Kate Figes, Feminist Author on Family Life, Dies at 62
She explored life after childbirth, marriage, infidelity and other topics, and recalled a difficult relationship with her mother, also a feminist author.
Related Articles
Louise Levy, Who Was Studied for Her Very Long Life, Is Dead at 112 (Published 2023)
She was one of hundreds of people, all of them Ashkenazi Jews, whose good health and cognitive ability at extreme old age were the subject…
Titan Submersible Was Plagued With Problems, Investigators Say
The deep-sea disaster killed all five people on board the vessel in 2023. The Coast Guard is holding its first public hearing on what led…
Dr. George Berci, Whose Innovations Changed Surgery, Dies at 103
He conceived many of the techniques and tools that have revolutionized minimally invasive operations and procedures.
W.H.O. Authorizes Mpox Vaccine, Clearing Way for Use in Africa
The decision is a crucial step in getting shots to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the center of the outbreak.
Mapping the Decline of Eelgrass Along Maine’s Coast
Researchers are studying the role of eelgrass beds for carbon capture and the health of the habitat for a variety of species.
These Apes Dance Like Someone Is Watching
Gibbons move with rhythm and intention. Dare we say style?
Plastic Waste and Toxic Sludge: A Sweep of a Messy Beat
The Climate reporter Hiroko Tabuchi is interested in all the things we take for granted about our environment.
Time to Say Goodbye to the B.M.I.?
The body mass index has long been criticized as a flawed indicator of health. A replacement has been gaining support: the body roundness index.
The Foods That Fight Inflammation
Chronic inflammation can be a silent killer, but your diet can play a role in tamping it down.
A Fungus Decimated American Bats. Now Scientists Are Fighting Back.
Researchers have found several promising ways to thwart the fungus, which causes the deadly white-nose syndrome in bats.