Toward Stable and Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells: Unlocking the Potential of Porous PbI2 Scaffolds via Two‐Step Sequential Deposition
A new review highlights porous PbI2 scaffolds as a game‑changer for perovskite solar cells fabricated via two‑step sequential deposition. By tailoring porosity through solvent engineering, molecular additives, ionic liquids, sacrificial templates, and interfacial modifications, the PbI2 layer becomes highly permeable, allowing complete conversion to high‑quality perovskite. The approach consistently delivers efficiencies exceeding 26% and maintains over 90% of initial performance after thousands of operating hours. Researchers argue that this scalable morphology control could accelerate commercial adoption of perovskite photovoltaics.
Vacancy‐Engineered Interfacial Electrons Modulation in NiCo Hydroxide/MoS2 Heterostructures for Boosted OER Electrocatalysis
Researchers engineered NiCo hydroxide/MoS2 heterostructures with either molybdenum or sulfur vacancies to probe interfacial electron dynamics. Mo‑vacancy samples dramatically improved charge transfer, lowering the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) overpotential to 256 mV at 10 mA cm⁻² and delivering a Tafel slope of 68.5 mV dec⁻¹....
Electrostatically Guided Covalent Architectures for Stable Hydrogen Evolution at Ampere‐Level Current Densities in Acidic Media
Researchers have developed a catalyst that anchors Mo2C nanoclusters onto nitrogen‑doped carbon nanotubes (NCNTs) via strong Mo‑C and Mo‑N covalent bonds formed through electrostatically guided self‑assembly and carbonization. The resulting porous, conductive network delivers overpotentials of 256 mV at 500 mA cm⁻² and...
Maggie Smith's Beloved Period Drama Hailed an "Instant Classic" Lands New UK Streaming Home
Maggie Smith was honored by Shepperton Studios, which named a stage after her, celebrating her decades‑long partnership with the studio and its sister Pinewood. The 1993 film adaptation of *The Secret Garden*, in which Smith played housekeeper Mrs Medlock, has been...
Temperature-Controlled Infrastructure Helps Combat Food Insecurity
Americold Realty Trust is leveraging its temperature‑controlled logistics network to fight food insecurity ahead of the USPS Stamp Out Hunger drive and World Hunger Day. The REIT has moved more than two million pounds of food for Feed the Children and...
Construction of Ti3C2Tx MXene Composite PI Nanogel Fiber With Excellent Infrared Stealth Performance
Researchers have created a composite fiber that merges polyimide aerogel fibers with a MXene‑tannic acid coating, delivering both thermal insulation and low infrared emissivity. The material achieves a thermal conductivity of 0.084 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ and an emissivity of 0.17, keeping a 200 °C...
Ultralong Room‐Temperature Phosphorescent Coatings Enabled by Coronene Aggregates in Specialty Epoxy Resin: Wide‐Range Excitation From Violet to Green Light
Researchers have developed a room‑temperature phosphorescent (RTP) coating by embedding UV‑irradiated coronene aggregates into a specialty epoxy resin. The resulting films can be excited across a wide visible spectrum—from violet to green light—and exhibit afterglow durations up to 90 seconds and...
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How Decision Fatigue Affects Diabetes Management (and What to Do About It)
Decision fatigue—mental wear from making countless choices—has become a hidden barrier for people with diabetes, who face 180 to 300 extra decisions each day. The constant juggling of insulin dosing, glucose checks, meals, exercise, and preventive appointments can erode adherence,...
Oceans Nearing Record Heat Globally as El Nino Conditions Begin Emerging: Copernicus
April 2026 marked the third warmest April on record globally, with the extra‑polar oceans posting the second‑highest sea‑surface temperatures since observations began. The Copernicus Climate Change Service reported an average SST of 21.00 °C across 60°S–60°N, signaling a shift toward El Niño...
Multi‐Scale Water Modulation for Regulating Water Reactivity and Suppressing Nanoscale Zero‐Valent Iron (nZVI) Corrosion
Researchers unveiled a multi‑scale water‑modulation strategy that uses a hydrophilic polysaccharide network to reconfigure water’s molecular states and dramatically curb corrosion of nanoscale zero‑valent iron (nZVI). By converting roughly 45% of free water into bound and intermediate water, the thermodynamic...
