Cognitive Effects Vary by Therapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer
A phase‑2 ARACOG trial presented at ASCO showed that men with advanced prostate cancer receiving darolutamide experienced significantly less cognitive decline over 24 weeks than those on enzalutamide. The study enrolled 111 patients (median age 71) and evaluated five computer‑based neurocognitive tests, finding a median 15.8% drop in memory recall for darolutamide versus a 36.1% drop in spatial working memory for enzalutamide (P = .009). The findings, based on 95 evaluable participants, suggest a measurable safety advantage for darolutamide in preserving cognition. Researchers will extend follow‑up to 48 weeks and explore risk factors.
14 Best Hotels in Mayfair, London's Chicest Corner
Mayfair, London’s most prestigious district, hosts a concentration of world‑class hotels ranging from historic icons like Claridge’s and The Ritz to boutique newcomers such as The Mayfair Townhouse. Recent upgrades include Claridge’s new bakery, a 2023 refurbishment at The Dorchester,...
How This Luxury Boutique Founder Is Introducing Emerging Labels to Toronto Shoppers
Kaelen Haworth, a former Parsons graduate who spent 15 years in New York building the Kaelen and Second Sight labels, launched Toronto‑based multi‑brand boutique Absolutely Fabrics in 2023. The store curates both established names such as Marni and Proenza Schouler...
“Spider-Noir” Review: Nicolas Cage Delivers A Stylish, Hard-Boiled Marvel Thriller
Marvel’s new live‑action series “Spider‑Noir” stars Nicolas Cage as a hard‑boiled, 1930s private‑eye version of Spider‑Man. The show marries classic film‑noir visuals with superhero storytelling, delivering a striking black‑and‑white aesthetic and period‑accurate costumes. Critics praise Cage’s over‑the‑top performance and the production...
Tuna Has Overtaken Cod as the UK’s Top-Selling Seafood – Here’s Why
Tuna has overtaken cod as the UK’s top-selling seafood, reflecting a surge in sustainably sourced tuna and a steep decline in cod stocks. In the southwest UK, tuna numbers have risen enough to support a regulated fishery with a 230‑tonne...
Travel Totes, Suede Loafers, and All the New Launches Esquire’s Editors Loved This Week
Esquire’s lifestyle editors highlighted a curated set of luxury launches for the week of May 22, 2026, ranging from high‑end fashion to premium tech. Notable picks include Sony’s vegan‑leather WH‑1000XM6 “Collexion” headphones, Dunhill’s revamped Century 45 calf‑skin tote, and Stubble & Co’s 38‑liter Adventure Pack...
Scientists Discover a Strange Hidden State in “Sandwich” Molecules
Scientists at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology have isolated and fully characterized a doubly ring‑slipped intermediate in the formation of ruthenocene, marking the first crystal‑structure evidence of such a species. The discovery was achieved using single‑crystal X‑ray diffraction,...
The Workouts Behind Some of the World’s Fastest Marathoners—And How to Add Them to Your Schedule
Renato Canova, the coach behind elite marathoners Amanal Petros (2:04:03) and Emile Cairess (2:07:29), emphasizes a blend of high mileage and early race‑pace intensity. His four‑phase system starts with easy runs, hill sprints and strides, then progressively adds marathon‑pace volume, often reaching...
NASA’s Moon Base Vision Includes Swarms of Lunar Robots
NASA used the 2026 FIRST Robotics World Championship to unveil its robot‑first strategy for a permanent lunar outpost. The agency outlined a first phase of up to 30 Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) landings by 2027, delivering rovers, hoppers and...
Ital Tek, “Mind Abandon”
Ital Tek’s eighth album, “Mind Abandon,” marks a departure from his usual computer‑centric production, as Alan Myson re‑introduces guitar, voice, and analog effects into his IDM framework. The record blends dark, distressed beats with melancholic melodies, retaining Planet Mu’s signature...
UC San Diego Study Shows 55% Depression Remission Using AI‑Powered Lifestyle Coaching
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego led by Dr. Jyoti Mishra reported a 55% remission rate for mild‑to‑moderate depression in a six‑week, AI‑driven lifestyle coaching trial. The personalized approach, built on smartwatch data and real‑time mood logs, doubled...
