‘It Was an Exorcism’: How Heartbreak, Queer Rebirth and Finding Love over Only Connect Shaped Wendy Eisenberg’s Stunning New Album
Wendy Eisenberg, a Brooklyn‑based indie musician, has released a self‑titled album that marks a stylistic shift toward 70s folk‑rock melodies. The record emerged after a “creative exorcism” triggered by a painful breakup, during which Eisenberg wrote most songs in a feverish, dream‑like state. Co‑produced with partner Mari Rubio, the album blends intricate harmonies with accessible songcraft, reflecting Eisenberg’s newfound queer self‑acceptance. Their romance, sparked over the British quiz show Only Connect, is woven into the lyrical narrative, adding a pop‑culture hook to the project.
FRESH TRACK: Son Little - “Be Better”
Son Little, the West Coast‑born, Northeast‑raised multi‑instrumentalist, has launched his new album CITYFOLK, a project inspired by a deep dive into his Southern ancestry. The record, released on March 31, 2026, blends blues, soul, and folk to articulate the search...
6 Books Named Finalists for the 2026 International Booker Prize
The International Booker Prize has announced its six 2026 finalists, a roster of translated works originally written in languages ranging from Persian to Bulgarian. The shortlist includes titles set against the backdrop of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, Nazi‑era Germany, Japanese‑occupied...
Shawn Colvin’s ‘Whole New You’ Is a Revelation at 25
Shawn Colvin’s fifth studio album *Whole New You* turned 25, marking a quiet but pivotal moment in her catalog. Released in 1999, the record arrived five years after the Grammy‑winning *A Few Small Repairs* and followed her first pregnancy, resulting in minimal label support and modest...
‘Cape Fear’ Trailer: Javier Bardem Terrorizes Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson in Apple Series Inspired by Martin Scorsese’s Remake
Apple TV is debuting a ten‑episode limited series titled “Cape Fear,” set for a June 5, 2026 launch. Created by Nick Antosca, the thriller reimagines Martin Scorsese’s 1991 remake of the 1962 classic, with Javier Bardem starring as the vengeful Max Cady...
Chile Becomes an Associate Member State of CERN
Effective 2 April 2026, Chile became an Associate Member State of CERN, following ratification of the 2025 Associate Member Agreement and accession to CERN’s privileges and immunities protocol. The new status grants Chile representation on the CERN Council, Finance Committee and Scientific...
Crystal Lake Have Parted Ways With Vocalist John Robert Centorrino
Japanese metalcore outfit Crystal Lake announced the mutual departure of vocalist John Robert Centorrino, who joined in 2023 after an open audition. The split follows the release of their February 2026 album ‘The Weight Of Sound’ on Century Media Records...
Ron Perlman Is Seeking Vengeance in Thriller 'The Gentleman' Trailer
Capelight Pictures released the trailer for *The Gentleman*, a Mexico‑Spain co‑production directed by Gabriel Beristain and starring Ron Perlman as a retired mercenary seeking vengeance after his friend’s murder. The film adapts Carlos Augusto Casas’s novel *Ya No Quedan Junglas* and debuted at the...
Michael Fullerton: The Politics of Portraiture
Glasgow painter Michael Fullerton’s new exhibition at Edinburgh’s City Art Centre juxtaposes eighteenth‑century portraiture with contemporary political subjects, including eleven oil portraits of male asylum seekers from the Hilltop Hotel in Carlisle. The works blend warm, meticulous rendering with muted,...
Sandwiched Between Fort Wayne And Akron Is An Ohio City With Small-Town Charm, Tasty Eats, And Lake Fun
Willard, Ohio, a small‑town getaway nestled between Fort Wayne and Akron, blends historic charm with easy access to major cities. Founded as Chicago Junction in 1874 and incorporated in 1960, the city offers mid‑century homes, farmland views, and a relaxed suburban...
The Black Crowes Albums Ranked Worst to Best
The Black Crowes’ discography has been re‑ranked from worst to best, placing their 1992 masterpiece *The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion* at the summit and the 2001 *Lions* near the bottom. The list spans their debut *Shake Your Money Maker*...
ASCEND 2026 Assembles Space Industry’s Most Influential Voices in Washington, D.C.
AIAA’s ASCEND 2026 will convene May 19‑21 at the Washington Hilton, drawing roughly 2,000 space professionals to the nation’s capital. The three‑day event features more than 200 speakers from NASA, the FAA, Lockheed Martin, Blue Origin, academia and government, highlighting...
