s Delight
THE TITLE THIS IS US IS ALMOST perfectly meaningless. Together, the three words signify nothing beyond a vague concept of uplift and unity. A show with that title could be a show about anything. That’s exactly what This Is Us on NBC is: a hazy attemp
Coffee: The Latest Antidote To Aging?
YOU CAN STOP GUILTING YOURSELF OUT of that second cup of coffee every morning. There’s growing evidence that a daily jolt of java may be a healthy habit, thanks to its ability to keep heart vessels clear and lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes, as well
Neil Patrick Harris
ELIANA DOCKTERMAN The former How I Met Your Mother star returns to television as Count Olaf, a man scheming after three orphans’ vast fortune, in a new Netflix adaptation of Lemony Snicket’s delightfully macabre children’s books, A Series of Unfortu
There Is No Right Way To Unplug From Work
EVERY FEW YEARS, THERE’S A HOT new management strategy that promises to make employees happier, healthier and more productive. To that end, we’ve seen the rise of positions like “chief happiness officer” as well as workplace dogs and on-site meditati
The Founder Finds Drama Under The Golden Arches
S.Z. THE WORLD WAS SUPPOSEDLY A VERY DIFFERENT place in 1954, when humble milk-shake-mixer salesman Ray Kroc—played by Michael Keaton in The Founder—first strode up to the window of a new kind of drive-in joint in San Bernardino, Calif. That restaur
Inside Facebook’s Big Vr Lawsuit
Testifying in a $2 billion suit brought by game creator ZeniMax Media over the creation of the Oculus Rift virtual-reality headset, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg pulled back the curtain on his deal for the company and Facebook’s VR ambitio
Trump’s American Vision
The new President reverses course on a century of U.S. leadership
Liberals Plot Revenge
THE FIGHT OF DAVID BROCK’S LIFE ENDED ON A BILLIONAIRE’S rooftop overlooking Manhattan’s Upper East Side. It was election night around 9:30 p.m., and he was alone after hopping across the city for return-watching parties with wealthy donors, includin
The Birth Of College Party Culture
THANKS TO EVERYTHING FROM POP culture to college propaganda, when students arrive on campuses today they expect—with varying levels of inclination and trepidation—to have a really good time, filled with sex, booze and partying. But this wasn’t alway
Do Business Leaders Make Good Presidents?
IT WAS A BRIEF STOP, BUT DONALD TRUMP WOULDN’T HAVE missed it for the world. In late October, the Republican nominee traveled to Washington for a ceremonial ribbon cutting for his new Trump International Hotel at the Old Post Office on Pennsylvania A
Jan 23 20172 minutes
The Death Of Iran’s Ultimate Political Insider Gives Hard-Liners An Edge
TO SAY ALI AKBAR HASHEMI RAFSANJANI INSPIRED mixed emotions is to begin to understand Iran. The power broker, who died on Jan. 8 at age 82, reflected the contradictions that define the Islamic Republic. Rafsanjani was both revolutionary and evolution
Jan 23 20171 minute
Downcast Brits Brew Up A Quiet Storm
Maura Johnston BRITISH GROUP THE XX WERE PEGGED as miserablists when they broke through in the late 2000s. Their beat-heavy mood music was clearly influenced by soul but was best heard on rainy afternoons behind closed doors. That blend worked remar
Klaus Schwab
The founder and executive chair of the World Economic Forum explains how society can have an identity crisis—and what a Precariat is
Jan 23 20173 minutes
Trump Learned Lessons About Reality Tv That The Apprentice Hasn’t
WHO NEEDS REALITY TV WHEN reality itself gives us so many narrative twists? That’s the question NBC, in bringing back its Celebrity Apprentice franchise with new host Arnold Schwarzenegger, seems not to have considered. The show’s previous host, Dona
Latest articles from The Atlantic
Skip carouselFeb 6 20177 minutes
Before Straight and Gay
The discreet, disorienting passions of the Victorian era
Feb 6 20173 minutes
Why Donald Trump Bears Blame for Making America Less Safe
The president’s attack on a federal judge and the “court system" add to his short-sighted approach to protecting the United States.
Will the Courts Find Trump's Ban Unconstitutional?
The outcome of the battle over Trump’s travel ban focused on seven mostly Muslim nations is hard to predict.
Bracing for Trump's Revenge
Some conservatives unequivocally opposed his election. Now he’s the president, with all the levers of government at his disposal.
President Trump's Missing Labor Secretary
While other Cabinet picks move through the Senate, Andrew Puzder's nomination has stalled. Will he ever get confirmed?
For Trump, 'We Have a Lot of Killers' Isn't a Criticism
There’s no evidence that the president thinks innocence, or non-violence, are principles to which the United States should aspire.
A Lesson From Trump University's Predecessor
An exposé published by The Atlantic in 1970 lead to the downfall of the nefarious Famous Writers School. The drama the correspondence school was embroiled in is strikingly similar to trials of Trump University.
Feb 6 20176 minutes
What Effective Protest Could Look Like
Perspective from the right on Trump’s political challenge for the left
The Super Bowl LI Ads Sold an Escape to the Future
This year, the overarching tone of the commercials was a desire to move forward.
Feb 6 20172 minutes
Silicon Valley’s Biggest Companies Denounce the Immigration Ban in Court
Nearly 100 tech giants, some of them rivals, have co-signed a legal brief arguing against the Trump administration’s controversial executive order.
Your Browsing History Alone Can Give Away Your Identity
Researchers have found a way to connect the dots between people’s private online activity and their Twitter accounts—even for people who have never tweeted.
Feb 6 20174 minutes
The Value of Immigrant Doctors
A series of recent journal articles highlight the crucial role foreign-born doctors, some of whom are threatened by Trump’s immigration orders, play in the U.S. health-care system.
Lady Gaga Made America Spectacular Again
Her dazzling halftime show didn’t explicitly address politics but still delivered big messages.
The Super Bowl That Felt Like Destiny
The 51st NFL championship game saw an incredible win for the New England Patriots, who overcame a huge lead by the Atlanta Falcons in the final stretch.
Feb 6 20175 minutes
Lessons About The IPhone, Courtesy Of A Depression-Era Children's Book
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel and other classics by Virginia Lee Burton capture a bias in the way people look at technological innovation.
Rainforest Trees Are Like Islands
Bigger trees are home to a greater diversity of ant species.
Can Megyn Kelly Escape Her Past?
Fox News’s former star has downplayed her full role in an ugly election.
Why a Super Bowl Ad Is the Smartest Way to Waste $5 Million
The biggest blockbuster in pop culture doesn’t benefit most of its advertisers. So, what are they thinking?
Feb 5 20173 minutes
Playing the Super Bowl Halftime Show: An Unpaid Internship?
Performers do it for the exposure, and, like the NFL, have an interest in keeping the attention away from money.
The Political Saga of Avocados
How does such a nutritious fruit have such a contentious record?
Feb 5 20174 minutes
The Mary Tyler Moore Show and How Sitcoms Moved to the City
The 1970s comedy series was one of the first to recognize a new economic and social reality, in which white-collar residents increasingly supplanted the urban working class.
Feb 5 20173 minutes
How Budweiser's Super Bowl Ad Taps America’s Contentious Immigration Past
American beer as we know it today was the gift of a once-despised immigrant group: German Americans.
Feb 5 20175 minutes
When Your Judge Isn't A Lawyer
In some states, justices of the peace don’t need a law degree to sentence defendants to prison.
The Patriots Win the Super Bowl in an Unprecedented Comeback
Even by the third quarter, no one saw it coming.
Feb 5 20175 minutes
Trump Is Attacking Any Institution That Challenges Him
The president has displayed a willingness to go after the press, the intelligence community, and now even the judiciary.
Feb 5 20173 minutes
The Genius of Melissa McCarthy as Sean Spicer on Saturday Night Live
The actress made a surprise appearance as the White House press secretary.
The Healthy-Lifestyle Curriculum
At Perea Preschool in Memphis, Tennessee, lesson plans come with a heaping portion of nutrition.
