TNO Claims ‘World’s First’ Perovskite Solar Roof Tile
Dutch research institute TNO, together with thin‑film specialist ASAT, unveiled what it calls the world’s first perovskite solar roof tile. The flexible perovskite module delivers 13.8% efficiency on foil and 12.4% after being bonded to a curved composite tile. TNO says the materials and roll‑to‑roll processes are ready for industrial scale, and a new spin‑out, Perovion Technologies, will drive commercialization. The next development phase targets longer lifetimes, reliability and large‑scale deployment.
This Is The Most Widely Used Vegetable Oil But Is It Bad For You?
Palm oil, the world’s most widely used vegetable oil, appears in roughly half of processed foods and many personal‑care products. Refined palm oil dominates Western diets, offering a high smoke point but lacking the carotenoids found in red, unrefined oil....
3 Foundational Ways To Recover Faster From Exercise, According To Experts
Experts emphasize that recovery, not just training, drives fitness gains. Exercise scientist Rachelle Reed outlines a simple equation—training stress plus recovery equals adaptation—and highlights three foundational pillars: sufficient sleep, targeted post‑workout nutrition, and heat therapy. Adequate 7‑9 hours of deep...
Art Lovers Movie Club: The Archive
Art Review has launched an online archive for its Art Lovers Movie Club, cataloguing monthly artist video screenings from 2020 through 2026. The collection features works by a diverse roster of international creators, ranging from emerging talents like Gê Viana...
Trinity Team’s New Chip-Scale Light Technology Could Power Faster AI and Data Centre Communications
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin, in partnership with the University of Bath and EPFL, have created a chip‑scale light source that generates ultra‑stable optical frequency combs using microresonators. The device produces a new hyperparametric soliton pulse, allowing multiple precise wavelengths...
New Research Suggests There’s a Better Way to Track Strength Training Than the One-Rep Max
A new commentary in the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, led by Brazilian researcher Irineu Loturco, challenges the traditional one‑rep max (1RM) as the primary metric for strength training. The authors argue that 1RM testing is inaccurate, time‑consuming,...
Postbiotic Supplement May Protect Against Childhood Dental Caries: RCT
A randomized pilot study in Kraków gave 72 preschoolers chewable tablets containing 20 mg of heat‑inactivated Lactobacillus salivarius HM‑6 Paradens for two weeks. Children receiving the postbiotic showed a marked drop in Streptococcus mutans and a rise in beneficial Lactobacillus spp.,...
BSI to Launch Standard in Support of Keep Britain Working
British Standards Institution (BSI) has been commissioned to create a voluntary standard aimed at reducing sickness absence and boosting productivity, with a target launch by 2029. The standard follows the Keep Britain Working review’s recommendations and will be drafted for...
Sick Of Crunches? This Simple Variation Will Fire Up Your Deep Core Muscles
Tabletop crunches are a bodyweight variation that intensifies lower‑abdominal activation compared with traditional crunches. The exercise positions the legs in a 90‑degree tabletop, requiring the core to stabilize the hips while the shoulders lift. The move is equipment‑free, with simple...
Feel Like You’re Overreacting? It’s Your Nervous System Doing This
Emotional flooding describes an outsized, fight‑or‑flight reaction to everyday stressors, a concept explained by psychologist Nicole LePera on the mindbodygreen podcast. The condition manifests as urgent, black‑and‑white thinking and a perceived loss of control, often rooted in childhood survival adaptations. LePera...
Ice Spice Goes Fully Sheer in Daring Valentino Lace Bodysuit & Tights
Rapper Ice Spice appears in Valentino’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection for the “N*KED” music video, wearing a fully sheer lace bodysuit, matching tights, and a fur‑trimmed jacket. The ensemble includes a chunky diamond necklace and sculptural white heels that echo the...
James Sallis: What a Crime Fiction Master Leaves Behind
James Sallis, the prolific crime and science‑fiction author who died in January, is best known to mainstream audiences for the 2011 film “Drive,” adapted from his novella. While the movie cemented his cultural cachet, it also risked eclipsing his extensive...
