AuX Labs Nabs $4M to Commercialise Cheese Made From Animal-Free Milk Protein
Toronto‑based AuX Labs secured $4 million in a round led by NYA Ventures and Nàdarra Ventures to commercialise its precision‑fermented recombinant casein. The funding will accelerate a brewing‑capacity‑leveraged platform that produces animal‑free, melt‑and‑stretch cheese at price points viable for pizzerias and cafés. AuX Labs already self‑affirmed its casein under the US GRAS pathway, clearing a regulatory hurdle that many novel‑food firms still face. The company aims to launch through high‑performance food‑service partnerships while expanding its team and manufacturing footprint.
Roc Nation and FIT Reveal Winner of Inaugural Student Design Competition
Roc Nation teamed with the Fashion Institute of Technology to host its first student design competition, drawing five FIT finalists who presented street‑wear collections at Roc Nation’s headquarters. Beatrice (Xuan) Mak earned the top prize, a $20,000 grant, and one...
Fondation Maeght to Stage Courrèges Fashion and Art Exhibition Curated by Peter Knapp
The Fondation Maeght will host its inaugural fashion‑focused exhibition, "The Era of Courrèges," from May 14 to November 1. Curated by photographer Peter Knapp, the show centers on André Courrèges' groundbreaking 1965 haute‑couture collection, featuring his signature geometric silhouettes and stark white...
Lennox Hastie’s Charred Corn with Espelette Butter and Manchego
Chef Lennox Hastie showcases a simple yet indulgent dish: corn cobs grilled until charred, brushed with a homemade Espelette butter, and finished with grated Manchego and chives. The recipe emphasizes the smoky sweetness of caramelised kernels, the bright heat of...
Harvard Said Loneliness Was Killing Us. A New Study of 10,217 People Just Revealed a Surprising Twist
The Harvard Grant Study has long warned that loneliness shortens lives, a message reinforced by Dr. Robert Waldinger’s research. A new European cohort study of 10,217 adults aged 65‑94 across 12 countries tracked participants for seven years, confirming that social...
Demi Moore, 63, Says Her 'Life-Changing' Nighttime Routine Helps Her Wind Down
Actress Demi Moore, 63, told Elle that an intentional evening routine has become a "life‑changing" part of her wellness regimen. She starts each day with meditation, journaling, movement, hydration and sleep, and she now treats nighttime skin‑care and a calm...
Olivia Dean’s ‘Man I Need’ Passes One Billion Streams on Spotify
Olivia Dean’s single “Man I Need” has entered Spotify’s Billions Club after surpassing one billion streams, joining an elite list of tracks. The British pop star, fresh off Grammy, BRIT and MOBO wins, also logged 20 weeks at No. 1 on...
OPPO Opens Photography Awards with New Video Category
OPPO announced the 2026 Photography Awards, reviving its global mobile‑photography competition with a $76,500 prize pool. The contest adds two new categories—Super Video and Super Zoom—expanding the six‑category lineup. OPPO also launches a Filmmaker Accelerator Program with Discovery Channel and...
Günther Groissböck Joins Centre Stage Artist Management
Austrian bass Günther Groissböck has joined Centre Stage Artist Management, where he will be represented by Dominik Kitzl. Groissböck, celebrated for his Wagner and Strauss interpretations, has performed at the Vienna State Opera, the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, the Royal...
Lennox Hastie’s Grilled Bavette with Charred Onions and Romesco
Chef Lennox Hastie showcases a grilled bavette steak paired with charred onion hearts and a vibrant romesco sauce. The 1 kg cut is cooked high‑heat to develop a deep crust while its intramuscular fat renders, delivering buttery richness. A homemade romesco—made...
Liset De La Prida Explains How Neuron Subtypes May Control the Activity of Large Neural Populations, From Manifolds to Ripples
In a recent "Brain Inspired" interview, Liset de la Prida, director of the Centro de Neurociencias Cajal, revealed that distinct neuron subtypes in the hippocampus govern the formation and dynamics of neural manifolds and sharp‑wave ripples. Her work shows that...
Fidelity
Yaya Bey’s seventh studio album, Fidelity, drops in 2026, deepening her long‑standing focus on grief while weaving in themes of love, sexuality, and Black resilience. The record leans more toward breathy singing than rap, channeling mid‑90s R&B textures with sparkling...
