Effects of Using Solar Daylighting to Offset LED Lighting in Vertical Farming
A 2026 study examined roof‑mounted light‑pipe daylighting in a three‑tier vertical farm in Dubai. Ray‑tracing showed optical efficiencies of 45%–75%, while hybrid daylight‑LED strategies kept yields and cut specific electricity use to 6.32 kWh kg⁻¹, a 14% improvement over full LED operation. Pure daylight mode saved 27%‑29% electricity but lowered yield 17%, making it uneconomical. The authors conclude that high capital costs limit viability unless electricity or carbon prices are unusually high.
Women Who Rock: Foot Locker’s Michelle Wang on Having a Superpower
Michelle Wang, senior vice president and chief merchant at Foot Locker, urges people to identify their personal "superpower" and focus on innate strengths rather than perfection. She highlights the importance of women mentoring women, fostering confidence and a circle of...
Researchers Claim Printed Yeast Gel Could Replace Plaster and Plastic
Swedish researchers at Chalmers University have developed a printable bio‑based gel made from baker’s yeast, wood‑derived cellulose, algal alginate, plant glycerol and water. The hydrogel can be extruded at room temperature without heating or support structures, producing complex architectural elements...
A Sense of Occasion: Brodie Crellin on Their Debut Novel
Brodie Crellin’s first novel, “A Sense of Occasion,” arrives from Jonathan Cape with high‑profile blurbs from Robert Glück, Mary Gaitskill and Chris Kraus. Set around a family funeral, the story follows the grieving daughter Patch, her cousin Jude, and their gay father‑actor...
Humans Are Changing How Nature Smells, With Risks for Wildlife
Human activities—from air pollution to fertilizers and fungicides—are reshaping the planet’s “smellscapes,” degrading the volatile organic compounds that many species rely on for communication. Laboratory and field studies show that ozone and nitrogen oxides break down floral scents, cutting bee...
Dreams Partners with Mind and SAMH to Help Improve Sleep and Mental Wellbeing Across the UK
Dreams, the UK bed retailer, has launched a three‑year partnership with mental‑health charities Mind and SAMH. The collaboration is anchored by a £150,000 (≈$190,500) donation and aims to raise additional funds while promoting better sleep as a pillar of wellbeing....
98% of Responding Foundations Report Progress as Philanthropy For Climate Movement Expands Across 30 Countries
WINGS and Philea released the 2026 State of the Movement Report, revealing that 962 foundations across 30 countries now form a climate‑focused philanthropic network. Collectively they spend over $5 billion annually and manage endowments exceeding $31.8 billion. Among the 452 respondents, 98%...
Deer Tick – Coin-O-Matic
Deer Tick’s eleventh album, "Coin‑O‑Matic," drops on June 5, 2026 via ATO Records. The record, a 45‑minute, 11‑track collection, is self‑produced and recorded in the band’s home studio, delivering a raw Americana sound. Critics highlight the band’s confident songwriting, Springsteen‑esque melodies, and...
Kulapat Yantrasast Appointed Artistic Director of 2027 Bukhara Biennial
Kulapat Yantrasast, the Los Angeles‑based founder of WHY Architecture, has been appointed artistic director of the 2027 Bukhara Biennial, which will run from 3 September to 21 November in the historic Uzbek city. He succeeds Diana Campbell, who led the inaugural 2025...
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This Is the Best Place in the U.S. for Sunset Views—And It’s Famous for Volcanic Landscapes and Pristine Beaches
Hoppa’s social‑media analysis identified Maui as the top U.S. sunset destination, with nearly 129,000 TikTok and Instagram posts—about 59,000 more than the runner‑up. The study ranked Key West second and Malibu third, highlighting popular spots like Kaanapali Beach and Haleakalā...
The Single Most Important Strength Training Move for Triathletes
The article argues the deadlift is the single most effective strength‑training exercise for triathletes because it recruits the entire posterior chain and core in a functional, full‑body movement. Co‑founder Nate Helming and former pro Simone Mitchell detail proper technique, common...
The Location of Your Body Fat Is Linked to How Fast Your Brain Ages
Body‑mass index has long been the default yardstick for obesity, yet it masks the heterogeneous behavior of fat stored in different body compartments. A new Nature Mental Health study of over 18,000 UK Biobank participants (average age 62) used DXA...
