But the questions regarding rail height feed into a classic debate about safety regulations and the responsibility of individuals: Is it worth raising rails or adding other safety measures to sometimes save people from themselves, even if such incidents are rare? They also noted that the rail heights there at …

Often regarded as Canada’s party capital, Montreal is famous for its nightlife and cocktail culture. While the city attracts tourists all year round, patio season is in a league of its own. The warm weather and sunshine have Canadians desperate to score a seat in the great outdoors, where they …

She’s pretty much a show off.  That’s Mother Nature in spring we’re talking about. Just walk around town this time of year to get a real-life reminder that Mother Nature is out in all her glory, with an abundance of greenery and entire landscapes covered in breathtaking flowers. Bring some …

As he got older, though, Hendrickson’s passion for sports burned hotter than most other kids his age; his father, Collie Hendrickson, remembers telling his wife, Louise, on more than one occasion that their son was taking losses in one-on-one basketball way too hard for something so lighthearted. Hendrickson was never …

Kicking off summer with a food-filled celebration? It’s easy to give in to tradition and indulge in calorie-laden barbecue favorites like cheeseburgers, heavy pasta salads or sugary desserts. But there are plenty of ways to lighten up your menu without sacrificing flavor. Whether you’re hosting your own feast or contributing …

An international group of researchers from UK, France, Hungary and Sweden has provided new insights into the origins of the Archaea, the group of simple cellular organisms that are the ancestors of all complex life. According to Williams et al, the earliest metabolisms of the Archaea were based on the …

If portion control is your kryptonite, bento boxes are a great way to avoid going overboard. But instead of grabbing a pre-made bistro box from Starbucks or Pret a Manger, why not design your own with the foods you love? Putting them together is half the fun. Melissa Rifkin, RD, …

The NBA limits salaries for individual players, meaning an already-stacked Warriors team could only offer as much money for Kevin Durant as any other team that doesn’t have a shot at winning a title. But if an NBA player can make the maximum no matter where they play, why not …

Photo: societyletters on Instagram Although the bar cart was once reserved for after hours functions, it has officially been elevated from party essential to household staple this season. For Spring 2017, the gleaming metallic bar cart can be spotted in homes everywhere. Making a fierce appearance with its shimmering gold tone …

SAN JOSE — A permanent exhibit at Silicon Valley’s iconic Tech Museum is a rite of passage for technologies. Many of them, like robotics and semiconductors, were quite mature when that day came. For the fields of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, which as a group the museum calls XR, …