Do Blue Light Glasses Work?
Blue light glasses have become a ubiquitous retail trend, marketed as a cure for digital eye strain, retinal damage, and sleep disruption. Ophthalmologists, however, note that the primary source of harmful blue light is sunlight, and current research finds no...
Indigo Garden
Black Nile’s fourth LP, *Indigo Garden*, arrives as a polished homage to Los Angeles’ modern jazz renaissance, weaving sax‑driven melodies with Latin, electronica, and Black liberation motifs. The Shaw brothers—Aaron on sax and Lawrence on bass—are joined by a tight rhythm...
How To Overcome Shame and Stigma With Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes carries a heavy stigma that many patients internalize as shame and self‑blame. Diabetes specialist Shannon Knapp explains how public misconceptions—linking the disease solely to lifestyle choices—drive self‑stigma, which can undermine mental health and lead to avoidance of care....
Jimmy Choo Unveils Bon Bon Capsule Inspired by Helen Musselwhite’s Layered Paper Artworks
Jimmy Choo has unveiled the third installment of its From the Atelier series, a Bon Bon bag capsule inspired by British paper artist Helen Musselwhite’s layered seasonal artwork. The collection features four limited‑edition bags, each sculpted in leather to embody spring, summer, autumn or winter,...
CANDY
Justine Skye’s new album *CANDY* marks a decisive shift from R&B to Ibiza‑inspired dance‑pop, debuting under a fresh Warner Brothers deal. The eight‑track, 25‑minute record leans heavily on house beats, with production credits from Kaytranada on songs like “Pop It” and “Thong.” Skye’s...
The Met Showcases Rare Medieval Architectural Drawings in ‘Gothic by Design’
The Metropolitan Museum of Art opened "Gothic by Design: The Dawn of Architectural Draftsmanship," showcasing more than 90 rare medieval architectural drawings, including a 10½‑foot elevation by Loren Lechler acquired in 2022. Curator Femke Speelberg highlights that only four such...
At 25, INSAR Needs to Bring Autism Scientists Together More than Ever
The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) marks its 25th anniversary with a meeting in Prague that draws more than 2,200 participants from 50 countries. Since its first 200‑person gathering in 2001, INSAR has become the premier global forum for...
Andy Serkis’ Animal Farm Is an Abomination: Review
Andy Serkis’ animated adaptation of George Orwell’s Animal Farm arrives in theaters on May 1 2026, backed by Angel Studios. The film features a star‑studded voice cast including Seth Rogen, Kathleen Turner, Glenn Close and Gaten Matarazzo. Critics slam the movie for a saccharine...
EXCLUSIVE: Kiko Milano Taps Marcelo Gutierrez as Its First Global Makeup Artistry Creative Director
Kiko Milano has appointed Colombian makeup artist Marcelo Gutierrez as its first global makeup artistry creative director, joining chief brand officer Drew Elliott. Gutierrez, famed for collaborations with Madonna and Charli XCX, will steer product development, celebrity partnerships and masterclass training. The...
Red Hot Photo Committee
National Photo Committee finally released their long‑awaited debut album *Red Hot Photo Committee* after a seven‑year development period, moving from a YouTube teaser to a full release on Ever/Never Records. The Chicago‑based group blends punk‑originated energy with alt‑country instrumentation, featuring...
Wellness Briefing: The Wellness Hospitality Opportunity Is Growing, Plus News
Glossy’s Wellness Briefing highlights a rapid expansion of wellness‑focused offerings within hotels and spas, where brands are rolling out longevity‑centric, sleep‑enhancing, and fitness‑driven activations. The surge reflects a broader consumer appetite for high‑touch, in‑person experiences that blend health and hospitality....
The Conversation that Could Change a Founder’s Life
Burnout in startups often goes unnoticed until it threatens performance, with nearly half of people leaders reporting severe fatigue, according to Wiley Workplace Intelligence. As teams grow from five to fifty, informal support erodes and leaders become stretched across hiring,...
Two Drugs Stir Hope for Treatment of Deadly Pancreatic Cancer
Two experimental treatments presented at a San Diego cancer conference have shown early signs of efficacy against pancreatic cancer, a disease that kills more than 50,000 Americans each year. The data come from small, unpublished trials and the drugs have not...
