Why Bigger Tires Might Be the Worst Overlanding Mod You Can Make
Overlanding enthusiasts often upgrade to larger, 33‑ to 35‑inch tires for off‑road looks, but real‑world testing shows the trade‑offs are steep. The author’s 2018 Toyota Tundra lost roughly 100 miles of range after swapping a 32‑inch stock tire for a 33‑inch model, and a jump to 35‑inch tires further eroded fuel efficiency and handling. Bigger tires increase rolling resistance, stress drivetrain components, and lengthen stopping distances, while offering only marginal off‑road advantage. The findings suggest aesthetics outweigh practical performance in many cases.
Hades: A Knitwear Brand Inspired by British Counterculture
British indie knitwear label Hades, founded in 2016 by Cassie and Isabel Holland, blends traditional craftsmanship with countercultural aesthetics. The brand sources materials responsibly and handcrafts sweaters in Scotland, cardigans in Spain, and skirts in England, expanding from classic knitwear...
Phoebe Philo’s Collection E: It’s Just Clothes, and That’s More Than Enough
Phoebe Philo has launched Collection E, a minimalist capsule that emphasizes pure clothing over runway spectacle. The line features crisp silhouettes, muted tones, and an alphabet‑coded naming system, reinforcing Philo’s belief that elegance lies in restraint. By presenting the pieces as...
Direct Nervous System Link Promises More Natural Leg Prostheses
Researchers at Chalmers University decoded leg movement intentions directly from peripheral nerves of above‑knee amputees using ultrathin neural implants and a spiking neural network AI. The system accurately identified knee, ankle and toe motions and provided bidirectional sensory feedback through...
Swim, Bike, or Run: Which Sport Determines Who Will Win a Triathlon?
A new data-driven study of over 18,500 Ironman‑distance finishes shows that the run, not the bike, remains the most decisive leg, accounting for 41 % of final‑position variance. However, the bike’s relative importance has risen, matching or surpassing the run in...
Scientists Are Using Tiny Pockets of Gas to Reveal the History of the Earth
Scientists have introduced a novel geochronology method that measures krypton gas trapped in zircon crystals to determine how long those minerals remained exposed at Earth’s surface before burial. The krypton forms when cosmic rays strike surface‑lying zircons, providing a “cosmic...
Kraus Jeans Plans 20 New Stores in 2026, Eyes Footwear Segment Expansion
Fashion brand Kraus Jeans announced a plan to open 20 new exclusive‑brand stores in 2026, adding to its existing network of 27 outlets. The company has already launched 16 stores in the current fiscal year and recently opened a new...
God Knows and MuRli: Ireland’s Hip-Hop Gamechangers
Zimbabwe‑born rapper‑producer God Knows releases his debut solo album, A Future of the Past, co‑produced with longtime collaborator MuRli. The record arrives ten years after Rusangano Family’s prize‑winning Let the Dead Bury the Dead, a milestone that helped mainstream Irish hip‑hop. Featuring...
Generative AI Improves a Wireless Vision System that Sees Through Obstructions
MIT researchers have combined generative AI with millimeter‑wave (mmWave) radar to reconstruct hidden 3D objects and entire indoor scenes. The new Wave‑Former system fills gaps in partial reconstructions, boosting shape‑accuracy by roughly 20 % over prior methods. An expanded system called...
Dapper Live Sets World Record For Largest Orchestra At Afrobeats Concert
On Dec. 16, 2025, Dapper Live’s Trench Symphony concert in Lagos set a Guinness World Record for the largest orchestra at an Afrobeats event, featuring over 80 musicians. The performance paired orchestral arrangements with top Afrobeats artists such as T.I...
What Peaky Blinders Got Wrong About The History Of Those Iconic Hats
The hit series *Peaky Blinders* dramatizes a Birmingham gang, but its signature flat caps with hidden razor blades are fictional. Historian Carl Chinn notes razor blades were expensive and impractical for the working‑class gang, and the real Peaky Blinders were most active in...
6 Time-Blocking Moves To Save Your Sanity
Modern knowledge workers are overwhelmed by constant notifications and back‑to‑back meetings, eroding deep‑work capacity. The article outlines six time‑blocking tactics—protecting a morning focus block, batching messages, using transition buffers, theming days, enforcing a meeting‑decline rule, tracking actual versus planned time,...
