Merck Partner Reveals Bispecific Data; Biogen Pays $100M for Antibody Rights
Merck’s partner Sino Biopharm disclosed first‑in‑human results for its PD‑1×VEGF bispecific antibody, MK‑2010, reporting that six of 11 lung‑cancer patients achieved a response at a low dose. A second cohort showed four responses among nine patients, indicating activity across dosing levels. In parallel, Biogen announced a $100 million deal to acquire rights to a promising antibody candidate from an undisclosed developer. Both moves underscore heightened industry focus on dual‑target immunotherapies and strategic asset acquisition.
‘Memory of Princess Mumbi,’ Set in a Retro-Futuristic Africa Recreated With AI, Scores Istanbul Film Festival Top Prize
Swiss‑Kenyan director Damien Hauser’s dystopian feature “Memory of Princess Mumbi,” built with artificial‑intelligence visuals, captured the Golden Tulip Award at the 45th Istanbul Film Festival. The film, set in a 2093 retro‑futuristic African nation called Umata, blends romance, mockumentary, and...
Jade Henderson’s Quick and Brutal Ab Workout: Build a Stronger Core Anywhere
Australian police officer and Guinness World Record holder Jade Henderson posted a no‑equipment ab finisher on Instagram. The routine consists of three moves—50 crunches, 50 side‑to‑sides, and 50 elbow‑to‑knees—performed against a wall for three rounds. Henderson emphasizes that the circuit...
Veronica Roth Announces New Divergent Books That Will Explore an Alternate Universe
At BookCon 2026, bestselling YA author Veronica Roth revealed she is writing two new entries in the Divergent franchise that will re‑imagine the original storyline through a “what‑if” lens. The first novel, titled “The Sixth Faction,” will explore how protagonist...
450-Million Year Old Jellyfish Ancestor Looks Like a Flailing Carwash Tubeman
Marine paleontologists in Quebec have described a new 450‑million‑year‑old jellyfish ancestor, *Paleocanna tentaculum*, from the Upper Neuville Formation. The discovery is based on 135 fossilized polyps, with 39 specimens analyzed, revealing a tubular, anchored organism that died in rapid, low‑oxygen...
Predicting How Many Units Drake’s “ICEMAN” Will Sell In Its First Week
Industry buzz suggests Drake’s long‑rumored album *ICEMAN* will drop before the end of April, with prediction markets showing a sharp rise in odds. The article compares the upcoming release to Drake’s recent first‑week numbers—~400,000 copies for *For All The Dogs*...
Welcome to the Summer of Extremely Long Shorts
Fashion editors are spotlighting an unexpected summer staple: extremely long shorts that sit just above the knee. The style, championed by celebrities like Justin Bieber at Coachella, blends casual comfort with runway drama, offering a versatile silhouette for both relaxed and...
Book Review: ‘Jan Morris: A Life,’ by Sara Wheeler
Jan Morris: A Life, Sara Wheeler’s biography of the British journalist and travel writer, revisits the cultural impact of Morris’s 1974 memoir Conundrum, which chronicled a decade‑long gender transition and sold millions worldwide. The new book highlights the flood of...
How to Create a Capital Campaign Plan That Gets Results
A capital campaign is a multi‑year fundraising effort that can raise millions for nonprofit projects such as new buildings, equipment or programs. Recent research shows about 95 % of nonprofits that launched a campaign in 2026 deemed it successful, often exceeding...
Big Sean Gives Justin Bieber His Flowers During Coachella Weekend Two Guest Appearance: ‘You Gave Us Your Whole Life’
Big Sean made a surprise appearance during Justin Bieber’s weekend‑two Coachella set on April 18, presenting the pop star with flowers and a heartfelt tribute. Sean praised Bieber’s perseverance through public scrutiny and highlighted his dedication to music. The moment...
Eva Hammelmüller Sends Her First 5.15a
On April 11, Austrian climber Eva Hammelmüller redpointed Adam Ondra’s Bombardino at 5.15a (9a+) in Arco, Italy, marking her first ascent at that elite grade. The 25‑year‑old has been on a prolific streak, adding two 5.14d routes earlier this year...
The Making of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Unpacked in New Book From Creator Jacob Tierney, Including Annotated Scripts
Creator Jacob Tierney, alongside Brendan Brady and Accent Aigu, announced a new book titled “I’ll Believe in Anything” that offers an official, fully annotated script collection and exclusive behind‑the‑scenes material from the first season of the hit series “Heated Rivalry.” The volume,...
