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Cox Science Center and Aquarium Announces New Hall of Science
NewsApr 17, 2026

Cox Science Center and Aquarium Announces New Hall of Science

The Cox Science Center and Aquarium received a second $10 million naming gift from Judy and the late Leonard Lauder, bringing their total contribution to $15 million. The donation funds the 75,000‑square‑foot Judy and Leonard Lauder Hall of Science, slated for completion...

By Blooloop — Theme Parks
Policy Watch: FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Genome-Editing Safety
NewsApr 17, 2026

Policy Watch: FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Genome-Editing Safety

The FDA released a draft guidance urging sponsors to use next‑generation sequencing to evaluate off‑target effects of CRISPR‑Cas9 and other gene‑editing therapies, recommending short‑read or long‑read approaches based on the type of DNA alteration. The guidance dovetails with a February...

By Chemical & Engineering News (ACS)
Indie Sleaze-Era Military Jackets Are Back
NewsApr 17, 2026

Indie Sleaze-Era Military Jackets Are Back

The military jacket is back on the fashion radar for Fall/Winter 2026‑27, appearing in a variety of silhouettes from cropped leather capes to sleek bodysuits. Designers such as Cinq à Sept, Sinead Gorey, Ann Demeulemeester, Keburia, and Khaite are reimagining...

By WWD
Friday Five 607
NewsApr 17, 2026

Friday Five 607

The latest Friday Five roundup highlights five distinct stories shaping family dynamics and social trends. Brookings Institution will host a virtual event on April 27 discussing how AI reshapes child‑raising. Military Times reports a continued rise in suicide rates among...

By Institute for Family Studies (Blog)
Ella Langley Hosts TikTok In-App Album Experience
NewsApr 17, 2026

Ella Langley Hosts TikTok In-App Album Experience

Ella Langley celebrates her sophomore album "Dandelion" with a TikTok in‑app album experience, turning the platform into a direct release channel. She made history as the first female artist to simultaneously lead the Billboard Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, and Country...

By Music Ally
New Bioengineered Patch Makes Its Own Oxygen to Heal Wounds and Grow Tissue
NewsApr 17, 2026

New Bioengineered Patch Makes Its Own Oxygen to Heal Wounds and Grow Tissue

Researchers at UC Riverside and Rowan University unveiled a self‑oxygenating tissue patch, the Smart Self‑Oxygenating Tissue (SSOT) system, that creates oxygen on‑demand via low‑voltage electrolysis in a conductive hydrogel called BioGel. The BioGel incorporates a choline‑based ionic liquid, boosting stiffness...

By 3D Printing Industry – News
Physical Intelligence Shows Robot Model with LLM-Like Generalization, Flaws Included
NewsApr 17, 2026

Physical Intelligence Shows Robot Model with LLM-Like Generalization, Flaws Included

Physical Intelligence unveiled π0.7, a robot foundation model that recombines learned skills much like large language models reassemble text. Built on Google’s 4 billion‑parameter Gemma3 model plus an 860‑million‑parameter action expert, it leverages rich metadata and subgoal images to train on...

By THE DECODER
This Chain of Atoms Can Detect Electric Fields with Stunning Precision
NewsApr 17, 2026

This Chain of Atoms Can Detect Electric Fields with Stunning Precision

Researchers at Nanyang Technological University have demonstrated a new quantum‑metrology technique that uses a chain of interacting Rydberg atoms to sense low‑frequency electric fields. By monitoring how the chain’s dipolar interactions shift under an external field, the method extracts both...

By ScienceDaily – Nanotechnology
“We’re Calling It a Future-Spective”: Inez  Vinoodh on Their New Show
NewsApr 17, 2026

“We’re Calling It a Future-Spective”: Inez Vinoodh on Their New Show

Dutch photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin have opened a new exhibition titled “Future‑Spective,” a retrospective that frames love and intimacy through a photographic lens. The show assembles ten images spanning more than two decades, from early fashion shoots to...