Re: Accuracy of Glomerular Filtration Rate Estimation Based on Creatinine and Cystatin C for Monitoring Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease in...
A prospective longitudinal cohort study by Scandrett et al. evaluated creatinine‑only, cystatin C‑only, and combined creatinine‑cystatin C equations for estimating glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in adults with moderate chronic kidney disease. The dual‑marker equations showed superior performance in tracking GFR decline compared with...
The Surprising Ways Love Opens Our Minds
Lewis Raven Wallace’s new book *Radical Unlearning* argues that love, connection and community—not facts alone—are the primary drivers for shedding bias and trauma. Drawing on neuroscience, the work shows how oxytocin‑fueled neuroplasticity rewires the brain when people feel safe and...
Olafur Eliasson Uses Art and Sound to Raise Climate Awareness in Utah
Danish‑Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson unveiled "A symphony of disappearing sounds for the Great Salt Lake" in Salt Lake City, pairing a towering globe‑shaped screen with a soundscape of recordings from more than 150 local animal species. The installation visualizes the...
I Spent 30 Years Being the Friend Everyone Called During Their Crises, and when Mine Finally Came Last Spring, I...
The author reflects on three decades of being the go‑to crisis friend, only to realize during her own emergency last spring that she had no one to call. She describes how the role creates an invisible contract that suppresses reciprocity,...
The Vienna Climate Biennale Contrasts Chaos with Hope
The Vienna Climate Biennale 2026 runs through May 10, turning the city into a climate‑focused art showcase. Ten public‑space installations and two museum shows explore resilience, sustainability, and the human‑nature relationship. Veteran artist Margot Pilz revamps her 1982 beach piece, now...
Award for US Arts Leaders Offers $100,000 to Challenge ‘Risk Averse’ Culture
Remuseum and the Doris Duke Foundation have launched The Vanguard, an annual prize that awards $100,000 to up to ten leaders of U.S. non‑profit arts institutions with operating budgets above $1 million. The grant is paired with a year‑long accelerator that...
Australia’s UNSW Launches Solar Recycling Hub as PV Waste Set to Hit 100,000 Tonnes Annually by 2030
Australia’s University of New South Wales has opened the nation’s first dedicated solar‑module recycling research hub, funded with AU$5 million (US$3.6 million) from the Australian Research Council. The ARC Hub for Photovoltaic Solar Panel Recycling and Sustainability aims to develop technologies that...
One Day, You’ll Realize What Your Mother Never Said Out Loud
The essay reflects on how mothers’ quiet sacrifices and unspoken love often go unnoticed until adulthood forces a retrospective appreciation. It recounts personal moments—late‑night caregiving, daily chores, and constant reassurance—that were once taken for granted as routine. The piece argues...
From Hospital Volunteer to AI Innovator: Melodious Isanda’s Inspiring Journey
Melodious Isanda, a Kenyan community‑health graduate, entered the University of Nairobi’s Engage program and, despite no prior coding experience, created a blood‑sugar prediction app for a local hospital. Engage delivers tiered AI and data‑science residencies to high‑school, diploma and university...
Lumen Coffee 1936 / Snkh Studio
Yerevan’s Lumen Coffee 1936, designed by Armine Snkhchyan, transforms the city’s oldest preserved 1930s interior into a modern café using a reversible stainless‑steel intervention. The project restores the original Oriental Art Nouveau woodwork while introducing independent steel furniture and lighting that can...
Soaring Sales in China and Korea Drive Moncler’s Growth
Moncler Group posted a strong first quarter, reporting $1.03 billion in sales and a 12% year‑on‑year increase. Growth was driven by a 22% surge in Asian sales, particularly in China and South Korea, lifting the region’s share to 56.5% of total...
Is Green Living a Myth? Why Individual Action Won't Save the Planet
Environmental social scientist Michael Maniates argues that the popular "green living" narrative—promoting individual consumer choices as climate solutions—is a myth. He points out that most environmental impact stems from industrial systems and supply chains, with 90‑95% of a product’s footprint...
