17 Weird Rules At The Olympics The Olympics just wrapped up, and for me, that has meant scouring the Internet for useless bits of knowledge while the sports play in the background. So today, I'm here to tell you about some very weird rule... More »
The journal Psychopharmacology has retracted three papers about MDMA-assisted therapy based on what the publication said was unethical conduct at one of the study sites where the research took place.Several of the papers’ authors are affiliated with Lykos Ther... More »
Sarah McCreanor, or Smac, has attracted millions of followers with her reproductions of the weird-yet-familiar images and memes that shape internet culture.Like comedians, dancers tend to be good imitators. They’re both masters of fine detail, able to pinpoint... More »
ACROSS THE COUNTRYIn Counterculture San Francisco, a Church Has Become the Place to BeYoga, laser art and Bobby McFerrin are attracting residents who are longing for a community — but not necessarily religion.WHY WE’RE HERESan Francisco residents have always c... More »
According to Eklund from the Hockey Buzz, the Los Angeles Kings are one of four teams interested in acquiring Columbus Blue Jackets' Patrik Laine.Laine was cleared to return from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on July 26, 2024, after starting the prog... More »
In mid-2019, I was reading a fascinating piece in Cosmos magazine, one of Australia’s eminent science publications. There was this one image of a man lying on an operating table, covered in bags of McCain’s frozen french fries and hash browns.Scientists had di... More »
The Philadelphia Flyers have made some notable moves this offseason, like extending Travis Konecny and Garnet Hathaway and re-signing Bobby Brink, Egor Zamula, and Erik Johnson. However, they have been incredibly quiet when it comes to bringing in new talent t... More »
Gold medalists Chelsea Gray, A'Ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart of Team United States pose for a photo on the podium during the women's basketball medal ceremony at Bercy Arena on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)Medal table... More »
For American football fans, Chiefs running back Louis Rees-Zammit remains a face in the crowd. For international football fans, Rees-Zammit already stands out.A former rugby star from Wales, Rees-Zammit made his preseason debut for the Chiefs on Saturday, agai... More »
The Food SceneThe Most Anticipated New N.Y.C. Restaurants This FallIllustration by Sergey IsakovSave this storySave this storySave this storySave this storyYou’re reading the Food Scene newsletter, Helen Rosner’s guide to what, where, and how to eat. Sign up t... More »
Breaking, the dance form created more than 50 years ago in the Bronx, has made its Olympic debut. It’s not a sport, but does that matter?By the time the B-girl finals wrapped up on Friday, the newly introduced Olympic event of breaking had passed a test. It wa... More »
Which country won the most events involving nets, balls or weapons? We (over) analyzed the medal standings in Paris.The United States has had an excellent showing at the Summer Olympics. It has won the most medals by far, and has been trading the lead with Chi... More »