Exclusive Interview – Nickey Van Tooren Talks Latest Film A Tough Pill to Swallow
Actress Nickey van Tooren is taking full creative control of her upcoming independent film “A Tough Pill to Swallow,” serving as writer, producer, and lead. The drama follows Skye, a closeted young woman confronting her first same‑sex kiss and the tension between self‑acceptance and denial. Van Tooren stars opposite her partner, director Marly Reece Feigin, and the production, shot in Los Angeles, is now in post‑production and gearing up for a festival run. The project reflects her commitment to complex, emotionally charged storytelling.
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I've Been Cruising for 18 Years—I Built the Best Cruise Capsule Wardrobe With These 14 Comfy Styles From $17
Travel writer Kristine Hansen, a veteran cruiser of 18 years, shares her streamlined capsule wardrobe for a seven‑night Princess Star Princess cruise. She curates 14 versatile pieces—from breathable Everlane pants to $17 sandals—allowing mix‑and‑match outfits for beach, formal nights, and shore excursions....
'These Pieces Are Just Fantastic!' Livingetc's Editor Chooses New Season Homeware For An Instantly Elevating Update
Livingetc’s editor has curated a new summer homeware lineup from Next Home, spotlighting a "new coastal" aesthetic that leans toward softer hues and refined textures. The selection features five standout pieces—rugs, lighting, hardware and accessories—designed to give interiors an instantly...
Aquatic Training Boosts Athletic Performance, Study Shows
The Impact of Aquatic Training on Athletic Performance ... : The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research https://t.co/jZRpdg2aOP
Leiden’s Sensor-Free Microrobots Move Like Living Organisms
Researchers at Leiden University have created soft, chain‑like microrobots that move and adapt without sensors, software, or external control. Each 5 µm segment is linked by 0.5 µm joints and powered solely by an electric field, allowing the robot’s shape to dictate...
Perfios Hires Veteran Veena Rao as COO to Accelerate Sales and Ops Scaling
Perfios announced the appointment of Veena Rao as Chief Operating Officer, tasking her with scaling the company's sales and operations functions. Rao brings 30 years of BFSI and technology leadership, joining a firm that recently installed Nitin Chugh as MD...
Longevity Medicine’s New Vanguard: 11 Innovators Poised to Drive an $8 Trillion Market
Business Insider unveiled its 2026 Rising Stars of Longevity, naming 11 innovators whose AI‑driven diagnostics, biotech breakthroughs and gerotherapeutics aim to capture a market expected to grow to $8 trillion by 2030. The list, vetted by experts like Andrea Maier and...
Key Insights Await From Tovecimig Companion-002 Data
$CMPX data from Companion-002 study of tovecimig coming before 8am ET today. What to look out for, via @ByMadeleineA -> https://t.co/6IDCqMyNPE
MIT‑IBM Lab Unveils "EnergAIzer" To Cut AI Data‑Center Power Use
MIT researchers and the MIT‑IBM Watson AI Lab introduced EnergAIzer, a rapid estimation method that predicts the electricity consumption of AI workloads in seconds. The tool targets a looming surge in data‑center power demand—projected to reach up to 12% of...
Evidence for MLKL to Be Important in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Aging
Researchers have identified the RIPK3‑MLKL signaling axis as a central driver of hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) aging. Activated MLKL accumulates in HSC mitochondria, impairing self‑renewal and lymphoid differentiation without causing necroptotic cell death. The study links multiple stress responses—such as...
Final Book in Trilogy Asks: What Is the Future of the Art World?
András Szántó’s third book, *The Future of the Art World: 38 Dialogues*, gathers conversations with 38 leading figures—from gallerists and collectors to artists and cultural diplomats—to probe the evolving role of museums and the broader art ecosystem. The contributors disagree...
Heart‑Metabolic Risks Accelerate Cognitive Decline in Indian Seniors
Cardiometabolic-Inflammatory Risk Factors and Cognitive Decline Among Older Indians—Report From a Nationally Representative, Longitudinal Study 'Longitudinal data provided by LASI-DAD study shed light on how cardiometabolic risk factors may influence decline of cognitive function and development of dementia in older adults...