By AnOther Magazine – Culture
Hana Lili ‘Hana’ | Track By Track
NewsApr 17, 2026

Hana Lili ‘Hana’ | Track By Track

British indie‑rock singer‑songwriter Hana Lili has dropped a five‑track EP titled “Hana,” each song dissected in a candid track‑by‑track interview. The collection ranges from piano‑driven breakup ballad “Undress Me” to the genre‑bending “Ur Girlfriend’s a Lawyer,” which fuses humor with...

By Rock Sound
This Free London Art Festival Is Massively Expanding This Summer – It’ll Take over a Whole Borough
NewsApr 17, 2026

This Free London Art Festival Is Massively Expanding This Summer – It’ll Take over a Whole Borough

Hackney Art Week returns in 2026 with a massive expansion, spreading across the entire borough from June 4‑14. The free, ten‑day festival will feature 60 artists and creatives working in 50 venues, from galleries and historic sites to local pubs and...

By Time Out
Replimune Cries Foul on Regulatory Flexibility. But Many Americans Want a Stricter FDA
NewsApr 17, 2026

Replimune Cries Foul on Regulatory Flexibility. But Many Americans Want a Stricter FDA

The FDA rejected Replimune’s RP1 melanoma combination therapy twice, citing patient‑population heterogeneity that it says undermines efficacy interpretation. The biotech’s CEO decried the agency’s lack of regulatory flexibility, while a Politico poll revealed most Americans prefer a slower, more rigorous...

By BioSpace
In Pictures: Louise Trotter’s Gentle Debut at Bottega Veneta
NewsApr 17, 2026

In Pictures: Louise Trotter’s Gentle Debut at Bottega Veneta

Luxury fashion house Bottega Veneta introduced its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, marking the debut of creative director Louise Trotter. The collection, photographed by Alessandro Raimondo for AnOther Magazine, showcases a gentle, understated aesthetic with soft silhouettes and muted tones. Trotter’s first...

By AnOther Magazine – Culture
Human Space Research Gets a Boost From Retired NASA Centrifuge
NewsApr 17, 2026

Human Space Research Gets a Boost From Retired NASA Centrifuge

Texas A&M University has received NASA’s retired human centrifuge and installed it in the Anthony Wood ’87 Artificial Gravity Lab, creating one of the nation’s most advanced facilities for simulating lunar and Martian gravity. The centrifuge, originally built for the...

By Phys.org - Space News
Spotify Roll Out Its Own AI-Transparency Feature in Beta
NewsApr 17, 2026

Spotify Roll Out Its Own AI-Transparency Feature in Beta

Spotify has begun beta testing an AI‑transparency feature that lets artists disclose how artificial intelligence contributed to their tracks, adding specific credits for vocals, lyrics, or production in the Song Credits view. The rollout depends on artists voluntarily sharing this...

By Music Ally
Djrum, Laurel Halo and More Remix Lyra Pramuk on New Release
NewsApr 17, 2026

Djrum, Laurel Halo and More Remix Lyra Pramuk on New Release

Lyra Pramuk is set to release Hymnal (Resung), a six‑track remix EP arriving in June that reimagines songs from her 2025 album Hymnal. The project features contributions from electronic luminaries Djrum, Laurel Halo, John Tejada, and Verraco, among others. Pramuk...

By The Quietus
7 Science-Backed Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally
NewsApr 17, 2026

7 Science-Backed Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally

Nearly half of U.S. adults face hypertension, a condition linked to heart disease and rising healthcare costs. A new article outlines seven science‑backed habits—combined cardio and strength training, stress management, quality sleep, nitrate‑rich vegetables, potassium‑dense foods, fatty‑fish omega‑3s, and reduced...