Tailoring the Melting and Glass Transition Behavior of Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks via Ammonium Halide Salts
Researchers demonstrated that inorganic ammonium halide salts can act as modifiers for zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs), dramatically lowering both melting and glass‑transition temperatures. The salts infiltrate the crystal lattice, disrupt Zn‑N coordination, and form Zn‑halide bonds, enabling the melt‑processing of...
When There’s No Appointment Available, Patients Are Opening ChatGPT
Patients facing weeks‑long waitlists and $150‑plus out‑of‑pocket fees are increasingly turning to ChatGPT for immediate emotional support. While the AI offers instant, non‑judgmental replies, it was not engineered for mental‑health care and lacks therapeutic safeguards. Experts argue that purpose‑built mental‑wellness...
Two of the World’s Best New Hotels Are in London
Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 list of the world’s best new hotels features two London properties: Six Senses London and The Chancery Rosewood. Six Senses transformed the former Whiteleys department store with a £1.5 billion (~$1.9 billion) redevelopment, delivering 109 rooms, a high‑end spa and rates starting...
STARZ Ending Pay-2 Deal with Universal
STARZ announced it will terminate its Pay‑2 licensing agreement with Universal, cutting off access to Universal’s film library after the studio’s Pay‑1 window. The deal, originally slated to run through 2028, is ending because Universal’s four‑month Peacock exclusivity and subsequent...
Expanding the Geography of Contemporary African Art
Founded in London in 2013, the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair has expanded to London, Marrakech and New York, with the 2026 New York edition running May 13‑17. The fair features more than 20 exhibitors from 12 countries, showcasing over...
ASGCT Honors Mohamed Abou‑el‑Enein as Outstanding New Investigator
Mohamed Abou‑el‑Enein, MD, PhD, received the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy’s 2026 Outstanding New Investigator Award and his lab earned the Best of Molecular Therapy Award. His team’s high‑dimensional spectral flow cytometry platform maps CAR‑T cell states, pinpointing...
Do UPFs Pose Greater Risk of Plastic Packaging Harms?
Recent research highlights that ultra‑processed foods (UPFs) face added health risks from the plastic packaging that protects them. Chemicals such as bisphenols, phthalates and PFAS can migrate into foods, especially those high in fat, and sterilisation processes further amplify this...
The Founder Focus Tactics That Quietly Change Everything
Founders who consistently outpace competitors rely on systematic focus tactics rather than raw willpower. By batching context switches, adding friction to distractions, and protecting a non‑negotiable deep‑work block, they reclaim 5‑20 hours each week. Additional practices such as a decision...
Can You Ever Get ‘Well’ in the City?
The article challenges the long‑standing notion that true wellness requires escaping the city, arguing that urban environments can foster health if people learn to regulate within them. It cites a 2019 UK study showing 120 minutes of weekly green‑space exposure...
‘They Won’t Eat Anything’: What to Do when Weaning Doesn’t Go to Plan
Health visitor Tracey Stone explains that weaning typically begins around six months, when babies can sit up, coordinate feeding movements, and swallow solids. She emphasizes that rejecting foods, needing multiple exposures, and fluctuating appetite are normal parts of learning new...
The First Playgrounds Were for Adults, Not Kids
The modern children’s playground emerged in 1840s England when urban parks began allocating specific areas for recreation, but those early sites were more akin to public gyms than play zones. Influenced by German education reformers and Victorian health concerns, equipment...
Bow Down to the King.
Monarch Quantum announced a strategic partnership with Oratomic, bringing renowned physicist Prof. John Preskill onto the collaboration. The deal highlights Oratomic’s leadership team, which includes Caltech researchers Dolev Bluvstein and Manuel Endres, and signals a push toward fault‑tolerant, utility‑scale quantum...
Chaka Khan Doesn’t Believe in Alarm Clocks
Legendary vocalist Chaka Khan has returned with the single “Chakzilla,” the first new music she’s released in almost ten years, and announced her 14th solo album of the same name for September 18, 2026. The album will feature high‑profile collaborations...
Regen Nutrition Project Measures Real Food Nutrient Density
The Nutrient Density Initiative (NDI) and food‑testing firm Edacious have launched the Regen Nutrition Project, a 2024 effort that measures how regenerative farming practices affect the nutrient profile of foods. More than 50 member companies and farms submit product samples...