Feb 4 20173 minutes
The Yemeni Bodega Strike
As many as 5,000 business owners and their supporters gathered in Brooklyn for a protest against President Trump’s immigration ban.
James Baldwin and the Raised Fist: The Week in Pop-Culture Writing
Highlights from seven days of reading about arts and entertainment
How Treaties Between States Could Keep Obamacare Alive
Interstate compacts could preserve programs initiated by the Affordable Care Act, or create new health-care systems from scratch.
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Skip carouselLet’s Make Mexico Great Again
Trump’s win buoys the fortunes of another populist politician | “We can confront aggression from abroad with strength”
Fashion Forward
Menswear nerds are flocking to an EBay alternative
Where Cadillac Is Still Prized
The once-dominant luxury car, fading at home, finds fans in China | “The brand is recognized in China as having long heritage and pedigree”
The Roots Of Our Rage
In Age of Anger, Pankaj Mishra taps into a centuries-long vein of resentment.
The Travel Ban: Unwise, Un-American
It won’t make the U.S. any safer and will make the global campaign against terrorism tougher
Run! It’s 3g Capital!
Jorge Paulo Lemann and his partners are due for their next deal—and have the market guessing | “They’re loaded up and ready to go”
The Trump-Valley Fight Starts To Take Shape
A draft crackdown on work visas could shift U.S. recruiting | “The visa challenges are not going to go away easily”
Rutgers Over Princeton In Epic Nerd Fight
A contest where college students are judged on their Fed policies | “It’s intimidating, because these people are economists”
Ghost Lawyer
The man who engineered Michael Jackson’s afterlife comeback made the pop star’s heirs rich. Now the IRS wants to be startin’ somethin’
Movers
Ups The seventh iteration of the iPhone helped Apple break a three-quarter sales slump. A record 78 million handsets were sold in the last quarter of 2016, making up almost 70 percent of Apple’s revenue. Nintendo said its first mobile game, Super M
The Fast And The Filthy Rich
JOHN MORRIS IS BUILDING THE WORLD’S LONGEST RACETRACK IN THE NEVADA DESERT
Trump Vs. The Rule Of Law
One weekend came close to undoing the firm legal foundation that’s let U.S. business thrive
Taxing Mexico. Or Not
The administration is looking for ways to pay for the wall | If “Trump wants to target Mexico … he needs another strategy”
Can Sneaker Makers Come Home Again?
The industry may add robots—but few factory jobs—in America | Using more U.S. plants “would seem to be politically prudent”
A Skin-Care Ad Tackles Social Taboos In China
P&G’s facial cream ad targets single women past their mid-20s | “This campaign has … generated extremely positive sentiment”
This New Test Could Crush The Nfl
Companies like Quanterix are developing methods to detect concussions and CTE. Will the science help protect players—or end football as we know it?
The Wall Needs The Consent Of Many
Taking the land will be a legal nightmare—ask George W. Bush | “They’re going to have to deal with guys like us”
The End Of Terrible Wi-Fi May Be Near
New routers prioritize better device management—and looks | “As an industry, we’re sort of failing the customer”
Uber’s Campsites
Hard-core drivers are making their beds in their cars | “Some of us have decided to make this a full-time career”
Innovation Laundroid
Yuji Nakamura and Hiroyuki Nakagawa Form and function A fridge-size robot that, given enough time, sorts, folds, and neatly arranges clothes, even storing them while their owners are away or otherwise occupied. Later models, the developers say, wil
Give Me Your Christians, Your Not Too Poor, Your Extremely Vetted Masses Yearning To Assimilate, The Wretched Refuse Of Your Teeming Shore (But Not 4 Months). Send These, The Non-Syrians, Tempest-Tost To Me, I Own The Hotel Beside The Golden Door!
Trump’s immigration order is being challenged on the grounds of religious discrimination | “This is not about religion. This is about terror and keeping our country safe”
Will Trump Crush China Over Aluminum?
Obama filed a WTO complaint alleging illegal Chinese subsidies | It could let Trump “deliver on his promise to stand up to China”
Donald Trump Heads For The War In Syria
Can his “foolproof” plan end a conflict that’s created millions of refugees?
Reviving Keystone Xl Is No Sure Thing
Cheap oil and booming U.S. production lower potential profits | If Trump taxes imports, “I don’t think it’s going to be built”
How Fancy Private Bankers Cross-Sell
JPMorgan ex-employees describe the push to sell in-house products | “Clients expect to hear from us about all of these capabilities”
Maybe A Good Manager Can’t Run Everything
The Walmart and Microsoft star who went to Citadel—briefly | “One leadership guru doesn’t fit everyone”
Good Deals Make Good Neighbors
Across the Middle East, Arab nations—including Saudi Arabia—are doing business with Israeli-owned tech companies. There’s a reason only one side is talking about it
Jan 30 20173 minutes
If You Build It, Will They Come?
South Lake Tahoe, three hours from the Bay Area, wants to recruit San Franciscans.
Innovation | Li-Fi
Nick Leiber Wi-Fi networks dependent on radio waves are growing more congested all the time—and can’t be used everywhere—so various researchers and companies are betting light waves from LED lamps and overheads can also stream data and connect peopl
Jan 30 20172 minutes
The Great Cities Of Britain Can’t Breathe
High levels of nitrogen dioxide are poisoning Londoners and others
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Want To Stand Out? Think Like An Editor.
I get a lot of emails from teenagers who’ve started businesses. And moms who’ve started businesses. And companies that donate one of their product for every one sold. And, well, many other broad types of entrepreneurs. They’re easy to instantly categ
Jan 1 20179 minutes
Two Years Ago, This Ruling Rocked Franchising To Its Core. Now Everything May Change Again.
In 2014, all hell broke loose in the franchising world. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has a group called the Division of Advice, whose job is to suggest what actions the NLRB should take -- and it had recommended that McDonald’s be consid
Jan 1 20176 minutes
Why Tyra Banks Cold-Called Zappos's Tony Hsieh
Tyra Banks has long played the role of wise teacher-on America's Next Top Model and now as a "boardroom adviser" on NBC's The New Celebrity Apprentice. But mentorship is also at the core of her businesses. And she’s just as eager to be a mentee.Relat
Jan 1 201713 minutes
Should You Franchise? How To Decide.
A consultant shares what really matters.
Jan 1 20172 minutes
Expert Strategies To Make Facebook Worth Your Time
Make sure you know what's working.
How Mcdonald's Origins Became Hollywood Fodder
Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some pick greatness from the pockets of others. Director John Lee Hancock’s thoughtful and entertaining film The Founder invites us to chew over which of these apply to Ray Kroc, the legendary McDonald’
Should Your Let Your Clients (Or Your Staff) See Your Financials?
Radical financial transparency can help -- and hurt -- your business
How Squarespace Designed A Sophisticated Headquarters Where Grownups Get Things Done
It’s 10 a.m. on a Wednesday, and 332 Squarespace employees are working in the company’s new Manhattan offices. The space, designed by New York architect firm A+I (which also designed offices for Tumblr, HBO and iHeart Media), is three floors of wood
Jan 1 20172 minutes
How Three Entrepreneurs Convinced An Nba Star To Invest
Appeal to interests and common ground.
How La Colombe Made Its Canned Lattes A Hit With Retailers
It sold 10,000 cans in one hour.
Jan 1 20172 minutes
She Lost Her Brand When Investors Didn't Share Her Vision. Here's What She Did Next.
It's a story with a happy ending.
Jan 1 20172 minutes
10 Entrepreneurs Share Fail-Safe Strategies For More Effective Meetings
We asked readers: How do you make the most of everyone's least favorite work routine? Here's what they had to say.1. Plan ahead. Set the agenda one week ahead of time. Allow employees to comment on it prior to the meeting so they have time to really
Three New Tech Tools To Upgrade Your Work Life
The whiteboard gets interesting.
Research-Backed Ways To Impress Anyone In Two Seconds
Got two seconds? Make the most of them.