Intrepid Travel Rolls Out ‘Uncommon’ Day Trips to Counter Overtourism in Barcelona, Venice and Paris
Intrepid Travel has launched three new ‘uncommon day trips’ in Barcelona, Venice and Paris, limiting groups to 12 participants and focusing on lesser‑known neighborhoods. The initiative seeks to disperse visitor traffic, support local businesses, and give travelers a more authentic...
Korea Debuts AI Robot Monk Hye Ahn at Lotus Lantern Festival
Dongguk University unveiled Hye Ahn, Korea's first AI-powered Buddhist robot monk, at Seoul's Lotus Lantern Festival. Standing 130 cm tall, the robot fielded questions from thousands of visitors, offering scriptural guidance and highlighting a new technological approach to a shrinking clergy.
Johns Hopkins Team Clears Cloudy View of Hot Jupiter WASP-94A B with New JWST Method
A Johns Hopkins team led by David Sing applied a new cloud‑detecting method to James Webb Space Telescope observations of the hot Jupiter WASP‑94A b, separating morning cloud cover from clear evenings and delivering the most detailed atmospheric profile yet. The...
Former Calm CEO Offers Three Rules to Keep Humanity Alive in an AI World
Alex Tew, the former chief executive of meditation app Calm, outlined three actionable guidelines for retaining humanity while leveraging artificial intelligence. His advice, aimed at individuals and leaders alike, stresses intentional tech use, empathy cultivation, and continuous self‑reflection.
Study Finds Ultra‑Processed Foods Cut Attention and Raise Dementia Risk
Researchers at Monash University reported that middle‑aged and older Australians who eat more ultra‑processed foods show poorer attention and a higher likelihood of developing dementia. The cross‑sectional analysis of 2,192 participants found a measurable decline in cognitive performance with each...
73% of Mothers Report Frequent Loneliness, Survey Shows Village Support Crumbling
A recent Women’s Agenda survey of more than 1,000 mothers reveals that 73% experience loneliness at least a few times a month, while only 38% feel part of a supportive "village." The findings, released with Medibank, underscore growing mental‑health risks...
Uluru‑Kakararra Trail Launches Luxury Desert Camping in Australia’s Red Centre
The Uluru‑Kakararra Trail, a 54‑kilometre five‑day hike linking Kata Tjuta and Uluru, opened this week with high‑end desert camps that feature hot showers, gourmet meals and off‑site structures flown in by helicopter. Built over a decade on Anangu land and...
Goyang City Expands Health Services From Pre‑Pregnancy to Adolescence, Boosting Support by 200%
Goyang City announced a sweeping expansion of its public‑health program that now funds infertility treatment, high‑risk pregnancy care, premature‑infant subsidies and adolescent vaccinations. Recipients of pre‑pregnancy health management rose 200% in 2025, while births increased about 5%.
BMW Unveils Vision ALPINA V8 Grand Tourer at Villa D'Este 2026
BMW introduced the Vision ALPINA concept, a V8‑powered grand tourer, at the Villa d'Este Concorso in May 2026. The car targets the ultra‑luxury segment above traditional M and 7‑Series buyers, showcasing a fresh design language and a powertrain that blends...
Singapore Study Finds Paternity Leave Fails to Boost Birth Rates
A National University of Singapore study of 1,835 households found that fathers taking the existing two‑week paternity leave were no more likely to have a second or third child than those who did not. The research, led by Prof. Jean...
Yeon Sang‑ho’s ‘Colony’ Debuts with 70% Rotten Tomatoes Score
Yeon Sang‑ho’s latest Korean zombie thriller, Colony, premiered at Cannes 2026 and currently holds a 70% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film will launch in a limited U.S. run on Aug. 28, 2026 via Well Go USA Entertainment, positioning it as...
Anker Unveils SpaceFlow Projection‑Mapping System for $399 Discounted Launch
Anker introduced SpaceFlow, an AI‑driven projection‑mapping accessory that sits on its Nebula X1 and X1 Pro projectors to automatically decorate walls with custom visuals. The product launches now for $399, half its regular $799 price, signaling a push into automated...
Texas A&M Nasal Spray Reverses Brain Aging Markers in Mice
Texas A&M scientists unveiled a nasal spray packed with extracellular vesicles that, in mouse trials, erased neuroinflammation and restored mitochondrial function, leading to measurable cognitive gains. The two‑dose regimen produced effects within weeks that lasted months, positioning the therapy as...