Are Las Vegas Hotel Rooms Actually Clean? One Local Has the Answer
A travel influencer, Jen G., conducted a systematic cleanliness audit of Las Vegas casino‑hotel rooms, using dust checks, water‑pressure tests, and a black‑light inspection to spot hidden stains and bodily fluids. Her reviews cover a range of properties from luxury...
Dalí Painting that Inspired Schiaparelli Dress to Be Shown in UK for First Time
Salvador Dalí’s 1936 painting *Necrophiliac Spring*, long unseen in the United Kingdom, will be displayed at the Victoria and Albert Museum as part of the “Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art” exhibition running March 28‑November 1. The work, which inspired Elsa Schiaparelli’s celebrated 1938...
New Global Bucket List 2026, Continent by Continent
Travel publisher launches a new 2026 global bucket‑list series, unveiling continent‑by‑continent guides with 21‑25 curated experiences each. The collections cover Asia, Europe, South America, Africa, Oceania, Antarctica, and North & Central America, highlighting fresh attractions, natural wonders, and cultural hotspots....
Here’s the Shortlist for the 2026 Dylan Thomas Prize.
The Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize, a £20,000 award for writers 39 or younger, has released its 2026 shortlist. Six works—four novels and two poetry collections—by authors from the UK and the US were selected. The judging panel, chaired by...
New Bike Tech: $120 Musette Bags, Colorful Headsets, and A New Aero Cargo Base Layer
MAAP unveiled its ALUULA Tech Bag Collection, featuring recyclable Graflyte fabric in tote, pouch and $120 musette formats aimed at everyday cyclists. Wolf Tooth introduced semi‑integrated IS52 and EC44 headsets that route cables through the headset, while Muc‑Off launched a four‑year‑developed...
Never Overcook Salmon Again With This Restaurant Trick
Culinary director Ed Scarpone of Giulietta reveals a simple restaurant trick to prevent salmon tails from drying out. By cutting across the grain at the thin end and folding the tail under the thicker portion, the fillet cooks evenly. The...
March 19, 1799: The Birth of William Rutter Dawes
William Rutter Dawes, born March 19, 1799 in London, transitioned from medicine and the clergy to become a leading 19th‑century amateur astronomer. From a private Lancashire observatory he catalogued over 200 double stars, later moving to George Bishop’s Observatory where...
When Hip-Hop’s the LOX Reclaimed Their Power and Respect
In the summer of 1999 the LOX staged a high‑profile protest at Hot 97’s Summer Jam, flooding the venue with "Free the LOX" merch and culminating in Styles P throwing a chair at Sean "Puffy" Combs. The stunt pressured Bad Boy Entertainment to...
My Favorite Bakery In New Orleans Doesn't Sell Beignets — But Its Po'boys Are Amazing
Parkway Bakery, a New Orleans institution since 1911, is famed for its authentic po'boys rather than traditional beignets. The bakery’s origins trace back to the Martin brothers, who fed striking workers in 1929, cementing the po'boy’s name and cultural significance....
The 21 Must-Do Highlights of Antarctica
Antarctica’s tourism boom is reshaping travel with over 80,000 visitors last summer, most flocking to the Peninsula. New ice‑strengthened vessels and faster ships make the Drake Passage less daunting and lower emissions, while operators add kayaking, snow‑shoeing, and even submarine...
Can AI Fix Loneliness? Researchers Say Talking to Strangers Beats Chatbots
University of British Columbia researchers found that first‑semester students who texted random peers daily for two weeks experienced a nine‑percent drop in loneliness, far outperforming a Discord chatbot powered by ChatGPT‑4o mini, which yielded only a two‑percent reduction. The study...
The Influencer-Led Brand Leading Indian Beauty's Global Takeover
Diipa Büller‑Khosla, an Instagram pioneer turned beauty entrepreneur, launched Indē Wild in 2021 to fill a void for Ayurvedic hair and skin care. The brand blends traditional Indian botanicals with modern biotech, a strategy she dubs “Ayurvedistry,” and relies heavily on...
Virginia Woolf Envisioned Female Intellectuals with the Time and Space to Write. Hers Was an Enduring Vision — but Also...