Reviewing the Inability of Anti-Amyloid Immunotherapies to Affect Alzheimer's Disease
A recent Cochrane meta‑analysis of ten anti‑amyloid monoclonal antibodies—including aducanumab, lecanemab and donanemab—shows only trivial cognitive gains and modest functional improvement in patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease, despite clear plaque clearance. The studies also reveal an elevated risk of amyloid‑related...
New to VOD - THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER
Kristen Stewart’s directorial debut, The Chronology of Water, adapts Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir and is now streaming on UK and ROI VOD platforms. Shot on 16 mm film, the movie embraces a grainy, counter‑culture aesthetic that mirrors the protagonist’s turbulent psyche. Imogen...
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This 190-Mile Train Route Is One of the East Coast’s Most Beautiful—With Historic Sites, Small Towns, and River Views
Amtrak’s Berkshire Flyer is a seasonal, weekend‑only train that shuttles passengers from New York City to the Berkshires between late June and early September. The 190‑mile, four‑hour journey follows the Hudson River before turning east into the mountains, stopping at...
This Is the Coolest Design Feature You Could Have This Summer
Homeowners are turning their backyards into spa‑like retreats by installing outdoor showers, a trend that blends beach‑side relaxation with everyday wellness. Designers across the West Coast are elevating these fixtures with custom doors, vibrant tiles, vintage art, and thoughtful seating...
What Went Down at the A24 and Dazed Screening of Mother Mary
A24 teamed up with cultural magazine Dazed to host an exclusive screening of the documentary "Mother Mary" in London. The film, which delves into the psychological pressures of pop stardom, featured appearances by rising star Chappell Roan and established artists...
Warner Bros. Discovery’s Coyote‑Acme Fallout Revives Power Struggle for CEO David Zaslav
Warner Bros. Discovery’s long‑shelved animated feature Coyote v. Acme re‑emerged this week, just as shareholders approved Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition offer. The drama has reignited criticism of CEO David Zaslav’s cost‑cutting strategy, which already saw the $90 million Batgirl cancellation.
Fae-Bulous BIPOC And/Or Queer Romantasies
Romantasy, the hybrid of romance and fantasy, has exploded in popularity, yet the subgenre still struggles with diversity. Recent releases such as Kritika H. Rao’s *The Legend of Meneka*, which weaves Hindu mythology into a BIPOC‑centered love story, and C.L....
Westnetz’s 21 MW Battery Stabilizes German Grid Frequency in Real‑Time Test
Westnetz completed the first real‑world test of its 21 MW/55 MWh battery energy storage system under the SUREVIVE pilot, showing the unit can actively maintain frequency and voltage in Germany’s medium‑voltage grid. The success demonstrates that stationary batteries can deliver inertia‑like services...
New NIHR-Funded TRC for Parkinson’s Disease
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has launched the Parkinson’s disease Translational Research Collaboration (PD‑TRC), the first of eight UK TRCs dedicated to Parkinson’s. Backed by NIHR and four major charities, the hub links 17 centres of...
Animal Product Yields, Quality and Manufacturers’ Margins Under Increased Threat
A joint FAO‑WMO report warns that rising temperatures are eroding productivity in livestock and aquaculture. Feed intake of goats, pigs, sheep, chickens and cattle falls 3‑5% for each degree above 30 °C, while milk fat, protein and egg‑shell quality deteriorate. Most...
Emirates Plans Private Bathrooms in First‑Class Suites, Redefining Luxury Travel
Emirates President Tim Clark revealed that the airline is developing en‑suite bathrooms for its first‑class cabins, aiming to elevate the ultra‑luxury experience. The proposal arrives as carriers worldwide invest heavily in premium‑cabin upgrades amid volatile fuel markets.
Chinese Scientists Build Silver-Free Heterojunction Solar Cell with 25.2% Efficiency
Chinese researchers at Nankai University introduced an argon‑hydrogen plasma interface engineering technique that dramatically improves indium tin oxide (ITO) layers used in heterojunction (HJT) solar cells. The treatment enhances adhesion, lowers contact resistance, and enables uniform copper electroplating, replacing costly...
