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PLANES Made of PLANTS
Scientists are looking for creative ways to reduce airplanes' carbon footprints by making them fly more efficiently and developing sustainable fuels. But what about the materials in the planes themselves?
The QUEST for QUIET, QUICK PLANES
Supersonic Flight Could Be Making a Comeback
WHY KITTY HAWK?
The Wright brothers searched carefully for the best place to test their gliders and flying machines. Their main concern was for good, steady winds. But they also hoped to find a remote location to allow them to perform tests away from the public eye.
TAKING OFF
The Wright brothers expected airplanes to “take off,” but even they might be amazed at the way the airline industry has become big business. In the past, it was expensive to send something by plane.
Da Vinci's 4 Designs
Have you ever wondered how a bird flies? Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) did. He thought that understanding how a bird flies would provide the key to human flight. So, what did da Vinci learn from birds?
TAKING OFF TOWARD A GREENER FUTURE
Efforts to make flying sustainable
The United States of Chris Stapleton
In an age rife with division, he's maybe the only thing Americans all agree on. How did a songwriter who never cared much for being famous transcend country music to become one of today's most popular stars?
Marty
Now 80, Martin Scorsese is on one of the most creative runs of his careerand consumed by the challenges (and opportunities) of all that he has left to do.
The Carrera Takes a Victory Lap
For the 60th anniversary of the Carrera, TAG Heuer has revived one of its all-time grails-an elegant golden version made famous by Ferrari's Niki Lauda and Mario Andretti (and Ryan Gosling's Ken).
A Postcard From PALM HEIGHTS
Inside the Grand Cayman playground for artists, models, and the best-looking people on your feeds.
How JJJJound Defined Good Taste for the Internet Era
In the mid-aughts, Justin R. Saunders pioneered the internet mood board: an endless scroll of aspirational images that helped define (and democratize) cool for an entire generation. And then he set about turning his discerning eye into a very 21st-century sort of clothing brand.
A Dangerous Man
Why Congo's independence leader Patrice Lumumba had to die
Letter from Israel – In the Cities of Killing
The Hamas massacre, the air strikes in Gaza, and what comes after
Thanksgiving Rider
This document acknowledges that Lauren (“Talent”) has agreed to appear for a MAXIMUM of THREE (3) days and TWO (2) nights at the residence of her mother (“Venue”) during the Thanksgiving holiday, pursuant to the terms of this agreement.
The Ghosts of Gloria Lara
Before that year, I knew nothing about Colombia—nothing real. I was eleven and too focussed on the Dominican Republic I’d left behind and on my own immigrant bullshit to worry about anywhere else
THE BRUNCH BUNCH
Stephen Sondheim’ last musical, Here We Are,” at the Shed.
ON THE LINE
The future of American labor politics
THE BELIEVER
Did Mitt Romney save his soul?
MASTERING
“The Killer” and The Holdovers.”
LOOSE LIPS
Clandestine affairs in Fellow Travelers.”
BOXED OUT
The passing of prestige TV
THROUGH THE SMOKE
The aftermath of the Maui wildfires
LAST WATCH
In a technological age, lighthouse devotees renew an ancient tradition
Move over, Halloween: 2023 is one long costume party
Hanging in Khloé Lewis' closet is a shimmering lavender party dress with a single puffed sleeve, a bedazzled minidress with matching cowboy hat, and a rose-colored shirt. She wore these items to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour, and the Barbie movie, respectively.
5 ways to set boundaries around work
Setting boundaries at work-economy-might seem like a pipe dream. Not be available 24/7? Not smile and accept every new assignment? Not push back when a colleague tries to steal your time?
The Power To: Buy a New High Society Life
Zhang Xin escaped China with her fortune. Now she’s one of New York’s most significant cultural philanthropists.
The Group Portrait: The Guggenheim Goes Dark
A group of artists on the perils of being seen.
Out of the Past
Hermès's Collection Hors-Série, created from leftover fabrics and employing exquisite needlework, melds tradition with modernity.
Lights, Camera...Cashmere
Sofia Coppola's collaboration with Scottish heritage house Barrie is simple, sumptuous and utterly exquisite.
Rothko's Rooms
A sweeping retrospective of the work of Mark Rothko heads to the Foundation Louis Vuitton.