11 Most-Visited Pennsylvania State Parks, Ranked
A new ranking based on 2024 visitor data identifies the 11 most‑visited Pennsylvania state parks, with Pymatuning State Park leading at over 3.8 million guests and Presque Isle close behind at 3.5 million. The list spans a variety of amenities—from expansive lakes...
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Don’t Toss the Liquid in Canned Beans — Here Are 6 Ways Chefs Use It
Chefs are championing the liquid left in canned beans—known as aquafaba—as a versatile, low‑cost ingredient. They use it to replace eggs in vegan mayonnaise and aioli, thicken soups and sauces, create foamy cocktails, smooth hummus, and flavor rice. The practice...
2026 AIAA Von Kármán Lecture in Astronautics on Learning and Controlling Autonomous Space Systems to Be Presented by Maruthi Akella...
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has selected UT Austin professor Maruthi Akella to deliver the 2026 von Kármán Lecture in Astronautics. His talk, “Opinion Dynamics, Learning, Trust, and Control of Autonomous Space Systems,” will be held on May 20 during...
From the Phone to the Plex: Why TV Shows Are Turning Into Movies
In its first three days on Netflix, "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" logged over 25 million views, while Netflix’s earlier theatrical run of "K‑Pop Demon Hunters" generated about $24 million at the box office and won two Oscars. These successes illustrate a growing trend of...
Longer-Term Real-World Data Needed to Compare Leqembi and Kisunla Opposing Treatment Strategies for Alzheimer’s
Eisai/Biogen’s Leqembi and Eli Lilly’s Kisunla are the only FDA‑approved disease‑modifying Alzheimer’s therapies, but they follow opposite treatment models—continuous dosing versus a finite course after amyloid clearance. Four‑year data presented at AD/PD 2026 showed Leqembi delayed disease progression by roughly 9.8 months, with...
Jon Hamm, Elle Fanning and Keanu Reeves Star In Apple TV's Biggest Titles of April 2026
Apple TV’s April slate features a wave of original titles anchored by high‑profile talent, including Jon Hamm’s return in "Your Friends & Neighbors" Season 2, Elle Fanning headlining the drama "Margo’s Got Money Troubles," and Keanu Reeves starring in Jonah Hill’s directorial debut...
Q&A With Lunar Base Manager Carlos Garcia-Galan
NASA has appointed Carlos Garcia‑Galan as the program executive overseeing its accelerated plan to build a lunar surface base. He outlined a shift in the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program toward tighter NASA‑commercial collaboration and a two‑phase Lunar Terrain...
‘Death Hunted Him Since He Was a Kid’: How Lamar Odom Survived to Become a Villain in His Own Tale
Netflix’s Untold series releases *The Death & Life of Lamar Odom*, a 90‑minute documentary that revisits the former NBA champion’s 2015 overdose at a Nevada brothel and his subsequent medical coma. The film features Odom’s unvarnished reflections on addiction, family...
Jason Statham's "Wonderful" Heist Thriller with Daniel Mays Is Now Streaming for Free
The 2008 British heist thriller *The Bank Job*, starring Jason Statham and Daniel Mays, has been added to ITVX’s free streaming catalogue. Inspired by the real‑life 1971 Lloyds Bank burglary, the film follows a crew of East End thieves tasked with...
Celebrating Trans Visibility Day
On March 31, Duke University Press highlighted International Transgender Day of Visibility by showcasing a slate of new books and journals that center trans and queer scholarship. The open‑access journal QTR concluded its second volume, while titles such as *Abolitionist Intimacies*,...
Should All Middle-Aged Triathletes Get Advanced Lipid Testing? A Doctor Weighs In.
A recent case study of a 55‑year‑old Ironman who suffered cardiac arrest revealed that his standard cholesterol test missed dangerously high levels of small dense LDL particles. The authors argue that advanced lipid testing could uncover hidden atherosclerotic risk in...
Paul Mpagi Sepuya: Focus & Desire
Fotomuseum Winterthur is presenting Paul Mpagi Sepuya’s first major solo exhibition in Switzerland, "Focus & Desire," which runs through 14 June. The show assembles early and recent photographs alongside archival ephemera, revealing Sepuya’s signature practice of exposing the act of image‑making....
