Double Dealing
White Columns, New York’s longest‑standing nonprofit gallery, staged “Art (by) Dealers,” an exhibition featuring over ninety works created by gallerists themselves. The show is explicitly for sale, with each piece labeled by anonymous numbers and a checkout system designed to generate revenue for the institution. Curators Kathy Huang and Will Leung framed the project as a fundraising effort, acknowledging the nonprofit’s financial pressures. Critics note the works often lack artistic intent, highlighting tensions between commercial dealer identities and creative authenticity.
Tempeh Pad Thai With Broccoli and Corn
MyFitnessPal’s latest post showcases a plant‑based Tempeh Pad Thai that blends brown‑rice noodles, broccoli, corn, and a tangy tamarind‑sriracha sauce. Each serving delivers 369 calories, 16 grams of protein and only 339 mg of sodium, positioning it as a balanced, low‑sodium dinner option....
Scientists Find 2 'Failed Stars' That May Have a Second Chance to Shine Bright — by Getting Together
Astronomers using data from the Zwicky Transient Facility have identified a tightly bound pair of brown dwarfs, designated ZTF J1239+8347, about 1,000 light‑years from Earth. One component is siphoning material from its companion, a process that could push the accreting...
Listen to Two New Bladee Songs
Swedish internet‑rap star Bladee quietly released two new tracks, “Love Is a State” and “Eyelash,” on March 23, 2026. Both songs were produced by Drain Gang collaborators Yung Sherman and Woesum, continuing his pattern of low‑key, surprise drops. The releases follow his...
Michaela Kiersch Climbs an Adam Ondra 5.14c
Michaela Kiersch successfully repeated the iconic Pungitopo (5.14c) in Arco, Italy, a route first ascended by Adam Ondra in 2022. The climb, praised for its aesthetic line and technical traverses, has attracted elite climbers such as Gio Placci and Eva Hammelmüller. Kiersch’s repeat...
The Complete Guide to High-Impact Donor Survey Questions
Nonprofits can improve donor retention by deploying targeted surveys that capture motivations, preferences, and experiences. Industry benchmarks show response rates between 15% and 50%, making surveys a reliable source of actionable insight. The guide outlines optimal frequency, six core question...
Puig, Estée Lauder Companies Considering Merger
Spanish fragrance group Puig and U.S. beauty giant Estée Lauder Companies have entered talks about a possible merger, which could create a combined entity valued around $40 billion. The discussion follows a sharp decline in Estée Lauder’s share price, down nearly...
Behati Prinsloo Brings ’90s Mugler From the Runway to the Red Carpet
Behati Prinsloo revived a 1999 Thierry Mugler couture piece at Clarins’s Night of Extra event in Los Angeles, sourcing the dress from Tab Vintage. The black, sequined corset with architectural lines dominated the look, while minimal jewelry and a sleek blowout...
Huge Amounts of Nanoplastics Discovered in Tap and Bottled Water
A new Ohio State study shows nanoplastics in U.S. drinking water are 10‑100 times higher than earlier estimates. Using optical photothermal infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy, researchers found nanoplastic concentrations three times greater in bottled water than tap water,...
ONLY HUMAN To Release New Record At The End Of The Week
UK dark‑rock outfit Only Human is set to release its debut album Planned Obsolescence on March 27, following the provocative single “Techno Fascist.” The record fuses prog, djent, metal and electronica to paint a dystopian portrait of a society succumbing...
Western Style Is So Back—5 Key Pieces People With Good Taste Are Buying First
Western fashion has surged back into mainstream style, propelled by TV hits like "Yellowstone" and celebrity influence. Designers from Ralph Lauren to Dior are reinterpreting classic cowboy elements, making fringe jackets, rodeo belts, bootcut jeans, distressed boots, and alpine sweaters...
A New New Museum
The New Museum reopened after a two‑year expansion, unveiling the sprawling survey exhibition “New Humans: Memories of the Future,” which showcases roughly eight hundred works ranging from Surrealist drawings to Carlo Rambaldi’s original animatronic E.T. model. The reopening also prompted Artforum...
