Build Your Resilience in the Face of Tough Change
Harvard Business Review’s Alison Beard and Adi Ignatius interview cognitive scientist Maya Shankar about building resilience when sudden change threatens professional identity. Shankar shares her own career‑ending violin injury and research showing people prefer certainty, explaining how anchoring to a personal "why" can preserve self‑worth. She frames resilience as a muscle that can be trained through mindset shifts, moral elevation and reflective practices, offering concrete tactics for individuals and leaders. The dialogue also explores hiring for resilience and coping with AI‑driven uncertainty in the workplace.
Scientists Scanned 26K Brains & Found This Metric Predicted Cognitive Decline
A new MRI study of nearly 26,000 UK Biobank participants identified six distinct fat‑distribution profiles and linked two of them—pancreatic‑predominant fat and a “skinny‑fat” pattern—to accelerated brain aging and cognitive decline. The research shows that where fat accumulates, not just...
Why Your Emotional Journey Through Change Makes Complete Sense
Organisations often focus on the logical side of change—business cases, plans, and communications—while overlooking the deep emotional impact on employees. The article explains that change disrupts identity, causing grief, anxiety, and a non‑linear emotional journey that can derail initiatives if...
7 Artists to Have on Your Radar at Gallery Weekend Berlin 2026
Gallery Weekend Berlin returns May 1‑3, 2026 for its 22nd edition, uniting more than 50 galleries across 66 venues in the city. The three‑day program will feature works from artists representing over 30 countries, blending established names with fresh talent....
A Hack for Germaphobia
Psychology professor Tara Donker of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is creating an augmented‑reality (AR) app that immerses germ‑phobic users in simulated filthy environments to break their contamination fears. The tool builds on her earlier AR treatments for acrophobia and arachnophobia, using controlled...
Meanwhile, On Gardenista: A Moveable Garden
Gardenista’s latest feature highlights the growing appeal of moveable gardens, where potted plants create lush, adaptable hideaways both outdoors and indoors. The piece showcases three distinct examples: a courtyard at Ashington Manor softened by curated plant groupings, IKEA’s 2026 outdoor...
It’s Time to Move Quantum From Science to Industry
Britain has pledged up to £2bn (≈ $2.5 billion) to accelerate quantum computing from research to commercial scale. The government warns there is a 12‑18‑month window to lock in sovereign capability before global supply chains solidify. While the UK boasts world‑class universities...
‘Suicidal’ Model of Capitalism Leading to War and Fascism, Climate Summit Told
Colombian President Gustavo Petro opened the first global conference on phasing out fossil fuels in Santa Marta, warning that the current “suicidal” model of capitalism fuels war, fascism and climate catastrophe. The summit gathered ministers from 57 nations, with France unveiling a...
Tabletop Games Like D&D Act as “Drama Therapy in the Wild” To Boost Players’ Self-Concepts
A new study in Transcultural Psychiatry shows that strong personal bonds with tabletop role‑playing game characters can significantly improve players' real‑world self‑concept, self‑esteem, and sense of belonging. The research, led by Colorado State University anthropologist Jeffrey G. Snodgrass, surveyed 149...
Your Partner Is Not Your Project
The essay explores how the Buddhist concept of upadana—subtle clinging—manifests in intimate relationships when partners project their own expectations onto each other. By describing a simple fist‑tightening exercise, the author illustrates how mental contracts tighten and release, urging practitioners to...
Hopfions at the Breaking Point
Physicists have demonstrated that knot‑like magnetic quasiparticles called hopfions can be deliberately split using spin‑orbit torque. In simulations, a current‑induced torque in a two‑layer magnetic/heavy‑metal stack overcame the topological protection of an H=4 hopfion, tearing it into lower‑H hopfions. The...
Have Electric Heat? Here’s How Much You Could Save with Heat Pumps
A new RMI analysis shows that swapping electric resistance heating for heat pumps can save a typical single‑family home about $1,530 a year, or roughly $23,000 over a pump’s life. If every eligible U.S. home made the change, annual savings...