These Brand Consultants Turned Nights On The Town Into Market Data
In 2013, Christopher Krietchman was walking down the street in Manhattan, worrying about his flailing meal-delivery company. Krietchman was the founder of Fresh Grill Café, which cooked and delivered healthy meals to New Yorkers. When he launched in
Jan 1 20171 minute
Make 2017 Your Year With These Tricks, Tips And Inspirational Stories
The New Year’s resolution is meant to inspire change. To drive you to action. To set the tone for the year to come. But it is a flawed device. Consider its implications: There is one time a year, the resolution says, in which you can truly make chang
Jan 1 20172 minutes
How I Got Out Of A Funk (And Saved My Business)
He realized he was standing in the way of his own progress.
Tim Ferriss: If You're Not Happy With What You Have, You Might Never Be Happy
Self-improvement master Tim Ferriss has a surprising message for those who keep searching for something better: You have to know when to stop.
Behind This Year's Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® Ranking
Here’s the deal with franchising. It’s not full of Silicon Valley-style startups. It’s not a hotbed of overnight millionaires or venture capital unicorns. It’s the Midwest of the business world; the best franchise systems put their nose to the grinds
Dec 1 20162 minutes
Stop Talking About Millennials and Get Ready for Gen Z
Be prepared. This is a group of rebels.
Dec 1 20161 minute
The Strategies These 3 Beauty Startups Use to Stand Out
In the United States alone, consumers spend north of $62 billion on cosmetics, skincare and haircare products each year. But younger women are increasingly venturing outside their Maybelline and Dior standbys, embracing smaller brands. As the crowded
Dec 1 20162 minutes
How Food Tech is Expanding Opportunities for Shoppers and Entrepreneurs
Options are transforming -- and VCs are taking notice.
Dec 1 20161 minute
Make Online Shopping Simple
How a gourmet food company owner saved her business with an e-commerce app.
Dec 1 20161 minute
Scam-Proof Your Dough
The more you make, the more thieves try to take.
Dec 1 20163 minutes
What Entrepreneur's Editor-In-Chief Looks For When Assigning Stories
Recently, a CEO was venting to me about how he routinely pitches his business to reporters, but nobody writes about him. So I told him the five words that, harsh as they are, all entrepreneurs need to hear: Sometimes you’re not the story.But good new
Dec 1 20162 minutes
What I Learned By Selling My Startup
Sure, I made money. But I wish I'd done a couple of things differently.
Dec 1 20163 minutes
Who's That Gift Really For?
Before you give, think about how thoughtful you're actually being.
Dec 1 20161 minute
What's the Right Price for My Product?
Get it right and making a profit is easy. Get it wrong and you may bankrupt your business fast. But it isn’t a guessing game; there is a right price, and you can figure it out by answering these three questions.1. What’s your overall operating budget
Dec 1 20160 pages
The Cofounders' Guide to Gift Giving
Don't know what to get your business partner for the holidays? For inspiration, four pairs of entrepreneurs share their shopping lists with us.
"I Know People"
Turn your social media feeds into funding.
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Tragedy Foretold
Oscar winner Asghar Farhadi mines a bygone American classic to tell a compelling story about Iran—and America—today.
The Look Book
OLIVER BROOKS Former Hillary Clinton Campaign Fellow in Wyoming
Feb 5 201714 minutes
Long On Trump
Wall Streeters like Anthony Scaramucci BET HEAVY ON The Would-be President back when that seemed like a pretty dumb investment. BONUS TIME!
Feb 5 20172 minutes
3 Don’t Tell Me I Look Good
DON’T BOTHER TELLING me how good I look, because I know what you really mean. For my age, you mean. Face it: To tell a woman over 50 that she “looks good” is condescending, like telling a 4-year-old that she’s “so big” or a dog that he’s “so smart.”
2 Everybody Needs A Boy Toy
I’M 56. I have never wanted to be married, I’ve never wanted children, and I’m not interested in a conventional relationship. I believe everyone should be free to design the relationship model that works for them. And for me that’s dating younger men
Feb 5 20173 minutes
4 Fast-Forward To Middle Age
Nothing like a baby to make you feel old.
What Happened To Paul Auster?
A decade ago, he was a Nobel contender.
Feb 5 20172 minutes
Billy Eichner Has A Few Questions
ARMED WITH NOTHING more than a microphone and inexhaustible chutzpah, Billy Eichner has made his candid-interview show Billy on the Street surprisingly compelling. Eichner accosts random passersby with rapid-fire questions (“Santa’s Reindeer or Sex A
America Is Still The Future
A love letter to my new country.
Life On Mars
A poignant art exhibit suggests a modest proposal for Syrian refugees—relocating to outer space.
How Art Can Fight Trump
Richard Prince may have just taught us.
34 Minutes With … Jeff Zucker
The CNN chief on covering Donald Trump—past, present, and future.
Trapped In History
James Baldwin’s words are freshly resonant in I Am Not Your Negro.
Government By Gazillionaires
In his bid to build a staff of “the greatest people, the most incredible people,” Trump has nominated, in the main, plutocrats and those who hold their interests closest to heart.
Wet Hot American Sandwich
The century-old French dip is all the rage.
The Culture Business: Mark Harris
Hollywood’s Protests Are Getting to Trump When the Oval Office covets the VIP room.
Comments
1 “If the campaign estranged Kushner from the privileged world he once inhabited, the election represented a conclusive break,” wrote Andrew Rice in his profile of Donald Trump’s son-in-law turned shadow campaign manager, Jared Kushner (“The Young Tr
1 The Myth Of Dressing Your Age
I’m not giving up my leather pants.
Dk Kitchen
Dan Kluger steps out of Jean-Georges’s shadow at Loring Place.
Russia: Life After Trust
Once you lose faith in one institution, you start to lose faith in them all. Lessons from Putin’s Moscow.
Feb 5 20172 minutes
The Anticipation Index
What we’re excited about right now.
Impossible Dream
Brit Marling’s ethereal series The OA is the year’s first sleeper hit. Which is funny, given that a few years ago, it likely never would have gotten made.
Taxonomy
Some other super-soggy hot-beef-sandwich styles and where to find them.
The National Interest: Jonathan Chait
The Republicans Own Obamacare Now And the question becomes: How many people will they let suffer?
The Circus Comes To America
Covering Washington’s big power shifts, then and now.
Feb 5 20178 minutes
Archie And Betty And Veronica And Zombies
How a 76-year-old gang of teenagers wound up fighting the undead, meeting the Ramones, and starring in a sex-infused murder-mystery show on the CW.
The Cheat Code
Experiments undertaken to enhance your cultural experience.
Second Home
When a couple returned to a Park Slope duplex they’d vacated ten years ago, they gave it a whole new look.
The Anticipation Index
Twenty-one reasons to get excited about what’s coming in 2017.
Jan 22 20174 minutes
The Next New Astor Place
It survived riots and punks. How about low-key plazas and cute NYU kids?
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Here’s How Donald Trump Can Win A Trade War With China
DONALD TRUMP rattled economists on the campaign trail with his all-out attack on U.S. trade policy. Now he’s raising more hackles with his highly aggressive stance toward China. But what would actually happen if Trump pushed the U.S. into a trade war
Jan 1 20174 minutes
The Kindle Effect
The $1 billion ebook industry is spawning a whole new ecosystem of businesses that serve the burgeoning world of digital self-publishing.
Jan 1 20173 minutes
Soft Landings In Mattresses
What do two startups reveal about the pros—and cons—of venture funding?
Insider-Trading Law: A Supreme Court Ruling Gives Prosecutors A Boost
JEFF JOHN ROBERTS IN DECEMBER, the Supreme Court handed down its first ruling about insider trading in more than two decades. It affirmed the conviction of a grocery wholesaler named Bassam Salman, who traded on tips from his banker brother-in-law,
Infrastructure, The Trump Way
The President-elect wants to invest $1 trillion in roads, bridges, and buildings. The question is, Who will pay for them?