The Art of Interview and Interrogation
Retired Metropolitan Police detective author explains how his real‑world interviewing and interrogation experience shapes the scenes in his latest novel, *From the Dust*. He stresses that genuine investigations can span hours or days, and that subtle tactics—like note‑taking for victims...
Listen to Peter Gabriel’s New Track, “Till Your Mind Is Shining”
Peter Gabriel has dropped the fourth single, “Till Your Mind Is Shining,” from his forthcoming double‑album o\/i, continuing a moon‑phase rollout that began in January. The track arrives on the pink full moon and is presented in a Dark‑Side Mix...
What the Research Actually Says About Home Modifications and Fall Prevention
Falls among adults 65+ are a leading cause of injury‑related hospitalization, with the majority occurring at home. Robust research, including a Cochrane review of 159 trials, shows that targeted home modifications—especially in bathrooms and stairways—significantly reduce fall incidence. Interventions are...
The Revival of the Fashion-Tech Love Affair
Meta has secured a 10‑year lease for a 15,000‑square‑foot flagship on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue, turning a former holiday pop‑up into a permanent retail presence. The bright‑blue store, flanked by luxury houses like Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada, features a wall...
Princeton University Art Museum Spotlights Willem De Kooning’s Breakthrough Years
On March 15, the Princeton University Art Museum opened “Willem de Kooning: The Breakthrough Years, 1945–50,” a focused survey of the artist’s formative post‑war period. The show assembles eighteen works—including Princeton’s own Black Friday and pieces from MoMA, the Anderson...
Who Sets Your Agenda?
Seth Godin’s April 2, 2026 essay asks who truly determines our daily agenda, highlighting that while some environments—prisons, medical school, middle school—impose strict limits, most people, especially freelancers and entrepreneurs, enjoy far greater freedom. He argues that even in constrained settings we...
Tips for Renting an RV: Cost, Packing and More
RV rentals are experiencing a boom, with peer‑to‑peer platform RVshare reporting a near tenfold increase in business since the pre‑COVID era. Two‑thirds of its customers are first‑time renters, drawn by the freedom and comfort of mobile lodging. Daily rates vary...
‘The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson’ Review: Behind a Cyclist’s Death
Netflix’s new true‑crime documentary “The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson,” released on April 2, 2026, chronicles the 2022 murder of 25‑year‑old professional cyclist Moriah Wilson in Austin, Texas. Directed by Marina Zenovich, the film blends personal tributes to Wilson’s racing talent...
‘Living the Land’ Review: Rural China in Transition
‘Living the Land,’ directed by Meng Huo, is a 2‑hour‑12‑minute drama set in 1991 Henan Province that chronicles a year in the life of ten‑year‑old Chuang as his farming community confronts the first wave of modern technology and economic reform....
‘A Great Awakening’ Review: An Unlikely Founding Friendship
‘A Great Awakening’ is a new historical drama directed by Joshua Enck that dramatizes the unlikely friendship between Benjamin Franklin and Reverend George Whitefield, a prominent evangelical preacher and plantation owner. Produced by the Christian‑entertainment studio Sight & Sound, the...
Terry Tempest Williams on Thoreau, Erdrich and Other Favorite Writers
Terry Tempest Williams, celebrated environmental writer, discusses her literary life in a candid interview, highlighting her upcoming book “The Glorians: Visitations From the Holy Ordinary.” She recounts a childhood gift—a Roger Tory Peterson bird field guide—that sparked her nature curiosity,...
How Noise Limits Today's Quantum Circuits
A new theoretical study published in Nature Physics shows that realistic noise imposes a strict ceiling on the usable depth of quantum circuits. By modeling two‑qubit operations with per‑gate decoherence, the researchers found that noise erases the influence of early...
11 Essential Tips for Maximising Your Time During ChinaJoy
ChinaJoy and the Pocket Gamer Connects Summit are set for late July and early August in Shanghai, drawing professionals from over 50 countries. Recent visa‑free policies let citizens from most European nations, the UK, Canada, Oceania and select Asian and...
