Tour News: Paris Jackson, Camp Flog Gnaw 2026, Anaiis, Towa Bird, Jane Remover, More
BrooklynVegan’s latest tour roundup highlights a wave of new live‑music announcements for summer and fall 2026. Paris Jackson is embarking on her first headlining tour, concluding in New York City on September 25, while Charli XCX will launch a Music, Fashion, Film Tour with Underscores later this year. Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival secures dates at Dodger Stadium with tickets on sale June 11, and a slate of indie acts—including anaiis, Show Me The Body, Towa Bird and Jane Remover—have unveiled North American runs supporting fresh releases.
Dave Eggers on 'Contrapposto' And Supporting the Next Generation of Writers
Bestselling author Dave Eggers has released his long‑awaited novel *Contrapposto*, a story of two art‑obsessed friends spanning decades. Simultaneously, he is spearheading Art + Water, a 100,000‑square‑foot arts‑education hub on San Francisco’s Pier 29 aimed at removing economic barriers for creators. Eggers also highlighted...
Psychologists Turn to Hair Samples to Shed Light on the Biology of Parenting in Fascinating New Study
A recent study published in European Neuropsychopharmacology demonstrates that chronic oxytocin levels measured from hair can serve as a biomarker of the emotional quality of mother‑child relationships. By analyzing three‑centimeter hair segments, researchers captured hormone exposure over the prior three...
Human Ancestors Were Using Fire Earlier Than Previously Thought
Researchers analyzing micromammal bones from South Africa's Wonderwerk Cave have identified fire exposure dating between 1.1 and 1.8 million years ago, pushing back the earliest known controlled use of fire by several hundred thousand years. The team used a novel luminescence...
New Material Offers Same Radiation Protection as Lead Aprons at a Fraction of the Weight
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have engineered a flexible polymer nanocomposite that embeds tungsten nanoparticles, delivering radiation shielding comparable to traditional lead aprons while weighing about 90% less. The graded multilayer architecture boosts the linear attenuation coefficient by up...
6 New Songs Out Today
BrooklynVegan’s daily roundup spotlights six fresh tracks from a mix of established and emerging acts. Suede adds 11 bonus cuts to its 2025 Antidepressants album, while LA duo Paycheque teases their debut with the synth‑driven single “Heatwave.” Twin Bloom drops...
Blood Test May Predict Immunotherapy Response in Head and Neck Cancer
A Northwestern Medicine study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation reports a blood test that analyzes cell‑free DNA fragmentation patterns to predict which head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients will respond to pembrolizumab immunotherapy. The test evaluated 185...
There's Drum-Cam Footage Of Drummer ANIKA NILLES' First RUSH Concert – Watch Here
Anika Nilles made her live debut with Rush on June 7 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, captured in a full‑length drum‑cam video posted by TapeheadToo. The footage shows her tackling a set that spans classics like “Tom Sawyer,” “YYZ,”...
Universal’s ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Again Tops Weekly Fandango at Home Chart Through June 7
Universal’s animated "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" topped Fandango at Home’s revenue chart for the third straight week, covering the period ending June 7. The sequel, available for premium digital purchase and rental since May 19, leveraged the massive success of the...
Metabolic Switch in Lung Cancer Reprograms Immune Cells to Slow Tumors
An international team led by Justus Liebig University Giessen discovered that the metabolite itaconate can reprogram lung‑tumor‑associated macrophages from a pro‑tumor to an anti‑tumor phenotype, thereby slowing tumor growth. The researchers also showed that a synthetic derivative, octyl‑itaconate, directly inhibits...
What Happens to a Star that Captures a Primordial Black Hole?
Researchers at MIT have developed the first comprehensive model of stars that capture primordial black holes (PBHs). Their simulations show that three‑body interactions with planetary companions, not direct friction, are the primary pathway for PBH capture, leading the black hole...
Challenges of Vitamin D Management in Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases Highlighted in Review
An International Osteoporosis Foundation Osteoimmunology Working Group review in Osteoporosis International assesses vitamin D’s role across inflammatory rheumatic diseases. It finds that 40‑80 % of patients are deficient, and while supplementation safely corrects levels, evidence for a disease‑modifying effect is inconsistent and...