ALBUM REVIEW: Ashley McBryde’s ‘Wild’ Offers Raucous Redemption and Hope
Ashley McBryde releases her fifth studio album, Wild, a raucous blend of rock and country. The record opens with “Rattlesnake Preacher,” a snarling rocker that pairs screaming guitars with gospel‑tinged lyrics about a fire‑and‑brimstone preacher. Tracks like “Arkansas Mud” showcase...
Farah: From a Dodge Charger to a Genesis GV60, My Quest for the Every-Person's Bentley
Matt Farah argues Bentley remains the benchmark for performance, quality and refinement, but its six‑figure price tags keep it out of reach for most buyers. He tests two more affordable alternatives—a 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Coupe priced around $60,000...
5 Lessons Superhero Movies Need to Learn From the Video Game Movie Boom
2026 has become a breakout year for video‑game adaptations, with titles like *Super Mario Galaxy*, *Mortal Kombat II* and the indie surprise *Iron Lung* delivering strong box‑office results. At the same time, superhero franchises such as Marvel’s *Avengers: Doomsday* and DC’s *Daredevil:...
T&C Culture Watch: A New Floral Exhibit Opens at the New York Botanical Garden
Town & Country highlights a new exhibition at the New York Botanical Garden that revives the 1960s “flower power” ethos, originally coined by poet Allen Ginsberg. The show pairs the era’s psychedelic spirit with a curated selection of high‑end accessories, including...
May 8, 2013: The Promise of Comet ISON
Comet ISON, discovered in September 2012 by Russian astronomers Vitali Nevski and Artyom Novichonok, was the first Oort‑cloud visitor tracked on its inbound journey. An unprecedented international observing campaign, including twelve NASA space telescopes, captured a 43‑minute Hubble time‑lapse on May 8 2013...
Why some Brain Cells Are Particularly Vulnerable to Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers identified that CUX2 cortical neurons, essential for higher cognition, are uniquely vulnerable in progressive multiple sclerosis due to accumulated DNA damage. The protein ATF4 initiates a DNA‑repair kit that safeguards these cells; disabling ATF4 in mice triggers rapid CUX2...
Frank Stella’s Personal Collection of Navajo Textiles Goes on View for the First Time
Renowned minimalist Frank Stella’s personal collection of 55 Navajo textiles is being exhibited for the first time. The works, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century and valued at $6,500 to $25,000 each, will debut at Arader Galleries...
Cinema Pros Call On European Union To Maintain Support Of Film Industry
More than 4,700 cinema professionals signed an open letter urging the European Union to “future‑proof” its 35‑year MEDIA programme, warning that the proposed AgoraEU mega‑programme could merge culture, media and civil‑society funding and dilute film support. The petition, backed by...
AnOther Loves: A Space-Age Oddity Boot
Loewe, the historic Spanish leather house now worth billions of euros, has unveiled its first collection under creative directors Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough. The centerpiece is the Emily aqua bootie, a single‑piece PVC shoe that reimagines the classic Wellington with...
People with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Have Higher Rates of Suicidal Thinking, Planning and Attempts
A systematic review of 18 studies covering over 2 million menstruating individuals found that people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) experience markedly higher rates of suicidal thoughts, planning, and attempts than those without the condition. Reported prevalence varied widely, from 0.011 %...
Chinese Health Authority Says No Need to Worry About Latest Hantavirus Outbreak
China’s Centre for Disease Control and Prevention announced that no human infections have been recorded from the Andes‑origin hantavirus linked to the recent outbreak on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius. The virus, primarily carried by rodents, rarely spreads between...
France Passes Historic Law for Restituting Colonial-Era Art, American Folk Art Museum Workers Protest, and More: Morning Links for May...
France’s Parliament unanimously approved a landmark law that creates a single framework for returning artworks looted between 1815 and 1972, ending the need for item‑by‑item legislation. The measure establishes two expert committees—one French, one from the claimant country—to assess restitution...
Multiple Man-Made 'Forever Chemicals' Found in 98.5% of People Tested
A new study of 10,566 U.S. blood samples found that 98.5 % of participants carry multiple PFAS “forever chemicals,” making it the largest biomonitoring effort of its kind. PFAS, used in countless consumer products, resist degradation and accumulate in the body,...
