Meet the Twins Unlocking the Secrets of Space
The Kelly twins–one in orbit and one on Earth–may help NASA unlock the secret of long-term space travel
America’s Uneasy Path Abroad in 2015
The U.S. is still the world’s leading economy, but its geopolitical clout isn’t what it used to be
In a dismal political year, these Americans went far beyond the call of duty
Amy Schumer: Class Clown of 2015
The comedian has found a devoted audience by sending up sexism–including her own
After more than 50 years, the U.S. looks to a future 90 miles away
After the Senate report, would the U.S. torture again?
Where 2015’s heroes will duke it out and embark on journeys
How to Make Your Resolution Stick
One goal, 365 days. Science says you’ve got this
Creator of the modern baseball card
The next frontier for lgbt rights is equal treatment at home, work and in the public square
Martin Dempsey must decide whether to send U.S. ground troops to Iraq for a third war
In cyberwar, information is a weapon–and our culture is the battlefield
No Company Is Immune to a Hack Like Sony’s
Why no company is immune
Europe Plays Out Its Anxieties
Don’t Fear Artificial Intelligence
Two great thinkers see danger in AI. Here’s how to make it safe.
Rebecca Minkoff’s Digital Retail Retrofit
Fashion boutiques are leading the charge to merge connected technology with real-world retail outlets
The latest updates from some of music’s biggest names
Edibles are throwing a wrench in the legal-weed movement
From kale hybrids to ancient wine, here’s what’s trending for 2015
The world cup is the most important title in soccer–and the only big one Abby Wambach has never won. 2015 may be the last chance for one of the game’s all-time greats
Forget global warming–and get ready for global weirding
News Quiz: 2015’s Major Events
Practice your punditry in 10 questions
What to be afraid of–and what to be extremely afraid of–in 2015
Lee Daniels and Danny Strong—the team behind The Butler—launch a Shakespearean hip-hop drama for prime-time TV
Meet Larry Wilmore, Your New Fake News Host
Comedy Central’s new guy has a few tricks up his sleeve
He’s been out of politics for nearly a decade, but he thinks he knows how to fix the country
Hillary Clinton, Up, Up and Away
Hillary Clinton prepares a 2016 campaign on promises of upward mobility for the middle class
From Obamacare to religious freedom, several charged issues will make their way back to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2015. By the time the term ends this summer, we could have a definitive ruling on whether Chief Justice John Roberts’ court is the conservative juggernaut many believe it to be.
Top destinations for travelers of every kind–from art enthusiasts to history buffs
A massive Middle Eastern desalination plant could show how to quench a crowded planet’s growing thirst
Can a Risqué Novel Go Mainstream?
Sorry, George, there’s a new royal in town
Will Virtual Reality Finally Go Mainstream?
The lone hope of an otherwise lost season (ask Astros fans) comes from new prospects. Here’s who’s due to emerge in 2015.
Medicine Is About to Get Personal
How can Americans get better health care for less money? There’s a quiet experiment going on among primary-care physicians, and the results are intriguing
Silicon Valley’s top investors predict a big year for bitcoin, extruded gastronomy and me
Drone Country: See America From Above
Affordable drones are giving us a new—perhaps temporary—vantage on the world
Moments from the past you’re sure to hear about in the future
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