Paramount Looking to Assuage CA AG Bonta’s WBD Merger Concerns
Paramount Pictures is working to ease California Attorney General Rob Bonta's objections to its $110.9 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Bonta worries the deal could depress wages, cut jobs, and reduce content production while raising antitrust flags. Paramount counters that the...
My Five Rules for a Perfect Week (And Why They Changed How I Plan Everything)
The author proposes a five‑rule framework for a "perfect week" that focuses on protecting core inputs—deep work, limited meetings, regular exercise, capped social events, and dedicated recovery—rather than chasing output metrics. Hitting all five criteria defines a successful week, even...
Check Out the Newest Fluorescent Amphibian
Researchers have discovered that the well‑known fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra) fluoresces blue‑green under ultraviolet light. The glow originates from defensive secretions in the parotid glands, not from skin pigments, and is absent in juveniles whose glands are immature. Fluorophores identified...
Ornithologists Describe New Bird Species From Remote Indonesian Islands
Ornithologists have split the cinnamon‑tailed fantail into two species after discovering a distinct vocal signature on Indonesia’s Babar Islands. The newly described bird, Rhipidura laguceria, differs from its Tanimbar counterpart mainly in song structure, despite only subtle plumage variations. Researchers...
Seven Reasons Why Prince Celebration 2026 Was a Gift to Prince Fans and Music Lovers
Prince Celebration 2026 marked the ten‑year anniversary of Prince’s passing with a five‑day tribute in Minneapolis that combined concerts, panels, and a free block party. The lineup spanned legends such as Chaka Khan and Bootsy Collins alongside newer artists mentored...
The Most Stunning Places in Greece, According to Travel + Leisure
Travel + Leisure’s latest roundup spotlights Greece’s ten most stunning destinations, ranging from the ancient grandeur of Athens and Delphi to the cliff‑top monasteries of Meteora and the sun‑kissed islands of Mykonos, Milos and Corfu. The guide emphasizes the country’s...
Anna Sui Resort 2027: In Dialogue With Pauline Boty
Anna Sui’s Resort 2027 collection, titled “The Only Blonde in the World,” channels 1960s Pop‑Art pioneer Pauline Boty through a collage of Marilyn Monroe motifs, denim, Western wear and lace. The line is organized into color‑coded chapters that echo Boty’s paintings, featuring...
Air France’s Swift Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout: 60% Done, Fleetwide By End Of 2026
Air France announced in September 2024 that it would equip its entire fleet with free, ultra‑high‑speed Starlink Wi‑Fi, and the rollout is now well underway. By early June 2026 roughly 60% of the airline’s aircraft have the satellite service installed,...
Plants Could Be Used to Grow Medicines in Space, Study Shows
UC San Diego engineers have created a reusable method to grow and harvest pharmaceutical compounds from plants under simulated space conditions. By extracting cowpea mosaic virus particles from the leaf apoplast, the technique avoids destroying the plant and can be...
Can You Wear a Sweater In Summer? Yes. Should You? Yes
Summer knitwear is no longer a fashion paradox; lightweight knits provide stretch and breathability that keep wearers cool. Brands from Spain’s babaà to luxury label Elder Statesman are releasing airy tanks, vests, shorts, and thin‑weave cashmere pieces designed for warm‑weather...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Cancer, According to an Oncologist
Renowned oncologist Dr. Sanjay Juneja, known as TheOncDoc, released a new guide, “We Need to Talk About Cancer,” aimed at children ages 10‑14. The book offers fact‑based, compassionate language, age‑specific talking points, and strategies for parents to discuss diagnosis, treatment,...
Washing Machines Could Support Skin Health for First Nations People – if We Get the Wash Settings Right
A systematic review finds washing at ≥60 °C for 15 minutes kills skin pathogens, a key step for reducing infections in remote First Nations communities. Current hot‑water limits (max 50 °C) and high machine costs hinder effective laundering. Community laundry facilities, supported by a recent A$11.4 million...
77 Headless Skeletons Found in a Field Date Back 7,000 Years
Archaeologists uncovered a mass burial of 78 individuals at the Neolithic settlement of Vráble, Slovakia, with 77 skeletons missing their heads. The remains date to 5250‑4950 BCE, belonging to the Linear Pottery culture, one of Europe’s earliest farming societies. Researchers argue...