Astronomers Determine the Fate of a Double White Dwarf Binary
Chinese astronomers used the MESA stellar‑evolution code to model ATLAS J1138‑5139, an ultra‑compact double white dwarf 1,800 light‑years away with a 27.86‑minute orbit. Their calculations show the low‑mass helium companion will transfer mass, evolve into an AM CVn system within roughly 6.3 million...
Phone Habits, Not Screen Time, Define Kids' Digital Wellbeing
A new Aura Digital Wellbeing Index reveals that children’s wellbeing is tied more to how often they pick up their phones than to total screen‑time minutes. The study found kids with low digital wellbeing check their devices roughly seven times...
A Hidden Layer in Your DNA Is Running Your Body
Researchers at Kyoto University and RIKEN discovered that the RNA‑binding protein DHX29 monitors synonymous codon usage, flagging mRNAs rich in non‑optimal codons for suppression. Using CRISPR screens and cryo‑electron microscopy, they showed DHX29 binds 80S ribosomes and recruits the GIGYF2·4EHP...
Legendary Lola T70 Reborn as 500bhp V8 Supercar for the Road
British specialist Lola has unveiled the T70S, a modern reinterpretation of its 1960s Mk3B endurance racer, offered as a 500‑bhp road‑legal supercar and a more powerful 530‑bhp track‑only version. The road model pairs a 6.2‑litre Chevrolet V8 with a six‑speed...
Reversing Extinction
Historian Sadiah Qureshi’s Aeon essay examines the rise of de‑extinction technologies, from cloning the last Pyrenean ibex to gene‑editing wolves to resemble extinct dire wolves. She argues that preserving genetic material in labs creates a liminal state where species are...
Comfort Stretch, Authentic Textures and Sustainable Innovations Driving R&D in Denim
Denim mills are steering Fall/Winter 2027‑28 collections toward low‑impact dyes, softer fabrics, and slub‑character textures. Comfort‑stretch continues to dominate, with buyers demanding fabrics that retain shape, resist bagging, and mimic traditional rigid denim. Manufacturers such as AGI, Cone, Soorty and Advance...
Merck Strikes Deal with Antibody Discovery Startup
Merck has signed a research collaboration with AI‑driven antibody startup Infinimmune, potentially providing up to $838 million in payments tied to clinical milestones. Infinimmune’s platform scans human immune cells to uncover novel targets such as IL‑22 and IL‑13 for autoimmune indications....
How to Measure the Impact of Executive Coaching: Set Defined Goals
Executive coaching delivers high returns only when engagements begin with clearly defined, business‑aligned goals. Studies show a Fortune 500 firm realized a 529% ROI, rising to 788% when retention gains are included, but such outcomes require structured, goal‑driven measurement. Effective...
JELLA HAASE
German actress Jella Haase reflects on a tumultuous 2025, marked by high‑profile projects and a partnership with Armani Beauty. She emphasizes her commitment to both arthouse and commercial cinema, rejecting typecasting after her breakout ‘Fack ju Göhte’ role. Haase announces...
MRNA Is Poised to Rise Beyond Infectious Diseases, if It’s Not Derailed by R&D Cuts
mRNA technology, once celebrated for COVID‑19 vaccines, now faces heightened political and regulatory scrutiny, including the cancellation of roughly $500 million in BARDA contracts. A new JAMA Network Open study shows NIH has invested $1.65 billion in 178 mRNA grants since 1997,...
Why The Toer De Geuze Might Be The Ultimate Beer Geek Experience
The Toer de Geuze 2026, scheduled for May 9‑10, will be the largest edition yet, inviting beer lovers to tour all fourteen HORAL member breweries in Belgium’s Zenne Valley and Pajottenland. The event highlights lambic’s unique spontaneously fermented style, which enjoys...
Tamannaah Bhatia Wants to Build India’s Answer to Cartier
Actress Tamannaah Bhatia has launched Tamannaah Fine Jewellery, positioning it as India’s answer to Cartier. The brand builds on her father’s fifteen‑year jewellery business, giving it in‑house manufacturing and design control. It targets modern, urban consumers who want contemporary pieces...
Breeding Alters Winter Wheat Water Use in Europe
A new study in npj Sustainable Agriculture shows that centuries of selective breeding have reshaped winter wheat’s water‑use patterns across Europe. Modern cultivars exhibit higher water‑use efficiency by reducing stomatal conductance and modifying root systems, without sacrificing yield. The research...