Virginia Woolf’s *A Room of One’s Own* argues that women need both financial security and a private space to write, framing money as a concrete catalyst for creative freedom. She illustrates this through the fictional Mary Beton, whose modest inheritance...
Paléo Festival Nyon’s 2026 Line-Up Is Led by Lorde and The Cure
The Paléo Festival Nyon announced its 49th edition, running from July 21‑26, 2026, with Lorde, The Cure and Gorillaz headlining the main stages. The six‑day event will host more than 200 concerts across eight venues, spanning pop, rock, hip‑hop and...
How to Grow at Work when Your Manager Won’t Give You Feedback
Senior professionals often experience a sharp decline in feedback as they climb the corporate ladder, a pattern highlighted by Amy Edmondson’s research on authority bias and reduced transparency. Without regular input, leaders can lose the reassurance that once guided their...
Harry Styles Negotiates With Stardom on Fourth Album
Harry Styles releases his fourth album, *Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally*, merging disco‑funk grooves with introspective ballads. Recorded in a paparazzi‑free Italian villa and Berlin clubs, the record reflects his recent marathon‑running lifestyle and a desire to humanize fame....
Project 2 | Dialogue: The 2Craigs
Project 2’s "The 2Craigs" series continues a year‑long visual call‑and‑response between photographer Craig Cutler and illustrator Craig Frazier, where each new image reacts instinctively to the previous one. The collaboration strips creative dialogue to its simplest form—no briefs, just immediate reaction. Recent releases include...
Shortlist for 2026 PublisHer Excellence Awards Announced
PublisHer unveiled the 2026 Excellence Awards shortlist, highlighting women’s leadership across three categories—Lifetime Achievement, Innovation, and Emerging Leader. The call attracted over 100 nominations from 34 countries, with 53 entries (half the total) in the Innovation category. Nominees span continents,...
The Unique Creations of L.Leroy
L.Leroy, a Swiss watchmaker founded in 1785, celebrates 240 years with a collection of ultra‑rare, handcrafted timepieces. The 2025 Osmior Bal du Temps, limited to fifteen pieces, showcases an open‑worked dial, single hour hand and minute repeater in precious metals. One‑of‑a‑kind...
Goodwood Revival Revs up with First Campaign by Ark
Goodwood Revival has partnered with Ark Agency for its inaugural campaign, “There’s Nothing Like Goodwood Revival,” rolling out across social, print, out‑of‑home and radio. The campaign draws on the event’s own archive and features hand‑stamped, one‑off ads that celebrate the...
Our Favorite Management Tips on Leading with AI
Harvard Business Review outlines how leaders can harness AI without overloading staff. It stresses redesigning work for human‑AI collaboration, setting clear expectations, and measuring outcomes rather than tool usage. The article also highlights managing employee anxiety, preventing low‑quality "workslop," and...
A Celebration of Signature Bags From Loro Piana
Luxury house Loro Piana has unveiled a curated collection of its signature bags, emphasizing the brand’s historic mastery of raw fibre rather than traditional leather. The line showcases designs such as the extra‑pocket shopper, bale‑loom tote, and ghiera‑styled pieces, each...
Launch of Map to Report Asian Hornet Sightings
Jersey has launched an online map that allows residents to report Asian hornet sightings and nest locations. The platform includes a form, photo upload, and a live view of existing reports, helping the Biosecurity team verify and act quickly. Last...
Jesper Lindell Goes for a Big Adventure on ‘Jackson Highway’
Swedish singer‑songwriter Jesper Lindell released *3614 Jackson Highway*, a covers album recorded at the historic Muscle Shoals Sound Studio and Memphis’ Royal Studio. The project, captured over four days in spring 2024, features eight renditions of classic soul and Americana...
Upstart Publisher Full Set Partners with ‘Global Newsroom’ Fuller to Publish Original Essays
Full Set, an independent nonfiction publisher, has partnered with the award‑winning global newsroom Fuller to repurpose three of Fuller’s original essays as ebook, audiobook and print‑on‑demand titles, launching in spring 2026. The pilot, announced at the London Book Fair, will...
WGSN and Coloro Name ‘Radiant Earth’ Colour of the Year 2028
WGSN and its colour‑system partner Coloro have announced Radiant Earth (Coloro code 017‑42‑31) as the Colour of the Year for 2028. The shade is a warm, earthy red described as a sophisticated neutral that can appear in matte, glossy or iridescent...