Neon Comedy ‘Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie’ Due on Digital March 24, Disc May 26
Neon is releasing the time‑travel comedy *Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie* for digital rental and purchase on March 24, 2026, with Blu‑ray and DVD following on May 26. The film, which premiered at SXSW, has already earned more than $4.2 million...
Should I Stop Dyeing My Gray Hair?
The article explores whether women should stop dyeing gray hair, highlighting the cultural pressure to conceal aging and the growing popularity of online communities like The Gray Book and Silver Revolution, each with over 30,000 members. It cites Nora Ephron’s...
Q & A: Gregory Spears on ‘Fellow Travelers’ & His Upcoming Opera ‘Sleepers Awake’
Composer Gregory Spears marks the 10th anniversary of his opera “Fellow Travelers,” a work about the 1950s Lavender Scare that will tour ten U.S. cities, including Seattle, Portland, San Diego and Cooperstown. He notes the piece’s lasting relevance, with singers...
Scrubbing Away Lunar Dust
Researchers at Orbital Mining and Space Dust Research & Technologies are concluding tests of Lunar SCRUB, an electrostatic cleaning device that uses an electron beam to lift moon dust from surfaces. The prototype, about one‑third the size of a loaf of...
Why Strides May Benefit Your Running as Much as Intervals
Strides are short, 20‑30 second controlled efforts added to easy runs that target running mechanics rather than aerobic fitness. By reinforcing efficient movement patterns at faster speeds, they boost running economy without the fatigue associated with traditional interval sessions. Coaches...
Azamara Announces Bourbon Partnership at Sea
Azamara Cruises has teamed with Milam & Greene Whiskey to launch Bourbon Quest, placing one bourbon barrel aboard the Azamara Quest for the entire 188‑night, 2027 World Cruise that visits 37 countries. The barrel, originally filled in Kentucky in 2019,...
Nate Florence Went to Puerto Escondido to Ride the First South Swell of the Season
Nate Florence swiftly booked a trip to Puerto Escondido after forecasts showed the season's first south swell. The Mexican surf town, recently named a World Surfing Reserve, offers some of the planet's most challenging, tube‑filled waves. Florence, a veteran of the...
These 3 Releases Were Credited to Bands, But Are Just Glorified Solo Albums
Three notable releases—Foo Fighters' 1995 debut, Vampire Weekend's 2019 "Father of the Bride," and Prefab Sprout's 2009 "Let’s Change the World with Music"—were issued under band names but were essentially solo projects. Dave Grohl recorded the Foo Fighters album alone...
Skin Regeneration Enabled by Embryonic Healing Mechanism in Mice
Harvard researchers published a Cell study showing that mouse skin can fully regenerate by reactivating an embryonic healing program that normally shuts down after birth. They identified excessive nerve growth—hyperinnervation—driven by fibroblast‑derived Cxcl12 as the key barrier to regeneration. Genetic...
Study Makes Promising Advances in Accurately Diagnosing Sepsis
Doctors at Liverpool and Cardiff University, together with 20 NHS hospitals, completed a large randomized trial of a rapid procalcitonin‑guided algorithm for suspected sepsis. The study of 7,667 emergency patients showed a 17% relative drop in mortality—from 16.6% to 13.6%—equating...
Brain Scans Reveal Democrats and Republicans Use Different Neural Pathways to Buy Groceries
A new neuroimaging study published in *Politics and the Life Sciences* shows that Democrats and Republicans use distinct neural pathways when making identical grocery choices, even though their purchasing behavior is statistically indistinguishable. Researchers scanned 65 partisans in Kansas City...
DINO CAZARES Says New FEAR FACTORY Singer MILO SILVESTRO 'Adapted Very Quickly' To Touring Lifestyle
Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares praised new vocalist Milo Silvestro for quickly mastering the band’s catalog and adapting to a demanding touring schedule. Cazares highlighted Silvestro’s ability to perform fifteen songs without lyric prompts, underscoring his deep familiarity with the...