Study Finds 610 Minutes of Weekly Exercise Cuts Heart Risk for Less‑Fit Adults
Researchers tracking 17,000 adults aged 40‑69 discovered that about 610 minutes of activity each week—roughly 90 minutes a day—delivers the greatest heart‑health benefits for people who are less fit. The findings challenge current public‑health guidelines that recommend far lower weekly...
Calvin Klein Unveils Jung Kook Biker‑edge Capsule, 20‑piece Collection
Calvin Klein has launched a limited‑edition 20‑piece capsule with K‑pop star Jung Kook, marrying the singer’s biker aesthetic with the label’s classic denim and underwear silhouettes. The collection drops globally on May 19‑20, 2026, marking Jung Kook’s first fashion partnership...
Christie's $162.7M New York Sale Highlights $78.8M Gerhard Richter Haul
Christie's 21st‑century evening sale on May 20 in New York generated $162.7 million, with eight Gerhard Richter pieces accounting for $78.8 million. The centerpiece, the 1982 candle painting Kerze, sold for $35.1 million, underscoring the German master’s continued market pull despite a modest shortfall against...
Parker Publishers Debuts Alpaca Authors, First Independent Imprint Powered by Market‑Prediction AI
Parker Publishers has launched Alpaca Authors, the first independent publishing imprint built entirely around market‑prediction algorithms. The imprint blends AI, real‑time sales data and editorial judgment to certify a book’s audience before any production spend, promising a data‑first approach to...
Superconducting Vortices Moonlight as Controllable Qubits, Turning a Disruption Into a Resource
Researchers at Germany's Karlsruhe Institute of Technology demonstrated that magnetic vortices in granular‑aluminum superconducting films can be harnessed as controllable qubits. By exploiting the material’s nanoscale island structure, vortices form low‑loss two‑level systems that can be coherently manipulated and read...
Richemont Posts 5% Sales Rise to €22.4bn in FY26, Lifts Dividend
Compagnie Financière Richemont announced FY26 sales of €22.42 billion, a 5% increase year‑over‑year, while net profit rose to €3.48 billion. The luxury conglomerate also lifted its dividend, underscoring resilient demand for premium goods despite a dip in operating margin.
A Guide to Staying Human (Part 3): Does Mindfulness Matter When the World Is Breaking Down?
In part three of his "Staying Human" series, the host explores how mindfulness and presence can counteract the brain’s default mode network, which fuels endless future‑focused rumination. Drawing on neuroscience, contemplative traditions, and civilizational‑risk modeling, he argues that constant preoccupation...
Black Diamond Shares Tumble 6% Despite 15‑month PFS for Silevertinib in 1L NSCLC
Black Diamond Therapeutics saw its shares drop 6.2% to $3.33 after announcing that its Phase 2 trial of Silevertinib delivered a median progression‑free survival of 15.2 months in first‑line EGFR‑non‑classical NSCLC. The market reaction highlights investors’ skepticism that the data will...
Marriott Plans EDITION Hotel Inside Chicago’s Iconic John Hancock Center
Marriott is in advanced talks with Chicago real‑estate firm Hearn to launch a 350‑room EDITION hotel inside the John Hancock Center, occupying floors 23 through 34. The project would be the brand’s first Chicago location, adding a luxury lifestyle offering...
Re/Done Launches New Campaign Featuring Investor Kaia Gerber
Re/Done unveiled Short/Cuts, a new campaign built around investor‑model Kaia Gerber, highlighting the brand’s three pillars—Originals, Vintage, and Upcycling. Gerber, who joined as an investor and advisory board member earlier this year, co‑designed The Kaia Edit, a curated selection of...
Disney Bets $80 M Opening to Revive Star Wars with ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’
Disney’s Lucasfilm is counting on the new film ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ to restore box‑office momentum for Star Wars, projecting an $80 M opening in North America. The move tests whether the franchise can thrive in theaters after years of streaming‑only...
Stressing Over Something? These 3 Questions Can Help
The New York Times highlights Martin Seligman’s three‑part framework for reframing stress: permanence, pervasiveness, and agency. By asking whether a problem is temporary, limited in scope, and within personal control, individuals can shift their mental narrative. The article suggests that this simple questioning...
Graph Theory Metric Unlocks New Nanomaterial Properties, Researchers Say
University of Michigan, USC and UIUC researchers introduced a graph‑theory based metric that quantifies the mix of order and disorder in nanomaterials. The metric, backed by a $30 million NSF‑funded COMPASS center, allowed the team to create gold‑nanoparticle networks that strongly...
