A serendipitous accident was behind the discovery of X-rays by German physician Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen on November 8, 1895. Roentgen was using Crookes tube to conduct experiments in his laboratory.

By The New York Times Books Staff These vintage books introduce the archetypes, settings and lavishly bonkers sensibility that are the hallmarks of great romance. By Olivia Waite Two new books ...

In “What Fell From the Sky,” by Adrianna Cuevas, and “Oasis,” by Guojing, the best examples of humanity aren’t necessarily human. By Donna Barba Higuera Gianni Rodari used puns, topsy ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Although Yarros is perhaps best known for her trio of romantasy novels, she has ...

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is investigating a recent allegation that real estate investor Ethan Conrad assaulted a local real state agent who was seeking employment at his firm.

Northport’s Conrad Pohlmann could be proud of many things. His family. Friendships going back to childhood. Owning a successful business. And preparing the perfect egg sandwich... “He made the ...

Tom Conrad knows Sonos has to do more than just get back on track. It’s literally day one, but he’s saying the right things. Tom Conrad knows Sonos has to do more than just get back on track.

What we have witnessed in the last few weeks has been an amateurish fiasco, one that matches the prime minister's record You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you ...

But that doesn’t make it any less enjoyable. Two new books, “The Sirens’ Call” by Hayes and “Superbloom” by Carr, argue that our capacity for attention and connection has been ...

Here’s how it works. Seeing as the game is now over 50 years old, it's hard to narrow down the best D&D books. There are quite literally enough to fill a small library these days, so which ones ...

It has been tempting to view the C.I.A. as omniscient. Yet Coll’s chastening new book about the events leading up to the Iraq War, in 2003, shows just how often the agency was flying blind.

In her new book, Cho Nam-Joo captures both the universality of sexism and the specificity of women’s experiences. When I was young and adrift, Thomas Mann’s novel gave me a sense of purpose.