Skims Co‑Founder Emma Grede Launches ‘Start With Yourself’ and Warns Remote Work Is ‘Career Suicide’
Emma Grede, co‑founder of Skims and founding partner of Good American, released her debut book “Start With Yourself,” detailing the chaotic $1 million launch day of Skims and the leadership principles that drove its growth. In the Bloomberg interview, Grede warned...
DESI Releases Petabyte-Scale 3‑D Cosmic Map, Sparking Big Data Race
The Dark Energy Spectroscopy Instrument (DESI) has completed its first full survey, releasing a 3‑D map of 47 million galaxies and 20 million stars that amounts to petabytes of data. The unprecedented dataset promises breakthroughs in cosmology while testing the limits of...
Nvidia Unveils AI Model to Accelerate Quantum Error Correction, Boosting Hybrid Computing
Nvidia revealed a new AI model designed to improve quantum computer calibration and error correction, claiming speed gains of 2.5 times and accuracy threefold over traditional methods. The technology, already deployed at several research labs, underscores Nvidia's strategy to dominate...
Astronomers Push Back After Energy Project Threatens Atacama’s Dark Skies
Chile’s scientific community forced the cancellation of a green‑power complex near the Paranal Observatory, sparking a review of sky‑preservation laws. With the $1.5 bn Extremely Large Telescope slated for 2030, astronomers warn that lax regulations could jeopardize the Atacama’s unrivaled darkness.
Designing Work/Life Balance
The Ultra Successful post challenges the binary view of work‑life balance, arguing that both the anti‑hustle and grind‑until‑you‑die mentalities hurt career growth. Drawing on a decade of experience with top founders, CEOs, and executives, the author outlines what high‑performance actually...
Children’s Books To Help Adults Talk About School Shootings with Kids
American classrooms now include routine lockdown drills, leaving children to grapple with fear and uncertainty. A growing niche of children’s books—such as *One Thursday Afternoon*, *Not Like Every Day*, and *The Shape of Thunder*—offers age‑appropriate narratives that help kids name...
The Executive Escape: Six of the Best New Luxury Safaris
The article spotlights six newly launched luxury safari properties across Africa in 2026, illustrating a shift toward low‑volume, conservation‑focused travel. Highlights include Tanzania’s Ubuyu in Ruaha, Ritz‑Carlton’s Masai Mara camp, Laba Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Uganda’s Erebero Hills, Botswana’s Sediba Sa...
Stephen Colbert’s Book Club Picked a True Crime Book
Stephen Colbert’s Late Show Book Club chose Patrick Radden Keefe’s *London Falling* as its April pick, spotlighting a new true‑crime narrative that intertwines a 19th‑century murder mystery with modern investigative journalism. The selection follows Goodreads’ recent compilation of 136 popular...
10,000 New Planets Found Hidden in NASA Telescope Data
Astronomers have uncovered more than 10,000 candidate exoplanets in NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) data, the largest single discovery to date. The haul was revealed through a machine‑learning reanalysis of the full mission archive, adding roughly 20% to the...
Xin Zhang: A New Perspective
Xin Zhang, a London‑Beijing multidisciplinary artist born in 2002, employs Shibari‑inspired rope techniques across sculpture, performance, and painting to interrogate intimacy, resistance, and gendered bodies. Her immersive installations, such as “Tactile Threshold,” invite audiences to physically engage with themes of...
Why Black Jewellery Is In: Dior and Chaumet Have Stunning Offerings, and It’s Loved by Jennifer Lawrence
Black jewellery is emerging as a dominant luxury trend, with houses like Dior Joaillerie, Chaumet, and Boucheron unveiling collections that feature onyx, black diamonds, and blackened metals. Designers such as Laura Vann, Anabela Chan, and Jessie Thomas highlight the material’s...
The One Change that Worked: I Swapped Doomscrolling for Reading Comic Books
Journalist Joel Harley stopped his nightly doom‑scrolling habit and replaced it with reading comic books. The switch led to faster, more restful sleep, reduced anxiety, and a noticeable boost in creativity at work. He also found himself checking work channels...
Mirrors, Windows, and the Power of Attentive Focus
Two thoughts from Fritz Perls “We live in a house of mirrors and think we are looking out the windows.” “If you are bored, you are not paying attention.”
