Curated Finds for Kourosh — Rugs & Lamps
A stylist from Iokasti sent Kourosh a curated edit featuring a selection of rugs and lighting fixtures tailored to his office/dining space. The recommendations span hand‑woven jute and viscose rugs in various sizes, as well as pendant and wall lights that mimic high‑end floating designs at lower price points. The email emphasizes flexibility in rug dimensions and the functional benefits of swivel wall lamps. Overall, the edit balances aesthetic ambition with practical, budget‑friendly options.
Chinese Satellite with Robotic 'Octopus Arm' Passes Key Refueling Test in Orbit — Making Longer-Lived Space Assets More Likely
China’s experimental Hukeda‑2 satellite demonstrated a major in‑orbit refueling capability by using its octopus‑like robotic arm to dock with a target port on the same spacecraft. The test, conducted on 24 March, marks the first self‑docking refuel maneuver since the Shijian‑25...
Maria Laura Neves Appointed Editor in Chief of Vogue Brasil
Maria Laura Neves has been appointed the permanent editor‑in‑chief of Vogue Brasil, a role she has held on an interim basis since February following Paula Merlo’s departure. Neves joined Vogue Brasil in 2021 as deputy editor after a tenure as...
Design Doha Biennial Postponed "in Light of the Evolving Situation in the Region"
The Design Doha Biennial, Qatar Museums' flagship design exhibition, has been postponed from its original April‑June window to November 5‑December 31, 2026. The shift follows escalating missile and drone attacks linked to the Iran‑Israel‑US conflict, which have directly threatened Qatari infrastructure. Organisers...
A Bubbly Ambivalence. . .
The Paris Review released its monthly "Bubbly Ambivalence" roundup, featuring curated excerpts from a range of upcoming books, from Chelsey Minnis’s experimental poetry to Patrick Radden Keefe’s biography of the Aga Khan. Editors pulled passages directly from galley proofs, giving...
Topman Launches Design Competition to Spotlight Emerging British Artists
Topman has announced a design competition to find three emerging British artists to collaborate on a limited‑edition capsule collection tied to its Gentle Transition menswear line. Artists working in photography, painting, illustration or printmaking can submit interpretations of the collection’s...
Prospa Announce Debut Album, ‘Free Your Mind’
UK electronic duo Prospa announced their debut full‑length album, “Free Your Mind,” slated for release on 5 June via CircoLoco Records. The title track features tech‑house DJ Cloonee and continues the pair’s blend of classic house with global dance influences. After...
5 Adult Summer Camps For Unforgettable Experiences And Expanding Your Horizons
Adult summer camps are experiencing a surge as travelers seek immersive, community‑focused getaways. The article highlights five standout programs for 2026: Melanated Campout in Georgia, Camp No Counselors across multiple U.S. states, the women‑only Camp Château in France, the LGBTQ+...
This Hunan Restaurant Flew Under My Radar. Now I Can’t Stop Going Back.
Chef Tan, a Hunan restaurant in Vienna, Virginia, launched in July without a website, takeout, or delivery, insisting diners experience dishes fresh on site. Regional manager Albert Yang argues that packaging would alter the cuisine’s color, oil, and meat quality,...
Bong Joon Ho’s First Animated Feature Is About a Piglet Squid Who Dreams of Movie Stardom — First Look
Academy‑Award winner Bong Joon Ho is debuting in animation with “Ally,” a family adventure about a piglet squid dreaming of documentary fame. Development began in 2019, with Bong co‑writing alongside Jason Yu, and a first‑look reveal was issued today. The...
Seventy-Three Percent Of Marine Protected Areas Are Polluted By Sewage, Says Study
A joint study by the Wildlife Conservation Society and the University of Queensland found that 73% of the world’s 16,491 marine protected areas (MPAs) are polluted by sewage and non‑point source waste. In coral‑dependent regions, contamination rises to 87‑92%, with...
ILL NIÑO & Ex-Guitarist Release Joint Statement After Recent Drama
Latin‑metal veterans Ill Niño announced the abrupt removal of guitarist Xander Raymond Charles just weeks before his debut show, citing a scheduling conflict rather than any performance issue. Charles publicly described the decision as a "total shock" but emphasized there were...
