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How a physicist and a robotics engineer created ‘Elinor Wonders Why’ to teach young kids science

How a physicist and a robotics engineer created ‘Elinor Wonders Why’ to teach young kids science

News

11.26.20 | 5:01 am

How to watch the 2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live on NBC or free without cable

How to watch the 2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live on NBC or free without cable

11.25.20 | 4:00 pm

Last-minute ideas for throwing a great Zoom Thanksgiving

Last-minute ideas for throwing a great Zoom Thanksgiving

11.25.20 | 3:49 pm

This pandemic bed-couch-desk-massager should be top of your winter wishlists

This pandemic bed-couch-desk-massager should be top of your winter wishlists

11.25.20 | 1:34 pm

As Americans avoid flying, airport shops face economic disaster

As Americans avoid flying, airport shops face economic disaster

11.25.20 | 12:57 pm

Is Salesforce going to buy Slack?

Is Salesforce going to buy Slack?

11.25.20 | 9:41 am

Recall alert: Don’t use this cookware for Thanksgiving dinner

Recall alert: Don’t use this cookware for Thanksgiving dinner

11.24.20 | 4:10 pm

YouTube has slapped pro-Trump OAN with a temporary suspension

YouTube has slapped pro-Trump OAN with a temporary suspension

11.24.20 | 2:23 pm

This flight map shows a shocking amount of Thanksgiving travel, despite CDC advice

This flight map shows a shocking amount of Thanksgiving travel, despite CDC advice

11.24.20 | 1:43 pm

I can’t believe I have to say this, but there is no war on Thanksgiving, just a war on COVID-19

I can’t believe I have to say this, but there is no war on Thanksgiving, just a war on COVID-19

11.24.20 | 12:52 pm

The Dow has passed 30,000 for the first time ever

The Dow has passed 30,000 for the first time ever

11.24.20 | 8:35 am

Stimulus update: Phew, stimulus checks and aid look more likely

Stimulus update: Phew, stimulus checks and aid look more likely

11.24.20 | 7:30 am

Moderna chief medical officer: Vaccinated adults could still infect the unvaccinated with COVID-19

Moderna chief medical officer: Vaccinated adults could still infect the unvaccinated with COVID-19

11.24.20 | 6:30 am

Elon Musk passes Bill Gates to be the 2nd-richest person on Earth

Elon Musk passes Bill Gates to be the 2nd-richest person on Earth

11.24.20 | 5:00 am

Netflix’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ is a lazy caricature, but not the one you think

Netflix’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ is a lazy caricature, but not the one you think

11.23.20 | 7:01 pm

Post-COVID-19, remote work won’t be the norm in India and China

Post-COVID-19, remote work won’t be the norm in India and China

11.23.20 | 6:00 pm

This is how to build the next Silicon Valley

This is how to build the next Silicon Valley

11.23.20 | 9:43 am

Thanksgiving travel hits record numbers, despite COVID warnings

Thanksgiving travel hits record numbers, despite COVID warnings

11.23.20 | 9:00 am

Snapchat is launching its answer to TikTok

Snapchat is launching its answer to TikTok

11.23.20 | 8:01 am

Skipping Black Friday sales because of COVID-19 this year? You’re not alone

Skipping Black Friday sales because of COVID-19 this year? You’re not alone

11.23.20 | 7:44 am

Oxford COVID vaccine: Not as effective, but better in 2 big ways

Oxford COVID vaccine: Not as effective, but better in 2 big ways

COVID-19 robbed me of a beloved annual holiday. Here’s how I took it back

COVID-19 robbed me of a beloved annual holiday. Here’s how I took it back

Why Yeti’s latest marketing masterclass is launching eight short films at once

Why Yeti’s latest marketing masterclass is launching eight short films at once

Can ‘Tenet’ save Christopher Nolan’s Hollywood?

Can ‘Tenet’ save Christopher Nolan’s Hollywood?

How comedian Ted Alexandro is handling the standup apocalypse

How comedian Ted Alexandro is handling the standup apocalypse

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How a physicist and a robotics engineer created ‘Elinor Wonders Why’ to teach young kids science

This clever PBS Kids series brings biomimicry to children in a way that makes it understandable and encourages their curiosity.

How a physicist and a robotics engineer created ‘Elinor Wonders Why’ to teach young kids science

COVID-19 robbed me of a beloved annual holiday. Here’s how I took it back

My friends and I pulled off a version of our annual guacamole and margarita crawl. It wasn’t the same, or even close to it, but it was something.

COVID-19 robbed me of a beloved annual holiday. Here’s how I took it back

Why Yeti’s latest marketing masterclass is launching eight short films at once

Oscar winner Jimmy Chin is just one outdoor legend featured in the brand’s new quiver of content.

Why Yeti’s latest marketing masterclass is launching eight short films at once

Can ‘Tenet’ save Christopher Nolan’s Hollywood?