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When the Fear of Polio Gripped the World, Jonas Salk’s Determination Led to a Liberating Medical Breakthrough
In the early 1950s, Jonas Salk pioneered an inactivated‑virus polio vaccine that defied prevailing belief that only live viruses could confer immunity. After successful animal work, his team launched a massive 1.8 million‑child field trial in 1954, employing double‑blind and observational...
Plant‐Derived Thylakoids Potentiate Copper‐Mediated Multimodal Cell Death via Hypoxia Alleviation for Synergistic Antitumor Therapy
Researchers have unveiled TC@UN/G, a hybrid drug‑release platform that merges copper‑loaded metal‑organic frameworks, photosynthetic plant thylakoids, and a thermosensitive F127 hydrogel. Upon peritumoral injection and light exposure, thylakoids produce oxygen, mitigating tumor hypoxia and restoring mitochondrial activity. This oxygenation sensitizes...
A Biomimetic Bidirectional Interphase Enabled by a Single Molecule for Ultra‐Stable Zn‐I2 Batteries
Researchers introduced sodium camphorsulfonate (SCS) as a single‑molecule, bidirectional electrolyte additive for zinc‑iodine (Zn‑I2) batteries. The additive orients Zn deposition on the (002) plane, curtails hydrogen evolution, and simultaneously anchors polyiodides to stop shuttle at the I2 cathode. This dual...
London Gallery Weekend 2026: Our Critics Pick Their Top Shows
London Gallery Weekend 2026 returns with more than 120 participating galleries and over 80 public events, showcasing the city’s resilience after a prolonged market downturn. Organisers highlight both established expansions—such as Sadie Coles and Modern Art in the West End—and fresh openings...
Gas Adsorption‐Driven Electronic Modulation in WO3@Cu3(HHTP)2 Heterostructure: Mechanistic Origin of Selective Drift Resistance Room‐Temperature Formaldehyde Sensing
Researchers engineered a WO3@Cu3(HHTP)2 heterostructure that combines a metal‑oxide nanograin with a conductive 2D metal‑organic framework to achieve ultra‑sensitive formaldehyde detection at room temperature. Interfacial orbital hybridization between W 5d and O 2p π‑orbitals modulates the electronic structure, causing a Fermi‑level shift...
Ru‐Doping‐Induced Dual‐Functionality in La0.6Sr0.4Co0.2Fe0.8O3‐δ: Enhancing Efficient Multi‐Fuels Oxidation and Suppressing Sr Segregation for Robust Symmetric Solid Oxide Cells
Researchers introduced a Ru‑doped, A‑site‑deficient perovskite (La0.6Sr0.4)0.9Ru0.1Co0.2Fe0.8O3‑δ, termed LSRCF, as a symmetric electrode for solid‑oxide cells. Under reducing conditions the material exsolves CoFeRu nano‑alloys that create active metal/oxide interfaces, accelerating oxidation of H₂, CH₄ and C₃H₈. In oxidizing mode Ru...
Rechargeable Na‐Seawater Batteries—A Promising Battery Energy Storage Solution for Coastal Economies
A new review highlights rechargeable sodium‑seawater batteries (SWBs) as a high‑energy‑density alternative for battery energy storage systems, especially in coastal regions. The authors report volumetric energy densities exceeding 4 kWh per liter—about five times that of hydrogen‑based storage—and outline how seawater...
Quentin Blake’s Sprawling Centre for Illustration to Launch in London
The Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration opened this week in Islington’s historic New River Head, a former 17th‑century waterworks, after a £12.5 m (£15.5 m) build funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and other donors. The venue houses a permanent gallery...
Could Gut Parasites Be Influencing Your Behaviour?
Recent interdisciplinary studies are reviving the hypothesis that gut parasites can subtly steer human behaviour. Researchers have documented correlations between Toxoplasma gondii exposure and altered risk‑taking, as well as links to mood disorders such as depression and schizophrenia. Experimental work...
Your Child Talks Freely at Home but Goes Silent at School and It May Not Be Shyness
Selective mutism, an anxiety‑driven condition, leaves children mute at school while they remain chatty at home. It affects roughly one in 150 children in the UK, meaning most primary schools will have at least one case. The disorder is often...
Nike’s Coolest Soccer Sneaker Is Frozen in Time
Nike has unveiled the Cryoshot, a limited‑edition soccer sneaker that blends high‑performance technology with a frozen‑in‑time aesthetic. Priced at $210, the shoe arrives as the soccer world prepares for the 2026 World Cup and is supported by high‑profile collaborations with...
