Emily Lawson’s ‘Man Eating P—-’ Challenges Views of Sex, Death, and Womanhood
Emily Lawson’s 12‑minute short “Man Eating Pussy” captured the SXSW Midnight Short Special Jury Award, drawing attention for its provocative title and body‑horror premise. The film follows sex worker Kitty, whose face is a literal vulva, and her dying client, challenging conventional objectification of women in horror. Production relied on a sophisticated prosthetic created by Cronenberg‑veteran designers Monica Pavez and Alexandra Anger, supported by Canada Council, Ontario Arts Council, the National Film Board and a Panavision grant. Lawson aims to spark dialogue about the complexity of womanhood through this transgressive work.
Dolce & Gabbana Co-Founder Quits as Chair of Fashion House
Stefano Gabbana, co‑founder of Dolce & Gabbana, announced his resignation as chair of the fashion house while remaining as creative director. The move comes after a series of brand controversies that have strained relationships with retailers and sparked consumer backlash....
An Intimate Portrait of Basquiat’s Early Life Returns to Brooklyn
The Bishop Gallery will bring back the “Our Friend, Jean” exhibition to Brooklyn on May 16, coinciding with Frieze Week. The show presents twenty early works, photographs, and ephemera from the late 1970s, largely drawn from biologist Alexis Adler’s collection of...
Ex-MUSHROOMHEAD Vocalist JEFFREY NOTHING Announces First Tour In Eight Years; New Album '202SICK' To Arrive In The Fall
Jeffrey Nothing, co‑founder and former vocalist of Mushroomhead, announced his first solo tour in eight years, kicking off on July 25, 2026 and running through August 26 across the U.S. The tour will feature October Noir for the opening week...
"On Our First Tour One of the Venues Burned Down, and the Cops Would Shut Things Down." Police Raids, Venue...
Converge, the Massachusetts‑born metalcore pioneers, have spent three and a half decades pushing the limits of hardcore with abrasive riffs, visceral vocals and relentless experimentation. Their 2001 landmark album *Jane Doe* redefined the genre, inspiring a wave of bands across...
The Real Reason Your Productivity Setup Isn’t Helping Anymore
The article challenges the blind adoption of popular productivity frameworks, arguing that many—such as the Eisenhower Matrix, Two‑Minute Rule, and hyper‑scheduled calendars—can hinder rather than help when they don’t match an individual’s rhythm. It highlights emerging concepts like "Type A...
3 Rock Frontmen Who Changed the Definition of “Cool”
Rock frontmen Freddie Mercury, Kurt Cobain, and David Bowie each redefined what it meant to “cool” in their respective eras. Mercury’s theatrical flair and powerful vocals broke gender norms and paved the way for LGBTQ+ visibility in mainstream music. Cobain’s...
Oxford BioTherapeutics Partners with BMS to Develop Next-Generation T-Cell Engagers for Solid Tumors
Oxford BioTherapeutics (OBT) announced a multi‑year strategic collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) to discover and develop next‑generation T‑cell engager therapies for solid tumors. OBT will apply its OGAP‑Verify platform to identify tumor‑selective antigens and design candidate molecules, while BMS...
Mohiniyattam Movie Review: Saiju Kurup and Suraj Venjaramoodu’s Lighthearted Comedy Thriller Is a Worthy Sequel to Bharathanatyam
Krishnadas Murali’s *Mohiniyattam* picks up the Bharathanatyam saga, pairing Saiju Kurup and Suraj Venjaramoodu in a light‑hearted comedy‑thriller sequel. The plot centers on a temple‑linked crisis that forces the family to conceal an accidental crime, echoing *Drishyam* while carving its own tone....
The Healthcare Burnout Backlash (Pt 3): How Workflow Redesign Is Helping Healthcare Organizations Offset Staffing Shortages
The third installment of MedTech Intelligence’s burnout series argues that staffing shortages are symptoms of outdated, siloed workflows rather than pure labor deficits. Healthcare leaders are turning to targeted workflow redesign—especially in patient access, revenue cycle and EHR processes—to eliminate...