How India Broke Its Economy Overnight (On Purpose)
Growth projections are down. Bitcoin values are up.
The Gamblers Behind Tech’s Biggest Deal Ever
How a decades-long relationship between a computer mogul and a boutique investing firm paved the way for the high-risk, high-priced Dell-EMC merger.
Jan 1 20172 minutes
A Path Through The Gridlock
IT’S REMARKABLE how quickly business attitudes toward Donald Trump have shifted since the election. When we surveyed CEOs of Fortune 500 companies in the spring, only 42% supported him, while 58% supported Hillary Clinton. Today they’re lining up to
In Trump Tech (Must) Trust
President Trump may be good for Silicon Valley. Cue the cringe.
Tying Vcs To Shareholders
Too often, public shareholders are left holding the bag for money-losing startups. A solution? Link founder and VC windfalls to the company’s profits.
The Startup Scandal Scale
On a scale of one to Theranos, how serious is your startup scandal? Using our own gauge of intensity (inspired by one created by venture capitalist Phil Libin), Fortune ranks some recent episodes.
Jan 1 20172 minutes
Virtual Reality’s Money Quest
Companies like Audi and IMAX are experimenting with how to cash in on virtual reality. But so far, public excitement about the technology is muted.
A Legacy Worth Working For
Susan Michel’s children will help decide what happens to her financial advisory business after she retires or dies. If they want control of the firm, though, they’ll have to earn it.
Payback Time
HEDGE FUND MANAGER DAVID GANEK LOST HIS BUSINESS AFTER BEING CAUGHT UP—BUT NOT CHARGED—IN AN INSIDER-TRADING INVESTIGATION. WITH HIS LAWSUIT AGAINST U.S. ATTORNEY PREET BHARARA, HE’S SEEKING A MEASURE OF REDEMPTION—AND REVENGE.
Spanish-Language Tv Is En Fuego
Cesar Conde, chairman of Telemundo, is serving up fresh programming to the fast-growing Hispanic-American audience.
How Hotels Are Starting To Imitate Airbnb
Why you might thank Brian Chesky for the unique art on the wall of your guest room.
Breakthrough Brands 2017
WHAT DOES IT TAKE FOR A BRAND to truly break through in today’s crowded market? Just as it has with everything else, digital transformation has upended the traditional rules of marketing. In less than a decade brands like Uber and Airbnb have attaine
Keeping An Eye On The Animals
Charles Schwab strategist Liz Ann Sonders sees a welcome revival of optimism among mom-and-pop investors. But will that bullishness turn a stock rally into a bubble?
How Airbnb Found A Mission—And A Brand
THIS EXCERPT FROM LEIGH GALLAGHER’S UPCOMING THE AIRBNB STORY REVEALS HOW THE COMPANY SEARCHED FOR ITS SOUL—WITH SOMETIMES PAINFUL RESULTS—AND DEEPENED ITS CONNECTION TO CUSTOMERS.
Trump And Tillerson: Conflict Ahead?
AT FIRST GLANCE, President-elect Donald Trump seems to be making his cabinet in his own image. Exhibit A, the theory goes, is Trump’s secretary of state nominee: Rex Tillerson. Like Trump, the Exxon Mobil CEO is well compensated, confident, and conte
A New Mind-Set
Shorter employee attention spans are driving companies like Walmart and PayPal to rethink corporate training.
How To Build A Breakthrough Brand
JIM STENGEL | FORMER CMO | PROCTER & GAMBLE
Kent Is Leaving, But Coke’s Problems Remain
With CEO Muhtar Kent’s departure, the playbook he used may also be on the way out.
The Business Of Humanity
Many of the world’s most prominent corporate and nonprofit leaders gathered with Pope Francis for this year’s Fortune + Time Global Forum. Their aim? Forging a new social compact.
Dec 15 201616 minutes
Where Should Investors Turn Now?
Stocks look expensive and the bond market has turned volatile. But our panel of market experts continues to see profitable opportunities ahead.
Dec 15 20161 minute
Unlocking The Vault For Shareholders
Most banks’ profit margins should rise with interest rates, but some stocks will get a bigger jolt than others.
Dec 15 20166 minutes
Invasion Of The Punks
BREWDOG IS AN OXYMORON: A SMALL CRAFT BREWER SEEKING TO BECOME A GLOBAL PRESENCE. CAN THE SCOTTISH COMPANY FIND A NICHE IN THE U.S., WHERE CRAFT-BEER LOVERS PRIZE LOCAL ROOTS?
‘You Can’t Stop This Country.’
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett spoke with Fortune deputy digital editor Stephen Gandel about the billionaire’s investment in wind power, the pros and cons of free trade, and why the election didn’t dent his optimism (even though he backed Clinton). Here, edited excerpts from their conversation.
Dec 15 20162 minutes
Raw Materials For A Rebound
Whether or not an economic boom occurs, some oil and mining companies are poised to grow.
Workhorse Stocks Get To Shine
Relatively unglamorous companies in the semiconductor and cybersecurity sectors are poised for a great year.
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Skip carouselDec 1 20161 minute
EpiPen Parents Beat Back Big Pharma
Never underestimate the power of parents who feel their children’s lives are endangered because of corporate greed. Outraged parents unleashed their fury on pharmaceutical maker Mylan for “unconscionable price gouging” on a product that their childr
Dec 1 20163 minutes
John Oliver: The 2O16 Money Champion
WARNING: THE FOLLOWING JOKE is not safe for work and may offend longtime MONEY readers (and some financial advisers). The context: a June 2016 episode of HBO’s Sunday-night mock news magazine, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver. The setup: “It is c
Dec 1 20162 minutes
Give Right
ONCE YOU’VE FIGURED OUT THE cause or causes important to you, the next challenge is making your donations in a way that maximizes their impact. So do you give to individuals or to an organization? Do you spread out your gifts or bestow them all on on
Dec 1 201613 minutes
Your 20 Best Money Moves for 2017
HERES HOW TO PLAY THE AGING BULL MARKET, LAND A NEW JOB, PICK THE RIGHT CREDIT CARD, PROFIT FROM THE SHARING ECONOMY, AND FIND YOUR NEXT HOME.
Dec 1 20161 minute
Just Wait Till Next Year
December can be one of the costliest times to travel. Delay your vacation a month to score these great deals.
Dec 1 20162 minutes
At Peace in the Sun
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C., 1989: The skies were blue, the water warm. It was the best vacation ever. We spread out beach towels, slathered ourselves in suntan lotion, and basked in the sun. We ran into the ocean, holding hands and screaming, “Jump, ju
Dec 1 20162 minutes
Drive Home a Better Deal
DECEMBER IS THE BEST TIME TO SCORE LOW PRICES ON NEW CARS. HERE’S HOW TO REV UP YOUR SAVINGS.
Dec 1 20161 minute
Pat Jehlen and Eleanor Holmes Norton Battled the Pay Gap
THE GENDER WAGE GAP remains stubbornly persistent despite getting loads of media attention. But in 2016 two law-makers made tangible progress in the slow-going battle to ensure equal pay for equal work. The first is Massachusetts State Sen. Pat Jehl
Dec 1 20161 minute
The Breakout Year for the CFPB
The five-year-old Consumer Financial Protection Bureau hit its stride in 2016. Consider the actions taken this year:
Phyllis Borzi Got Us the Fiduciary Rule
After nearly a decade of trying, the U.S. Department of Labor finally got it done: a rule that will require financial advisers to act in their clients’ best interests when managing retirement assets—in other words, to act as fiduciaries. That rule w
Patching Together Affordable Care
TAMEEKA FORD, 43 Brooklyn, N.Y.
Dec 1 201614 minutes
The High Cost Of Coping
ANXIETY. DEPRESSION. EATING DISORDERS. PHOBIAS. EVERY YEAR TENS OF MILLIONS OF AMERICANS FACE A MENTAL-HEALTH CHALLENGE—OFTEN AT GREAT EXPENSE. HERE’S HOW TO EASE THE FINANCIAL STRAIN.