New Trailer for Louisiana Doc 'Lowland Kids' Climate Change Refugees
Madman Films released the first trailer for "Lowland Kids," a feature documentary that follows Howard and Juliette Brunet, the last teenagers on Louisiana’s Isle de Jean Charles, as they confront forced relocation. Directed by Danish filmmaker Sandra Winther, the film...
The Future of Museums Is a Dance Floor
Museums are increasingly embracing rave culture, turning dance floors into curatorial tools that foreground sound, movement, and collective joy. Recent projects such as Steve McQueen’s low‑frequency installation at Dia Beacon, the Swiss National Museum’s “Techno” exhibition, and the Asian Art Museum’s “Rave...
Boosting Behavioral Health Access Through the Collaborative Care Model
LifeStance partnered with a large primary‑care network to pilot the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) for behavioral health. Over a year, patients in CoCM were 78% likely to attend their initial visit, more than double the 38% rate for standard referrals....
ATLAS Acts as a Cosmic-Ray Laboratory
The ATLAS experiment at CERN performed its first proton‑oxygen collisions in July 2025, recreating cosmic‑ray interactions with Earth’s atmosphere. By tracking charged particles from these collisions, ATLAS measured production rates, multiplicities, energies and angular distributions with a few‑percent precision. The...
In Conversation: Arch Hades and Fi Churchman
Arch Hades’s multidisciplinary exhibition Return | Ritorno opens at the deconsecrated Scoletta Battioro e Tiraoro di Venezia on 7 May 2026, coinciding with a breakfast conversation with ArtReview editor Fi Churchman on 8 May. The show spans three floors and features a 22‑panel, 13‑metre...
Following Triumphant Surprise Appearance During Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella Set, Madonna’s Manager ‘Not Sure Yet’ When She’ll Tour Again
Madonna made an unannounced appearance at Coachella on April 18, joining Sabrina Carpenter for duets of “Vogue” and “Like a Prayer” and previewing a new track from her upcoming Confessions II album. The surprise set marked her 20‑year Coachella anniversary and coincided...
David Zaslav Ate Hollywood
Warner Bros. Discovery is set to merge with Paramount Skydance, with an April 23 board vote pending. The deal would combine two major studios while adding roughly $50 billion of debt to the new entity. CEO David Zaslav stands to receive a golden parachute...
Ryan Reynolds Is Going to Put Deadpool Where He Belongs, As a Supporting Character
Ryan Reynolds told the Today Show he is writing new material that will reposition Deadpool from a solo lead to a supporting role within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor said he does not plan to center the character again,...
Where Are We Now: Market Opportunitis for Bio-Based Alternatives to Fur, Leather and Wool (Online Expert Panel))
Fashion Revolution Poland and Vegan Fashion Repository hosted a live panel on April 23 to explore market opportunities for bio‑based alternatives to fur, leather and wool. The discussion brought together material innovators, brand leaders, designers and academics to examine technology,...
STORM-PE: Mechanical Thrombectomy Boosts Walking and Daily Living Gains
The STORM‑PE interim analysis shows that computer‑assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) markedly improves functional recovery in acute intermediate‑high‑risk pulmonary embolism. At 90 days, patients receiving mechanical thrombectomy walked an average of 479 m versus 368 m for anticoagulation alone, and 97% achieved NYHA class I...
How Amazon’s Artist Merch Operation Is Changing the Game for Fans
Amazon has turned concert merchandise into a frictionless, home‑delivery experience by pairing QR‑code ordering with its Just Walk Out technology. The service debuted with Doja Cat in 2023 and now powers pop‑up stores for Mariah Carey, LE SSERAFIM and Drake, letting fans grab...
Mama’s Broke Share New Single “Heaven” And Announce North American Analog Tour
Nova Scotia folk duo Mama’s Broke has dropped their new single “Heaven” on Free Dirt Records and Forward Music Group, offering the first glimpse of an upcoming album that will be sold only at live shows. The track tackles wealth...
Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands Brought Spring Outfit Inspiration in a Blazer and Penny Loafers
Princess Catharina‑Amalia, heir to the Dutch throne, showcased a relaxed yet polished spring look during a two‑day official visit to Amsterdam. She combined an oversized Toteme camel blazer with a white top, wide‑leg jeans and affordable Zara penny loafers, complemented...
