For Eli Zabar, a celebrated figure in the New York food industry, starting a business begins not with a mission statement or defining a target audience; instead, it begins with a scrapbook. While we are standing in one of his restaurants, ‘Eli’s Table,’ Zabar pulls out a large scrapbook that is colored a deep shade...| The Science Survey
The French Republic has never had a president belonging to the extreme right. Is that bound to change? Over the past few decades, political parties on the far-right have been gaining traction in Europe. Some countries, such as Switzerland, have been governed under such ideologies for over fifty years, but others have shifted more recently. ...| The Science Survey
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For half a century, the relationship between the United States and China has oscillated between cautious cooperation and deep-seated rivalry—an uneasy marriage of economic interdependence and strategic mistrust. The modern U.S.–China relationship was born in 1972, when President Richard Nixon’s historic visit to Beijing opened a new chapter of diplomatic and economic engagement. In 2025,...| The Science Survey
We've got the news down to a science!| The Science Survey
20th century composer Sergei Prokofiev never wrote openly about his grief. Rather, through the composition of his second concerto, Russian audiences watched his torment unravel through startling, dissonant notes. The first version of the concerto burned in the Russian Revolution, and before its rewrite, Prokofiev received a stark, blunt letter. “I am writing to tell...| The Science Survey
In Rome, Italy, tourists flock each day to marvel at the grandeur of ancient ruins: the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Pantheon. Yet integrated into the city’s familiar landmarks are structures far newer, and far more politically charged. Buildings like the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana—nicknamed the “Square Colosseum —stand as stark reminders of a...| The Science Survey
In a digital age where we are accustomed to the high-definition photograph, the Morgan Library & Museum’s exhibition Arresting Beauty: Julia Margaret Cameron illuminates the shadows of photographic history, reminding viewers that the beauty of photography as a medium transcends mere realism. Arresting Beauty: Julia Margaret Cameron opened on May 30th and is on view...| The Science Survey
Every year, millions of pilgrims flock to the birthplace of Islam—Mecca, Saudi Arabia— to fulfill one of the five pillars of Islam: Ḥajj. The word “Ḥajj” literally means “to intend a journey,” in reference to the sacred act of pilgrimage. On this pilgrimage, worshippers perform several rituals from five to six days to both please...| The Science Survey
Striking figures with eclectic, brightly colored clothing punctuate the room. Under the dim spotlight, you must gaze upwards to get a glimpse of the figure looking down upon the crowd. Its position above the crowd—hands at its sides, eyes unflinching, a sureness in its posture—is one of subdued power and courage. On the second floor...| The Science Survey
A provocative, guttural, and raw opera, Richard Strauss’ Salome evokes emotions that few can put a name to. This opera has repulsed and enthralled audiences for over a century since its debut performance in Dresden, Germany on December 9th 1905, but the storyline took on a new meaning at the Met Opera during the recent...| The Science Survey
After watching one and a half Simpsons episodes, 45 minutes of Pharrell Williams’s lego-themed documentary, Twilight Eclipse, Denzel Washington’s Malcolm X, and Deadpool & Wolverine, my grandma and I had finally arrived at the Haneda Airport, emerging with stiff legs and optimistic aspirations from our 13-hour flight. My grandma, who I’ve called BB all my...| The Science Survey
“I raised you to be an extraordinary human being, so imagine my disappointment when I wake up after five years and discover that you’re no more than ordinary,” were the words of Ellis Grey from Grey’s Anatomy. Ordinary. What a funny little word. In couture, the word ordinary is almost derogatory. The word luxury means...| The Science Survey
For its entire existence, the Grand Stair Hall in the center of the Frick Mansion on 70th and 5th tantalized museum visitors. Graceful, endless, and dominating, it was always blocked by a velvet rope that barred anyone from ascending and reaching the second floor of the mansion, as it was used as office space during...| The Science Survey
As a Hungarian living in New York City, for me, the Hungarian Pastry Shop is more than just a café—it’s a rare and comforting bridge to home. In a city that moves fast and constantly reinvents itself, the shop’s warm, unchanging presence feels like a quiet embrace from Budapest itself. The scent of coffee and...| The Science Survey
