The study comes at a time of growing international interest in cloud seeding due to drought, as well as renewed global scientific debate over its efficacy and risks, including possible harmful effects on some pollinators.
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A Sculptor’s Journey From a Ghanaian Cocoa Village to New York City’s Fine Arts Scene
“I sculpt to help people feel,” he said.
“I sculpt to help people feel,” he said.
In the Bronx, a Magician Teaches Kids to ‘Make the Impossible Possible’
Torres squinted, pretending to fume. “No?” He hurled the card high towards the wall. “Look up.”
Torres squinted, pretending to fume. “No?” He hurled the card high towards the wall. “Look up.”
A Man With a Game and a Plan Is Ready to Share His Story
On a recent afternoon, through a door on the left, Antonette Wilson, a Trinidadian hair dresser with bright red locks, stood in her studio.
On a recent afternoon, through a door on the left, Antonette Wilson, a Trinidadian hair dresser with bright red locks, stood in her studio.
Shaping Surfboards in an Age of Environmental Reckoning
This is the center of New York City’s small surfboard manufacturing scene, where shapers carve foam into hydrodynamic boards.
This is the center of New York City’s small surfboard manufacturing scene, where shapers carve foam into hydrodynamic boards.
Anti-ICE Movement by New York Clergy Gains Fuel From Their Faith
ICE arrests on New York City streets have more than tripled under the administration, including for noncitizens without a criminal record according to Documented, which cited an analysis of ICE data by the nonprofit newsroom.
ICE arrests on New York City streets have more than tripled under the administration, including for noncitizens without a criminal record according to Documented, which cited an analysis of ICE data by the nonprofit newsroom.
From the Booth: The Voice Behind the Aqueduct Horse Races
As commercial jets fly overhead, horses draped in colorful banners can be caught galloping around the 132-year-old oval track.
As commercial jets fly overhead, horses draped in colorful banners can be caught galloping around the 132-year-old oval track.
Millions Found Comfort in a Buddhist Monk. But He Was Never Real.
What many failed to notice, is that he isn’t actually real.
What many failed to notice, is that he isn’t actually real.
Diners Crave Luxury and Exclusivity From New York’s Restaurants
Though grounded in Korean cuisine, Noksu incorporates Chinese and Japanese influences, among others, at its intimate counter. The exterior has no signage.
Though grounded in Korean cuisine, Noksu incorporates Chinese and Japanese influences, among others, at its intimate counter. The exterior has no signage.
Legionnaires’ Sickened More Than 100 Last Year. Cooling Towers Aren’t the Only Issue
The two outbreaks originated in different ways. In Harlem, cooling towers for HVAC systems housed the bacteria that causes the disease. In the Bronx, residential water systems were the reservoir.
The two outbreaks originated in different ways. In Harlem, cooling towers for HVAC systems housed the bacteria that causes the disease. In the Bronx, residential water systems were the reservoir.
Gen Z Is Logging off Dating Apps and Looking for Love IRL
Sometimes referred to as “digital natives,” 91% of men and 94% of women users on Tinder agree that dating has become more difficult according to a 2024 Tinder study.
Sometimes referred to as “digital natives,” 91% of men and 94% of women users on Tinder agree that dating has become more difficult according to a 2024 Tinder study.
New Yorkers Protest Strikes on Iran
The protest started in Times Square and went uptown, ultimately ending in the Columbus Circle area. Similar demonstrations took place in more than 70 U.S. cities.
The protest started in Times Square and went uptown, ultimately ending in the Columbus Circle area. Similar demonstrations took place in more than 70 U.S. cities.
An Artist Revolutionized Modern Art. Academics Are Finally Paying Attention
Oleszko has never confined herself to a singular artistic domain: she has produced wearable and standalone sculptures, inflatables, and self-directed videos.
Oleszko has never confined herself to a singular artistic domain: she has produced wearable and standalone sculptures, inflatables, and self-directed videos.
City Council Introduces a Bill to Curb Overdoses on Construction Sites
In the latest effort to address the opioid crisis on a citywide scale, New York City Council Member Linda Lee proposed Intro. 1385 on Sept.
In the latest effort to address the opioid crisis on a citywide scale, New York City Council Member Linda Lee proposed Intro. 1385 on Sept.
Fear Is the New Wall
The fear Hernández describes has spread among millions of immigrants since Trump’s return to the White House.
The fear Hernández describes has spread among millions of immigrants since Trump’s return to the White House.
He Used to Get Coffee, Now She Teaches Him to Ice the Cakes
Nine years ago, when Luna first stepped inside the bakery, he didn’t realize he would find much more than good coffee.
Nine years ago, when Luna first stepped inside the bakery, he didn’t realize he would find much more than good coffee.