Bait Sheds Light on British-Pakistani Mental Health Struggles Rarely Seen on Screen
Bait, the Prime Video drama starring Riz Ahmed, uses satire to expose the hidden mental‑health crisis among British‑Pakistani men, portraying a protagonist whose quest for validation spirals into early‑stage psychosis. The series mirrors research showing a higher incidence of first‑episode psychosis...
Ralph Fiennes Reveals Whether He Would Return to Harry Potter Role
Ralph Fiennes said he would love to return as Voldemort in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series, but feels the chance has passed. The streaming giant has yet to announce who will play the dark wizard, despite speculation around Tilda Swinton and...
I Found a New Meteor Shower, and It Comes From an Asteroid Getting Broken Down by the Sun
A team of planetary scientists identified a new meteor shower composed of 282 meteors that originated from a small asteroid shredded by extreme solar heating. The stream follows an orbit that brings it almost five times closer to the Sun...
The Rise of Rico Ace in 5 Tracks
UK rap duo EsDeeKid and newcomer Rico Ace emerged as 2025 breakout stars, with Ace distinguishing himself by sticking to straight rap amid a melodic‑driven scene. His debut album *Blackjack* leans heavily on classic rap wordplay, while tracks like “Skatti”...
Potential Applications of the X-37B Space Plane
The U.S. Space Force’s X‑37B orbital testbed has proven its ability to stay aloft for months, maneuver efficiently, and return payloads to Earth for post‑flight analysis. Recent missions demonstrated aerobraking, laser‑communications trials, and a quantum inertial sensor, highlighting its role...
Norah Jones Revisits “Come Away With Me” Live From Apple Music Studios
Norah Jones returned to her breakout hit “Come Away With Me” for a live performance at Apple Music Studios in Los Angeles. The intimate set, part of Apple’s “Live From Apple Music Studios” series, highlighted the song’s origins and its...
How to Convince Your Boss They Need a Coach
Senior leaders often lose candid feedback as they ascend, creating blind spots that can hinder strategy execution. Suggesting executive coaching to a boss can feel risky, but positioning it as a high‑performance tool aligned with the leader’s own challenges mitigates...
Preview of the 63rd Edition of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair
The 63rd Bologna Children’s Book Fair returns April 13‑16, gathering over 1,500 publishing professionals from 90 countries under the theme “Together We Are Better.” Illustration remains central, with more than 4,000 artists submitting work for the flagship Illustrators Exhibition, which will...
Cradlewise Brings Its Award-Winning Smart Crib to Amazon in Time for Mother's Day
Cradlewise, the AI‑powered smart crib, launched on Amazon on April 10 with a $90 discount through May 15, timed for Mother’s Day. The $1,799 system promises up to four times the lifespan of traditional bassinets and includes a two‑year Nurture Core app...
Bookstorm, an Illustration Project in Nigeria That Grew Out of a Partnership with the Bologna Children’s Book Fair
Bookstorm is a two‑year illustration project founded by Nigerian poet Lola Shoneyin, emerging from a partnership with the Bologna Children’s Book Fair and Milan’s Mimaster illustration school. It aims to train writers and illustrators to produce 100 children’s books reflecting Nigerian...
Everything Happens For A Reason: Ava Joe’s Life Philosophies
British singer‑songwriter Ava Joe, known for candid lyrics and genre‑blending pop, has released her sophomore EP “Big Beautiful Mess”. The record expands on themes of freedom, heartbreak and self‑discovery, drawing from influences ranging from Lady Gaga to Radiohead. Since her debut...
Audi Boss: Concept C Going Ahead Despite Porsche Uncertainty
Audi’s C‑Sport, the production version of the Concept C electric coupé, remains on track for a 2027 launch despite recent turbulence at Porsche. The vehicle, echoing the iconic TT design, will sit on the jointly developed PPE Sport platform. Porsche’s...
The Rolling Stones Are Releasing a New Song Tomorrow, but Under a Fake Name
The Rolling Stones will issue their new single “Rough and Twisted” on April 11 as a vinyl‑only white‑label record, credited to the secret moniker The Cockroaches. The track won’t appear on streaming services, forcing collectors to seek the physical release. Posters...
SEVENDUST Announces November/December 2026 European Tour
Grammy‑nominated metal band SEVENDUST announced a 15‑date European headlining tour running from November 25, 2026 in Hamburg to December 15 in London. The tour supports their upcoming fifteenth studio album “One,” slated for release on May 1, 2026 via Napalm Records. General ticket...
