It’s a question on every new parent’s exhausted mind: Why are babies born so helpless? In 1960, an American anthropologist laid out an influential explanation rooted in human evolution. As our early ancestors began walking upright, Sherwood Washburn argued in 1960, they evolved a narrower pelvis to make walking long distances more efficient. At the… Continue reading An Evolutionary Debate on the Risks of Childbirth
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Oscars diversity rules: Progress or patronizing?
“The 360” shows you diverse perspectives on the day’s top stories and debates. What’s happening The Oscars will require films seeking to qualify for Best Picture to meet new diversity standards in order to be considered, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday. The new rules are aimed at increasing representation for… Continue reading Oscars diversity rules: Progress or patronizing?
Cardi B Will Not Tolerate Getting Hit at Her Concerts
Photo: Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for Fendi Cardi B is the latest to fall victim to the weird trend of audience members throwing things at performers, but she responded by sending a clear message about concert etiquette to her fans. During a set at Drai’s Beachclub in Las Vegas on Saturday night, Cardi was performing “Bodak… Continue reading Cardi B Will Not Tolerate Getting Hit at Her Concerts
A fresh divorce brings on new questions
Dear Amy: My husband’s brother and his wife announced about a year ago that they had irreconcilable differences; they divorced after a long and loveless marriage. To be honest we have no idea why they stayed together as long as they did. About a month later, my brother-in-law introduced us to his new girlfriend. I… Continue reading A fresh divorce brings on new questions
Flipping a Switch and Making Cancers Self-Destruct
Within every cancer are molecules that spur deadly, uncontrollable growth. What if scientists could hook those molecules to others that make cells self-destruct? Could the very drivers of a cancer’s survival instead activate the program for its destruction? That idea came as an epiphany to Dr. Gerald Crabtree, a developmental biologist at Stanford, some years… Continue reading Flipping a Switch and Making Cancers Self-Destruct
Is the streaming TV ‘golden age’ already over?
“The 360” shows you diverse perspectives on the day’s top stories and debates. What’s happening Over the past few years, the rise of streaming services has radically changed the television industry. Following the lead trendsetters like Netflix and Hulu, major studios invested billions of dollars into building a digital audience to help supplement on traditional… Continue reading Is the streaming TV ‘golden age’ already over?
Days of our Lives Pauses Taping After Misconduct Probe
Photo: NBCUniversal/YouTube Days of our Lives, the long-running soap opera that survived the great network soap purge by moving to Peacock, is pausing production until at least August 7. According to Deadline, the show is on pause after the misconduct investigation of co-EP and director Albert Alarr. Alarr was under investigation for “inappropriate comments and… Continue reading Days of our Lives Pauses Taping After Misconduct Probe
Clamping down on crabgrass should be top of mind this summer
There are a few spots in my lawn where a grassy-looking weed seems to be taking over. The leaf blades are wider and lighter green in color than the rest of the grass in my lawn. What is this and what can I do to get rid of it? — Sarah Horton, Wheaton The description… Continue reading Clamping down on crabgrass should be top of mind this summer
‘A Dangerous Combination’: Teenagers’ Accidents Expose E-Bike Risks
On a Thursday evening in late June, Clarissa Champlain learned that her 15-year-old son Brodee had been in a terrible crash, the latest teen victim of an e-bike accident. He had been riding from home to shot-putting practice. The e-bike, a model made by Rad Power, had a top speed of 20 miles per hour,… Continue reading ‘A Dangerous Combination’: Teenagers’ Accidents Expose E-Bike Risks