Ep. 34: Spike Camp - How To Involve Your Family in the Hunting Process
Episode 34 of the In Pursuit MeatEater podcast, hosted by Rich Froning and the Mayhem Hunt crew, explores how hunters can involve their families in the outdoor experience. The hosts share personal anecdotes about bringing kids along, using tools like crossbows,...
US Scientists Sequence 1,000 Genomes From Measles, a Disease Long Eliminated With Vaccines
The CDC has posted its first batch of whole‑genome sequences from roughly 1,000 measles viruses collected in 2025‑2026, marking the United States' inaugural use of large‑scale genomic surveillance for the disease. The data will allow researchers to trace transmission pathways...
EXCLUSIVE: L’Art De L’Automobile and Salomon Unite Running and Cars Through the Lens of Aerodynamics
Salomon and French lifestyle brand L’Art de L’Automobile have launched their third joint capsule, the S/Lab Phantasm 3 and ACS Pro, both inspired by automotive aerodynamics. The S/Lab Phantasm 3 features a shroud that cuts drag by 30% compared with its predecessor, while...
APOE4 Variant Linked to Greater Neurological Damage in Multiple Sclerosis
A UK Biobank study of 188 multiple sclerosis patients reveals that carriers of the APOE4 gene variant experience significantly greater neurodegeneration than non‑carriers. APOE4 carriers showed higher blood levels of neurofilament light chain and glial fibrillary acidic protein, more extensive...
In a Secluded Milanese Piazza, Flexform Will Showcase “The Private Lives of Objects”
From April 21‑26, Flexform will stage a two‑part exhibition at Milan Design Week titled “The Private Lives of Objects.” The brand will showcase its new outdoor collection in the historic Chiostro Sant’Angelo piazza and a complementary indoor range at its nearby...
The RealReal Combats AI Fakes in ‘I Am Real’
The RealReal has launched an AI‑generated short film called “I Am Real,” created with advertising agency Team One and director Sebastian Strasser, to spotlight the platform’s authentication guarantee. The film deliberately inserts visual glitches that reveal the limits of generative video tools, ending with...
Jesca Hoop Shares Propulsive New Single and Video “Big Storm”
Jesca Hoop released the propulsive single “Big Storm” on May 1, 2026, alongside a striking video that blends new footage with historic Prelinger Archives material. The track leads the forthcoming album Long Wave Home, her seventh solo effort and first fully self‑produced,...
Mastering The Art of Difficult Conversations With Affiliate Partners
Affiliate marketing coach Tara Alvarez Garcia joins Lee‑Ann to reveal a proven framework for handling tough partner conversations. She emphasizes a mindset shift from "you versus the problem" to "we versus the problem," and stresses preparation over reaction. The episode...
Ye’s ‘BULLY’ Projected to Debut at No. 2
Ye’s twelfth studio album, *BULLY*, dropped via his YZY imprint and Gamma multimedia, and early tracking predicts roughly 117,000 equivalent units in its first week. The numbers would land the record at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, trailing BTS’s *ARIRANG*....
Inside Ye's First Comeback Show at SoFi Stadium
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, headlined his first Los Angeles stadium concert in two years at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium, debuting material from his new album “Bully.” The show followed the album’s release, which industry trackers predict will enter the charts...
Hyundai Earth, Venus Concepts to Showcase Future of Ioniq Cars
Hyundai has unveiled two new concept vehicles, Earth and Venus, to preview the next generation of its Ioniq electric lineup. Both models abandon the brand’s recent "pixel" lighting signature in favor of sharp triangular motifs and more aerodynamic profiles. The...
8 Best Nights Out In London’s Galleries, Museums & Theatres
London’s major cultural institutions are expanding their programming into the night, offering a mix of music, dance, and interactive experiences. Venues such as the Barbican, Royal Court, Tate Modern, Natural History Museum, Christie’s, V&A, and Science Museum now host regular...
IBM and ETH Zurich Join Forces to Shape the Future of Algorithms for the AI and Quantum Era
IBM and ETH Zurich have launched a ten‑year partnership to develop next‑generation algorithms that blend artificial intelligence and quantum computing. The collaboration will focus on four critical domains—optimization, differential equations, linear algebra, and complex system modeling—and will fund new professorships...