How Brain Networks “Unravel” Over a Lifetime
A new cross‑species study shows that both humans and mice experience a gradual loss of modular specialization in brain networks as they age. Researchers used ultra‑high‑field fMRI to scan awake mice throughout their lifespans, revealing that the human brain’s greater...
This Is the $18 Gadget I Take Everywhere
The Podoru MagSafe Battery Pack is a compact 5,000 mAh power bank that magnetically attaches to iPhone 12 and newer models, eliminating cables and delivering 5‑15 watts of charge. Its design lets users charge two devices at once via a single USB‑C...
Want Your Teen Daughter To Talk To You? Try Playing Pretend Again
A TikTok mom, Alyson Johnson, discovered that treating a 14‑year‑old like a younger child through pretend play can defuse teenage frustration and open lines of communication. By staging a mock shopping trip and a spa‑style hair blow‑out, she turned a...
26 Best Things to Do in Toronto for First Nations Art, Hockey History, and Waterfront Views
The article curates 26 top attractions in Toronto, ranging from historic sites like Casa Loma to modern cultural corridors such as the Bentway. It highlights adaptive‑reuse projects like Evergreen Brickworks, immersive venues like the Hockey Hall of Fame, and natural escapes...
Why Long-Term Lung Risks Persist After Tuberculosis Treatment
Scientists at Singapore’s A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs discovered that tuberculous granulomas persist after standard TB therapy and provide a protected niche for secondary pathogens such as Mycobacterium abscessus. The study, published in Nature Communications, shows that these granulomas shield bacteria...
How the Guy Who Got Evolution Wrong, Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, Managed to Be Right About so Much Else
Jean‑Baptiste Lamarck is often remembered for the discredited idea that acquired traits are inherited, yet he pioneered the concept that organisms actively reshape themselves and their environments. Historian Jessica Riskin’s new book, *The Power of Life*, reexamines his broader contributions,...
‘Mickey + Bluey’ Animated Short Debuts on Disney+
Disney+ has launched a new animated short titled “Mickey + Bluey,” pairing the iconic Mickey Mouse with the beloved Australian preschool series Bluey. The short, produced by Disney in partnership with Ludo Studio and BBC Studios, continues the Mickey+ series that previously...
6 Best Travel Dresses of 2026, Tested By a Style Writer and Travel Expert
Style writer Shannen Zitz tested over 30 dresses in real‑world travel scenarios and identified five standout options that balance comfort, wrinkle resistance, and style. The Uniqlo Ultra Stretch AIRism Dress emerged as the best overall, offering a luxe feel for under...
The Ski Area Shaped by Robert Redford Is Getting a Modern Glow-Up
Sundance Resort, the Robert Redford‑founded ski area in Utah, has completed over $40 million in upgrades, highlighted by the opening of its first full‑service hotel, the Inn at Sundance, in January. A new lift called Electric Horseman will add more than...
Courtney Love Really Likes Geese But Compares Their Fanbase to ’13-Year-Old Swifties’
Courtney Love, iconic alternative rock star, moved from tentative interest to full endorsement of indie band Geese. Initially calling herself “Geese‑curious,” she later praised their sound, likening frontman Cameron to a “600‑year‑old lyricist.” Love also mocked the band’s fanbase, comparing...
Mutant 25-Foot Shipstern Bluff Is ‘Pure Evil’ in New Stern Warning Session (Video)
The latest “Stern Warning” surf session captured by filmmaker Tim Bonython showcases the notorious Shipstern Bluff in Tasmania, where waves can swell to 15‑25 feet with a long 17‑second period. The wave’s ribbed steps and ledges create a chaotic, “pure...
Supporting Therapists' Well-Being May Help Clients Stay in Care Longer
A Boston University study linked therapist flourishing to lower early client dropout. Each one‑point rise in a therapist’s self‑reported flourishing reduced the odds of a client leaving before three sessions by roughly 10%. Burnout showed no significant effect, while therapist...