Dec 1 20161 minute
Grateful for Generous Support
STAN BRODSKY, 71 Hillsboro, N.M.
Dec 1 20161 minute
Creating Smart Tools
JOAN CAPLIN WHEN ODYSSEAS PAPADIMITRIOU left home for college in the U.S., he had every intention of returning. Greece was gearing up for the 2004 Olympics, and the economy was booming. But then he saw the chance to gain more experience by way of a
Dec 1 20161 minute
Best State Schools for Out-of-Staters
THEY AREN’T THE STEAL THEY ONCE WERE, BUT THERE ARE STILL BARGAINS TO BE FOUND.
Dec 1 20161 minute
Charles Ellis Convinced Us to Index
FOR INVESTORS, 2016 was the year of the index fund. Some $175 billion was yanked from actively managed funds, while $326 billion was stashed in passive ones. This shift came about in large part because of the ideas of investment consultant and author
How to Brace Yourself
BOLSTER YOUR PORTFOLIO FOR RISING RISKS, BUT GIRD YOUR STOCKS AND BONDS THE RIGHT WAY.
Dec 1 20162 minutes
Get Taxes Right
YOU CAN GIVE TO OTHERS AND STILL get a tax benefit. But to fully enjoy Uncle Sam’s generosity, you’ll have to follow his rules. The IRS doesn’t reward all donations to nonprofits, for example, and a noncash gift may be your best bet for a sizable ded
Dec 1 20163 minutes
The Challenge: Agreeing on the Perfect Retirement Locale
MOLLY MOYNAHAN’S VISION for the next stage of life involves living in a condo near the beach with an indoor swimming pool and little upkeep, all within driving distance of a large university or city so she can continue her work as a writing consultan
Dec 1 20161 minute
How to Raise Charitable Children
Follow these three steps to help your kids understand that the holiday season is about more than the presents they receive.
Dec 1 20161 minute
How Our 2016 Forecast Shaped Up
WHAT WE GOT RIGHT Stocks: Last year MONEY said investors would get at least one more bite at the bull-market apple but warned that there would be increased rockiness as the rally ages. Sure enough, the broad market has gained 7% this year, despite m
Dec 1 20161 minute
LinkedIn Makes It Easier to Sneak in a Job Hunt
KRISTEN BAHLER WHEN YOU’RE GAINFULLY EMPLOYED, looking for a new job without tipping off your employer can be a challenge. Taking too many long lunches to squeeze in job interviews can arouse suspicion. And accidentally emailing your résumé and cov
Dec 1 20162 minutes
Building His Audience
AFTER ONLINE STRATEGIST JIM ROBINSON VEERED OFF THE CORPORATE FAST TRACK, HE WOUND UP GROWING BOTH WEB TRAFFIC AND HIS OWN BUSINESS.
Dec 1 20161 minute
Brad Katsuyama Invented a Fairer Stock Market
IF BRAD KATSUYAMA GETS HIS WAY, it will no longer be possible for a handful of professional investors to get an early peek at the trading of other market players. They won’t be able to jump in and fill orders at less-than-perfect prices. And they won
Dec 1 20165 minutes
A Home for Now and Later
CONTINUING-CARE COMMUNITIES ATTRACT SENIORS WITH DELUXE AMENITIES AND ADDED HELP WHEN THEY NEED IT.
Dec 1 20164 minutes
Choose Right
THE FIRST CHALLENGE IN MAXIMIZING the impact of your charitable donation? Finding an organization that not only operates in the area you’re passionate about but also will use your money well. “People don’t always distinguish between a great cause and
Moving Forward—With Financial Battle Scars
CHRISTINE BYRD, 56, AND PEPPER SNIDER, 28 Kirkland, Wash.
Nov 1 20162 minutes
Your Taxes
WHAT’S AT STAKE The Obama years saw the Bush tax cuts made permanent for all but the wealthiest, plus new Obamacare levies. Now the question of how much of your paycheck you’ll get to keep—and who should pay more or less—is back on the table in a bi
Nov 1 20162 minutes
Your Health Care
WHAT’S AT STAKE More Americans than ever have coverage, but with insurers pulling out of the government insurance exchanges, premiums rising, and businesses chafing at the health law’s requirements, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is under the microsc
Nov 1 20161 minute
The Best Online Bank
Don’t need a teller? You can slash fees and boost yields by banking online. Only 29% of traditional banks have low-cost checking accounts that pay interest (average yield: 0.08%), compared with 70% of the online banks analyzed—which pay an average 0.14%. Because online banks don’t have their own ATMs, reimbursement of other banks’ surcharges is critical.
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Skip carouselThe Cracked Iphone Screen Turns 10
Ten years ago, Apple introduced the first iPhone. Then some clumsy idiot dropped it.
New Bridge Reveals How Little South Africa Has Changed
Twenty years after the end of apartheid, can “The Great Walk” help ease racial tensions?
Rikers Island Guard Guilty In Beating Death Of Prisoner
The facility where Brian Coll kicked Ronald Spear to death is so violent it’s currently under federal oversight.
Beijing Is Becoming the Global Champion of Free Trade
In a world confused and disturbed by Trump, China will find it easier to play down its own lack of transparency and accountability. Maybe, finally, it will be able to convert its economic power into political influence.
How a U.S. Consultancy Helped Oust Gambia’s Dictator
After 22 years, Gambia finally has a new leader. Why were so many voters thanking a couple of guys in D.C.?
Trump Is Standing On The Wrong Side Of History
By fighting against progress, Trump might accelerate it.
Camel Hair Was the Glamour Garment of the 1930s
Umberto Angeloni has teamed up with Loro Piana to remake this staple of F. Scott Fitzgerald-era menswear.
Trump Is Standing On The Wrong Side Of History
By fighting against progress, Trump might accelerate it.
Trump Official Defends Epa Moves
An administration official says moves at EPA are just a standard part of the transition.
Inside The War Between Trump And The Media
Not since Nixon have the press and White House clashed so much, but this time it’s different.
Why Trump Won’t Move The U.S. Embassy In Israel
The president appears to be making a wider play toward Middle East peace—but perhaps one that stops short of a Palestinian state.
Extinct Tasmanian Tiger Was Smarter Than We Thought
For the first time, scientists have scanned the brain of a long-extinct animal.
How Endangered Species May Fare Under Trump
Environmentalists worry about Trump’s impact on Earth’s flora and fauna.
Feb 3 20178 minutes
Hbo Goes Inside Slenderman, The Murderous Internet Meme
A new HBO documentary tells the horror story of a childhood friendship gone awry, and an obsession with a meme that ended in attempted murder.
Trump Says A Lot, But Not With Words
The president-elect is a fascinating study in the power of nonverbal forms of communication.
Beware Brain Boosters
Loosely regulated dietary supplements of the sort Pena-Reames took have found a rich vein of acceptance among middle-age and older Americans increasingly worried about losing their mental acuity.
Feb 3 20176 minutes
How A U.S. Consultancy Helped Oust Gambia’s Dictator
After 22 years, Gambia finally has a new leader. Why were so many voters thanking a couple of guys in D.C.?
Shifting Sands: How Long Can Oman Be An Oasis Of Peace?
The country’s leader, Sultan Qaboos bin Said, has ruled for 46 years but reportedly has terminal cancer.
Feb 3 20177 minutes
When ‘Locker Room Talk’ Leads To Suspensions
Elite colleges including Harvard and Columbia are suspending athletes due to lewd private messages.
Putin, Russia And The Return Of Cold War Liberals
Accusations that Russia assisted Trump’s presidential campaign have liberals turning back into hawks.
Acid Is The New Xanax
Writer Ayelet Waldman was on the verge of suicide until she self-medicated with LSD.
Tooth, Heal Thyself
Researchers stimulated the regrowth of teeth in mice.
The Truth Behind The Last Battle Of Vietnam
Disturbing new details reveal what the U.S. government has kept hidden for decades.
Can California Stop Trumpism At Its Borders?
California is preparing to lead the national revolt against the new president.