All G Clears FDA Review for Precision-Fermented Lactoferrin
All G, backed by Agronomics, received a FDA “no questions” GRAS letter for its precision‑fermented bovine lactoferrin, LFX. The approval confirms the recombinant protein’s safety and clears the path for US commercialization in functional foods, dietary supplements, and early‑life nutrition. LFX...
Live Regenerative Travel at Las Torres Patagonia
Las Torres Patagonia, a family‑run estancia in Chilean Patagonia, is showcasing regenerative travel through cultural immersion, zero‑waste hospitality, and on‑site conservation projects. Guests can experience Baqueano cowboy traditions, sip cocktails crafted from native herbs and recycled glass, and dine on...
That's It—Kylie Jenner Just Confirmed the Chicest Manicure Trend We've Seen All Spring
Kylie Jenner unveiled a crystal‑encrusted spring manicure on Instagram, featuring pale pink gel bases and flower‑shaped clusters of flat‑backed gems. The look was crafted by celebrity manicurist Zola Ganzorigt and mirrors a similar nail‑jewelry style popularized by Tom Bachik. Jenner’s...
Nionyx Bio’s Kidney Gene Therapy Wins the 2026 BIO-Europe Spring Startup Spotlight
Nionyx Bio, led by CEO Magdalena Tyrpien, captured first place in the 2026 BIO‑Europe Spring Startup Spotlight in Lisbon. The company focuses on a proprietary adeno‑associated virus (AAV) capsid platform paired with a Kidney Atlas to deliver gene therapies for...
Annovis Publishes Historical Review of Buntanetap
Annovis released a historical review of its investigational drug Buntanetap in The Scientist, charting its evolution from a 19th‑century execution poison to a modern candidate for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. The article details discovery, mechanism elucidation, chemical optimization, and progression...
Agentis, Ultrahuman Tie Wearables to Longevity Quotient
Agentis Longevity and Ultrahuman announced a strategic partnership to fuse Ultrahuman’s real‑time wearable and continuous glucose monitoring data with Agentis’ proprietary Longevity Quotient (LQ) score. The combined platform will deliver a continuous health score that translates biosensor readings into actionable...
I-Lumen Receives FDA IDE to Start US I-SIGHT2 Enrollment
I‑Lumen announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) for its i‑SIGHT2 clinical study. The clearance allows the company to begin enrolling participants in the United States to evaluate its breath‑based metabolic monitoring...
Designed Comfort, Purchased Comfort: Passive Design and Air Conditioning in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s post‑war public housing originally relied on passive design—thin blocks, opaque façades, concrete mass, and atrium ventilation—to achieve thermal comfort. As air‑conditioning became affordable in the 1970s‑80s, window units proliferated, reshaping façades into a patchwork of condensers. This shift altered...
Audi's Five-Cylinder Engine Will Live On Outside Europe
Audi announced it will cease production of the RS3 with its iconic 2.5‑liter inline‑five engine for European markets by mid‑2027, citing the costly compliance required for upcoming Euro 7 emissions standards. The RS3 sedan and sportback will continue to be built...
Last Days to See Kate Meissner's New Paintings @ Lyles & King's Project Space, NYC
Lyles & King’s Project Space in New York is showcasing Kate Meissner’s latest paintings through April 4, 2026. The works delve into the human body’s elasticity and metamorphosis, drawing directly from Meissner’s recent experience of pregnancy and motherhood. The Los Angeles‑based artist,...
Philips Avent Taps Yami Gautam Dhar to Question Boiling for Baby Bottle Hygiene
Philips Avent has launched a campaign in India questioning the long‑standing practice of boiling baby bottles, promoting its steriliser as a more effective hygiene solution. The brand cites internal survey data showing up to twice the germ protection and fewer...
The Reformation Shoes All Our Editors Have on Their Spring Wish Lists
Reformation’s Inez Pumps have become a spring must‑have among the publication’s editors. The square‑toe, high‑vamp shoe retails for just under $300, offering roughly $692 savings versus the $990 Phoebe Philo Club Slippers. Editors praise the pumps for their polished look, comfort,...