Johnel Builds Resonance From Chaos
Nigerian artist Johnel launched the self‑funded Nnamani Music Group at 17, positioning himself in Lagos’s digital‑first underground rather than the mainstream Afrobeats machine. His 2023 EPs *Painting Pictures* and *Happy Story, Sad Reality* showcase raw, experimental production that foregrounds vulnerability...
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Alex Guarnaschelli Shares Her Simple Secret to Fluffy Pancakes
Chef Alex Guarnaschelli reveals a simple trick to make pancakes ultra‑fluffy: separate egg yolks and whites, whip the whites, then fold them into the batter. She also advises letting the batter rest 10‑15 minutes to fully hydrate the ingredients. The...
We’re Welcoming Spring in These Uniqlo U Pieces
Uniqlo partnered with designers Christophe Lemaire and Sarah‑Linh Tran to launch a gender‑neutral capsule collection priced between $20 and $130. The line includes breezy pants, versatile blousons, a washable vest, and a UV‑protective parka, all praised for loose, comfortable fits...
Morning Workouts Tied to Lower Cardiometabolic Risk in Fitbit Study of 14,000
Researchers analyzing Fitbit heart‑rate data from 14,489 participants in the All of Us study found that people who regularly exercised between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. had significantly lower odds of cardiometabolic diseases. Morning exercisers were 31% less likely to have coronary...
Wine Vs. Beer or Spirits: What a Major Study Suggests About Low Drinking
A UK Biobank analysis of 340,924 adults tracked over 13 years found that high alcohol intake raises all‑cause, cancer, and heart disease mortality. At low to moderate levels, wine consumption was linked to lower cardiovascular death risk, while spirits, beer...
Monse’s Platform and Jelly Boat Shoes With Sperry Make Debut at Nordstrom
Monse has entered footwear with its first collaboration with Sperry, debuting eight new shoe styles at Nordstrom. The collection reimagines Sperry’s classic boat‑shoe silhouette with platform soles, graffiti‑inspired graphics, and premium materials. Two key models—Jelly Boat and Lug Boat—are offered...
Phew and Danielle De Picciotto Create Shape-Shifting Sound
Berlin artist Danielle de Picciotto teams with Japanese experimental vocalist Phew on the album Paper Masks, a five‑year collaboration that yields stark, weather‑beaten soundscapes. The duo exchanges fragmented vocal recordings, which Phew manipulates into stretched, layered textures that hover between whispers and...
‘At 46, I Finally Found a Workout Routine I Want to Stick With. Now, I Feel Stronger and More Confident...
A 46‑year‑old member of F45 describes a five‑day weekly routine that blends resistance training, hybrid cardio‑resistance classes, and varied cross‑training activities. Over 1.5 years she added three pounds of muscle, lifted 33 lb dumbbells, and deadlifted over 100 lb, ranking second in a...
Deciphering Dame Muriel
Frances Wilson’s latest biography, "Deciphering Dame Muriel: Electric Spark," offers a fresh examination of Muriel Spark’s formative years, education, and personal relationships. Wilson traces Spark’s Scottish‑Jewish heritage, her celebrated school days at Gillespie’s, and her marriage to math teacher Sydney...
The Marbles & the Muses
In September 2006 a marble foot from the Parthenon frieze was reattached in Athens, marking the first return of a Parthenon piece since the early 1800s. The gesture sparked renewed calls for the full repatriation of the Elgin Marbles, now...
Sotheby’s and Gagosian Veteran Publishes a History of the Art Market, From the Renaissance to Today
Valentina Castellani, former Sotheby’s deputy director and Gagosian senior director, is releasing *Trading Beauty*, the first book to chronicle the art market from the Renaissance to the present. Published by Gagosian’s shop for $40 on May 1 and later distributed by...
Mother Daughter Sister Wife
Ottilie Mulzet’s new anthology, *Under a Pannonian Sky*, gathers poems by ten Hungarian women born between 1922 and 1972, foregrounding a “Pannonian” identity that stretches beyond modern Hungary. The collection, translated by Mulzet and six collaborators, challenges the perception that...