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Athletes and Fitness Influencers Use Creatine, But What Is It? And Does It Work?

We find out if this fitness supplement can be used to build muscle mass, decrease fatigue and improve mental health.

Irasutoya: The Best-Known Illustrator in Japan, That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Our Tokyo correspondent tells the fascinating story of the one-man illustration machine behind the free-to-use clip art service that’s shaped the nation’s visual language.

Fossils Reveal How Ancient Human Relatives Used Their Hands for Climbing and Tools

New research uncovers how two ancient hominids used their hands in unique ways for climbing, tool use, and movement.

The Best Keyboards for Every Model of iPad

No matter what you want out of your machine, there’s a keyboard that can help.

What Should You Let Your Kids Read?

Giving them some independence can help rekindle their love of books.

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Still Booting After All These Years: The People Stuck Using Ancient Windows Computers

Here’s a look inside the strange, stubborn world of obsolete Windows machines.

Yoga for Beginners: The Best Basic Stretches to Get You Started

Yoga stretches are great for everything from pain relief to stress relief, and they’re really easy to work into your day. Yoga instructor Donna Noble explains how.

This $7.5 Million Frank Lloyd Wright Lamp Just Set a New Record

A recent auction sale shows how contemporary art buyers are eager to include design objects in their collections.

The EPA Plans to Vastly Change How It Studies Chemical Risks

Amid restructuring, the agency is likely to gut its research program for evaluating the health risks of toxic chemicals.

Are Protein Shakes Good for You?

Shakes can’t replace a balanced, nutrient-dense diet, but they can supplement healthy eating habits.

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How to Make a Dish Less Spicy

Tame the flame in that fiery curry like a pro.

Thirty Years Ago, We Got the Best Biker Game of All-Time

‘Full Throttle’ was a biker-noir odyssey helmed by one of gaming’s best studios

Takeaways: Inside Brock Purdy’s New Contract With the 49ers

San Francisco’s quarterback didn’t want things to get ugly.

How Often Should You Rotate Tires?

Tire rotation is crucial to maintaining the tires’ performance capabilities and, best of all, saving you some cash.

Jane Austen’s Legacy Lives on in Rom-Coms

We owe the modern-day romantic comedy to Jane Austen.

This Artificial Jelly Smells Like Home to Coral — and Helps Them Settle In

Learn more about SNAP-X — an bio-inspired gel mimicking the scent of healthy reefs to support coral reef restoration.

The Top Two GOTY 2025 Front-Runners Are AA Games and That’s a Good Sign

The double-A team is back

Kristen Stewart’s ’The Chronology of Water’ Stays Too Close to the Surface

The actor’s bold directorial debut is admirably experimental, but reveres its source material a little too much.

The $15,360 Cost of Being a WNBA Super Fan

We wanted to know what it costs to be a WNBA superfan, per season — going to the games, buying merch, eating snacks at the stadium, and the like.

The Best Car Cleaning Essentials for Maintaining Your Vehicle

Keep your ride looking like new.