Tiffany & Co Expands Thailand Footprint with New IconSiam Store
Tiffany & Co opened its third Bangkok boutique inside the IconSiam mixed‑use development, adding a 256 sqm flagship to the Thai capital. The store showcases Southeast Asia’s first façade inspired by the brand’s historic Favrile glass, while interior finishes feature plaster walls, gold‑leaf ceilings and custom upholstery. Collections on display include HardWear, Knot, Lock and T, alongside high jewellery, engagement rings and home accessories. A private salon offers an exclusive, orchid‑patterned setting for high‑net‑worth shoppers.
Woman With Her Back to the Viewer in Gallery Photos Speaks Out
In a tongue‑in‑cheek Hyperallergic interview, the anonymous figure known as "Woman With Her Back to the Viewer in All Those Gallery Photos" finally speaks, insisting the camera stay behind her. She describes a grueling daily regimen of 100 deadlifts and...
World Marathon Majors Considering Holding a Marathon on Mars in 2030
The Abbott World Marathon Majors announced plans to partner with SpaceX for a marathon on Mars in 2030, aiming to eventually host races on every planet by 2050. The series, which recently added Sydney and is eyeing Cape Town and...
Skeletor
Pitchfork’s review of Chief Keef’s 2024 album Skeletor notes a blend of experimental production and familiar drill motifs. The track “Only for the Night” is highlighted as the album’s lyrical and musical apex, while other songs fall into repetitive filler. Compared with...
Tips To Prepare for and Recover From a Mastectomy
Cleveland Clinic surgical oncologist Dr. Regina Matar‑Ujvary outlines a comprehensive roadmap for patients facing mastectomy, emphasizing pre‑operative education, physical conditioning, and mental‑wellness strategies. She advises patients to ask detailed questions, adopt a balanced diet, quit smoking, and review medications before...
Why Summer Depression Happens — and How To Cope
Summer depression, a form of seasonal affective disorder, emerges during spring and summer, affecting a smaller segment of the population than winter SAD. High temperatures, altered sleep patterns, disrupted routines, social media pressure, and allergies can combine to trigger irritability,...
What Does It Mean To Be ‘California Sober’?
The "California sober" approach promotes swapping high‑risk substances such as alcohol, opioids, or stimulants for moderate cannabis use, positioning itself as a harm‑reduction alternative to total abstinence. Proponents cite greater control, smoother withdrawal, and improved daily functioning, while critics warn...
Prada Mode to Travel to New York’s Hotel Chelsea
Prada Mode’s 14th edition, titled “Satellites II,” will occupy New York’s Hotel Chelsea from June 3‑7, 2026, coinciding with the Tribeca Festival. The event blends art, film and gaming through collaborations with director Nicolas Winding Refn and game creator Hideo Kojima. The first two days are invitation‑only,...
Isle of Monday, New Vintage Rental Platform, Launches
Isle of Monday, a New York‑based on‑demand rental platform for unsigned, designer and archival vintage fashion, launched after building a 30,000‑person waitlist and 15,000 beta users. The company sources 40% of its inventory outright and 60% via revenue‑sharing partnerships, offering...
Companion
Companion is the third studio album from North Carolina‑born songwriter Justin Morris, fronting the folk‑country group Sluice, released on indie label Mtn Laurel. The record earned a 7.4 rating from Pitchfork, drawing attention to its gritty storytelling, including a home‑invasion...
2026 Readers' Choice Awards Survey
Condé Nast Traveler has launched its 2026 Readers' Choice Awards survey, inviting travelers to vote for their favorite hotels, airlines, destinations and more across dozens of categories. The campaign runs through early April and includes a sweepstakes prize—a 15‑day Viking...
Neuro’s Ark: Sounding Out the Evolution of Hearing with Geckos
Catherine Carr’s team showed that tokay geckos sense low‑frequency vibrations (50‑200 Hz) through the saccule, a fluid‑filled inner‑ear organ traditionally linked to aquatic hearing. The saccular signals are routed via the vestibularis ovalis to higher‑order auditory brain regions, creating a parallel...