Is Green Living Is a Myth? Why Individual Action Won't Save the Planet
Environmental social scientist Michael Maniates argues that the popular narrative of "green living"—individual consumer choices driving climate solutions—is a myth. Drawing on decades of research, he explains that personal actions like buying eco‑products or swapping lightbulbs account for a tiny fraction...
Prince 10 Years Later: A Purple Legacy That Will Never Fade
Ten years after Prince’s death, his estate marked the anniversary with a free public opening of Paisley Park, a concert screening, and a moment of silence at 4:21 p.m. The summer will host “Prince Celebration 2026,” featuring members of The New Power Generation,...
Katseye to Perform at 2026 American Music Awards
Katseye is set to perform at the 52nd American Music Awards on May 25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The group secured three nominations—New Artist of the Year, Best Music Video for “Gnarly,” and Breakthrough Pop Artist—highlighting...
TRAFFIC Co-Founder DAVE MASON Dead At 79
Legendary rock musician Dave Mason, co‑founder of Traffic, died at 79 on April 19, surrounded by his wife Winifred, their Maltese dog Star, and the Carson Valley he loved. He had retired from touring in 2024 after health setbacks, including a...
Why Eating Disorder Recovery Is About More than What You Eat or Weigh
A recent study of 234 adults with eating disorders reveals a stark gap between clinical definitions of recovery and patients' own sense of progress. While only 22.6% met traditional symptom‑based criteria, 52.1% described personal recovery, citing self‑acceptance, hope and stronger...
Chinese Scientists Map 600-Year-Old Ming Temple Into 4,700 Pieces
Chinese researchers have created the first whole‑building digital framework for ancient Chinese timber architecture, mapping the 600‑year‑old Dabeidian hall at Chongshan Temple into 4,704 individual components. The new Chinese Timber Architecture Application Domain Extension (CTAADE) integrates with the global CityGML...
Dialogue with Anthropologist Hu Jiaqi: Nobel Laureate Levitt Reexamines the Opportunities and Risks of Science and Technology
Nobel‑winning chemist Michael Levitt traveled to Beijing for a closed‑door dialogue with Hu Jiaqi, founder of Humanitas Ark. The two examined the accelerating pace of AI, genetic engineering and nanotechnology against humanity’s capacity to govern them. Levitt, famed for multiscale...
Researcher Announces Science Puzzle Solution: Space Has a Medium Which Slows Time and Light - so Speed of Light Stays...
Independent researcher James E. Beecham, MD, has published a paper titled “The Invariance of Light Speed in a Conditioned Medium” proposing the Space‑Phase (SP3) framework. The theory posits a universal, structured medium that simultaneously slows both light propagation and the...
Style Edit: Tag Heuer’s Monaco Evergraph and Aquaracer at Watches and Wonders
Tag Heuer unveiled two flagship models at Watches and Wonders: the Monaco Evergraph, featuring a brand‑new TH80‑00 automatic calibre with a 5 Hz beat rate, COSC certification, 70‑hour power reserve and a carbon‑spring oscillator, and the Aquaracer Professional 500 Date, a 42 mm dive...
Calbee, AMILI Bring Personalized Nutrition to Singapore
Calbee and Singapore‑based AMILI have introduced Body Granola, a personalized nutrition service that combines a gut microbiome test with a custom granola subscription. The test kit is priced at US$243 and the monthly subscription at US$38.50 for 20 servings. The...
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Announces Summer/Fall 2026 Leg Of 'American Crusade' Tour With ZAKK SABBATH And DARK CHAPEL
Black Label Society announced the second leg of its “American Crusade” tour, kicking off in August 2026 and running through early October. The shows will feature Zakk Sabbath as the support act, with frontman Zakk Wylde handling both his band...
Leaders Have Better Lives but Worse Days
Gallup’s 2026 State of the Global Workplace report finds that managers of managers—defined as leaders—are more likely to rate their lives as thriving and report higher work engagement than the employees they supervise. At the same time, these leaders experience...
SynbioTech's L. Plantarum FS4722 Emerges as a Potential Preventive Approach for Hyperuricemia
SynbioTech announced that its probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum FS4722 markedly lowers serum uric acid in mouse models, matching the efficacy of conventional uric‑lowering drugs while showing no kidney toxicity. The strain works through a multi‑mechanism gut‑liver‑kidney axis: it reduces intestinal purine...