New Spider Mimics ‘The Last of Us’ Zombie Fungus Cordyceps
A newly discovered species of spider in the Ecuadorean Amazon mimics a pathogen, known as a zombie fungus, to protect…
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As Attacks Shake Markets, Trump Seeks to Reassure Americans
President Trump said he would do whatever was necessary to lower oil prices, and his Treasury secretary said the government…
How Iranian New Yorkers Are Celebrating Persian New Year During the War
Nowruz, a joyous holiday marking the new year, has given rise to complicated feelings for some who are fearful for…
Patriarch Ilia II, a Spiritual Symbol of Stability in Georgia, Dies at 93
The longest-serving leader in the history of the Georgian Orthodox Church, he helped guide his country in its transition from…
The Downfall of a Food Icon
We look at how Noma, the restaurant that revolutionized fine dining, became a byword for toxic kitchen culture.
How Japan Reacted to Trump’s Pearl Harbor Joke
Some people criticized President Trump’s decision to invoke a painful chapter of history. Others worried it might harm U.S.-Japan relations.
Oil Falls and Stocks in Asia Hold Steady
Oil prices had been gyrating this week, after a new round of attacks on major energy facilities in Iran and…
Using Charm and Restraint, Japan’s Leader Mostly Avoids Trump’s Wrath
During her first visit to the White House, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi drew praise from President Trump. But the war…
Spain Says the Sun Shields It From Rising Gas Costs. Is That True?
Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s prime minister, said the nation’s renewable energy system has softened the financial fallout from the war in…