GosT Creator James Lollar Dead at 46
James Cody Lollar, the mastermind behind the dark synthwave metal project GosT, died unexpectedly at 46, as announced by his management team Bad Behavior. Lollar founded GosT in 2013 after fronting Texas sludge band Vaste Burai and released six full-length...
Blackie Lawless Reveals the Title of His Upcoming Memoir
Rock veteran Blackie Lawless announced his forthcoming memoir, titled "Tales From the Square Mile," after five years of research. The book will examine the Hollywood neighborhood where he lived and its ripple effects on the broader music industry. Lawless says...
‘Beef’ Season 2 Trailer: Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan Are in a Marriage From Hell in Netflix Series’ Sophomore Outing
Netflix unveiled the full trailer for "Beef" Season 2, an anthology drama returning April 16. The sophomore outing follows two affluent couples entangled in marital strife at a country‑club setting, starring Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan alongside Cailee Spaeny and Charles Melton. Creator Lee Sung Jin, who earned...
How a Lush Miami Park Was Designed to Keep Flooding at Bay – in Pictures
Bayshore Park, a 19.4‑acre former golf‑course site in Miami Beach, opened last year as a climate‑resilient public space. Designed by Savino & Miller, the park captures runoff from an 85‑acre watershed, storing up to 65.62 acre‑feet of water—enough for a three‑day storm—while providing recreation, native...
Of Montreal Announce New Album Aethermead, Share Forceful Lead Single “When”: Stream
American indie pop outfit of Montreal announced their 20th studio album, aethermead, slated for release on June 5 via Polyvinyl Record Co. The record, described as a breakup and personal rebirth narrative, was recorded in New York’s Honey Jar studio...
Software Package Makes Gene Regulation Easier to Study—And Tweak
Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven introduced CREsted, a new software package for modeling and designing gene regulatory enhancers. The framework unifies preprocessing, deep‑learning model training, interpretation, and synthetic enhancer generation into a single, reusable workflow. Demonstrated on mouse brain,...
Release Rundown: What to Watch in April, From “Bunnylovr” To “Omaha”
The Sundance Institute is rolling out five theatrical releases in April, each a feature debut that premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. The slate includes award‑winning titles such as DJ Ahmet, Bunnylovr, Mad Bills to Pay, Omaha, and Ricky,...
See These Ziti-Sized Fish Scale a 50-Foot Waterfall
Scientists have documented the shellear (Parakneria thysi), a ziti‑sized fish, scaling a 50‑foot waterfall in the Congo River Basin. The fish press fin‑covered microscopic hooks against the slick rock, using bursts of upward motion interspersed with long rests, completing the...
These Tiny Fish Climb Waterfall Cliffs for 10 Hours
Biologists have documented that the tiny shellear fish Parakneria thysi climbs the 50‑foot cliffs of Luvilombo Falls in the Democratic Republic of Congo, spending up to ten hours on the ascent. The fish use hook‑like fin projections and lateral body...
Renovation of the Ground Floor of the Prudência Building / Gui Paoliello Arquiteto
The Prudência building, a landmark of Brazilian modernism completed in 1948, underwent a comprehensive ground‑floor renovation completed in 2022. Guided by original drawings from Burle Marx and Rino Levi, the project restored the Portuguese mosaic flooring, recreated Burle Marx’s sinuous garden, and introduced...
Jonique: “I’m Trying to Be Less Afraid and More Open”
Joni Samuels, performing under the name Jonique, is postponing a formal music release to focus on live shows at Washington, D.C. venues such as Moth Club and The Windmill. She uses each performance as a testing ground, letting songs evolve...
Art Lovers Movie Club: Gê Viana, ‘Radiola De Promessa’, 2025
Brazilian artist Gê Viana’s 2025 film "Radiola de Promessa" showcases the massive, custom‑built radiolas that dominate Maranhão’s public celebrations. The work frames these sound systems as altars, capturing pre‑festival rituals such as dough kneading, woodcutting, and communal singing before the...
Genesis' Sporty Luxury Wagon Concept Invokes Instant Stank Face
Genesis unveiled the G90 Wingback concept, a shooting‑brake version of its flagship sedan, at the 2026 New York International Auto Show. The model retains the G90’s 126‑inch wheelbase but adds a stretched roofline, 22‑inch wheels and dual rear spoilers for...
