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Inside the Effort to Save Death Valley's Bristlecone Pines

A perfect storm of threats to the trees is here

Crypto Mining Could Be Raising Your Electric Bill

Several Senators are calling for more data to be released

Chinook Salmon Returned to McCloud River for the First Time in 80 Years

The species is endangered and faces harsh drought conditions

Is the "Smart City" Concept Losing Its Appeal?

Changing opinions on a once-promising idea

A Party Game Version of Wordle Will Debut This Fall

Hasbro and New York Times Games are releasing it

What Was the Single Worst Year in Human History?

We've all had a rough go lately. But it could be way, way worse.

Why Are Male Celebrities Suddenly So Obsessed With Spreading Their Seed?

High-profile figures like Elon Musk and Nick Cannon have ushered in the age of the celebrity super-spawner

Wait a Second. Are the Orioles Good at Baseball Again?

The Birds have won 10 games in a row for the first time this century

Lou Reed's Archive Is Now Open in New York City

It's a comprehensive look at a musical icon

Inside the Secretly Progressive World of Game Shows

An industry insider explains how the genre has always been ahead of the curve

In Order to Live Longer, Weigh Exercise and Nutrition Equally

No matter how tempting it is to order $30 of Shake Shack after a workout

Penn Badgley Knows His “You” Masturbation Scenes Are Creepy

According to the Netflix star, that's the point