Is Tatooine the Norm? Planets May Prefer Living with Two Suns Instead of One
New computer simulations from the University of Lancashire show that protoplanetary disks around binary stars can more readily form planets once they lie beyond a turbulent “forbidden zone.” In these outer regions, gravitational instability fragments the disk, spawning multiple gas‑giant...
A Prescription for Randomness
The essay weaves personal anecdotes with cultural references to argue that embracing randomness can spark creativity, from product ideas to relationships. It critiques the booming sleep‑tracker market, warning that inaccurate data can cause orthosomnia and anxiety. The author also contrasts...
The MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab Launches to Shape the Future of AI and Quantum Computing
MIT and IBM have launched the MIT‑IBM Computing Research Lab, expanding the former Watson AI Lab to include quantum computing. The new three‑focus‑area lab—AI, algorithms, and quantum—will develop hybrid AI‑quantum systems, advance foundational mathematics, and train the next generation of...
When the Environment Writes the Rules of Quantum Dynamics
Researchers at the University of Maryland demonstrated that the crystal environment dictates which nuclear‑spin transitions hydrogen molecules can undergo. By embedding H₂ in CO₂, N₂O and NO₂ crystals, they showed that quadrupolar symmetry allows only magnetic‑quantum‑number‑conserving transitions, while dipolar and...
Verifying Entanglement with Limited Data
Researchers at KAIST have unveiled a practical method for confirming quantum entanglement using only a handful of measurement settings. By converting incomplete data into a suite of entanglement witnesses—some generated through a mirroring operation and others via numerical optimization—the team...
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein Connects Physics, Poetry and Pop Culture
Theoretical physicist Chanda Prescod‑Weinstein’s new book, *The Edge of Space‑Time*, intertwines cosmology, quantum mechanics, queer theory, and pop culture to present physics as a poetic, philosophical pursuit. She draws connections from ancient Chinese thinker Mozi to modern dark‑matter research, using...
Was It Worth It?
Adam Dalva’s personal essay chronicles his eight‑month journey on Ozempic, a GLP‑1 weight‑loss drug, and how it muted his appetite, reshaped social eating, and sparked a craving to test an all‑you‑can‑eat steakhouse. He recounts the sensory disconnect of watching food‑review...
A House in a Mountain Meadow / Atelier SAD
Atelier SAD completed a new residence in the Krkonoše National Park, rebuilding on the exact footprint of the historic cottage that once stood there. The design respects strict conservation rules, using a variable‑slope roof (45° south, 41° north) and local wood...
Ghanaian Rap’s London Breakthrough Makes ‘Anything Possible’
Ghanaian rap star Sarkodie sold out London’s 5,000‑seat Royal Albert Hall on March 6, marking the first international edition of his "Rapperholic" show. Tickets vanished within a week, with a roughly even split between UK residents and fans from North...
How Surfaces Steer Electrons Could Shape Better Batteries and Sensors
Researchers published a Nature paper showing that an electrode’s electronic density of states (DOS) directly controls the reorganization energy that governs interfacial electron transfer. By engineering graphene‑based van der Waals heterostructures with tunable hBN spacers, they demonstrated that higher DOS strengthens Thomas‑Fermi...
Arcera and Fosun Sign MoU for Neuroscience Innovation
Arcera Life Sciences and Fosun Pharma have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a long‑term strategic partnership focused on licensing, technology sharing, and neuroscience innovation. The deal taps Fosun’s research and manufacturing capabilities and Arcera’s access to international markets,...
A Gastro Said Her Colon Looked “Pristine” After She Made This Change
Assistant professor Cynthia Thurlow, NP, credited a dramatic improvement in her colonoscopy results to a deliberate increase in dietary fiber, moving from the typical 10 g per day to the recommended 25‑30 g. Her gastroenterologist, reviewing two decades of scans, noted the...
Dorsia’s Essential 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix Guide
The 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix guide maps a weekend packed with luxury dining, exclusive brand activations and high‑energy club nights. Apple TV and Beats launch a women‑focused dinner with Chef Wei Chen, while Clase Azul rolls out a limited‑edition Spirit of Champions...
Nobody Warns You About the Part of Aging Past 70 that Actually Lands Hardest, and It Isn’t the Body or...