Star Wars Has to Deliver a Proper Movie with The Mandalorian and Grogu – Otherwise the Franchise Is Dead
Disney is preparing its first Star Wars theatrical release in more than six years, a feature film starring Jon Favreau’s Mandalorian and the fan‑favorite Grogu. The movie must convince audiences who haven’t followed the TV series that the saga can still...
UK Renters Fed up with 'Shoebox' Bedrooms? This Simple Reset Makes Tiny Rooms Feel Bigger on Any Budget
UK renters are increasingly frustrated by cramped, "shoebox" bedrooms that lack space for basic furniture and storage. Designers recommend a renter‑friendly reset that focuses on decluttering, vertical storage, strategic lighting, and portable furniture with hidden compartments. Simple changes such as...
'The Devil Wears Prada'- And Carries Alameda Turquesa Handbags
Portuguese label Alameda Turquesa, founded by sisters Ana and Carolina Santos, secured product placement in the upcoming film "The Devil Wears Prada 2," with its handbags and mules appearing on screen. The brand's shoes were so popular that Meryl Streep and...
Principles of Overlanding 12V Fridges: Choosing the Right Size and Power for Real-World Travel
In the latest Overland Journal Podcast, hosts Scott Brady and Matt Scott advise overland travelers to select the smallest 12‑volt fridge that meets their needs—typically 25‑35 L for solo or duo trips and 45‑55 L for small families—to avoid excess weight and...
Blair Underwood on Honoring His Mother, Creating a Legacy, and How He Feels About AI
Actor Blair Underwood has released a new memoir, "A Soldier's Wife: My Mother, the Marvelous Mrs. Marilyn A. Underwood," honoring his mother. The book draws from Marilyn Underwood’s diaries and writings and was co‑written with Ylonda Gault. Underwood and his...
Is Your Baby's Name Already Costing Them Job Interviews? Scientists Reveal 36 to Avoid
A 2025 study in Acta Psychologica shows that first names containing “spiky” phonemes such as k, t, p and i are judged as less warm and agreeable, leading to fewer interview callbacks for roles that value those traits. The researchers...
Artemis II Crew Eyes Meteoroid Impact Flashes
During its lunar flyby, NASA’s Artemis II crew observed brief meteoroid impact flashes on the Moon’s far side, a phenomenon that onboard cameras struggled to capture. The Orion spacecraft carried 31 cameras to document the mission, yet rapid flashes evaded imaging...
Fiber Optic Cables Can Eavesdrop on Nearby Conversations
Scientists demonstrated that distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) on fiber‑optic cables can capture nearby speech and convert it into real‑time transcripts using free AI software. The method works best on surface‑coiled fibers within five metres of the sound source, while burial...
MDLBEAST Foundation Shares Open Call for Mentorship Programme to Support Women in Music
The MDLBEAST Foundation has opened applications for the 2026 HUNNA mentorship programme, targeting both mentees and mentors across the MENA music scene. Since its launch, HUNNA has helped more than 100 women through mentorship, leadership courses, and industry programming. The...
Belstaff Launches New Drop with Represent, Signs for Outlet Store at Dalton Park
Represent has launched its second collaboration with British heritage label Belstaff on May 13, delivering a capsule that fuses streetwear flair with the motorcycle‑inspired DNA of Belstaff. Central pieces include a reworked 1990s high‑performance leather jacket and trousers, plus a...
10 Percent Happier at Work: Dan Harris on Mental Health, Burnout and More
Dan Harris, former ABC News anchor and author of the bestseller *10% Happier*, delivered a keynote at the BenefitsPRO Broker Expo in Chicago, highlighting the rising burnout crisis—affecting more than half of American workers. He shared personal stories of depression,...
Dallas Rapper ABM Benji Drops High-Energy “Let’s Get To It” Visual
Dallas‑born rapper ABM Benji has launched the official video for her single “Let’s Get To It,” which features fellow artist Ratchet Lo. The high‑energy visual, filmed in Oak Cliff, showcases the duo’s chemistry and street‑style aesthetics. The track is already gaining...
Turnover Announce New Album ‘Down On Earth’
Turnover announced their sixth studio album, "Down On Earth," slated for release on May 29. The record is the band’s first independent release after parting with Hopeless Records, reflecting a shift toward artist‑controlled distribution. To promote the launch, the group...