The Geminids appear to originate from the Gemini constellation, but you can see them throughout the night sky. Diana Robinson Photography via Getty Images The Geminid meteor shower will put on a stunning celestial show when it peaks later this month, producing up to 120 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. This dazzling show started … Read more
Don’t forget the weather: It is winter, after all. Cotton balls can be stretched out to approximate snow, and a small mirror makes for a nifty frozen pond. Add a few more trees: Ridder likes to clip a few dried flower stalks from her garden to stand in for deciduous trees that have dropped their … Read more
GIFTS AREN’T ALL you should be wrapping this season. If you’re remotely fashion-minded, now’s the time to swaddle yourself dramatically in oversize shawls and wraps. Stow away those wispy pashminas and grab one of the voluminous alternatives that billowed down fall runways, such as Michael Kors’s scarves, whose fringed ends practically tickled the ground. Consider … Read more
Some of our favorite security cameras also come equipped with floodlights. The Arlo Floodlight Outdoor Security Camera ($215) goes up to 3,000 lumens, enough to illuminate a driveway or garden, and doesn’t require electrical wiring, making it easy to install. The Wyze Cam Floodlight Pro ($150) is a more affordable option that also offers 3,000 … Read more
July 21, 1968. Neil Armstrong, commander of the Apollo 11 spaceflight, planted his foot on the Moon, becoming the first human being ever to do so. The moment is immortalized in the words “one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” And in a flash, the U.S. is united by a supreme … Read more
Rebecca Fiebrink: 00:04 “If you use that kind of language with data and say ’I’m going to twist it, break it, melt it, sit on it, play with it, tear it apart”. You know, you find yourself in in murky territory. Is data still data or has now become something else? Julie Gould: 00:20 Hello … Read more
Listen to this story.Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android. Your browser does not support the <audio> element. THE RECENT history of foreign business in India is littered with failures. Even as the country has tried to lure global businesses keen to diversify into a fast-growing emerging market and, amid rising geopolitical tensions, … Read more
Although it’s more challenging to observe than the International Space Station (ISS), the Chinese space station, officially known as Tiangong, can be seen from Earth’s surface. Tiangong, which means “Heavenly Palace” in Mandarin , appears fainter than the ISS because the Chinese space station, along with its solar panel area, is smaller — about 20% the … Read more
My friend Patricia’s birthday parties were the best. They were big occasions: she would invite 60 or 70 people for dinner and set up tables not only in the capacious dining room and kitchen, but also in the drawing room and the hall. The very best table was at the foot of her four-poster bed. … Read more
iOS 17 has been in the hands of Apple fans for several months now. This means users have had plenty of time to assess all of the new features the tech giant’s latest upgrade brought. While some features have been praised for being super helpful or fun to use, others haven’t had the same fanfare. One feature … Read more