The "social brain hypothesis" and the relationship of one's social network to the size of a lobe in the brain.
How married people really feel about love, money, sex and their spouses: A survey from the new book "Spousonomics: Using Economics to Master Love, Marriage and Dirty Dishes."
Los Angeles engineers planning to clean up a 143-year-old lake are ruffling the feathers of a celebrity couple. It would be a typical L.A. story—with paparazzi, gawking fans and a music video cameo—except for the fact that one half of the couple is a goose.
A groundbreaking new cookbook upends pretty much everything you thought you knew about cooking.
The first of four easy-enough recipes by Annisa chef Anita Lo.
Bump the ball, toss it out of the bunker. it's "Flogton," and its backers say it could save the game.
The Count: Utah never won a title under Sloan, but its consistency and success made it one of the best teams in the league during his tenure.
Heirloom-quality toy cars that you'll cherish more than the real thing.
The portable Grundig Mini 400 is the traveler's essential bedside companion.
Neil Strauss on why so many musical superstars think that their careers are part of a divine plan.
Artworks by Picasso and Pierre Bonnard were among the biggest winners at the past week's sales of Impressionist and modern art.
Franklin Roosevelt made him his top spy in World War II, and he was the director of the country's first national intelligence agency. "Wild Bill Donovan," is the biography of a fascinating intelligence officer. Andrew Roberts reviews.
In "15 Minutes," L. Douglas Keeney argues that America's nuclear doctrine grew out of a careful attempt to address real-life problems in a tense and shifting Cold War climate. Arthur Herman reviews.
From spas to private jets, dogs who compete in the Westminster Dog Show live the high life.
As fashion's biggest names convene outside Lincoln Center, Leon Shpelfogel will be hunched over a Singer, a pair of pliers in hand, inside his shop in Brooklyn's Midwood section -- just 12 miles away but a world apart.
As China grows wealthier and builds up its military, other nations in the region are taking note—and amassing weapons of their own.
See photos and videos of the runway shows, and get the latest trends and gossip from fashion week.
A crop of burgeoning new designers return to classic, quiet understatement.
How retro glamour inspires London-based shoe designer Charlotte Dellal.
Setting sail on a yacht should be the only way to get from Colombia to Panama—and it nearly is. But for those who like to linger, there's a lesser-known option: go by boat.
A string of gruesome drug-war murders has emptied the beaches and discos in the fabled beach town.
Diminutive, loud, eager, winsome, but a trifle uncoordinated, the Juke is like a caffeinated preschooler, says Dan Neil.
George Inness's "Twilight on the Campagna" gets a second chance in Philadelphia.
Fall in love with the color of the moment in women's fashion.
As Europe's biggest port and the Netherlands' center of business, Rotterdam is now far more lively than it once was, and it is improving all the time.
Jesse Valadez was the long-time president of the Imperials Car Club and proud owner of Gypsy Rose, perhaps the most famous lowrider on the planet.
Gone are the kitsch cut-out hearts in Tyrolean three-legged chairs and the red-checked curtains: Chalet chic today is about creating a modern space that is not only comfortable but also unfussy, eco-friendly and tactile.
Where does Wayne Rooney's overhead kick in Saturday's Manchester Derby rank among the all-time great goals?
Joe Queenan on smart-phone applications for kitties, lost Republicans and balding men.
Here are some presents free of namby pamby sentiment. For Him: Selfish gifts that'll make you happy and improve his style and manners. For Her: Offerings that avoid the usual clichés and preserve your manhood, too.
From Charles Darwin to Dambisa Moyo to James Baldwin, some notable coming events in the world of ideas.
Jason Wu said his inspiration for this collection was the renovation of the Palace of Versailles. It was possible to see this in appliqués of baubles scattered like debris on a building site, but on the shoulders of a tailored dress, says Christina Binkley.
Lady Gaga has released the first single and title track for her coming album "Born This Way." Is the song something fresh or too-heavily influenced by Madonna?
With her Fall 2011 collection, Ms. Karan recognized a new aspect of her target career woman: dancing on the line between working hard and playing hard, between doing as she is told and doing as she pleases.
Sad but true: many in the audience (self included) at Diane von Furstenberg's show were as curious about the state of her face as the state of her collection.
Max Azria kept things urbane and easy in its runway show Sunday. And it touched upon a few of the trends emerging this week for women: tweed, masculine tailored blazers and more.
Eminem, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Bob Dylan, Dr. Dre, Arcade Fire and other top musical acts are all expected to be on hand for tonight's Grammy Awards. Speakeasy is live-blogging the event.
The Grammys are being held tonight in Los Angeles. But the night isn't just about music--it's also about the best, the worst and the most outrageous fashions. Lady Gaga scored style points with her entrance, carried by handlers while inside a clear sarcophagus-like pod. A fashion photo gallery.
Comic Adam Sandler's "Just Go With It" edged out singer Justin Bieber's 3-D concert film "Never Say Never" in a close race at the box office.
In this weekend's Review: God-fearing celebrities, the Chinese arms build-up, and a marriage quiz based on modern sicene
A daily roundup of links from the world of ideas.
Foreign Policy magazine recently explained why Hosni Mubarak inspired such loathing.
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