Honeybees Inspire a Super-Efficient Navigation System for Drones
Researchers at Delft University of Technology have created Bee‑Nav, a bio‑inspired navigation system that lets lightweight drones return home without GPS or heavy mapping. The method mimics honeybee odometry and short learning flights, using a neural network as small as...
Kelsey Lu Shares “Cutting Off the Head of a Ghost,” Announces Fall Tour
American singer‑songwriter Kelsey Lu is set to release her first album in seven years, *So Help Me God*, on June 14, 2026. Ahead of the album, she unveiled the orchestral single “Cutting Off the Head of a Ghost,” co‑written with Patrick Wimberly for...
Bloomberg Talks: Ruthie Rogers (Podcast)
Award‑winning chef Ruthie Rogers, co‑founder of London’s iconic River Café, has launched a Bloomberg Talks interview series to promote her food‑focused podcast “Ruthie’s Table 4.” The episode features conversations with high‑profile guests such as David Beckham, Martha Stewart and Mel Brooks,...
A Deadly Episode by Anthony Horowitz
Anthony Horowitz’s sixth Hawthorne novel, *A Deadly Episode*, turns the series on its head by killing off the actor portraying detective Daniel Hawthorne on the set of a film adaptation of an earlier book. The murder is staged as a...
Twisted Stacking Lets 2D Conductor Keep Single-Layer Performance in Bulk Form
Researchers at KAIST and the University of Oregon have introduced a twisted‑stacking approach that preserves the single‑layer electronic characteristics of a 2D conductive metal‑organic framework when assembled into bulk form. The new material, Ni₃(HITrip)₂, maintains a Dirac Kagome band structure...
Additive Research Update: Recyclable Resins, Musical Metasurfaces, Secret Spices, and More
Researchers at EPFL unveiled a volumetric 3D‑printing platform that is 70 times more efficient than prior holographic methods, enabling millimeter‑scale objects to solidify in seconds and centimeter‑scale parts in minutes, even with living cells embedded. A team from Hunan University discovered...
Katsuya Beach Brings Japanese Cuisine to Antigua
Hodges Bay Resort & Spa has launched Katsuya Beach, the Japanese‑inspired restaurant marking the Katsuya brand’s Caribbean debut on Antigua’s northern shore. The open‑air venue blends Japanese culinary fundamentals with local seafood, offering dishes such as lobster ceviche and a...
Van Der Waals Forces Can Play Unexpected Role in Thin Film Properties
Researchers at North Carolina State University used van der Waals forces to tune the thickness, strain state, and domain architecture of ferroelectric tin selenide (SnSe) thin films grown on a molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) monolayer. The strong vdW interaction, enabled by close lattice...
Donut Lab’s ‘Solid-State’ Battery Exposed as Regular Li-Ion in Damning Investigation
An investigation led by battery researcher Ziroth, with input from over 20 experts, has demonstrated that Donut Lab’s touted solid‑state battery is actually a conventional lithium‑ion cell. The analysis of voltage curves and cell‑expansion data shows an energy density of...
PATRICK WALKER Talks to Metal Injection About First WARNING Record In 20 Years: “I Certainly Don't Do It For Any...
British doom‑metal veteran Patrick Walker is set to release Warning’s third album, Rituals of Shame, on June 19 via Relapse Records. The record follows the cult classic Watching from a Distance, which gained acclaim over two decades through word‑of‑mouth rather than major...
Guimi You’s Ethereal Paintings Capture the Art of Starting Over
South Korean artist Guimi You opens her first major solo exhibition in New York, "When the Sun Shines Again," at Lehmann Maupin from June 11 to August 14, 2026. The show presents a new series of luminous oil paintings that fuse traditional Korean...
‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’ Sequel in Production, Headed to Hulu
A sequel to the 1997 cult comedy "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion" is now in production under director Tim Federle and will debut exclusively on Hulu, part of Disney’s 20th Century Studios slate. Original writer Robin Schiff and several...