Early ticket sales are providing hope for movie theaters. But the hegemony of the weekend box office is decidedly over—and the post-COVID-19 world may never be the same.

Can ‘Tenet’ save Christopher Nolan’s Hollywood?

How comedian Ted Alexandro is handling the standup apocalypse

On the eve of his new special, ‘Cut/Up,’ the comedian and activist gives his take on the state of comedy during a pandemic/racial uprising/election.

How comedian Ted Alexandro is handling the standup apocalypse

Naomi Osaka knows a commercial can’t end racism, but it’s a hell of a megaphone

The American tennis star uses her ad time with brand Hyperice to spread the message of equality as far as possible.

Naomi Osaka knows a commercial can’t end racism, but it’s a hell of a megaphone

With his bilingual Netflix special, Felipe Esparza is found in translation

The comedian talks about the challenges of learning how to perform stand-up in Spanish for his two-part Netflix special: Bad Decisions/Malas Decisiones.

With his bilingual Netflix special, Felipe Esparza is found in translation

New Balance stylishly declares Coco Gauff the next generation sports ad star

The 16-year-old tennis star may have lost at the U.S. Open, but her brand game is still going strong.

New Balance stylishly declares Coco Gauff the next generation sports ad star

‘The World Series of Spades’ on Facebook Watch converts the heated, joyous card game into shareable video

The new Facebook Watch series introduces what it’s like to play the popular card game in the Black community. It’s sure to spark conversation.

‘The World Series of Spades’ on Facebook Watch converts the heated, joyous card game into shareable video

‘Robin’s Wish’ erases the sad clown trope around Robin Williams’s death

When Robin Williams took his own life in 2014, the narrative quickly became that of the tortured comedian. He was tortured—but not how people thought.

‘Robin’s Wish’ erases the sad clown trope around Robin Williams’s death

Step inside the world of drag superstar Naomi Smalls—it might be just what you need right now

Naomi Smalls made her mark in ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ her-story, but she’s finally stepping into her own with her first solo project ‘The Smalls World Show.’

Step inside the world of drag superstar Naomi Smalls—it might be just what you need right now

These 5 Chadwick Boseman quotes prove he was a hero off-screen too

The ‘Black Panther’ star shared many admirable qualities with the superheroes and Black icons he portrayed in his films.

These 5 Chadwick Boseman quotes prove he was a hero off-screen too

This short film captures the loneliness of COVID-hit New York this summer

It’s a side of New York most people didn’t see this summer—a side obscured by all the wailing ambulances from spring.

This short film captures the loneliness of COVID-hit New York this summer

Selena Gomez’s new beauty brand wants you to know you don’t need makeup

The singer-actor’s new Rare Beauty makeup line is on a mission to promote self-acceptance and support mental health.

The fans guide to the Monica and Brandy Verzuz “The Boy is Mine” battle

The ’90s pop princesses face off in what their fans hope is a show of unity.

The fans guide to the Monica and Brandy Verzuz “The Boy is Mine” battle

Mrs. Maisel bagels, Quibi’s quest, and Zoom, Zoom, Zoom: Emmy campaigns in the age of COVID-19

How the Emmy fight has become a quest for TV legitimacy amid a crowded streaming landscape.

Mrs. Maisel bagels, Quibi’s quest, and Zoom, Zoom, Zoom: Emmy campaigns in the age of COVID-19

I scream, you scream, what’s up with all the celebrity ice cream?

Tastier than a sneaker, more reliable than a fashion line, more distinctive than bottled water, ice cream may be the perfect celebrity branding collab.

I scream, you scream, what’s up with all the celebrity ice cream?

Everything wrong with the Trump RNC in one image

The great paradox of the Republican National Convention came to a perfect conclusion in this image from the grand finale.

Everything wrong with the Trump RNC in one image

23 things we learned about Donald Trump during the RNC’s final night

At the Republican National Convention, up was down, black was white, and you just don’t know Donald Trump like his very good friends do.

23 things we learned about Donald Trump during the RNC’s final night

Why David Arquette’s wrestling doc is a love letter to the sport, himself—and you

‘You Cannot Kill David Arquette’ tracks the actor’s return to wrestling after his controversial career in the sport back in 2000.

Why David Arquette’s wrestling doc is a love letter to the sport, himself—and you

Impact

Things are dark right now, but a little laughter is genuinely good for your well-being

This new Google mapping tool shows cities where they need to plant more trees

6 million American households could face eviction on January 1

News

How to watch the 2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live on NBC or free without cable

Last-minute ideas for throwing a great Zoom Thanksgiving

This pandemic bed-couch-desk-massager should be top of your winter wishlists

Co.Design

11 Black-owned businesses to buy from this Black Friday

The Netherlands is transforming old ashtrays into bike charging stations

Inside the race to save Notre Dame Cathedral

Work Life

The science behind expressing gratitude will surprise you

I steered my team through the pandemic. These are the COVID-19 leadership tactics I’m letting go of

My private company is healthy and growing. Do I need to hire a No. 2?