Jan 27 20174 minutes
Many Women With Breast Cancer Treated Needlessly
Many women with breast cancer detected by a mammogram are treated unnecessarily, because screening tests found slow-growing tumors that are essentially harmless.
Jan 27 20174 minutes
Trump, Russian Spies And The ‘Golden Shower Memos'
An uncorroborated report circulated by U.S. intelligence alleges Russian security agents watched Trump engaging in “perverted sexual acts.”
Jan 27 201712 minutes
Betsy Devos Is Coming For Your Public Schools
Betsy DeVos has worked to undermine Michigan's public schools, according to her critics. Is she ready to lead the nation's education department?
Here’s Listening To You, Kid
An unknown jazz pianist got a lucky break and won the singing role of a lifetime in “La La Land.”
How Trump-O-Nomics Will Bring Back The '80s
An exploding U.S. deficit and the devaluation of the renminbi make a trade war with China all but inevitable.
The Cultural Significance Of The Trump Establishment
Trump is the ultimate revenge on upper-middlebrow cultural life in America.
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Skip carouselHow To Lead In 2017
I didn’t know what to do. A protester had just stood up in the audience, shouting questions toward the stage, where I was moderating. As host of the event, it was my responsibility to defuse the situation. But how? That’s when PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooy
Feb 1 20171 minute
Matt Klinman
After almost 30 years, The Onion remains an essential source of satire, but these days the laughs are as likely to come from a video as a clever headline. To keep the site vital, Matt Klinman has had to think carefully about managing his staff. GO W
Feb 1 20172 minutes
Princess Reema Bint Bandar Al-Saud
Vice president for women’s affairs of the General Sports Authority in Saudi Arabia
Rachel Holt
General manager, U.S. and Canada, Uber
Feb 1 20171 minute
Express Yourself
The chart-topping singer is expanding his vision through film and philanthropic work.
Feb 1 201710 minutes
Rethinking A Broken System
Five activists, including singer John Legend, debate the future of criminal justice reform and the role that tech and data can play.
Feb 1 20171 minute
Eileen Fisher
Founder and chief creative officer, Eileen Fisher Inc.
Yasmin Green
Head of research and development, Jigsaw
The Kings Of Customer Experience
How Warby Parker’s Neil Blumenthal and restaurateur Danny Meyer combine tech and human connection
Feb 1 20171 minute
Asako Shimazaki
Muji translates to “without brand,” which makes sense: The 37-year-old Japanese lifestyle retailer has built its business on products that don’t call attention to themselves. Asako Shimazaki is leading its push into the American market, with 12 store
Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas Ii And Phil Mcintyre
Joe Jonas Musician Kevin Jonas II Co-CEO, the Blu Market Phil McIntyre Founder and CEO, Philymack Since pop trio the Jonas Brothers disbanded in 2013, the siblings have been pursuing other projects: Joe leads a group called DNCE, Nick has a sol
Playing Their Own Game
Under Armour’s Kevin Plank and golf star Jordan Spieth embrace boldness as they plot their future, together and apart.
Cher
WEAKNESSES CAN BE STRENGTHS With a new show debuting in Las Vegas this month and more than 3 million followers relishing her emoji-stuffed (and often politically charged) tweets, Cher knows how to hold an audience’s attention. It’s a skill she devel
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Regina Dugan
COGNITIVE DIVERSITY IS THE MOST POWERFUL TOOL As the head of Facebook’s secretive new hardware unit, Building 8, Regina Dugan leads a team of engineers who are trying to develop breakthrough technologies, much as she did when she was the first femal
David Lee
Chief creative officer, Squarespace
David Lauren
Vice chairman and chief innovation officer, Ralph Lauren
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Karlie Kloss
Model, founder of Kode With Klossy
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Melinda Gates
Cochair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Gary Hustwit
EXPERIMENT FEARLESSLY With a new content studio called Scenic, Helvetica director Gary Hustwit has gathered a group of like-minded documentarians to explore nonfiction storytelling in the emerging format of virtual reality. Their goal is to move qui
Hamdi Ulukaya
WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO, TRY DOING SOMETHING When he bought a decommissioned Kraft factory in upstate New York with a loose plan to launch a yogurt company, Hamdi Ulukaya didn’t have a clue how to proceed. Rather than sitting around, he just
Changing The Channels
AOL CEO Tim Armstrong and actor-entrepreneur Sarah Jessica Parker discuss the new rules of viewer engagement.
Lifting The Curtain
Daily Show vet Samantha Bee brings her unique voice — and management style — to her own comedic enterprise.
Kimberly Bryant
Founder and executive director, Black Girls Code
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Ultimate Fighters
SUPERAGENTS PATRICK WHITESELL AND ARI EMANUEL ARE UPENDING THE ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS WITH VIOLENT SPEED.
“At Our Scale, It’s Important To Focus.”
A year into his tenure as CEO of Google, Sundar Pichai is rethinking what the company is, where it’s going, and how it gets things done. SUNDAR PICHAI IS HUDDLING with five Google staffers in a room next to his office that’s known—appropriately enou
“I Listen To Music To Help Me Focus.”
As told to Elizabeth Segran ELIZABETH O’NEILL Master taster, Woodford Reserve “I was diagnosed with ADD as a kid and needed to take Ritalin. But as an adult, I’ve figured out how to make it work for me. My mind wanders when it’s quiet, so I listen
The Double Bind
Genetics company Helix wants to create a world of products just for you. All it needs is your DNA.
03 We’ll Get Back To The Land
The demand for hyperlocal food is reshaping some suburban communities.
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02 We’ll Raise The Standard Of Ultra-Affordable Housing
New shelters are designed to help refugees and others with limited means.
Getting The Message
Claire Dodson Bonin Bough HOST, CLEVELAND HUSTLES; AUTHOR, TXT ME (646) 759-1837 Why did digital-marketing innovator Bonin Bough ditch Triscuits for TV? Snack-food giant Mondelez’s chief media and e-commerce officer left in August to star in CNBC’
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Cook Up A Company Retreat
Even if you’re on a budget, invest in taking your employees outside the office
You’re Launching Your Company In 60 Days. How Will You Attract Customers?
Inc. 5000 honorees tell us how they would tackle a common business challenge.
Hanging With The Cool Kids
Finding your way in the brave new world of social media stars
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Provide Invisible Help
Think Siri or Alexa: There’s a growing demand for digital assistants that can understand spoken requests and perform tasks, such as scheduling a meeting, calling a friend, or making a payment. + WHO IS MAKING MONEY Startups that develop machine lea
How This Real Estate Company Demands Radical Transparency
PARTNERSHIPS CAN BE both profitable and perilous—especially in the complicated, conglomerate-dominated real estate world. But Marcel Arsenault’s Real Capital Solutions has weathered boom and bust by investing in exactly the right companies. Arsenaul
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Crashing Into Cuba
Ninety miles south of Key West sits a socialist country forbidden from doıng business with the U.S. for 57 years. Now it’s on the brink of being opened to American entrepreneurs. Meet the ones hoping to cash in first
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The Information Superhighway
Inside the A.I.-infused, data-crunching race to build the perfect self-driving car. Starring more than 100 startups and the auto companies quickly swallowing them up
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Taking License
From pigs to pictures, you can rent intellectual property. But beware the details
Feb 1 20172 minutes
The Transit Of Venus
I WOULD GUESS THAT MANY, IF NOT MOST, kids who eventually became entrepreneurs wanted to grow up to be sports or TV stars. When you’re a kid, that’s who your heroes are. So it’s a bit ironic how many sports and TV stars, having grown up, now want to
Feb 1 20171 minute
Navigating The Island
Think you’re ready to do business in Cuba, a socialist country with a trade embargo that’s just beginning to be loosened? It’s not impossible. Just very, very difficult.
Replace Words With Pictures
You probably already fill some of your text messages with emoji, those digital images that range from sad faces and broken hearts to suggestive produce and party hats. Their more commercial cousins are “stickers,” which can be tailored to specific ev
The 411 On Finance 101
Founders share some hard-won lessons on getting financial knowledge to stick
Better Halves
What’s love got to do with these businesses? Everything.