As hometown newspapers shut down across the country, communities lose more than headlines—they lose accountability, connection, and a crucial check on local power. In the rush of 24/7 cable news and endless social media feeds, it’s easy to miss the quiet disappearance of something vital: local journalism. Across the United States, small-town newspapers that once...| The Science Survey
As I walk towards the Douglas Dillon Galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, I feel as if I’m taking a journey to the past. The wooden coffered ceiling, textured shades, displayed calligraphy, and warmly lit rooms have the intimate feeling of a scholar’s study. Masterfully spaced around are intricately created ancient bronzes, ceramics, and...| The Science Survey
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — On a brisk Saturday morning, the line outside Rough Trade snakes its way around the block, a living timeline of American musical devotion. There’s a retiree in a faded Fleetwood Mac t-shirt quietly idling behind a teenager in Doc Martens, and a dad balances a toddler on one hip and a...| The Science Survey
Every New Yorker has felt it—that uncanny calm just outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal late at night. The usual city din softens. The sidewalk is bathed in cool blue light. Somewhere above, Mozart lilts through a hidden speaker system. It feels like ambiance, but it’s something more calculated. It’s a suggestion. A nudge. A...| The Science Survey
I first began to notice the importance of old worksheets on the day that I moved. Cardboard boxes were stacked on top of each other in some herculean feat of compartmentalizing a life long lived in an apartment long loved. I had to decide what to pack and what to throw away, and all I...| The Science Survey
“Arizona is a state of extraordinary contrasts, where every turn of the road brings into view something grand, mysterious, or lovely.” These words, penned by Zane Grey, arguably the most prolific author of the western genre, capture the essence of this place where the landscape seems to shift with every mile; the everchanging crimson hues and...| The Science Survey
There is a stain in my flowery blouse, and it is in that shirt. It has become a part of my blouse as much as a healed wound, and it probably will stay there forever. With “applied” arts—artworks that have been constructed with a practical use—the creations of an artist are pushed out into the...| The Science Survey
On the first floor of the Bronx High School of Science, in the hallway located outside of the main office, stretching from the Physics Wing to the Small Gym, numerous wooden and metallic plaques line the walls. For the past 83 years, they have commemorated the Bronx Science students who have been named Semi-Finalists and...| The Science Survey
When Andrew Lo ’77 first entered Bronx Science, he was a young student who mixed up formulas and struggled to memorize his time tables. Now, he is returning as an esteemed economist, a professor of finance at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the keynote speaker for Bronx Science’s 97th Commencement Ceremony. The graduation will take...| The Science Survey
Satire loves drama. From farce in open-air theaters to modern-day hosts slipping jokes in their shows, satire has persistently reserved its spot as a channel for critique. It’s interesting—it’s been the same all these years. As it turns out, what’s changing isn’t the satire itself, but the subjects of commentary, which have evolved to be...| The Science Survey
In 1896, just 29 years after the United States purchased Alaska from Russia, William Dickey led a journey through Alaska. He and his three companions heard of gold discovered in the Cook Inlet and decided to test their luck. That was when they saw the “wonderful wilderness” of the tallest mountain in North America, to...| The Science Survey
Public education in the United States has long been celebrated as a pillar of democracy and a means for social mobility. Yet, beneath this ideal, schools have persistently served as battlegrounds for political, cultural, and ideological conflicts. From their earliest days, when classrooms served as instruments for spreading Protestant values, to the current clashes over...| The Science Survey
In the hallways of any modern high school, the word “chivalry” might sound like something ripped from a dusty old textbook or the script of a medieval drama. Yet, despite its ancient roots in knighthood and courtly conduct, chivalry hasn’t entirely disappeared. It has simply evolved. Historically, chivalry referred to a strict code of behavior...| The Science Survey
I remember laughing when I watched the now infamous debate between President Trump and Former Vice President Harris when President Trump said “They’re [Haitian people] eating the dogs. They’re eating the cats. They’re eating the pets of the people that live there.” My parents laughed along with me when I made lighthearted jokes about the...| The Science Survey