Moog Technology Successfully Steers Artemis II Launch
Moog Inc. supplied the critical actuation and motion‑control systems that steered NASA’s Artemis II launch, including thrust‑vector control, launch‑abort actuators, fluid‑control hardware, and mobile launch‑pad mechanisms. The SLS rocket lifted four astronauts from Kennedy Space Center, marking a record‑setting step toward...
Max Mara-Owned Marella to Open London Store
Italian label Marella, owned by Max Mara Fashion Group, opened its first United Kingdom boutique at 8 Marylebone High Street, a 1,410 sq ft flagship featuring the brand’s complete womenswear, footwear and accessories range. The store incorporates digital touchpoints and a minimalist lighting...
Knocking on Quantum’s Door: QuiX Claims Photonic Error Reduction Breakthrough
QuiX Quantum announced the first below‑threshold error mitigation on a photonic quantum computer, using a 20‑mode processor and a photon‑distillation gate. The technique achieved a 2.2× reduction in photon‑indistinguishability error and a net 1.2× overall system‑error decrease. Collaborators include NASA’s...
Didi Rose Jewelry: A Handmade Jewelry Brand Creating Modern Day Heirlooms
Didi Rose Jewelry, founded by Nigerian‑American designer Benedicta Awere‑Malik in Buford, Georgia, blends personal heritage with modern design to create handcrafted pieces marketed as "modern day heirlooms." The brand evolved from early experiments with wire and palm oil to a...
Everything We Know About The New Season Of Race Across the World
BBC's "Race Across the World" returns for its sixth season, launching on April 2 at 8 p.m. on BBC One and iPlayer. Five pairs of adventurers will traverse more than 12,000 km through Italy, Greece, Turkey, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia,...
Watch NEVERMORE Play Their First Show With New Lineup In Türkiye
Nevermore, the influential US metal band, returned to the stage on April 1 at Istanbul’s IF Performance Hall with a completely new lineup, marking their first live show since the 2011 split. The lineup features founding guitarist Jeff Loomis, drummer Van Williams,...
Ella Langley Chooses Texas Artists for New “Choosin’ Texas” Video
Ella Langley released an extended seven‑minute "Choosin’ Texas" video on April 1, featuring a cast of Texas‑based musicians and rodeo legends. The production was shot at Fort Worth’s historic Stagecoach Ballroom and highlights regional talent instead of Nashville’s typical star power....
Father Vs. Dad: One’s a Title, One’s a Choice
The article contrasts the words “father” and “dad,” arguing that while dictionaries define them identically, they carry distinct emotional weight. “Father” is portrayed as a clinical, biological label, whereas “dad” reflects daily involvement and emotional connection. The author shares personal...
Exhausting But Worth It: Trail Running in the City
A New York runner chronicles the arduous commute from Queens to the Long Path trail, using subways, buses, and the Staten Island ferry to reach a 50‑kilometer ultra and weekly training runs. The journey can take 45 minutes to over an hour,...
"Memorable" Fantasy Drama with Toby Jones Lands New UK Streaming Home
Tale of Tales, the Matteo Garrone‑directed fantasy drama starring Toby Jones and Salma Hayek, has been added to the UK Prime Video catalog. The film adapts three stories from Giambattista Basile’s collection, presented as “The Enchanted Doe,” “The Flayed Old Lady,” and...
Maryland Half-and-Half Crab Soup
Saveur has published a detailed recipe for Maryland half‑and‑half crab soup, a hybrid that blends the state’s classic creamy chowder with its lighter, vegetable‑rich broth. The method yields six to eight servings in about 50 minutes, using butter, mirepoix, flour‑roux,...
Almay Taps Miranda Kerr as Face of Brand Relaunch
Almay, a Revlon‑owned makeup brand, has appointed Australian model Miranda Kerr as its global brand ambassador to spearhead a brand relaunch. The new campaign, titled “Clean Makeup That Thinks It’s Skincare,” emphasizes a skin‑first philosophy and will be supported by...