Research Uncovers Novel Electronic Properties in Quantum Material
Physicists from Florida State University and international partners have identified unconventional superconductivity and a quantum anomalous Hall effect in rhombohedral graphene, a few‑layer carbon crystal with chiral stacking. The study shows that electrons and holes localize on opposite surfaces, creating...
GLP-1 Drugs Tackle Both Skin Inflammation and Metabolism in Psoriasis
A recent narrative review in Frontiers in Immunology finds that GLP‑1 receptor agonists such as liraglutide and semaglutide improve psoriasis severity and systemic inflammation, independent of weight loss. Evidence in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) remains limited to a single small study,...
Your Empty Cuppa Could Capture Carbon
Researchers at Aarhus University have devised a method to up‑cycle discarded polystyrene into solid amine‑based sorbents for carbon capture. The technique brominates the polymer and swaps bromine for amine groups using gold and copper catalysts, creating a porous material that...
Physicists Create New Family of Schrödinger-Cat States
Physicists at the University of Oxford have demonstrated a new family of Schrödinger‑cat states by engineering superpositions of highly nonclassical motional components in a single trapped ion. The technique entangles the ion’s internal qubit with its vibrational motion, then uses...
Europe Pours Money Into Ocean Research as Trump Guts Science Funding
The European Commission unveiled the OceanEye program, allocating roughly $101 million to boost ocean observation and data analytics as the United States dismantles its $368 million NSF‑run coastal monitoring network. OceanEye is part of the Horizon Europe research framework and aims to...
Tabletop Experiment Helps Reconcile Fundamental Physics
Assistant Professor Haocun Yu and her team published a Physical Review Letters paper describing a 50‑kilometer fiber‑optic interferometer that fits on a tabletop and can detect gravitationally induced phase shifts in single‑photon experiments. The device achieves the stability and phase...
Get 300k Lufthansa Miles, a Fast Track to Hilton Diamond, and More via ASmallWorld
ASmallWorld is offering a limited‑time promotion through June 30, 2026 that lets travelers buy a Prestige membership for €4,850 (about $5,600) and receive 300,000 Lufthansa Miles & More award miles. The deal works out to roughly 1.87 U.S. cents per mile before accounting for...
UN Warns Rapidly Changing Ocean Putting Future of Humanity at Risk
The United Nations warned that without immediate, coordinated action the ocean’s health will continue to decline, jeopardizing climate stability, food security and the wellbeing of billions. Its new World Oceans Assessment highlights that only 8.4 percent of marine areas are protected,...
Fighting Parkinson’s by Restoring Protein Degradation
Researchers identified the proteasome activator Blm10 (human PA200) as a key factor that restores degradation of α‑synuclein, the protein that drives Parkinson’s disease. In yeast, Blm10 stability rises when phosphorylated α‑synuclein (S129) blocks autophagy, and massive overexpression of Blm10 clears...
Jalen Brunson’s Latest Nike Kobe Sneakers Get an Early Release in NYC Ahead of Finals Game 3
The Knicks will host Game 3 of the NBA Finals in New York, their first home final in over 25 years, and a Jalen Brunson × Nike Kobe 5 Protro “NY vs NY” sneaker is being released early. Foot Locker will run a mobile launch across Manhattan,...
Malcolm Todd Maps Out ‘Do That Again North American Tour’
Malcolm Todd announced his 2026 “Do That Again North Tour,” a 27‑date, two‑month trek across the United States and Canada following the release of his new Columbia Records album. The Live Nation‑promoted run opens on Sept. 2 in Irving, Texas, and...
Zoh Amba Sees You
Zoh Amba, formerly known for avant‑jazz saxophone work in New York, has signed with Matador Records and released the new album *Eyes Full*. Recorded in Asheville’s Drop of Sun studio, the record marks a dramatic shift to acoustic guitar and...
'What Would You Do if You Felt Uncomfortable?': Psychotherapist Shares 9 Questions to Always Ask Your Child Before and After...
Psychotherapist Zara Kadir, who has 84,000 Instagram followers, posted nine essential questions parents should ask children before and after a sleepover. The pre‑sleepover queries focus on boundaries, comfort, and exit strategies, while post‑sleepover questions probe safety, confusion, and overall experience....