The Key to Losing Weight: Enjoy Your Food
Recent studies reveal that the way we think about food can alter hormonal responses that control hunger and satiety. Participants who believed they were consuming an indulgent milkshake experienced a sharper drop in ghrelin, the hunger hormone, than those told...
When Boundaries Control the Bulk
Researchers Jeet Shah, Laura Shou and collaborators at the University of Maryland demonstrated that in quantum dimer models the shape of the system’s boundary can dictate which phases appear deep inside the lattice, overturning the classic thermodynamic‑limit assumption that bulk...
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This Western State Erupts With Wildflowers Every Summer—And These Are the Best Places to See Them
Montana’s wildflower season stretches from April through September, varying by elevation across its national forests. Early blooms appear in low‑elevation prairies of Custer Gallatin and Flathead, while higher alpine meadows peak later in summer. The guide highlights specific trails—such as...
5 Questions to Hamed Erfani (Composer) and Yasaman Seif (Cellist)
Iranian composer Hamed Erfani and cellist Yasaman Seif, now based in Oklahoma, are preparing two high‑profile spring performances. Seif will present a recital on May 4 that features Erfani’s solo cello work *Detachment*, reflecting their ten‑month separation after their wedding. Erfani,...
Yes, Goth Yoga Is a Thing — and It's Thriving in a Burbank Occult Shop
Goth Yoga LA, founded by Brynna Beatnix and DJ James David, runs donation‑based yoga sessions in the dim backroom of Burbank’s occult shop The Crooked Path. The classes blend certified yoga practice with dark ’80s‑punk soundscapes, creating a therapeutic environment for goths,...
NASA Curiosity Discovery, Suicide Hotline Hope, the AI Voice Clone Upper Hand
NASA’s Curiosity rover analyzed a 2020 rock from Mount Sharp and detected 21 distinct carbon‑containing molecules, seven of which are new to Mars and include nitrogen heterocycles, precursors to DNA and RNA. The rock dates to roughly 3.5 billion years ago,...
OOH Offers Big Return on Investment for Luxury Brands
Out‑of‑home (OOH) advertising delivers a striking 12.8× return on investment for luxury brands—roughly $16 in revenue for every $1 spent—according to Independent Marketing Sciences. Across 24 media channels, luxury’s overall average ROI is 4.7×, making OOH the top‑performing channel. The...
How to Find Focus in an Increasingly Distracted World
The article explores how relentless digital distractions erode productivity and presents Cal Newport’s deep‑work framework as a remedy. The author shares personal experiments, such as blocking email for three hours and restricting internet access for two, to reclaim focus. Structured...
Denim’s Future and Legacy Take Center Stage at Kingpins Amsterdam
The Kingpins Amsterdam denim show attracted 1,033 attendees from 514 companies spanning 40 countries, a modest decline from its October edition as retailers tighten travel budgets. This season introduced an expanded Jeanius Hub for startups and brought back the Made...
Judge Announces Shortlists for UK Jewellery Awards 2026
I am very pleased to share I am a judge at the UK Jewellery Awards 2026 for Commercial Jewellery Designer of the Year, Creative Jewellery Designer of the Year, and Emerging Jewellery Designer of the Year. See the shortlists here: https://t.co/19WEXDUMfR
AUDI (Not to Be Confused with Audi) Shows E7X Model in Beijing
Audi unveiled the world‑premiere AUDI E7X electric SUV at the Auto China show in Beijing, marking the second production model from the China‑only AUDI brand. The debut coincides with a new strategic agreement between Audi and SAIC to co‑develop a next‑generation...
Irish Retail Chain Born Clothing Closes After 16 Years
Born Clothing, a once‑popular Irish high‑street fashion retailer, has entered provisional liquidation and announced the closure of its 15 remaining stores. The chain launched a closing‑down sale offering up to 70% off inventory. At its peak the brand operated more...
Dataland, World’s First A.I. Arts Museum, Will Open in June, and Other News.
Dataland, billed as the world’s first museum devoted to AI‑generated art, will open on June 20 at The Grand LA in downtown Los Angeles. Its inaugural show, “Machine Dreams: Rainforest,” uses massive environmental data sets to create immersive, multi‑sensory installations. Meanwhile,...