PepGen’s Muscle Disease Program Posts Poor Mid-Stage Results as One Patient's Data Get Markedly Worse
PepGen reported that its Phase 2 trial of an oligonucleotide therapy for a rare genetic nerve‑muscle disorder failed to meet its primary efficacy endpoints. The data showed no statistically significant improvement in muscle strength across the cohort, and one participant experienced...
The Beauty and Violence of Steve McQueen’s Flower Photographs
Steve McQueen’s new monograph "Bounty" showcases a series of Grenadian flower photographs that explore the paradox of abundance and violence. Published by Mack and exquisitely designed by Irma Boom, the book pairs striking botanical imagery with historical references to colonial...
5 Post-Surgery Care Tips After Blepharoplasty in Austin
Blepharoplasty patients in Austin receive five practical after‑care tips to optimize healing and preserve results. Managing swelling with gentle cold compresses and an elevated sleeping position curbs fluid buildup in the first days. Strict adherence to the surgeon’s cleaning, medication...
O-GlcNAcylation of UGDH: New Immunometabolic Insights
Researchers led by Wu, Lei and Wang have shown that O‑GlcNAcylation of the metabolic enzyme UGDH reshapes its activity, steering UDP‑glucuronic acid production and downstream glycan synthesis. This post‑translational modification links nutrient‑sensing pathways to immune cell adhesion, migration, and signaling,...
By 2100, Climate Change May Turn Unhealthy Air Into a Daily Reality
A new climate model predicts that by 2100, rising temperatures and stagnant air will push daily air‑quality indices into the unhealthy range across most major cities. The study links higher ozone formation, increased wild‑fire smoke, and intensified particulate emissions to...
Inventors of Quantum Cryptography Win Turing Award
Charles Bennett and Gilles Brassard have been awarded the 2026 ACM A.M. Turing Award for inventing quantum cryptography, specifically the BB84 quantum key distribution protocol. Bruce Schneier, while applauding the scientific breakthrough, reiterates his long‑standing view that the technology offers...
Stone Island Marina Takes Us Straight to the Source for SS26
Stone Island has launched its Spring/Summer 2026 "Marina" collection, a line directly inspired by coastal environments. The range showcases technical fabrics, water‑repellent finishes, and a colour palette that echoes Mediterranean blues and sand tones. Visual storytelling places the garments on...
Curated Finds for Terrell | Vanity Hardware
Livingetc’s stylist Miaad Latoof curated a set of bathroom hardware for a client named Terrell, emphasizing a mix of walnut wood and brass to complement the space’s polished nickel fixtures and dark wood mirror. The recommendations include a high‑end Belwith Keeler...
First Clinical Trial of tRNA Therapy Will Start Soon
Alltrna, a biotech startup focused on transfer RNA (tRNA) therapeutics, has secured regulatory clearance to launch its first human clinical trial. The trial will evaluate a novel tRNA‑based drug designed to correct protein synthesis errors that underlie a range of...
Enveda's First Clinical Readout Shows Strong Eczema Results
Enveda Biosciences released its first clinical readout for an investigational atopic dermatitis therapy, showing efficacy comparable to AbbVie's Dupixent. The Phase 1 trial met its primary endpoints, demonstrating significant skin clearance and a safety profile similar to existing biologics. The...
Stargazy Pie Gets Its Spotlight
Jess Shadbolt, a Suffolk‑born chef, is launching Dean’s, a British‑style pub in Manhattan alongside partner Annie Shi. The menu blends classic British comfort foods—Guinness‑bread, Scotch quail eggs, and a limited‑run Stargazy pie made with Boston mackerel, cod, and hake—with locally...
Louise Erdrich Sees Criticism as a Friend
Pulitzer‑winner Louise Erdrich announced the spring release of her short‑story collection "Python’s Kiss" and shared candid insights in Electric Lit’s 23 Questions interview. She emphasized treating criticism as a friend, writing longhand daily, and favoring hardcover editions for beloved books....
Hardly Anyone Uses This Surprisingly Simple Blood Pressure Fix
A new analysis of NHANES data shows that fewer than 6% of U.S. adults use potassium‑based salt substitutes, despite their low cost and proven ability to lower sodium intake. Usage peaked at 5.4% in 2013‑14 and dropped to 2.5% by...