By Mindbodygreen
Pregnant or New Parent? The Baby Show Hits Birmingham NEC This May – and We’ve Got an Exclusive Discount Code
NewsApr 17, 2026

Pregnant or New Parent? The Baby Show Hits Birmingham NEC This May – and We’ve Got an Exclusive Discount Code

The Baby Show is returning to Birmingham's NEC from May 8‑10, featuring more than 350 baby‑care brands and hands‑on product demos. Netmums, the event’s official podcast and media partner, is offering tickets for £16 (about $20) with the discount code PTNETMUMSA...

By Netmums
How to Keep Empathy Sustainable in a World of Hybrid, Intergenerational Work
NewsApr 17, 2026

How to Keep Empathy Sustainable in a World of Hybrid, Intergenerational Work

Empathic leadership is now a baseline expectation, linked to higher engagement and lower turnover, but sustained empathy can become an invisible source of emotional fatigue for managers. A recent study of millennial managers shows that while they often appear on...

By LSE Business Review
Yuqi’s Strapless Sequined Gown Radiates Elegance at Tiffany & Co. Event
NewsApr 17, 2026

Yuqi’s Strapless Sequined Gown Radiates Elegance at Tiffany & Co. Event

Chinese singer Song Yuqi, Tiffany & Co.'s brand ambassador, attended the launch of the Blue Book 2026: Hidden Garden event in a strapless sequined gown. The Tiffany‑blue dress featured a feathered, voluminous skirt and a short train, creating a fairytale...

By The Fashion Spot
What to Watch This Week
NewsApr 17, 2026

What to Watch This Week

The weekly column spotlights four titles that thrive on conflict, ranging from club dramas to suburban feuds and small‑town rivalries, and recommends them as must‑sees. It also warns readers about one film deemed a box‑office disappointment due to its video‑game‑style...

By The Economist — Culture
Lilly’s Tirzepatide Sheds Lean Muscle Harder than Novo’s Semaglutide, Study Suggests
NewsApr 17, 2026

Lilly’s Tirzepatide Sheds Lean Muscle Harder than Novo’s Semaglutide, Study Suggests

A new, pending‑peer‑review study compares Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide with Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide, confirming tirzepatide delivers greater overall weight loss but also leads to a larger reduction in lean body mass. Researchers used dual‑energy X‑ray absorptiometry to quantify fat‑free mass loss, finding up...

By Endpoints News
How to Tell When Your House Needs Re-Rendering – The Key Signs to Look For
NewsApr 17, 2026

How to Tell When Your House Needs Re-Rendering – The Key Signs to Look For

Re‑rendering becomes necessary when visible cracks, hollow‑sounding areas, or crumbling sections appear on a home’s façade, indicating that the existing render has lost adhesion. Persistent staining, algae growth, or moisture trapped behind the surface further signal that repair alone won’t...

By Build It (Self Build, UK)
Walmart's Flipkart Plans Foray Into India's Ticketing Market as Live Events Boom, Sources Say
NewsApr 17, 2026

Walmart's Flipkart Plans Foray Into India's Ticketing Market as Live Events Boom, Sources Say

Flipkart, the Walmart‑owned Indian e‑commerce giant, plans to launch a ticket‑selling platform in May, targeting movies and concerts. The move pits it against established players BookMyShow and Zomato’s District as the country’s live‑events market booms. Flipkart will also pilot a...

By ETRetail (India)
This Is The Ultimate Dopamine-Optimizing Morning Routine, According To A Neuroscientist
NewsApr 17, 2026

This Is The Ultimate Dopamine-Optimizing Morning Routine, According To A Neuroscientist

Neuroscientist Tj Power outlines a dopamine‑optimizing morning routine that replaces early‑day phone scrolling with intentional actions. He recommends delaying phone use, getting outside for sunlight‑filled movement, and a brief meditation to modulate brain chemistry. The sequence—physical activity, exposure to natural...