FORM’s 2026 Lineup Is Led by Lorde, Geese, Turnstile, Adrianne Lenker
Arizona’s FORM festival announced its 2026 lineup, featuring headliners Lorde, Geese, Turnstile, Adrianne Lenker, Blood Orange, Kamasi Washington and Disclosure. The three‑day event runs October 9‑11 at the desert community of Arcosanti, with a schedule that eliminates overlapping sets. Supporting acts...
Marcos Kueh in Turbulent Seas
Marcos Kueh’s solo show "Smooth Sailing" at Manchester’s ESEA Contemporary examines Chinese labour migration through a mix of sculptures, tapestries and large‑scale installations. Drawing on 19th‑century British union banners, the exhibition juxtaposes traditional Chinese symbols with modern brand logos to...
New Open-Source Python-Based Software Boosts Space Weather Modeling
A research team at the University of Birmingham has released an open‑source Python‑based platform that dramatically improves space‑weather modeling. The software integrates real‑time measurements from NOAA and ESA satellites and cuts simulation runtimes by roughly 50% compared with legacy tools....
Bring Storage Within Reach
Motorized lift systems from Swedish maker Granberg, distributed in the U.S. by Richelieu Hardware, are enabling cabinets, countertops, and closets to adjust height on demand. The Verti 840 lowers wall cabinets to countertop level, while the Baselift 6300/6310 replaces fixed legs with...
Oddball Exoplanet System Discovered with Help of Antarctic Telescope
Astronomers using the Antarctic Survey Telescope (AST3) at Dome A have identified a highly unconventional exoplanet system orbiting a Sun‑like star 320 light‑years from Earth. The system hosts three planets, including one with an extreme eccentricity of 0.92 and a second...
The People Who Mistake Self-Sufficiency for Healing and Don’t Realize They’ve Just Gotten Better at Hiding What Still Hurts
Self‑sufficiency is widely praised, but the article argues it often disguises unresolved emotional pain rather than true healing. It distinguishes between genuine processing—where people can articulate hurt—and mere containment, which appears as high performance but erodes connection over time. The...
Bill Nighy Joins Charlie Plummer, Stephen Graham & Toni Collette In ‘Ibelin’ As Production Begins In Oslo
Bill Nighy has joined Morten Tyldum’s upcoming biopic “Ibelin,” which dramatizes the life of Mats Steen, a Norwegian gamer living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The film’s ensemble also features Charlie Plummer, Stephen Graham, Toni Collette and Isabela Merced, among others. Production kicked off in Oslo...
Volunteers Discover Rare Space Weather Events Using Their Ears
Volunteers in NASA’s citizen‑science program have detected rare space‑weather events by listening to audio recordings of solar radio emissions. Using a web‑based platform, participants flagged unusual bursts linked to high‑energy solar flares and coronal mass ejections. The effort has already...
10 Country Songs About Weed You Need to Hear
Country music’s relationship with cannabis has shifted from subtle nods to overt celebration, as illustrated by a curated list of ten tracks spanning from Johnny Cash’s 1970 No. 1 hit to Willie Nelson’s 2015 duet with Merle Haggard. The songs, including...
Migratory Blackcap Bird Brain Mapped for the First Time, Opening a New Era of 3D Digital Atlases
Scientists at UCL and the University of Oldenburg have produced the first high‑resolution 3D digital brain atlas of the Eurasian blackcap, a migratory songbird. Using serial two‑photon tomography, they imaged eight brains and generated a template with 44 annotated regions...
Joe Freshgoods X New Balance 1890 “Naughty Things” April Release Date & Info
New Balance and streetwear designer Joe Freshgoods are set to drop the 1890 “Naughty Things” sneaker on April 23, 2026. The limited‑edition model, styled in a purple‑black colorway and priced at $200, will be distributed exclusively through an EQL raffle running April 20‑23....
Joe Freshgoods X New Balance 1890 “Finger Waves” April Release Date & Info
Joe Freshgoods teams up with New Balance for the 1890 “Finger Waves” sneaker, featuring an orange‑black flame‑inspired knit and the “JFG” logo. The limited edition drops on April 23, 2026, with a retail price of $200. Distribution is handled through an online...
