The Science of Silence in ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’
The soundless lightspeed attack that baffled some fans was actually the film’s most scientifically accurate moment
How Mickalene Thomas Is Ushering in a New Wave of Contemporary Art
The celebrated portraitist’s glittering images of black women upend tradition
Fifty Years Ago, Protesters Took on the Miss America Pageant and Electrified the Feminist Movement
The star-spangled event became a surprise battleground in the fight for women’s rights and racial equality
India to Pay $197 Mln for Russian-Made Precision Bombs
Russia’s overall trade with India has increased by more than 15 percent in the last five years
Russia Posts Highest-Ever Natural Gas Output in Expansion Drive
Gazprom meets more than a third of Europe’s demand for natural gas.
Russia Tightens Oil Grip in Top Market China
Russia pipped Saudi Arabia most of last year as the top crude supplier to China, the world’s biggest buyer.