Aging past seventy often feels like watching your contact list turn into a graveyard, as friends and family who knew the younger you disappear. The author describes how older adults begin presenting a curated, "resume‑like" version of themselves, hiding the...
Empathy Holdings CEO Angel Maldonado - the only Tech Backer of the Molly Russell Documentary
Angel Maldonado, founder and CEO of Empathy Holdings, provided both technical insight and financial backing for the documentary "Molly Vs The Machines," which examines how social‑media platforms and emerging AI contributed to the 2026 suicide of 14‑year‑old Molly Russell. The...
Partaking in Ananas Ananas’ Site-Specific Food Installation for Casa Laveni
Mexico‑ and Los Angeles‑based food‑art studio Ananas Ananas staged a site‑specific installation for the opening of Milan’s new boutique hotel Casa Laveni. The studio presented marzipan pieces shaped like cherries and plums alongside fresh strawberries on stainless‑steel experimental tableware. The edible display...
Endangered Antelopes Flown to Kenya From Czech Zoo in 'Historic Homecoming'
Four male mountain bongos were flown from Prague Zoo to Nairobi, marking a historic homecoming for the critically endangered antelope. The animals were transferred to the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, where they will join a captive‑breeding program aimed at expanding...
Is There A ‘Best’ Time For Women To Build Muscle? What A New Study Reveals
New research examined whether aligning strength training with menstrual phases influences muscle protein synthesis. Twelve healthy women completed follicular and luteal phase testing, with muscle biopsies measuring protein synthesis and breakdown. The study found no significant differences, indicating that hormonal...
This Cotswolds Village Just Named World’s Most Beautiful Is Perfect for Kids This Bank Holiday
Travel outlet Forbes has crowned Bibury in the Cotswolds the world’s most beautiful village for 2025, sparking a wave of interest from tourists and social‑media influencers. The village’s hallmark, Arlington Row, and attractions such as the historic Bibury Trout Farm...
Con Lehane On Writing a Red Scare Noir Against a Backdrop of Rising Oppression
Con Lehane’s debut novel *The Red Scare Murders* places private‑eye Mick Mulligan in 1950s anti‑Communist hysteria, where he must prove the innocence of a Black union organizer on death row. The plot weaves Lehane’s own cab‑driver strike experience and a...
These 2 Brain-Supporting Nutrients May Help Slow Cognitive Decline As You Age
Researchers tracking 6,610 middle‑aged adults with metabolic syndrome found that higher dietary intakes of choline and its metabolite betaine were linked to modest but statistically significant preservation of attention, language, and executive function over a two‑year period. Average choline consumption...
What Matters Most for Children in Their Family Relationships?
Developmental psychologists emphasize three evidence‑based pillars for children’s thriving within families. First, the quality of parent‑child and sibling relationships matters far more than the family’s legal or biological structure. Second, maintaining a strong emotional connection enables children to develop autonomy...
Contextual Determinants of the Implementation of a Mental Health Diversion Policy in California
In 2018 California enacted Assembly Bill 1810, establishing a pre‑trial diversion pathway for defendants with mental health disorders. Implementation is delegated to counties, which have discretion over infrastructure, oversight, and procedural details. A RAND‑sponsored qualitative study interviewed 29 partners across...
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I Found Breezy Linen Pants to Replace My Stiff Jeans This Summer—And They're All Under $40
Amazon offers a selection of lightweight linen pants under $40, positioning them as a breezy alternative to denim for spring and summer. The roundup highlights six styles, including palazzo, wide‑leg, drawstring, and dressier options, with prices ranging from $27 to...
If AI Can Model Cells, Science Can Deliver Cures
The Biohub Institute announced the Virtual Biology Initiative, a $100 million pledge to generate open‑source cellular data for AI training. Partnering with the Allen Institute, Broad Institute, NVIDIA, Wellcome Sanger and others, the effort aims to build massive, public datasets that...
East Africa Meets Western Europe as Michael Armitage Takes on Venice's Palazzo Grassi
British-Kenyan painter Michael Armitage opens his first solo exhibition at Venice’s Palazzo Grassi, showcasing 46 large paintings and nearly 100 sketches that span a decade of work. The show, titled “The Promise of Change,” positions the artist alongside Pinault‑owned masters...