The ’Burbs — Jack Whitehall and Keke Palmer Star in Rebooted Eighties Comedy-Horror
Sky One is launching an eight‑part reboot of the 1989 comedy‑horror film *The ’Burbs*, starring Jack Whitehall and Keke Palmer as a newly‑wed couple who move into a suburban cul‑de‑sac opposite a mysterious Victorian mansion. The series updates the original’s...
Aloha as Method: Curating the Hawai‘i Triennial
Wassan Al‑Khudhairi, a partner at C/O: Curatorial Office, is co‑curating the Hawai‘i Triennial 2025, grounding the project in the concept of “ALOHA NŌ.” The theme reframes aloha from a greeting to a practice of deep care, resistance to extraction, and relational...
Can the Biennial Serve a City, or Just “Big Art”?
The essay examines the rise of regional triennials such as FRONT International, highlighting how they emerged to replace historic juried shows and to capitalize on the "creative class" narrative. While these large‑scale exhibitions attract institutional funding by promising economic impact,...
Whither Biennials? On the Crisis of Global Art
Artforum’s 2003 roundtable on large‑scale exhibitions resurfaced this spring as the Whitney Biennial, Carnegie International and Venice Biennale opened, highlighting a two‑decade evolution of the biennial model. The format has multiplied worldwide, prompting talk of "biennial fatigue" and new critiques...
Biennials and the Environmental Cost of Global Art
The article examines how biennials, as itinerant art events, rely on carbon‑intensive shipping and travel, exposing a paradox between their climate‑focused themes and the environmental cost of their circulation. It argues that criticism of biennial mobility often overlooks similar ecological...
Wellness Briefing: Service-Based Businesses Are Attracting New Customers Through Wellness Offerings, Plus News
Service‑based fitness businesses are leveraging wellness offerings to attract new customers, as consumer demand for holistic health experiences and “third spaces” grows. Jeff Bladt of Playlist explained how studios integrate classes, nutrition and mental‑wellness to boost membership. Danone completed a...
The Singles Economy: How Music Is Being Marketed Differently
Music labels are abandoning full‑album drops for film soundtracks in favor of staggered single releases, a move designed to stretch audience buzz and maximize per‑track revenue. Recent Bollywood films such as *Dhurandhar: The Revenge* have released one or two songs...
Arabica Coffee Crisis: Vast Growing Area to Be Unsuitable by 2050
Rabobank warns that by 2050 roughly 20% of the world’s arabica coffee‑growing land could be classified as unsuitable due to rising temperatures and erratic rainfall. Currently 8% of existing plantations already face marginal conditions, with Brazil, Colombia and Honduras projected...
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The Health Benefits of Pregnenolone
Pregnenolone is a naturally occurring steroid hormone that serves as a precursor to several other hormones and is marketed as a dietary supplement. Emerging research suggests it may boost memory, lessen depressive symptoms, improve cognition in early schizophrenia, and curb...
Tech Bros Hacked Their Diets. Now You May Be Doing It, Too.
The New York Times notes that biohacking has shifted from a niche hobby of wealthy tech insiders to a mainstream DIY wellness movement. Americans are now using affordable diet hacks—such as superfood supplements, glucose monitors, and bullet‑proof coffee—to experiment with...
Scientists Turn MXene Into Tiny Nanoscrolls that Supercharge Batteries and Sensors
Researchers at Drexel University have introduced a scalable process to convert two‑dimensional MXene sheets into one‑dimensional nanoscrolls, producing up to 10 grams of material with controlled chemistry. The tubular nanostructures exhibit higher electrical conductivity and reduced ion‑transport resistance compared with flat...
Comfort Without Compromise: Improving Older Homes with Modern Glazing Tech
Modern glazing technologies are enabling owners of historic homes to dramatically improve thermal performance, acoustic comfort, and security without compromising architectural character. Solutions such as vacuum‑insulated units, low‑E coatings, and laminated acoustic glass can cut heat loss by up to...
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What Is Identity Disturbance?
Identity disturbance describes an inconsistent or unclear sense of self and is a hallmark symptom of borderline personality disorder (BPD). It manifests as rapid shifts in beliefs, goals, and behaviors, often leaving individuals feeling like a "chameleon" in different contexts....