Feb 1 20171 minute
Bode Miller: Racing With Ideas
Tired of being dumped by companies after he helped them design products, the ski champion looked for an opportunity to be an owner and manager instead of an endorser
Under The Influence
Is paying an Instagram influencer to hawk your product a brilliant move or a waste?
Who Sent You?
A customer-referral program can be an easy, low-cost way to boost sales
Feb 1 20172 minutes
Waste Time More Efficiently
More than 138 million Americans play mobile games, most of which are free to download—and many then pay for small in-app purchases that help them win those games more quickly. (Thanks, color bombs!) + WHO IS MAKING MONEY Mobile game studios. Some o
Sheila Lirio Marcelo
The founder and CEO of Care.com has grown her tech-savvy babysitting agency into a public company that generates $139 million in annual revenue by connecting families with caregivers
Build Your Product For The Consumer, Not The Buyer
Big companies may pay for an app, but it’s those who use it that matter most
P&L To The People!
Teaching your employees to interpret financial information can boost their engagement—and your bottom line
The House Whisperers
Independent real estate developers were almost wiped out by the Great Recession. These two entrepreneurs predicted it and thrived—and now they’re betting big on what they say is an inevitable boom
Designing Spontaneity
Nurturing company culture can be elusive, so we’re taking steps to build it every day
Zendesk: The Journey From Copenhagen
The customer service platform that solved a big problem for Dropbox, Deckers, and others made it to an IPO the long way: from Denmark to Wall Street
Playing On A Different Court
Venus Williams isn’t lacking for trophies. She’s won 71 WTA Tour titles, including 23 Grand Slams, and four Olympic gold medals. She’s still a top player, but now she’s also focusing on making her sportswear label, EleVen by Venus, a global brand. Venus the entrepreneur, like the tennis player, works hard, recovers from mistakes—and remains a relentless competitor
How To Use Intellectual Property
DO IT YOURSELF. The main purpose of an agreement to license intellectual property is to give entrepreneur-licensees permission to do what they want and need with that property. The risk is that if you’re not knowledgeable enough to build appropriate
Pencil Power
When you’re starting a new business, you can get a better feel for the numbers by writing them down
Sofía Vergara: Star Mogul
A crossover star recognized the untapped value of Latin American talent and created a company to market it
Traditional Pricing Strategies: Do They Work?
COST BASED “It’s easy and doesn’t require research,” says Kyle Jensen, director of entrepreneurship at the Yale School of Management. “People figure, ‘I know what it costs to make this widget, so I’ll just tack on another 20 percent and feel good ab
The Right Way To Leave Your Partners
LIKE MANY SMALL-BUSINESS owners, Victoria Collins had much of her retirement savings locked up in her company. In 1990, she co-founded a financial planning firm that later became First Foundation, an Irvine, California–based investment adviser. Befo
Moving To A New Neighborhood
How to know you’re expanding your business to the right place—or the wrong one
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Bully Pulpit
Why restoring civics education to America’s classrooms is more important than ever
Feb 1 20177 minutes
Here’s How To Save Obamacare
Turns out the Democrats have a pretty big ace up their sleeve.
A Fish Out Of Water
Can farmers in Iowa help save the world’s seafood supply?
Feb 1 20175 minutes
Sound Effects
Just how bad is city noise for your health?
Peter’s Choice
I asked one of my students to explain his support for Trump. The answer was more than I bargained for.
Feb 1 20173 minutes
The Birth Of A Notion
How the alt-right went from the fringe to the White House
Lost In The Supermarket
What the government missed when it tried to fix food deserts
Crude Awakening
Clashes over the Dakota Access Pipeline have inspired a new movement for Native American rights.
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What To Expect
Why aren’t we talking about the surprising number of women injured by childbirth?
Make America Hate Again
FAR-RIGHT EXTREMISTS BELIEVE TRUMP’S VICTORY HAS CATAPULTED THEM INTO POWER. WILL HE EMBRACE OR SIDELINE THEM?
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Swamp Creature
Dark money helped elect Donald Trump. And now the “rigged” system could get even worse.
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Code Switch
How the right appropriated “American exceptionalism”
How Trump Played The Media
He found the industry’s weak spot—and exploited it relentlessly.
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In Country
Why are Americans so fearful of refugees? This Pulitzer Prize-winning author has his theories.
Contributors
Parisian photojournalist ZEN LEFORT began his career schlepping lighting equipment for fashion photographers. Since then, the 23-year-old has documented militias in the Central African Republic, children affected by Agent Orange in Vietnam, demonstra
Don’t Mourn. Fight.
The threat of authoritarianism requires all hands on deck.
Feb 1 20176 minutes
Return To The Dark Side
Liz Cheney is coming back to Washington, and she’s eager to pick up where her dad left off.
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Contributors
Photographer WINNI WINTERMEYER grew up in Germany, far from guns, and didn’t love having a rifle in the studio while shooting (with his camera!) MoJo senior reporter Shane Bauer—but he was fascinated by the camouflage aesthetic (“Undercover With a Bo
Dec 1 20164 minutes
The Rockweed Rush
Corporate harvesters are ripping up native seaweed—for use in everything from dog food to fracking.
Dec 1 20162 minutes
A Brief History Of Gps
Gregory Barber and Alexander Sammon 1956: Sci-fi author Arthur C. Clarke envisions “a position-finding grid whereby anyone on earth could locate himself by means of a couple of dials on an instrument about the size of a watch...No one on the planet
Yeast Of Burden
Instead of 9 million dairy cows, Americans might soon be milking billions of microscopic creatures.
Dec 1 20162 minutes
Trump’s Troops
David Neiwert and Sarah Posner Meet the militia leaders and associates who have jumped on the Trump train. In April 2014, Donald Trump was asked about Cliven Bundy, the Nevada rancher who had recently led a militia-backed standoff with federal auth
A Well-Regulated History Of Militias In America
Sara Rathod After independence, America’s militias were seen as an alternative to a standing army, but they fell by the wayside in the 19th century, only to be revived in the late 20th century by self-appointed patriots animated by fears of big gove
Snap Judgment
The 1996 welfare reform law is being used to cut food aid to some of the poorest Americans.
The Bathroom And The Ballot Box
Multimillionaire Art Pope’s push to rewrite North Carolina politics was almost complete—until his cohorts went one bill too far.
Colorblind Justice
John Roberts has made rolling back the Voting Rights Act a cornerstone of his career. Now the lower courts are pushing back.
Dim-Witted
Why don’t office buildings go dark at night?
Dec 1 20165 minutes
Conspiracy Theorist In Chief
Donald Trump hasn’t just resurrected the paranoid style of American politics—he’s made it go mainstream.
Jail Bait
How “Hillary for Prison” became a campaign slogan
Man In The Mirror
How a British satirist turned our technological anxieties into must-watch television
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Skip carouselBias In The ER: Doctors suffer from the same cognitive distortions as the rest of us.
The dazed young woman who arrived at Sunnybrook Hospital, Canada’s first and largest regional trauma center, from a head-on car crash presented the surgeons treating her with a disturbing problem. In addition to her many broken bones, the rhythm of h
Does Depression Have an Evolutionary Purpose?: Some psychologists believe suicide and depression can be strategic.
I had a tough time in high school. Like many other young adolescents, I saw myself as fundamentally flawed, and felt a searing isolation. Nothing I looked forward to brought any hope. I stopped getting out of bed. I cut myself. I drafted a suicide no
Love Is Like Cocaine: From ecstasy to withdrawal, the lover resembles an addict.
George Bernard Shaw knew the power of romantic love and attachment. Both, I will maintain, are addictions—wonderful addictions when the relationship is going well; horribly negative addictions when the partnership breaks down. Moreover, these love ad
Raising the American Weakling: There are two very different interpretations of our dwindling grip strength.