By Mindbodygreen
Ciara’s Custom Gap Dress Comes With Dangerously High Slit & Low Neckline
NewsApr 17, 2026

Ciara’s Custom Gap Dress Comes With Dangerously High Slit & Low Neckline

Ciara stepped onto the FIT Gala carpet in a custom Gap satin gown, featuring a thigh‑high slit and plunging neckline. The dress was tailored by designer Zac Posen, merging Gap’s accessible brand with high‑fashion detailing. The look generated immediate buzz...

By The Fashion Spot
London’s Barbican Has Just Opened a Free Exhibition All About 1996 – with Spice Girls Outfits, Britpop Memorabilia and More
NewsApr 17, 2026

London’s Barbican Has Just Opened a Free Exhibition All About 1996 – with Spice Girls Outfits, Britpop Memorabilia and More

The Barbican Music Library has launched a free exhibition titled *1996: A celebration of the wildest year of Britain’s wildest decade – 30 years on*. Curated by former *Sun* editor Dominic Mohan, the show features iconic items such as Mel...

By Time Out
Despite Tough Winter, Colorado's Copper Mountain Is Extending Its Season
NewsApr 17, 2026

Despite Tough Winter, Colorado's Copper Mountain Is Extending Its Season

Copper Mountain in Colorado announced it will keep its slopes open until May 3, 2026, extending the season by a week beyond the originally scheduled April 26 closure. The resort is offering $49 lift tickets for the final week despite recording only 157...

By Powder
The Strange Exhaustion of Being the Person Everyone Describes as ‘Doing Fine’ when You Haven’t Actually Been Asked in Months
NewsApr 17, 2026

The Strange Exhaustion of Being the Person Everyone Describes as ‘Doing Fine’ when You Haven’t Actually Been Asked in Months

The article highlights a growing form of exhaustion among high‑functioning adults who are labeled “fine” despite lacking genuine check‑ins. It cites research showing reduced adult social contact, a European study linking loneliness to lower memory performance, and neuroscience findings on...

By SpaceDaily
L’Oréal to TRESemmé: Beauty’s ‘Groundbreaking’ The Devil Wears Prada 2 Collaborations
NewsApr 17, 2026

L’Oréal to TRESemmé: Beauty’s ‘Groundbreaking’ The Devil Wears Prada 2 Collaborations

The Devil Wears Prada 2, slated for release on May 1, is prompting a wave of beauty brand collaborations. L’Oréal’s Lancôme has been appointed the film’s signature skin‑care partner, while Unilever‑owned TRESemmé becomes the official hair‑care brand, rolling out special‑edition lines in...

By Cosmetics Business
C12 Unveils Roadmap to Utility-Scale Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing by 2033
NewsApr 17, 2026

C12 Unveils Roadmap to Utility-Scale Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing by 2033

French startup C12 released a decade‑long roadmap to build a utility‑scale, fault‑tolerant quantum computer by 2033. The plan hinges on purified carbon‑12 nanotube spin qubits, promising unprecedented noise isolation and low power per qubit. Four generational milestones—Aidōs (2027), Zélos (2030),...

By Quantum Computing Report
Menswear Brand Estilocus Plans South and West India Expansion, with 8 Stores in Pipeline
NewsApr 17, 2026

Menswear Brand Estilocus Plans South and West India Expansion, with 8 Stores in Pipeline

Bengaluru‑based menswear label Estilocus is set to roll out eight new stores in South India during the next quarter, adding three outlets each in Kerala and Telangana and two in Tamil Nadu. The brand is also scouting locations in Karnataka, Andhra...

By Apparel Resources – Business News
The Best Recent Crime and Thrillers – Review Roundup
NewsApr 17, 2026

The Best Recent Crime and Thrillers – Review Roundup

A new review roundup spotlights five recent crime and thriller titles released in the UK market. Tana French closes her Cal Hooper trilogy with “The Keeper” (≈$21), while debut novelist Emma Garman offers a post‑war London mystery in “The Kindness...

