Cats inspired Japanese culture centuries before the social media fervor
From Hello Kitty and Doraemon to the works of Haruki Murakami, Hayao Miyazaki and Yukio Mishima, felines have long been a key figure in the Japanese imagination
Why ‘The Sixth Sense’ was the best and worst thing that could have happened to Shyamalan: ‘Such a powerful final twist left a mark on him’
Nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture, the filmmaker’s debut in horror was a cultural phenomenon and the second-biggest hit of 1999 after ‘Star Wars’. Its surprise ending, however, cast a shadow over his next projects
Longest rock core from Earth’s mantle opens window into the origins of life
A historic survey of the Atlantic Ocean floor sheds light on the chemical reactions between minerals and seawater that may have given rise to living beings
How two petite Black women made Olympic history
It is amazing to see how Simone Biles and Rebeca Andrade, who do not speak the same language, admire each other and in such a public way
What do Simone Biles and a Degas character have in common? Images from the Paris 2024 Olympics that are reminiscent of works of art
EL PAÍS has matched 13 photos from the Games with artworks that capture their essence and feeling, from Munch’s ‘The Scream’ to Michelangelo’s ‘David’
Kolanovic, the ‘Nostradamus’ of Wall Street, fired after predicting stock market storm
The former head of global strategy for JPMorgan had been warning of a correction since September last year. He was fired a few days before the S&P 500 plunged
The Earth experienced its hottest day ever in July
Experts say 2024 is shaping up to be the warmest year on record, in what is being called another yet sign of how global warming is changing the climate
‘An idiot with kids’ and a compulsive cheater: Why Liam Gallagher is the worst husband in the world according to his ex-wives
‘He sometimes drinks too much, he’s impulsive and foul-mouthed, but that doesn’t mean he can’t be tender at the same time,’ said the former Oasis frontman’s current partner, producer, and manager Debbie Gwyther
Scientists reconstruct structure of the dopamine system to unravel its role in addictions and Parkinson’s disease
Knowing the precise shape of molecules opens the door to designing drugs for dopamine imbalances with fewer side effects
Carles Puigdemont: Catalonia launches search-and-detain operation for former regional leader after return from years on the run
The politician, who was ousted by the central government after a failed secession attempt in 2017 and faces embezzlement charges, vanished shortly after giving a speech outside the regional parliament
Abortions register slight increase in US despite bans in 14 states following ‘Roe v. Wade’ reversal
A new report shows telehealth procedures have increased by 16% since the Supreme Court struck down the federal right to abortion in 2022
Common-sense teacher or dangerous radical? Democrats and Republicans battle to capitalize on Tim Walz’s vice-presidential bid
Kamala Harris hopes her number two’s roots will attract voters from rural America while Donald Trump is portraying him as a fanatical leftist to regain the electoral initiative