Conserving Intact Nature Should Be Top Priority for Meeting 2030 Targets -Study
A new study published this week argues that preserving intact ecosystems is the most effective strategy for achieving the 2030 global biodiversity targets. The researchers found that protecting existing natural habitats outperforms both halting species extinctions and large‑scale ecosystem restoration...
‘I Joined the Management Team the Day After Returning From Maternity Leave’
Women in Solar+ Europe highlighted Ilse Cappelle, Libra Energy’s Head of Marketing & E‑commerce, who stepped onto the management team the day after returning from maternity leave. Her story showcases the company’s commitment to career growth, work‑life balance, and gender‑inclusive...
The Potency of Ungovernable Impulses by Malka Older
Malka Older’s third Investigations of Mossa and Pleiti novel, The Potency of Ungovernable Impulses, deepens the series with a Sherlockian mystery set on the Jovian colony Giant. The book showcases intricate worldbuilding—new language, Jovian melancholy, and a society grappling with...
Scientists Uncover the Neurological Mechanisms Behind Cannabis-Induced “Munchies”
A University of Calgary team published a study in PNAS showing that inhaled THC vapor triggers a robust, short‑lived increase in food consumption in both humans and rats. In a controlled trial with 82 volunteers, any dose of cannabis vapor...
Two Fathers, One Standard
The essay reflects on growing up with a biological father and a stepfather, each embodying opposite leadership traits—consistent execution versus bold vision. The author distills their combined influence into a personal standard that blends responsibility with imagination. Real‑world examples, from...
Artemis II: As Humans Return to the Moon, Which of These 4 Futures Will We Choose?
Artemis II completed the first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo, with four astronauts looping around the Moon and preparing for splash‑down. The mission revives NASA’s deep‑space agenda while highlighting policy friction as the U.S. Artemis Accords carve exclusive “safety zones” for...
How to Fly Private Like Your Really Rich Friend Who Hates Spending Money
Private aviation is becoming more reachable as semi‑private carriers and fly‑sharing platforms offer seat‑only pricing that rivals first‑class fares. Brokers and direct operators provide additional cost‑control tools, though they typically embed a 7‑12% commission. Empty‑leg flights and strategic flexibility on...
Aoshima: Japan's Tiny 'Cat Island' Where Felines Hugely Outnumber Humans
Aoshima, a 0.2‑square‑mile island in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, is home to roughly 80 feral cats and just three elderly residents, creating a 27‑to‑1 cat‑to‑human ratio. A 2018 spay‑and‑neuter campaign slashed the cat population by more than half, and no...
Why Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” Makes the Woman Who Wrote It “Cringe”
Aerosmith’s 1998 power ballad “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing,” propelled by Diane Warren’s songwriting, topped the Billboard Hot 100 and became a staple at weddings and proms. Despite its commercial triumph, Warren told The Telegraph in 2026 that the song’s...
Albedo Ratchets Up the Power for Its Second VLEO Flight
Albedo unveiled Vicinity, a very‑low‑Earth‑orbit (VLEO) satellite bus slated for a second flight in 2027. The bus boosts peak power to 3 kW and average power to 400 W while supporting up to one ton of payload and a five‑year lifespan at...
Here's How Many Reps You Should Do, Depending on Your Fitness Goals
The article debunks the myth that specific rep ranges exclusively produce strength, size, or “toning.” It explains that most resistance training simultaneously builds strength and muscle, with the 6‑15 rep zone offering a modest 10‑15% efficiency advantage for hypertrophy. Low...
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Debuts “Special Happens” Experiences
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has introduced six curated “Special Happens” experiences across its global portfolio, grouped into After Dark, In the Wild, Around the Table and In the Spotlight categories. The lineup features a Great Wall helicopter tour in Beijing,...
3D Models of Plants for Research Available at Purdue Ag Alumni Seed Phenotyping Facility
Purdue's Ag Alumni Seed Phenotyping Facility (AAPF) now offers fully automated 3‑D plant models created from multi‑spectral RGB images and an X‑ray CT root scanner. Computer engineer Xiaomeng Liu developed an algorithm that stitches 2‑D photos into accurate three‑dimensional representations,...
