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A Sampling of Chinglish
Some believe that China should embrace the fanciful melding of English and Chinese as the hallmark of a dynamic, living language.
The Minimalist: For Sushi at Home, Skip the Fish
The main ingredients for your personal sushi bar are quality rice, a good imagination and a willingness to experiment with vegetables.
Magazine Preview: The Moral Life of Babies
Can they really tell right from wrong? What researchers are cooing about.
Shanghai Is Trying to Untangle the Mangled English of Chinglish
A commission is trying to clean up signs and menus to rid them of their malapropisms, like “Teliot” and “Urine District.”
Olivia Judson: Darwin Got It Going On
A new hip-hop show about evolution is scientifically accurate, and even more fun than a lecture.
More With Dementia Wander From Home
Search-and-rescue officials are facing a growing number of people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia who wander from home.
Farmers Cope With Roundup-Resistant Weeds
Heavy use of the weedkiller Roundup has led to the rapid growth of herbicide-resistant weeds that could lead to higher food prices and more pollution.
Op-Ed Contributor: Why Charter Schools Fail the Test
A Milwaukee study shows that standardized exams are a terrible way to judge school choice.
Footage Restored to Fritz Lang's ‘Metropolis’
After missing footage was found in Argentina, Fritz Lang’s “Metropolis” has been restored and its narrative better understood.
David Brooks: The Limits of Policy
The influence of governmental policy is largely a matter of its effect on cultural fabric and social bonds.
Moonshine Finds New Craftsmen and Enthusiasts
There is a growing trend to put white dog, or raw whiskey, on liquor store shelves.
Thomas L. Friedman: No Fooling Mother Nature
After the oil spill in the gulf, an energy/climate/jobs bill is needed more than ever. America has to stop messing around with the environment’s future.
Well: When the Ties That Bind Unravel
Experts say it appears to be growing more common, even in families that haven’t experienced obvious cruelty or traumas like abuse and addiction.
Roger Cohen: The Banality of Good
What was it like in wartime Germany to watch your Jewish neighbors trooping head bowed to the nearby train station for transport to extinction?
Lapses Allowed Suspect to Board Plane
Investigators lost sight of Faisal Shahzad, the suspect in the Times Square bomb case, and the airline did not check a revised no-fly list.
Black Hopefuls Pick This Year in G.O.P. Races
At once empowered and angered by President Obama, at least 32 blacks are running for Congress as Republicans.
Well: The Talents of a Middle-Aged Brain
Middle-agers who forget their keys or don't remember someone's name can take heart. A new book on aging brains assures us that in many ways, our brains get better with age.
At $106.5 Million, a Picasso Sets an Auction Record
Painted in one day, “Nude, Green Leaves and Bust,” a painting of the artist’s mistress, was sold to an unidentified buyer.
Cases: My Left Foot: The High Costs of Fallen Arches
Most people with flat feet encounter few problems, but some cases can cause severe back and knee pain.
On Location: In Costa Rica, a Home Without Walls
Manuel Pinto found his property in Costa Rica while hacking through the jungle.
Op-Ed Contributor: Our Deluge, Drop by Drop
Why are floods so different from other natural disasters?
On Israel, Jews and Leaders Often Disagree
Reaction to President Obama’s policies shows a divide between traditional American Jewish leaders and the community as a whole.
Findings: When It Comes to Sex, Chimps Need Help, Too
Chimpanzees have robust tool kits that help them in daily life, including for subsistence, self-maintenance and sex.
ArtsBeat: Picasso Sells at Auction for $106.5 Million, a Record for a Work of Art
Giacomettis were also selling well at Christie's on the first night of the spring auctions.
Trying Out Delivered Diet Meals
A test of four companies that deliver healthy meals in New York.