‘I’m a Fangirl’: 5 Artists that Shaped Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo’s Dazed cover story spotlights the indie‑rock artists shaping her sound as she prepares to release her third album, “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,” next Friday. She openly credits The Cure, Fiona Apple, Lorde,...
Mammalian Osteoderm Ultrastructure in the Armored Acomys Spiny Mouse Tail
Researchers used 2D and 3D microscopy to map the ultrastructure of osteoderms—calcified armor plates—in the tail skin of the spiny mouse (Acomys cahirinus). The plates consist of calcium‑phosphate biomineral with bone‑like and tooth‑like features arranged in a periodic A‑B pattern...
Photoexcitation Flips 2D Moiré Devices From Metals to Insulators in Ultrafast Test
Researchers at Columbia University and UC Riverside demonstrated an ultrafast photo‑induced metal‑to‑insulator transition in 2D moiré heterostructures made of WS₂/WSe₂ with graphite gates. Using femtosecond laser pulses they first doped the devices metallic, then triggered a rapid transition to a...
Detection at the Nanoscale: A Phosphate-Detecting Electrochemical Sensor
Researchers at Kansas State University have patented a printed graphene electrochemical sensor that detects phosphate molecules in water. The device uses a thin graphene nano‑ink layer to generate a voltage signal proportional to phosphate concentration, enabling integration with digital data...
Scientists Just Discovered that PMOS May Develop Years Before Originally Thought
A new study of 322 mother‑daughter pairs found that higher prenatal exposure to specific per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is linked to an increased risk of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) in teenage daughters. Mothers with elevated EtFOSAA levels were...
A Strange Paradox Has Taken Hold of the Global Fashion Industry
The global fashion industry is amplifying sustainability messaging even as cost‑of‑living pressures keep shoppers from paying a premium for greener products. McKinsey’s State of Fashion report places brand strength and flexible sourcing as the second‑most important lever for profit, behind...
Helen Svoboda Shares “Veins” With Selma Savolainen, Ahead of “Headwater”
Helen Svoboda released the single “Veins” featuring Finnish vocalist Selma Savolainen, previewing her upcoming album Headwater, which drops on June 26 via independent label Room40. The track melds Finnish folk‑inspired vocal harmonies with experimental double‑bass work and electronic textures, reflecting...
Solidion Technology Announces Patented Extreme-Climate Battery Technology Targeting Aerospace and AI Applications
Solidion Technology unveiled its patented Generation Extreme‑Climate Battery (Gen‑ECB), a graphene‑based power solution that operates reliably from –80 °C to +60 °C. The platform combines active thermal regulation with solid‑state chemistries delivering over 380 Wh/kg, targeting satellites, low‑Earth‑orbit AI data centers, crewed spacecraft,...
Pixar's Hoppers Is Now Streaming on Disney+ – Here's Why You Should Watch It
Pixar’s latest animated feature, *Hoppers*, has arrived on Disney+ after its March theatrical run. Though it posted one of the studio’s lowest box‑office numbers, the film earned a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 224 critics. The story follows...
Humans Conquered the Planet 300 Times Faster than Genetic Evolution Can Explain
Humans have colonized the planet in roughly 300,000 years, a pace far beyond what genetic evolution alone would allow. A new PNAS study by Charles Perreault quantifies this advantage, estimating that without cultural transmission it would have taken about 88 million...
Want Faster Reflexes & Better Balance? This Habit Sharpens Brain-Body Connection
A recent study in *Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise* found that just four weeks of hand‑grip resistance training, performed three times a week, significantly increased nerve conduction velocity in participants aged 18 to 84. Both younger and older...
Bye Minimalist: Coty on the ‘Deliberate Reset’ of Marc Jacobs Beauty’s Packaging
Marc Jacobs Beauty has been relaunched under a new licensing agreement with Coty, swapping its original sleek black, minimalist containers for bold, collectible‑style packaging. The redesign, overseen by Global SVP Javier Zotez Ciancas, reflects a “joyride sensoriality” concept that emphasizes fun,...
Advice Firm Owners Should Not ‘Become the Bottleneck of Their Business’
Leadership coach Dr. Kati Adeseko warned advisers not to become bottlenecks if they aim to scale. Speaking at Albermale Street Partner’s Breakthrough Advice Forum, she highlighted how perfectionism and lack of trust in delegating limit growth. She cited a case...