“The Luxury to Say ‘No’”: Talking with Children’s Author Maria Dadouch
Maria Dadouch, a prolific author of more than 80 Arabic children’s books, won the 2022 Sheikh Zayed Book Award for her novel “The Mystery of the Glass Ball.” The prize elevated her profile, allowing her to serve on award juries and champion...
Bata India Launches ‘Everyday Essentials’ Campaign with Taapsee Pannu
Bata India unveiled its "Everyday Essentials. Reinvented" campaign, featuring actress Taapsee Pannu, to promote a new line of open‑footwear such as sandals and peep‑toes. The collection is designed for extended, all‑day wear across varied occasions and launches at a starting price...
Re: Make Compassion Visible in Emergency Medicine Again
In a response to Iain Beardsell’s article, emergency‑medicine consultant Chris Turner argues that the profession’s growing systemic strain has dulled compassion, turning clinicians into inadvertent partners in a failing system. He cites moral injury from the shift between risk mitigation...
Moog’s “Tip to Tail” Contributions to the Artemis II Flight
Moog Inc. supplied more than 100 actuation and control components for NASA’s Artemis II mission, ranging from thrust‑vector control on the Space Launch System to hatch‑opening actuators on Orion. The company’s actuator business has doubled in the past five years, prompting...
This Is What Festival Fashion Looks Like in 2026
The 2026 Festival Dressing Guide outlines practical rules and personality‑driven looks for music‑goers, emphasizing footwear first and ditching designer sunglasses. It presents two core styles – a minimalist outfit built around a black linen mini dress, trench coat and sandals,...
Charlie Vaughan Releases Hazy New Single ‘Don’t Wanna Drive’
English singer‑songwriter Charlie Vaughan has released his new single “Don’t Wanna Drive.” The track blends hazy indie pop melodies with a catchy chorus, reflecting a stripped‑down, dreamy approach. Vaughan, who recently opened for The Backseat Lovers and Hamilton Leithauser on...
People Who Are over 60 but Look Considerably Younger Often Share One Quality that Has Nothing to Do with Their...
People over 60 who appear younger share a common trait: they genuinely enjoy their lives. Their posture, facial expressions, and movement convey confidence, not a result of expensive skincare or strict diets. The article argues that mindset, purpose‑driven hobbies, and...
The Link Between Physical Health And Emotional Well-Being In Men
The article highlights the often‑overlooked connection between men’s physical health and emotional well‑being, explaining how exercise, nutrition, sleep, and social activity influence mood and stress resilience. It points out cultural pressures that cause men to neglect self‑care, leading to burnout,...
Diagnostics Lag Is Holding Back New Therapies, Says Study
A new UCSF analysis published in Science warns that diagnostic development is lagging behind therapeutic breakthroughs because of regulatory and reimbursement gaps. The authors highlight that nearly half of the world’s population—about 47%—has limited or no access to essential tests,...
YES Announces 24th Studio Album 'Aurora', Shares Title Track
Progressive rock pioneers Yes announced their 24th studio album, Aurora, set for a June 12 release via InsideOut Music/Sony Music. Produced by guitarist Steve Howe, the record features the current lineup—Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood and Jay Schellen—and mixes...
Preston Pablo’s ‘Selfish’ Works With Intention
Canadian singer‑songwriter Preston Pablo has dropped his new single “Selfish,” a bass‑driven track that showcases his focus on melody and intentional production. The song follows a series of viral moments that have raised his profile on streaming platforms. Pablo describes...
Neural Mechanisms of Food Preference and Reward Processing: A Review of Multifaceted Influencing Factors and Intervention Strategies
The 2026 review by Gao et al. maps the brain network—midbrain dopamine, prefrontal cortex, amygdala, hypothalamus and cerebellum—that underlies food “wanting” and “liking.” It shows how genetics, stress, socioeconomic status and cultural norms modulate these circuits, and how ultra‑processed foods can...
Commentary: The Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Cognitive Function in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Tom Citherlet’s commentary challenges the recent meta‑analysis by Xu et al., arguing that it double‑counts multiple cognitive outcomes from the same participants, inflating sample size and statistical power. He cites similar methodological errors in earlier creatine‑memory reviews and notes the European...