ParityQC Executes Record 52‑Qubit Quantum Fourier Transform on IBM Heron
ParityQC demonstrated a 52‑qubit Quantum Fourier Transform on IBM's Heron r3 processor, the largest QFT circuit reported to date. The team’s Parity Twine technique cut routing overhead and error rates, nearly doubling the previous best benchmark on trapped‑ion hardware.
Virgin Voyages Officially Starts Alaska Season with New Onboard Programme
Virgin Voyages kicked off its inaugural Alaska season on May 22, sailing from Seattle aboard the Brilliant Lady. The cruise line offers seven itineraries across 17 sail dates, ranging from seven to 12 nights, each featuring Alaska‑inspired dining, retail and immersive...
Why an Immense Marine Heatwave Off the US West Coast Has Alarmed Scientists
An unprecedented marine heatwave off the U.S. West Coast, now stretching from Hawaii to British Columbia, has persisted since peaking in September 2025 and is projected to expand further. NOAA data shows ocean temperatures surpassing typical peak‑hurricane‑season levels, intensifying drought, wildfires,...
How House Design Can Curb Childhood Illnesses in Africa
Researchers in Tanzania tested 110 prototype "Star Homes" featuring screens, rainwater collection, and cement floors against traditional mud-and-thatch houses. Over a three‑year period, children in the Star Homes experienced 44% fewer malaria cases, 30% fewer diarrheal episodes, and 18% fewer...
Álvaro Díaz Dares Latin Trap Fans to Expand Their Palates in 'Omakase'
Puerto Rican rapper Álvaro Díaz released his genre‑bending album “Omakase,” framing each track as a dish served by a chef who trusts the diner. The 16‑song project blends merengue, reggaeton, cumbia, synth‑pop and rock references—from Tyler, the Creator to Deftones—while...
Scientists Just Found a Massive Untapped Reserve of Energy. It Could Help Power Our Future.
Scientists from the University of Toronto and Ottawa have quantified natural, or "white," hydrogen leaking from boreholes in Canada’s Precambrian Canadian Shield, measuring about 0.008 tonnes (8 kg) per year. Their findings suggest the Earth’s crust could hold enough geologic hydrogen to...
NASA Is Updating Its Artemis Moon Base Plan. You Can Find Out How on May 26.
NASA will brief the public on May 26 about its revised Artemis moon‑base roadmap, shifting focus from the lunar Gateway to a permanent surface outpost. The agency announced that Artemis 3 will now test Orion‑landed docking with private lunar landers in Earth...
7 Interactive Pieces for a Flexible Living Space
IKEA launched the PS 2026 collection, a line of adaptable furniture designed for flexible living spaces. The range includes a multi‑mode floor uplighter, a chair‑bed, a storage footstool, a wheeled utility cart and a flip‑down nightstand, all priced between $70 and...
The Problem With Always Having the Answer
The author reflects on a habit of stepping in with answers for both children and team members, recognizing it stems from personal discomfort rather than necessity. By contrasting control‑driven interventions with coaching techniques, the piece outlines how over‑solving creates dependency...
Building Strong Communication Skills Through Early Intervention
Early intervention programs that blend speech therapy, behavioral strategies, and parent coaching are shown to accelerate communication skill development in children. By identifying language or social delays promptly, families can access structured services that target both expressive and receptive abilities....
Environment Trumps Willpower: Change Surroundings, Change Behavior
An Army Ranger captain who ran psychedelic retreats for veterans told me the #1 lesson he learned at war AND at McKinsey: Willpower will lose to your environment. Every. Single. Time. We frame metabolic disease, addiction, even burnout as failures of discipline....
Higher Cardiorespiratory Fitness Cuts Depression, Dementia Risk
Cardiorespiratory fitness and risk of mental disorders and dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis High CRF was associated with a reduced risk of depression (HR = 0.64); all-cause dementia (HR = 0.61) and psychotic disorders (HR = 0.71) in adults. https://t.co/5dNZ0WfU8H
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘The Cure’ Boosts Album Anticipation
Why the new @oliviarodrigo song is heightening anticipation for the new album... Olivia Rodrigo Is Heartsick Again With ‘The Cure’ and, Well, That’s a Little More Like It: Single Review https://t.co/3skhNwCXJR via @variety