Physics Beach Reads, and More

“Dear Abby” and “Ask Ann Landers” were written by twin sisters who feuded and sought relentlessly to dominate the advice business... more »

We've entered the age of the physics beach read, alternately profound and whimsical strolls through the science, says Sam Kean. Results are mixed... more »

How did Ian McEwan go from being a risk-taking enfant terribl…