What are the best thrillers published since 2000? We sent ballots to hundreds of writers of every kind of crime fiction, as well as librarians, editors, critics and more to decide. Explore the full list. nyti.ms/3TBby1f
Craig Weich
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Probably a good rule www.cornellsun.com/article/2026...
University Prohibits Processing Wild Animals in Communal Kitchens After Bear Skinning Uproar
Cornell prohibited the processing of game in shared kitchens after two students skinned and butchered a legally hunted bear in Ganędagǫ: Hall in September.
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What's the best predictor of world-class performance in runners? Volume of Training. You've got to spend a lot of time doing the thing if you want to get good at just about anything.
I've spent 17 years writing about how the human body builds fitness, and I distilled the most important lessons into a new ten-part email series. Read the first installment below, and sign up today to get the rest delivered directly to your inbox.
How to Train, Fuel, and Recover, According to Science
I've spent 17 years writing about how the human body builds fitness, and I distilled the most important lessons into a new ten-part email series. Read the first installment below, and sign up today to get the rest delivered directly to your inbox.
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The maverick scientist trying to save coffee from extinction
The maverick scientist trying to save coffee from extinction
Climate change threatens your morning brew. Its future may depend on a long-lost plant
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Our digital way of life is giving us fewer reasons to make casual conversation with strangers. But what do we lose when small talk disappears? A lot, researchers say. on.wsj.com/4xhzPrE
The Mental-Health Boost You Need Right Now: Small Talk
Our digital way of life is giving us fewer reasons to make casual conversation with strangers. But what do we lose when small talk disappears? A lot, researchers say.
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‘I spent a week crying. I’ve never had an injury in my life!’ Why do so many fitness fans end up needing surgery?
‘I spent a week crying. I’ve never had an injury in my life!’ Why do so many fitness fans end up needing surgery?
From the 47-year-old runner who needs a double hip replacement to the 27-year-old CrossFitter with a ruptured ACL, those who push their bodies too hard often regret it. What are the lessons for the rest of us?
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Facing a costly helicopter rescue, David Cifaldi spent hours navigating ten miles of rough backcountry terrain with a steel-tipped pole lodged in his torso.
A Hiker Was Impaled by His Trekking Pole. This Is a Mile-by-Mile Account of His Hike to Help.
Facing a costly helicopter rescue, David Cifaldi spent hours navigating ten miles of rough backcountry terrain with a steel-tipped pole lodged in his torso.
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Pharmaceutical Ad Urges Viewers To Fight Doctors Who Say Drug Not Right For Them
Pharmaceutical Ad Urges Viewers To Fight Doctors Who Say Drug Not Right For Them
NORTH CHICAGO, IL—Emphasizing that potential users of the drug should never take no for an answer, a Skyrizi ad that began airing nationally Tuesday encourages viewers to fight any doctors who say the...
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A friend is in Poland. Find your state, find your pancake.
We know how to demethanize food and make room for massive reforestation. Humanity doesn’t have to suffer ever worse heatwaves and droughts. We can avoid this. www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
Methane emissions are driving climate change. Here’s how to reduce them.
This primer explores the causes of methane emissions and how the world can limit the release of this potent greenhouse gas.
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If you're looking for an audiobook platform that: 1. Shares profits with indie bookstores 2. Has DRM-free audiobooks 3. Offers different ways to buy 4. Is built by readers, for readers (vs another mega tech company just trying to maximize profits) ...then Libro is for you 😘
If you’re looking for books that will make you feel deeply this season, @emmasarappo.bsky.social recommends “Fat Swim.” See more recommendations from The Atlantic’s summer reading guide here: theatln.tc/aOo6jjjn
Glen Hansard, who died at 56, was a teenager when he left school to pursue work as a street musician. This vulnerable and often trying vocation made him the artist he was, Sophia Stewart argues.
The Restless Troubadour
The Oscar-winning singer-songwriter, who died this week, brought the street into the studio.
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Research found that sniffing dark chocolate before and during a workout helped athletes complete significantly more reps. The study authors say the scent may trick the body into feeling full, keeping focus on performance rather than hunger.
Want to Crush Your Next Workout? A New Study Says Dark Chocolate May Help.
Research found that sniffing dark chocolate before and during a workout helped athletes complete significantly more reps. The study authors say the scent may trick the body into feeling full, keeping focus on performance rather than hunger.
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Watch to see how the Japanese company built the world’s biggest zipper business and the challenges it faces ahead. on.wsj.com/4yJ2pUt
YKK Sells 10 Billion Zippers a Year. How Did It Get So Big?
Watch to see how the Japanese company built the world’s biggest zipper business and the challenges it faces ahead.
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Every week I put out a newsletter that includes: 1. A deep-dive article on a performance concept. 2. Practical tips and takeaways to apply to your life 3. The latest research studies 4. Recommend reads Join over 40K & subscribe here: thegrowtheq.ck.page/steve
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So many "longevity" (🚩!) articles.... It is always, always, ALWAYS the same basics (exercise, healthy food, sleep, etc) mixed with some iffy speculation. Sure, fermented food fine, but ZERO evidence = longer life. Ditto protein hype. 9 Things Experts Wish You’d Do www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/w...
9 Things Experts Wish You’d Do in Midlife to Increase Longevity
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“Sometimes the things that bring us the most joy are the ones we stumble upon,” @isabelfattal.bsky.social writes. In The Wonder Reader, she explores a collection of stories about how to seek out—or just open yourself up to—a unique new hobby.
How to Open Yourself Up to a New Passion
Sometimes the things that bring us the most joy are the ones we stumble upon.
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Restricted eating hours may reduce cognitive decline in older age, researchers find
Restricted eating hours may reduce cognitive decline in older age, researchers find
Preliminary study shows older people who avoided food four hours before bed did better in problem solving tests Confining mealtimes and snacks to a nine-hour window and avoiding food for four hours before bed may help stave off cognitive decline in older age, researchers say. A pilot study of older women living with overweight or obesity found hints of improvement in mental skills among those who ate within the restricted period compared with those who spread their meals over a longer time. Continue reading...
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My novel comes out in 3 weeks. If you’re in New York, I’ll be discussing it with wonderful Rosanne Cash at the wonderful Mcnally Jackson Books in the Seaport on 8/20. Come! RSVP: checkout.square.site/merchant/MLN... And you can preorder a signed personalized book: mcnallyjackson.com/book/9781984...
Signal boosting this. I'm a certain number of chapters in and increasingly destabilized - in a very good way.
Guillermo Stitch@guillermostitch.bsky.social · 2w agoGreat to see the book get some support! Thanks to writer and critic Lee Rourke. #booksky
‘Every sentence will be put under pressure’: how we make our Long Reads unputdownable
‘Every sentence will be put under pressure’: how we make our Long Reads unputdownable
From plot twists to stunning visuals, our flagship long-form journalism can be as gripping as any beach read. To mark the publication of the summer issue of the Guardian Long Read magazine, we look at the craft that goes into making the stories so compelling
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