Metallica Announce Remastered Reissue of 1997 Album Reload, Featuring Never-Before-Heard Demos, Live Recordings and More
Metallica announced a remastered reissue of their 1997 quadruple‑Platinum album Reload, slated for June 26 via Blackened Recordings. The deluxe box set will bundle 15 CDs, four DVDs, double‑LPs, a seven‑inch single and a triple‑vinyl live album, featuring never‑released demos, rough...
These Photos Capture the Halcyon Days of 1970s Ibiza
German photographer Walter Rudolph’s newly published book showcases 16 striking images of Ibiza taken in the mid‑1970s, a period before the island’s tourism boom. The photos capture pristine beaches, modest villages, and a laid‑back lifestyle that contrasts sharply with today’s...
Q1 Lyst Index: Blazy, Demna and Anderson Drive Chanel, Gucci, and Dior Higher
Lyst unveiled its evolved Q1 Index, built on the Desire, Demand and Discovery framework that incorporates AI‑driven search and creator ecosystems. Chanel surged to the top spot and entered the Top 20 for the first time, while Saint Laurent, Dior and Miu Miu...
Sara Shamma on Representing Syria at the 61st Venice Biennale
Syrian artist Sara Shamma will represent her country at the 61st Venice Biennale with a 15‑metre‑high immersive installation called “The Tower Tomb of Palmyra.” The work fuses painting, architecture, light, sound and scent to evoke the ancient funerary towers destroyed...
Aileen Murphy Sleeps on the Ceiling
Aileen Murphy’s third solo exhibition at Deborah Schamoni in Munich uses a deceptively simple table motif to anchor a series of five new paintings dominated by pink and rosé hues. The works blend meticulous animal figuration with abstract gestures, introducing...
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and the ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Cast on the Sequel
The Devil Wears Prada returns for a sequel on May 1, 2026, reuniting original director David Frankel with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci. The film revisits the iconic fashion magazine Runway, now confronting tech‑driven market upheaval and a fragmented...
‘Departures’ Review: Finding Levity Amid the Pain
British tragicomedy "Departures" follows Benji’s chaotic post‑breakup spiral, blending alcohol‑fueled rebound, BDSM encounters, and flashbacks to childhood violence and an AIDS warning. The film juxtaposes trauma with moments of queer pleasure, culminating in a tense encounter with Jake, a dominant...
26 New Books to Read in May: Matt Haig, Carley Fortune, David Sedaris and More
May’s publishing calendar unveils 26 new titles, featuring novels from Matt Haig, Carley Fortune, and David Sedaris, alongside two high‑profile releases: Kathryn Stockett’s historical saga "The Calamity Club" and Douglas Stuart’s "John of John." Both books arrive on May 5, expanding...
F1 Is One of the Loudest Sports on Earth. Here's How to Protect Your Hearing at the Miami Grand Prix
Formula One cars generate up to 140 dB of noise, a level that can cause permanent hearing loss within seconds. While drivers and pit crews are required to wear custom‑molded in‑ear monitors, thousands of fans at the Miami Grand Prix often attend...
Book Review: “Japanese Gothic,” By Kylie Lee Baker
“Japanese Gothic” by Kylie Lee Baker intertwines a modern American fugitive, Lee Turner, who flees to a centuries‑old Kagoshima house, with Sen, a samurai trainee trapped in 1877 after the Satsuma Rebellion. A mysterious closet door that opens only at...
The Productive Writing Routines of Haruki Murakami, Stephen King, and Virginia Woolf, Explained
Haruki Murakami’s sixteenth novel, *The Tale of KAHO*, will debut this summer, underscoring the 77‑year‑old author’s relentless output. Murakami’s regimen—four‑hour writing blocks beginning at 4 a.m. followed by a 10 km run—mirrors the disciplined habits of Stephen King and Virginia Woolf, who...
New Workgroup to Tackle Singapore’s Falling Fertility Rate to Release Full Report in Early 2027
Singapore’s total fertility rate dropped to a record low of 0.87, prompting the government to form the Marriage and Parenthood Reset Workgroup. Chaired by Minister Indranee Rajah, the group will study marriage, childcare costs, housing, preschool and workplace support, and will...