FORM Arcosanti Announces 2026 Lineup With Disclosure, Lorde, Geese, Turnstile & More
FORM Arcosanti is set to return Oct. 9‑11 in the Sonoran Desert after a year‑long pause, unveiling a star‑studded roster that includes Disclosure, Lorde, Turnstile, Geese, Blood Orange and jazz luminary Kamasi Washington. The intimate, 2,500‑person event is already nearly sold...
A24's Elden Ring Adaptation Has One of the Strongest Ensemble Casts We've Seen in a Long Time
Bandai Namco and A24 announced the live‑action Elden Ring film will debut on March 3, 2028, unveiling a star‑studded ensemble that includes Kit Connor, Ben Whishaw, Cailee Spaeny and Nick Offerman. The cast blends emerging talent with frequent Garret Garland collaborators, creating one of the strongest line‑ups for...
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This Long-Distance Train Ride Crosses 8 States—Including Some of the Most Beautiful and Often-Overlooked Parts of the U.S.
Amtrak’s Southwest Chief travels 2,265 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles in just over 40 hours, crossing eight states and showcasing the overlooked beauty of the American Southwest. The train stops in major hubs such as Kansas City and Albuquerque,...
Ceremony Return With “Other Hells,” First New Song in Four Years: Stream
California punk outfit Ceremony has broken a four‑year recording silence with the single “Other Hells.” The track marks a deliberate swing back to the fast‑paced hardcore that defined the band’s early releases, while still threading in the synth textures of...
Interstellar Comet Reveals Methane on Its Journey Through Our Solar System
Caltech astronomers have identified methane gas in the interstellar comet 2I/Borisov as it traversed the inner solar system. Using high‑resolution infrared spectra from NASA’s IRTF and the James Webb Space Telescope, they measured methane at about 0.5 % of the comet’s...
The Clean – 10 of the Best
The Clean, formed in Dunedin in 1978, pioneered a lo‑fi DIY sound that fused West Coast psychedelia, post‑punk, and garage rock. Their 1981 EP "Boodle Boodle Boodle" reached No.5 on the New Zealand charts and lingered in the Top 20 for six...
Gut Microbiome Can Reveal Risk of Parkinson’s, Scientists Say
A multinational study has identified a distinct gut‑microbiome signature that can flag individuals at heightened risk of Parkinson’s disease years before clinical symptoms appear. The microbial pattern is especially pronounced in people carrying known Parkinson’s risk genes and intensifies as...
Your Habits Are Automation. You Just Don’t Think of Them That Way.
Productivity expert Asian Efficiency shows that a weekly review can be treated as automation by turning a simple two‑question habit into a 30‑item routine over 15 years. The process starts with a 15‑minute Sunday block answering "What did I learn...
What Physical ‘Life Force’ Turns Biology’s Wheels?
Scientists have finally unraveled the molecular mechanism of the bacterial flagellar motor, revealing how proton flow through stator complexes generates torque that drives rotation and directional switching. Cryogenic electron microscopy studies completed by March 2026 identified the pentagonal‑ring stators and their...
Bringing Quantum Time Into the Lab—A Single Clock Can Run Young and Old at Once
Physicists from Stevens Institute of Technology, Colorado State University and NIST have shown that ultra‑precise trapped‑ion optical clocks can be placed in quantum superpositions of their own proper time, effectively ticking both faster and slower at once. By leveraging squeezed...
The Strange Way Cocaine Water Pollution Is Changing Salmon
Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences implanted juvenile Atlantic salmon with slow‑release cocaine or its primary metabolite, benzoylecgonine, and released them into Lake Vättern. The study found that fish exposed to benzoylecgonine swam up to 1.9 times farther—about...
Bruce the Parrot Is Missing His Upper Beak — but that Hasn't Stopped Him From Becoming an Undefeated Jousting Champion
Researchers observed Bruce, a kea missing its entire upper beak, develop a novel jousting style that has made him the undefeated alpha male in his captive group. By thrusting with his exposed lower beak, he displaced opponents in 73% of...
The Unbelievably Delicious Chicken I Make Once a Week
Ali’s Filipino Soy Garlic Chicken recipe transforms a restaurant‑style wing favorite into a quick, skillet‑ready dinner using boneless, skinless thighs. A light cornstarch coating yields a crisp exterior that clings to a sweet‑savory glaze of soy, brown sugar, ginger, and...