My Father Vanished When I Was 7. The Mystery Made Me Who I Am.

My dad was a riddle to me, even more so after he disappeared. For a long time, who he was – and by extension who I was – seemed to be a puzzle I would never solve.

Man at Florida Pride Parade Is Struck and Killed by Driver

The head of a gay men’s chorus said the driver was “part of the Chorus family” and that the crash did not appear to be an attack on the L.G.B.T.Q. community.

Oven Fries With Tahini Yogurt and Smoky-Sweet Nuts Recipe

This is an alternative take on loaded fries, but the cheesy sauce is replaced with tahini yogurt and the bacon bits with smoky-sweet nuts It’s no less decadent, however, and a great one to dig into and share Double up on the smoky-sweet nuts, if you like

The Promise of a Really Great Passport Photo

Is such a thing even possible?

These Brittle Stars Have Thousands of ‘Pig Snouts’ on Each Arm

Scientists have described a new family of brittle stars from a single specimen from a seamount off New Caledonia.

What Are the Roadblocks to a ‘Vaccine Passport’?

Creating a digital certificate of vaccination against the coronavirus is one of the hottest debates right now. What’s keeping it from happening, and why are some people opposed?

Touring Alaska in an R.V.

For a photographer based in Juneau, two Alaskan roads — the Glenn Highway and the Richardson Highway — formed the backbone of a stunning late-spring road trip.

The Health Benefits of Coffee

Drinking coffee has been linked to a reduced risk of all kinds of ailments, including Parkinson’s disease, melanoma, prostate cancer, even suicide.

The Amazon That Customers Don’t See

Each year, hundreds of thousands of workers churn through a vast mechanism that hires and monitors, disciplines and fires. Amid the pandemic, the already strained system lurched.

7 Ways to Reset Your Relationship

Experts say couples can emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever by learning from the past and looking toward the future.

Grilled Nopales en Chile Rojo Recipe

Learning the art of despining and cleaning nopales, edible cactus paddles, is practically a rite of passage for many who grow up in Mexican households If nopales grow wild somewhere in the yard, they’re gripped with tongs and sliced off the plant with a sharp knife Once their prickly shield of armor is removed, they’re cooked until they achieve their unique soft texture

Why Did the Cave Art Vanish? It Was Erased by This Furry Creature and Its Feces.

Bats roosting in caves produce ample guano, which may explain why prehistoric marks left by humans cannot be found in some places where they are expected.

Sesame Salmon Bowls Recipe

This one-pot meal, which is inspired by chirashi, or Japanese rice and raw fish bowls, features a savory vinegared rice that’s typically served with sushi Traditionally, the rice is cooked first, then mixed with vinegar, but here, the rice is cooked in vinegar-seasoned water to eliminate a step The result is sticky rice that’s tangy and sweet, and a perfect bed for fatty salmon

A Quiet Demonstration and a Long Shadow

Few noticed Wyomia Tyus’s subtle gesture in support of human rights at the 1968 Olympics. But her act is part of a rich history of athlete protest.

A Mysterious Crater’s Age May Add Clues to the Dinosaur Extinction

Boltysh crater in Ukraine formed around the same time as the Chicxulub event, raising questions about its role in this tumultuous era.

Grilled Okra With Cajun Rémoulade Recipe

Okra is a popular item at robatayaki (grill) restaurants in Japan where the pods are pinned together with skewers into rafts Turning rafts of okra (versus flipping individual pods) is the easiest way to grill them Besides the charred smoky flavor grilling imparts to all vegetables, it also minimizes okra’s slime factor — boiled or stewed okra tends to become mucilaginous

Driving the States of Maine

Taking U.S. 1 the length of Maine reveals the shifting nature of the state’s character, from lobster shacks and antiques stores to vast forests and a lost French colony.

How to Grill Just About Any Vegetable

Two grilling methods are all you need to cook summer’s bounty, from broccoli to asparagus, cauliflower to tomatoes. Even leafy greens benefit from a brief turn on the grill.

Five Things to Know if You’re Road-Tripping This Summer

Plan for more traffic and fewer rental cars, and please buy a USB car charger for your phone.

The Best Popsicle Molds

We’ve made and consumed over 200 popsicles since 2013, and we think the Tovolo Classic Pop Molds are your best bet for frustration-free frozen treats.