Surprising New 2026 James Bond Adventure Will Blend Two 007 Styles
Charlie Higson’s debut adult James Bond novel, *King Zero*, is slated for a September 2026 release by Ian Fleming Publications. The book will portray a 35‑year‑old Bond, merging Ian Fleming’s literary tone with the high‑octane style of the films. Higson, known for the *Young Bond*...
Introducing: The New Credor Goldfeather Urushi And Tourbillon
Credor unveiled two limited‑edition Goldfeather watches at Watches and Wonders 2026: the Urushi Lacquer Dial (GBBY967) and the Tourbillon Engraved (GBCF997). The 37.4 mm platinum case with a dark‑blue crocodile strap and a hand‑lacquered urushi dial is limited to 25 pieces...
These Photos From Ukraine Capture the Absurdity of Life in Wartime
British‑Iranian artist Aria Shahrokhshahi’s new photo book *Wet Ground* documents life on the Ukrainian front, capturing surreal scenes such as a youth military camp’s nightclub with dancing podiums. The images were shot just 30 km from active combat zones, juxtaposing ordinary...
Rights Group Report Identifies Alternatives to Mental Health Crisis Response in US
Human Rights Watch released a report identifying 150 non‑police mental‑health crisis programs across the United States, with eight detailed case studies such as Oakland’s Mobile Assistance Community Responders and Cambridge’s Holistic Emergency Alternative Response Team. The report finds that removing...
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Oprah Unlocked a Fool-Proof Spring Airport Uniform, and I Found 6 Similar Set to Snag on Amazon From Just $8
Oprah Winfrey’s crisp white lounge set, spotted in Venice, has sparked a new travel‑style trend. InStyle writer Isabel Bekele identified six Amazon‑available matching jogger‑top ensembles that echo Oprah’s look, with prices ranging from $8 to $40. The selections include ribbed...
This Trio Set Out to Explore Unmapped Waters in Brazil’s Amazon and Found a Rare Dolphin Population Instead
Marine scientist Charlie Young and her husband Alexis Girard D’Hennecourt completed the first fully documented 320‑mile (514‑km) descent of the previously unmapped Rio Cuiuni in Brazil’s Amazon. After a severe drought forced a shift from a dugout canoe to a...
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Caffeine Withdrawal Symptoms
Caffeine withdrawal typically starts 12‑24 hours after the last dose and can last from two to nine days, with symptoms ranging from headaches and fatigue to mental fogginess. The most effective way to minimize discomfort is a gradual taper—reducing intake...
Testing Outlines North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earths Processing Path for Victory Metals
Victory Metals reported a metallurgical breakthrough at its North Stanmore project, achieving over 70% extraction of heavy rare earths (dysprosium, terbium, yttrium) from a high‑grade flotation concentrate. The test used low‑acid consumption and standard agitated leach tanks, avoiding the costly...
Max Space Thunderbird Station: Can Inflatable Habitats Replace the ISS by 2030?
Max Space plans to launch its Thunderbird inflatable station in 2029, positioning it as a full‑scale commercial habitat to replace the ISS after its 2030 retirement. The design relies on a compact launch package that expands in orbit, delivering more...
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Pavlov's Dogs and the Discovery of Classical Conditioning
Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist, stumbled upon classical conditioning while researching canine digestion, noting that dogs salivated at the sight of lab coats and later at a metronome sound paired with food. He demonstrated that a neutral stimulus could become...
China's Bizarre Shape-Shifting Robot Grows And Changes Like A Human
Researchers at Southern University of Science and Technology unveiled GrowHR, a 10‑pound humanoid robot that can physically expand and contract like a human limb. Its legs use inflatable chambers wrapped in fabric, allowing them to stretch up to three times...
RMK Management Turns the Agency Reel on Its Head with a Horror Short That’s Worth Watching
Australian talent and crew agency RMK Management launched a seven‑minute horror short titled *The Voice Over* as its showreel, featuring the full spectrum of its represented talent. The darkly comedic film serves as a proof‑of‑concept for RMK’s cross‑disciplinary model, allowing...
