Met’s China: Through the Looking Glass show presents a fantasy of the far east

Ahead of its annual gala, the Met’s Costume Institute risks accusations of cultural appropriation to explore how ideas of China have inspired fashion, art and film

Polar bear population in frozen sea north of Alaska falls 40% in 10 years

  • Study finds number of bears in south Beaufort Sea down to 900 in 2010
  • Scientist: report confirms we are on ‘wrong path’ on greenhouse gases

Tesla museum crowdfunding project closes in on $200,000

Contributors who donate $125 will be given an engraved brick at museum site in Long Island