The Scientific Quest for Perfect World Cup Pitch 13. June 2026 (11:02) Every match must be played on natural grass that gives players as consistent a surface as possible, no matter the venue. Cue the years of sod studies.(New York Times)
Knicks Fever is Shaping Weddings, Too 13. June 2026 (11:02) The overlap of the N.B.A. finals with peak wedding season is presenting a dilemma for some couples.(New York Times)
Can the Artemis III Mission Go on as Planned? 13. June 2026 (11:00) NASA has chosen four astronauts for the Artemis III mission, but there has been a major setback: the destruction of a Blue Origin rocket and its only launchpad. Our science reporter Katrina Miller describes what this event might mean for the U.S. goal of landing on the moon by 2028.(New York Times)