Gap Between Leaders' Intentions and Impact Undermines Culture
Leadership strategist Preetie Boler warns that many managers confuse good intentions with effective outcomes, creating a hidden "invisible gap" between what they aim to do and how employees experience it. The gap manifests when defensive tones undermine feedback, a lack...
NASA Is Leading the Way to the Moon, but the Military Won't Be Far Behind
NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight near the Moon since 1972, launched from Kennedy Space Center with two Navy test pilots at the helm. The U.S. Space Force provided range safety, abort monitoring, and will recover the Orion capsule...
Kylesa – Static Tensions
In spring 2009, Georgia‑born sludge metal band Kylesa released their fourth LP, Static Tensions. The record built on the band’s earlier dual‑drummer experiment by adding a third percussionist, Eric Hernandez, and brought in bassist Javier Villegas from the NYC punk...
M25 Global Producers Series: Prodigious Bangkok’s Jeffrey Chow on a Non-Linear Path to Leadership
In episode 4 of the m25 Global Producers Series, Prodigious Bangkok Managing Director Jeffrey Chow outlines his non‑linear journey from motion‑control cameraman to chief growth officer and now producer leader. He argues that modern producers must translate ambition into executable, scalable...
Stop Blowing Grass Clippings Into the Street—It Can Cost You
Blowing grass clippings onto streets can clog storm drains, pollute waterways with excess nitrogen, and create slippery surfaces that endanger pedestrians and cyclists. Many municipalities classify the practice as illegal and impose hefty fines on violators. The lost clippings also...
Don’t Prune Frost-Damaged Shrubs Just Yet—Here’s Why
A late‑spring frost has blackened buds on many shrubs, prompting homeowners to consider pruning. Experts advise waiting until new growth appears before trimming, to avoid cutting healthy tissue. Normal watering and moderate fertilization are recommended, as over‑watering can invite disease....
She Was the Little Girl Painted by Her Famous Father. Now She Is Telling the Family Secrets
Eldest Brack daughter Clara releases memoir "The Secret Landscapes," exposing hidden family truths. The book reveals that John Brack, famed for "Collins St. 5 p.m.," stopped painting in 1994 because dementia from alcoholism impaired his abilities. Brack died in 1999 at 78,...
A Deep Dive Into a Controversial Star and a Sudden Inheritance: 15 Books to Read
April 2026 promises a robust slate of Australian titles, with fifteen new books slated for release. Among them is Debra Adelaide’s memoir "When I Am Sixty‑Four," published by University of Queensland Press at $34.99. The list underscores a vibrant publishing...
Shigeru Miyamoto Shuts Down Smash Bros. Movie
Shigeru Miyamoto told Polygon that Nintendo has no plans for a Super Smash Bros. movie, effectively shutting down speculation about a Nintendo Cinematic Universe. Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri echoed the sentiment, saying the studio’s film process focuses on fun moments...
Q & A: Il Volo on Bringing Italy to North America
Il Volo, the Italian opera‑pop trio, has launched the North American leg of its world tour, beginning in Denver on April 15. The group, which boasts nearly a million Instagram followers and millions of YouTube and TikTok fans, will blend classic...
Berkeley Lab: DL4SCI 2026 to Spotlight Discovery Through Agentic AI, Foundation Models
The National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center and Berkeley Lab will host the 2026 Deep Learning for Science (DL4SCI) Summer School from July 20‑24. The five‑day intensive program emphasizes foundation models, reasoning‑centric workflows, and agentic AI for scientific discovery. Researchers...
Why Some Coral Reefs Bounce Back While Others Slowly Collapse
A new study by researchers at Germany’s Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam reveals that coral reef recovery hinges on population density patterns rather than just disturbance severity. Reefs with “concave” density—where adult corals cluster at...
Structural Modifications in Strain-Engineered Bilayer Nickelate Thin Films
Researchers used multislice electron ptychography to map atomic structures of La₃Ni₂O₇ thin films under varying biaxial strain. They found compressive strain lifts crystal symmetry by altering nickel‑oxygen octahedral distortions, mirroring the conditions that induce superconductivity in bulk material under pressure....