Alnylam Hops on AI Train with up to $2B Inceptive Partnership
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals has struck a partnership with Inceptive Nucleics, committing $30 million upfront for access to the firm’s generative‑AI platform, with the agreement capable of reaching $2 billion in value through preclinical, regulatory and commercial milestones. Inceptive’s model learns disease biology and...
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[Comment] Endothelin Antagonism in IgA Nephropathy: Promise Ahead of Proof?
A recent Lancet commentary evaluates endothelin‑A receptor antagonists (ERAs) as a therapeutic avenue for IgA nephropathy, citing mechanistic data that link intrarenal endothelin‑1 over‑expression to inflammation, fibrosis, and nephron loss. The authors highlight the ALIGN phase‑3 trial, where atrasentan modestly...
AI Can Now Coach Amateur Virologists, and Top Tech Leaders Want Congress to Act on DNA Security
In an open letter, leading technology CEOs and prominent scientists urged Congress to mandate federal screening of all synthetic DNA orders. They highlight that AI tools now answer virology lab‑procedure questions better than PhD‑level experts, lowering barriers for malicious actors....
Scientists Found a Split-Second Shortcut Your Brain Takes when Reading Numbers
Researchers at Ariel University recorded brain activity while participants viewed multi‑digit numbers that were visually equalized in size. The EEG data revealed a distinct neural response to the physical length of a number as early as 120‑150 ms after it appeared,...
Get To Know… She’s Green
she’s green, a Minneapolis‑based shoegaze quintet, is gaining traction for its hypnotic blend of reverb‑heavy guitars, ethereal vocals, and nature‑inspired lyricism. The band’s core songwriting partnership of vocalist Zofia Smith and guitarist Liam Armstrong draws on 1990s shoegaze while forging...
Heat Pumps Shown to Slash Emissions and Energy Use in Future Homes
New research by Bellway and the University of Salford shows air‑source heat pumps can achieve more than four times the efficiency of conventional gas boilers in new‑build homes. Tests in the Energy House 2.0 climate chamber recorded a coefficient of performance...
Search for Alien Technology on Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Comes up Empty
Astronomers used the Allen Telescope Array to search for technosignatures from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, discovered in July 2025 traveling 137,000 mi/h. The comet’s composition—methanol and frozen CO₂—pointed to a natural origin. After several hours of full‑band observations, no narrow‑band radio signals were...
Why More Workouts Aren’t Better — And What To Do Instead
Fitness expert Shannon Ritchey argues that more workout time often backfires, leading to fatigue and burnout. She recommends shorter, higher‑quality strength sessions spread across four to five days, targeting each muscle group twice weekly. The plan pairs these sessions with...
From the Arctic to the Andes: Explora Introduces 2027 Expedition Season, Including Its First Winter
Explora, six‑time World’s Leading Expedition Company, unveiled its 2027 itinerary slate, highlighted by the debut of a winter expedition in Iceland—the only full‑service operator offering such a route. The season also features three point‑to‑point journeys: the established summer Iceland trek,...
This May Help Reduce Muscle Damage After Exercise, Study Shows
A recent study involving 34 recreationally active men examined tart cherry supplementation’s effect on muscle damage after a strenuous workout. Participants took either a placebo, low‑dose, or high‑dose tart cherry concentrate for ten days, after which muscle biopsies revealed significant...
This Everyday Habit May May Slow “Metabolic Aging,” Study Suggests
A new analysis of NHANES data and a Chinese cohort links overall diet quality to healthier metabolic aging markers. Participants with higher Healthy Eating Index‑2015 scores showed lower insulin resistance (HOMA‑IR) and more favorable lipid profiles (AIP). The study also...
When Is It Time to Quit Therapy?
Lori Gottlieb’s column tackles a reader’s dilemma: an 87‑year‑old husband has spent 17 years in weekly in‑person therapy and another two years in remote sessions with little observable change, while his wife bears the financial and emotional load. The husband...
Stonehenge's Altar Stone Probably Wasn't Transported by a Glacier
Researchers have chemically matched Stonehenge’s 6‑tonne altar stone to sandstone outcrops in northeast Scotland, confirming a 750‑kilometre journey. While an ice‑flow scenario could have dropped the monolith at Dogger Bank, the timing and required conditions make human transport far more...
Melinda French Gates Is Donating $215 Million to Women’s Health
Melinda French Gates announced an additional $215 million pledge to her Pivotal initiative, raising her total two‑year commitment to women’s health to $600 million. The new funding will concentrate on reproductive health, menopause and broader midlife care, areas historically under‑researched and under‑served....