Rare earth elements like lanthanum, neodymium and dysprosium are used to build the electric motor in your car, the LED lights in your house and the MRI machine at your doctor's office. But first, they ...

Previous correspondent Mike Follows is far too stingy in his list of elements essential for life. The mnemonic CHOPKINS CaFe, mighty good – carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), phosphorus (P), ...

There are few staples as adaptable—or enduring—as the sharp white button-down. From Sharon Tate's half-undone styling to Diane Keaton's devotion to the staple, the piece has always signaled a kind of ...

If you forget your REAL ID-approved identification at the TSA checkpoint before a domestic flight, be prepared to pay more to get through security. The REAL ID Act was signed into law two decades ago, ...

Umama Ali spent more time as a kid arguing with his brother over who caused the most chaos in GTA Vice City than doing homework, and he’s been unapologetically hooked on games ever since. That ...

Apple introduced Touch ID in 2013 with the release of the iPhone 5S, a fingerprint recognition sensor that provides users with an easy way to secure their devices. The feature came to Apple's laptops ...

I must be missing something. You cannot buy cigarettes, alcohol or a vehicle, fly on a plane or even rent a hotel room in this country without showing a photo ID. Why would anyone in their right mind ...

When wearing a two-button suit jacket, one is generally advised to leave the bottom button open. Our critic explains the reasoning behind the rule. By Vanessa Friedman See more of our coverage in your ...

Under my stewardship, our Best in Class button-down has long been Ayr’s The Deep End. It has all the hallmarks of a great one, including a weight that reminds me of the vintage Ralph Lauren shirts on ...

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires every person who wants to work in the United States to produce proof of their eligibility. This covers New York City's professional snow ...