When she was a practicing occupational therapist, Elizabeth Fain started noticing something odd in her clinic: Her patients were weak. More specifically, their grip strengths, recorded via a hand-held dynamometer, were “not anywhere close to the norm
Science Is Finally Getting Its Close-up
In case you hadn’t noticed, science is enjoying a renaissance on screen. Not science fiction—that’s always been a silver screen staple—but actual scientists doing actual science. As Nautilus explained in December, in “How We Got from Doc Brown to Wal
Video Games Do Guilt Better Than Any Other Art
The idea that motion pictures can be works of art has been around since the 1920s, and it hasn’t really been disputed since. It’s easy to see why—cinema shares characteristics with theater in terms of acting, direction, music, set design, narrative,
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Minority Groups Lose When They Collaborate with Power
Cailin O’Connor—a philosopher, scientist, and mathematician—may not enjoy tense situations, but they fascinate her. Last year, in a Huffington Post article titled “Game Theory and The Walking Dead,” she wrote that the zombie show’s “plot lines are ri
The Exotic Matter States Behind PCs, Visual Displays, and the Future of Water
You might have learned in school that there are three phases of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. That is a useful simplification for young students, but there are in fact many, many more. In the past century or so, we’ve discovered that there are hund
Against Willpower: Willpower is a dangerous, old idea that needs to be scrapped.
Thomas1 was a highly successful and mild-mannered lawyer who was worried about his drinking. When he came to see me at my psychotherapy practice, his wine intake had crept up to six or seven glasses a night, and he was starting to hide it from his fa
What Quantum Gravity Needs Is More Experiments: Math won’t solve quantum gravity. Experimentation will.
In the mid-1990s, I studied mathematics. I wasn’t really sure just what I wanted to do with my life, but I was awed by the power of mathematics to describe the natural world. After classes on differential geometry and Lie algebras, I attended a semin
Why You Didn’t See It Coming: When scale confounds our perceptions, stories can clarify them.
You don’t see it coming. You probably couldn’t if you tried. The effects of large changes in scale are frequently beyond our powers of perception, even our imagination. They seem to emerge out of nowhere: the cumulative effects of climate change, the
Feb 1 20174 minutes
The Key to Good Luck Is an Open Mind
Luck can seem synonymous with randomness. To call someone lucky is usually to deny the relevance of their hard work or talent. As Richard Wiseman, the Professor of Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, in the United K
Jan 27 20171 minute
Why Pascal’s Wager Is Eminently Modern
On the evening of November 23rd, 1654, the brilliant polymath Blaise Pascal was thrown from his horse-drawn carriage, the creatures having been frightened by a thunderstorm. The horses fell off the bridge they had been crossing into the turbulent riv
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How to Be Lucky: It pays to imagine your life is on a winning streak.
“Luck is believing you’re lucky.”—Tennessee Williams, A Streetcar Named Desire In 1995, a wounded 35-year-old woman named Anat Ben-Tov gave an interview from her hospital room in Tel Aviv. She had just survived her second bus bombing in less than a
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The Coin Toss and the Love Triangle: Information Theory:There are two flavors of uncertainty in our lives. Math helps with both.
Chance appears to name a single, unitary thing. But its genealogy, its family history, turns out to be a tangled one. One way to understand its branching origins is to turn to literature: We may look, in turn, to two very different novels.Anton Chigu
Jan 26 201711 minutes
The Multiple Multiverses May Be One and the Same: Physics:If multiverses seem weird, it’s because we need to revamp our notions of time and space.
The name of the image—the “Flammarion engraving”—may not ring a bell, but you’ve seen it many times. It depicts a traveler wearing a cloak and clutching a walking-stick; behind him is a varied landscape of towns and trees; surrounding all is a crysta
Jan 26 20179 minutes
How to Build a Probability Microscope: The surprising mathematics of the extremely rare.
If the rumors are true, 20th Century Fox will release a remake of the 1966 science-fiction film Fantastic Voyage in the next year or two. The conceit behind the film is that its protagonists are shrunk down and injected into the human body, through w
Don’t Tell Your Friends They’re Lucky: Luck has a lot to do with success. We just don’t want to admit it.
Cornell professor of economics Robert Frank says he’s alive today because of “pure dumb luck.” In 2007, he collapsed on a tennis court, struck down by what was later diagnosed as a case of sudden cardiac death, something only 2 percent of victims sur
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Investing Is More Luck Than Talent: The surprising message of the statistics of wealth distribution.
Depending on which economist you ask, big inequalities in wealth are either an essential engine for growth—the reward that motivates people to work hard, innovate, and prosper—or a ticking time bomb capable of unleashing mass misery, social upheaval,
Spark of Science: Pardis Sabeti: The computational geneticist explains why she chose research over being a doctor.
During the outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa in 2014, Pardis Sabeti led a team that sequenced virus genomes from infected patients, determining that the disease had most likely diverged from a strain in central Africa a decade earlier, and w
Are Fantasy Sports Really Gambling?: The Web:Fantasy sports are more skill-based than real ones.
Early one Saturday morning in Las Vegas, I sat down at a Texas Hold ‘em poker table with seven or eight other men, all middle-aged. Being 30 at the time, I was the youngest player by about a decade. A couple of them were wearing Hawaiian shirts. It w
The Not-So-Fine Tuning of the Universe: Physics:There’s more than one way to build a universe suitable for life.
Before there is life, there must be structure. Our universe synthesized atomic nuclei early in its history. Those nuclei ensnared electrons to form atoms. Those atoms agglomerated into galaxies, stars, and planets. At last, living things had places t
Why Birds Love Mobs
When I tell Katie Sieving, an avian wildlife ecologist at the University of Florida, that it’s probably a stretch to call “mobbing” an act of heroism, she laughs. Mobbing, as the term suggests, involves a mob: It’s when a group of animals band togeth
Jan 12 201711 minutes
Why Most Planets Will Either Be Lush or Dead: Earth Science:The Gaia hypothesis implies that once alien life takes hold, it will flourish.
Can a planet be alive? Lynn Margulis, a giant of late 20th-century biology, who had an incandescent intellect that veered toward the unorthodox, thought so. She and chemist James Lovelock together theorized that life must be a planet-altering phenome
Jan 12 201713 minutes
Even Physicists Find the Multiverse Faintly Disturbing: It’s not the immensity or inscrutability, but that it reduces physical law to happenstance.
How do you feel about the multiverse?” The question was not out of place in our impromptu dinner-table lecture, yet it caught me completely off-guard. It’s not that I’ve never been asked about the multiverse before, but explaining a theoretical const
Famous For Being Indianapolis: How cities are like Kim Kardashian.
When Kim Kardashian was 4 years old, a University of California economist named Moshe Adler wrote a six-page paper explaining the means by which she would eventually attain worldwide renown. Published in the The American Economic Review, “Stardom and
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How Designers Engineer Luck Into Video Games: The responsibilities and challenges of programmed luck.
On Sept. 16, 2007, a Japanese YouTuber who goes by the handle “Computing Aesthetic” uploaded a forty-eight-second-long video with the deafening title, “ULTRA MEGA SUPER LUCKY SHOT.” The video shows a high-scoring shot in Peggle, a vastly popular vide
Spark of Science: Jon Beckmann: The conservation ecologist discusses the plight of animals in a human-dominated landscape.
Whenever you face a challenge and you’re trying to solve a problem,” says conservation ecologist Jon Beckmann, “it always helps to take a different perspective than your own.” We’ve all heard that advice before. Just this week in his farewell address
The Deceptions of Luck: Nature makes chance, humans make luck.
Would you say you are a lucky person? Have unexpected things turned up which made your life better? I don’t mean something as extreme as a major lottery win, but perhaps getting a job because a stronger candidate dropped out with the flu, or catching
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Attitude, Not Quantity, Makes Homework Effective
A smile pulled the corner of Yú’s* mouth. “There is a saying in China,” she says. “‘No students compete. Parents compete.’” The polished Beijing native, who is both a mother and a grandmother, leaned forward with flawless posture as she reminisced ab