Review Explores Evidence for Folic Acid Supplementation to Prevent Neural Tube Defects
A new systematic review in Nutrients synthesizes evidence on folic acid supplementation to prevent neural tube defects (NTDs) in women of child‑bearing age. It highlights a global NTD prevalence of 18.6 per 10,000 live births and a 75% mortality rate...
How Power Cleans Lead to Better Run Performance
Power cleans, an Olympic‑style explosive lift, are gaining traction among distance runners seeking to enhance stride efficiency and injury resilience. Experts advise mastering foundational lifts before attempting the clean, emphasizing mobility drills such as the world’s greatest stretch and shoulder...
Official Trailer for Iko Uwais' 'Timur' Indonesian Action Film Out Soon
Uwais Entertainment has dropped the official trailer for "Timur," the Indonesian action‑thriller directed by and starring martial‑arts star Iko Uwais. The film, based on the 1996 Mapendumayang hostage rescue, opened in Indonesia on Dec 18, 2025 and will debut in the United States...
Nissan’s Next GT-R Will Be a Hybrid, Keep the VR38 Block, and Arrive by 2030
Nissan confirmed that the next‑generation GT‑R, dubbed the R36, will debut as a hybrid while retaining the iconic VR38 V6 engine block. The model will sit on an all‑new chassis and is targeted for a 2030 launch, with concrete announcements...
Melvin Edwards, Sculptor of Searing “Lynch Fragments,” Dies at 88
Melvin Edwards, the Baltimore‑based sculptor famed for his “Lynch Fragments,” died at 88. He began welding small, table‑sized metal assemblages in 1963 that confront America’s history of racial violence, later expanding to monumental stainless‑steel works. In 1970 he became the...
Landscape Forms Expands Take-Out Line
Landscape Forms has broadened its award‑winning Take‑Out seating system with three new elements—a tall module with footrest, a mini version tailored for K‑5 classrooms, and a wedge piece that creates more conversational angles. The expansion adds color‑matched connector brackets and...
10 Hotels in Barbados to Build a Caribbean Escape Around (2026)
Condé Nast Traveler’s latest guide spotlights Barbados’ most compelling hotels, ranging from ultra‑luxury estates like Sandy Lane to family‑focused resorts such as The Sandpiper and boutique wellness retreats like The House. The list highlights each property’s distinctive amenities—golf courses, spa rituals, heritage...
What Is a Healthy Body Fat Percentage? Experts Explain
Body fat percentage, the ratio of fat to lean mass, offers a clearer health picture than BMI and varies by age, sex, and activity level. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends 14‑31% for women and 6‑25% for men...
Mattoboard Introduces Design Stream: The First AI Concept and Curation Engine for Interior Projects Using Real Materials
Mattoboard launched Design Stream, an AI‑driven engine that converts interior briefs into fully visualized concepts using real, sourceable materials in seconds. The solution blends large language models with a proprietary material intelligence layer, delivering photorealistic renders and product specifications aligned...
Watering Smarter, Not More: A Modern-Day Robotic Divining Rod
University of California‑Riverside researchers have created a robotic system that maps soil moisture at the individual tree level in citrus orchards. By measuring electrical conductivity and integrating data from existing moisture sensors, the robot generates detailed moisture maps that guide...
SEVENDUST Releases Music Video For 'Threshold' From Upcoming 'One' Album
Sevendust has unveiled the new single “Threshold,” the lead track from their 15th studio album One, due May 1, 2025. The song, featuring the band’s signature heavy grooves and melodic intensity, is now streaming worldwide. A striking music video continues the...
These Photos Capture the Vibrant Spirit of Nepal’s Youth Culture
Photographer Tirtha Rabin Lawati, joined by Sam Thapa, released a visual series that documents the burgeoning skate‑boarding and punk‑inspired youth culture in Kathmandu and surrounding regions. The collection, titled “Where We Meet,” showcases street‑level fashion, music, and communal spaces that...
Trippie Redd and Young Thug Unite for New Single “Paperbag Boy”
Trippie Redd kicks off 2026 with the single “Paperbag Boy,” a joint effort with Young Thug that pairs melodic verses with booming 808s and bright synths. The track underscores the chemistry between the two rappers and serves as a bridge from...