Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th Birthday Is a Great Excuse to Explore the Sussex Forest that Inspired the Books
The 100th anniversary of A.A. Milne’s *Winnie‑the‑Pooh* is being celebrated with a series of free cultural events across Ashdown Forest in East Sussex. Highlights include interactive puppet shows, five new themed walks, and the popular 2.5‑mile Pooh Sticks Bridge trek. The forest, which lost about £500,000 (≈$635,000) in EU funding after Brexit, hopes the anniversary will attract more visitors and private donations. Nearby eco‑friendly cabins and local wineries are also leveraging the buzz to boost sustainable tourism.
Beyond Basics: How Mills Are Reinventing Denim for F/W 2027–2028
Denim mills showcased at Kingpins Amsterdam are redefining Fall/Winter 2027‑28 collections with a blend of sustainability and bold aesthetics. Innovations span sulphur‑based and washable dyes, recycled‑cotton blends that incorporate pineapple fibre and cashmere, and novel constructions such as waffle, jacquard and...
7 Best Tourist Attractions in Africa in 2026
The article highlights Africa’s seven top tourist attractions for 2026, ranging from the ancient Pyramids of Giza to natural wonders like Victoria Falls and Table Mountain. It notes each site’s unique draw—historical significance, adventure sports, wildlife spectacles, and urban waterfront...
James Turrell’s House of Light Is a Surreal Art Stay in Japan’s 760-Square-Kilometre, Open-Air Gallery
James Turrell’s House of Light, a meditation house in Niigata’s Echigo‑Tsumari Art Field, lets guests experience curated light shows at sunrise and sunset. The 200‑year‑old timber structure, raised 2.7 m to handle heavy snow, retracts its roof to reveal color‑filled skies...
Wait, the Specific Angle and Height of Your Wall Light Makes a Massive Difference to the Mood of Your Bedroom?...
Sleep specialist Dave Gibson and lighting buyer Claire Anstey explain that bedroom wall sconces, when positioned at the right height and angle, can significantly improve sleep quality. Unlike overhead fixtures, sconces cast light horizontally at eye level, reducing stimulation of...
Renée Fleming, Miah Persson, Ildebrando D’Arcangelo & Clay Hilley Lead Orchestre Symphonique De Montréal’s 2026-27 Season
Montreal's Orchestre symphonique de Montréal unveiled its 2026‑27 season, featuring a blend of canonical works and new commissions across 12 concerts. Highlights include Mahler excerpts in September, a joint “Voice of Nature” program with Renée Fleming and Rafael Payare in...
UNCSA Symphony Orchestra 2026 Review: Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 & Malek Jandali’s Symphony No. 5 (U.S. Premiere)
The University North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) Symphony Orchestra delivered a free concert at the National Cathedral, pairing Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 with the U.S. premiere of Syrian composer Malek Jandali’s Symphony No. 5. Conductor James Allbritten led 92 student...
Project to Protect 'Lost' Spider Gets Funding Boost
The National Trust has secured £50,458 (approximately $64,000) from Defra’s Species Recovery Programme to protect the critically endangered diamond‑backed spider, a species thought extinct until its 2017 rediscovery at Clumber Park. The funding will expand research with the British Arachnological Society,...
Woman Who Unlocked the Secrets of the Stars Honoured
Cecilia Payne‑Gaposchkin, the first woman to earn a Harvard PhD in astronomy, has been honored with an English Heritage blue plaque at her teenage home in Notting Hill. The plaque commemorates her groundbreaking 1925 thesis that identified hydrogen and helium...
NASA Moves Artemis III Rocket Core Stage Closer to Launch as Moon Mission Plans Move Quickly
NASA rolled the Space Launch System’s core stage from its Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans onto the Pegasus barge for transport to Kennedy Space Center. The 212‑foot section, containing the liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen tanks and intertank structure,...
Some People Don’t Want Advice. They Want a Witness. And Confusing the Two Is How We Lose Each Other in...
The article argues that many conversations fail because listeners default to giving advice instead of simply witnessing the speaker’s experience. Research shows that genuine listening lowers defensiveness, improves mental health, and even outperforms AI‑generated empathy. Gender norms and workplace cultures...
Easing the Way
Airports are increasingly adopting multisensory design to lower traveler stress and boost satisfaction. By synchronizing visual wayfinding, adaptive lighting, curated soundscapes, and subtle scent cues, terminals guide passengers more intuitively, reduce hesitation, and smooth crowd flow. Digital signage and programmable...
Do People Give With Heart or Head?
A new meta‑analysis in Nature Communications finds that both empathy and perceived effectiveness drive charitable giving, but empathy (r=.25) predicts modestly while perceived effectiveness shows a stronger correlation (r=.42). However, interventions that try to boost donors’ sense of effectiveness through...
Curry Puff Pies and King Noodles: Ranie Saidi’s Everyday Malaysian Recipes
Chef and food writer Ranie Saidi has published a collection of everyday Malaysian recipes, featuring curried potato karipap pies and king noodles in a tangy sambal. She draws on lessons from her late grandmother, a wedding cook, who taught her...
US Travelers Take Fewer Trips but Spend More on Experiences, Finds New Arival Report
Arival’s 2026 US Experiences Traveler Outlook shows Americans are taking fewer trips but allocating more budget to experiences. Three‑in‑five travelers now rate experiences as a very important factor, with 76% of 18‑34‑year‑olds placing them above weather, food or overall destination...
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...
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...
EXCLUSIVE: Dior’s New Osaka Flagship Will Feature a Couture-Inspired Facade by Sou Fujimoto
Dior is set to open its new Osaka flagship on May 21, featuring an undulating façade designed by architect Sou Fujimoto that mimics the flow of haute‑couture fabrics. The four‑floor interior, crafted by Peter Marino, includes a monumental staircase, a vertical garden,...
8 Kitchen Tile Trends for 2026 That Perfectly Balance Form and Function — From Contemporary Twists on the Classics to...
The 2026 kitchen tile forecast highlights a shift toward texture, artisanal craftsmanship, and bold applications. Trends include diamond‑pattern checkerboards, hand‑crafted Zellige, floor‑to‑ceiling installations, large‑format seamless slabs, and experimental placements such as tiled islands and statement terrazzo floors. Designers stress mixing...
Gnod – Chronicles Of Gnowt Vol.1
Gnod’s new album *Chronicles Of Gnowt Vol.1* kicks off a planned three‑part series recorded in just under a week. The record mixes sparse folk‑ambient pieces with the heavy, riff‑driven rock the band is known for, showcasing new vocal approaches and...
Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week Marks 10th Anniversary With Stéphane Rolland Show
Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week celebrates its 10th anniversary with a landmark show by guest designer Stéphane Rolland. The event showcases 20 new bridal creations alongside 60 archival pieces and gives 24 students from three local design schools a runway platform. Rolland’s...
Ben Lerner Has Taken Autofiction Somewhere New
Ben Lerner’s new novella *Transcription* marks a turn from the satirical autofiction of *10:04* to an elegiac meditation on memory, mentorship, and generational transmission. The story follows a 90‑year‑old professor‑mentor Thomas, his disciple‑narrator, and Thomas’s son Max through fragmented interviews,...
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...