CaveFest Shares 2026 Artist Lineup: Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, Peter Rowan and Sam Grisman Project, Keller & The Keels,...
CaveFest has unveiled its 2026 lineup, slated for October 10‑11 at The Caverns in Grundy County, Tennessee. The festival will feature headliners Gillian Welch and David Rawlings alongside the Peter Rowan and Sam Grisman Project, complemented by 16 additional acts...
N0TRIXX (FFO: MIMI BARKS) Takes You On "A Journey Into The Depths Of A Troubled Mind" On Debut LP, 'A...
Russian‑born, UK‑based artist n0trixx released her debut concept album *A Catalogue of Madness and Melancholia*, a genre‑spanning collection that fuses metalcore, trap, EDM, industrial and grunge. Each of the nine tracks serves as an audio portrait of a distinct mental‑health...
Multiple Sclerosis Prevalence Doubled in Two Decades
A new UCL‑Imperial study finds multiple sclerosis prevalence in England more than doubled between 2000 and 2020, rising from 107 to 232 cases per 100,000—a 6% annual increase. The surge reflects earlier, more accurate diagnoses and longer patient survival thanks...
New Research Identifies a Hormone That Might Help Predict Weight Changes After Menopause
A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition identifies the hormone asprosin as a potential predictor of weight and body‑composition changes in postmenopausal women. Analyzing data from more than 4,000 participants in the Women’s Health Initiative over three years,...
Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents 'Reprograms' Kidney Biology to Promote Recovery
A multi‑institutional study in the Journal of Clinical Investigation shows that vertical sleeve gastrectomy in adolescents with type 2 diabetes and obesity triggers profound molecular reprogramming of kidney cells, leading to functional recovery. Over a 12‑month follow‑up, participants lost weight, improved...
Hospital Audit Finds Siblings of Children with Serious Conditions Are Overlooked, Lack Support
A recent audit of major children’s hospitals in New Zealand and Australia reveals that sibling‑focused resources are scarce, with only a handful of sites offering material directly aimed at siblings of chronically ill children. In New Zealand, only Starship Children’s Hospital returned...
New Tongue-Swab TB Test Could Help Eradicate The Disease, WHO Says
The World Health Organization has endorsed a new near‑point‑of‑care molecular test that uses a simple tongue swab to detect tuberculosis in under an hour. Developed by PlusLife on its MiniDock platform, the device costs up to 90% less than GeneXpert...
Weekly Bestsellers, 23 March 2026
The latest weekly bestseller data shows three new fantasy titles breaking into top ranks. Briar Boleyn’s The Wings That Bind climbed to #2 on both The New York Times and Publishers Weekly lists, while Jasmine Mas’s Psycho Beasts peaked at #14 on...
Track Premiere: Bronco Forte – “Sixteen Lanes”
Bronco Forte, a Los Angeles‑based stoner‑rock quartet, premiered their new single “Sixteen Lanes” on March 23, 2026. The track, inspired by a drive on I‑5 and commentary on return‑to‑office mandates, showcases a slow‑burning sound reminiscent of early Queens of the...
Improving Heart Health May Not Be Enough to Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease
A randomized trial involving 480 seniors at risk for Alzheimer’s tested whether exercise, intensive vascular risk reduction, or their combination could improve cognition over two years. While participants achieved significant cardiovascular gains—blood pressure fell 13 mm Hg and LDL dropped 24 points—the...
Home Pavilion / MRTN Architects
The Home Pavilion, designed by MRTN Architects, is a 280 m² residence completed in 2024 that centralises the kitchen, dining and living areas within a distinct corner pavilion. Inspired by the client’s memories of Eichler homes, the design adopts California Modern...
Scientists Say Surprising Smells Are Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Mummies
A team of geochemists led by Wayne Zhao sampled tiny fragments of mummy tissue and wrappings to identify the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that give ancient Egyptian mummies their distinctive aromas. The analysis uncovered a cocktail of resins, spices, animal...