By The Guardian – Books
Add to Playlist: The Sweaty, Unvarnished Electropop of Punchbag and the Week’s Best New Tracks
NewsApr 17, 2026

Add to Playlist: The Sweaty, Unvarnished Electropop of Punchbag and the Week’s Best New Tracks

British sibling duo Punchbag returns with the EP I Am Obsessed, expanding their wonky‑pop roots into darker, arena‑ready electropop. The record balances gritty tracks like “I Love This!” with the politically tinged ballad “Playing God,” showcasing a more polished melodic approach. The article also curates...

By The Guardian (Music)
Why OpenAI Foundation Should Focus on AI Psychosis, Delusion Not Grants
NewsApr 17, 2026

Why OpenAI Foundation Should Focus on AI Psychosis, Delusion Not Grants

The OpenAI Foundation announced a plan to invest at least $1 billion in grants over the next year, a dramatic jump from the $7.6 million it disbursed in 2024 and the $40.5 million allocated through its People‑First AI Fund. Critics argue the foundation...

By Irish Tech News
We're Lifting the Veil on Bridal Beauty: Every Elegant Hair, Nail, and Makeup Trend to Know for 2027
NewsApr 17, 2026

We're Lifting the Veil on Bridal Beauty: Every Elegant Hair, Nail, and Makeup Trend to Know for 2027

New York Bridal Fashion Week unveiled 2027 bridal beauty trends that blend vintage romance with modern texture. Hair will feature dimensional short crops, textured buns, and sleek wet‑look strands, while makeup shifts to soft‑matte, pastel‑infused looks with bold brows and...

By Who What Wear
How Can Astronauts Tell How Fast They’re Going?
NewsApr 17, 2026

How Can Astronauts Tell How Fast They’re Going?

Spacecraft cannot rely on conventional speedometers, GPS, or visual cues to gauge their motion. Instead, engineers combine Doppler tracking, inertial measurement units, and optical navigation to derive velocity with high precision. Each technique offers a different perspective—radial speed from frequency...

By WIRED – Science
Behind The Single: Justė, Jaxstyle, Jon – “Turn The Lights Off”
NewsApr 17, 2026

Behind The Single: Justė, Jaxstyle, Jon – “Turn The Lights Off”

On November 7 2025, Lithuanian vocalist Justė teamed with Dutch producer Jaxstyle and UK DJ Jon to release the club‑ready single “Turn The Lights Off.” The track, issued through Spinnin’ Records under Warner Music Group, reimagines a classic 1990s electronic anthem with...

By Music Ally
Disney/Marvel Unveils Brand New Theater Experience for 'Avengers: Doomsday'
NewsApr 17, 2026

Disney/Marvel Unveils Brand New Theater Experience for 'Avengers: Doomsday'

Disney and Marvel unveiled Infinity Vision, a new certification for premium large‑format theaters, ahead of the December 18, 2026 release of Avengers: Doomsday. The move counters Warner Bros.’ three‑week exclusive IMAX window for Dune: Part Three, which will be the only IMAX title...

By Men’s Journal
Kendall Jenner’s Practical Kate Spade Coachella Bag Is on Sale at Amazon—Plus, Similar Styles Starting at $16
NewsApr 17, 2026

Kendall Jenner’s Practical Kate Spade Coachella Bag Is on Sale at Amazon—Plus, Similar Styles Starting at $16

Kendall Jenner’s Kate Spade Mini Duo shoulder bag, a Coachella‑season favorite, is now on sale at Amazon for $158, down from $198. The retailer also showcases seven comparable crossbody options ranging from $16 to $29, many featuring spill‑proof, vegan‑leather, and multi‑pouch...

By InStyle
This New Test Could Be a Breakthrough in UTI Treatment
NewsApr 17, 2026

This New Test Could Be a Breakthrough in UTI Treatment

Researchers evaluated an experimental rapid susceptibility test, RMD AST, on 352 urine samples and found it matched standard laboratory cultures 96.95% of the time. The assay delivers results in six hours, a dramatic cut from the typical 48‑72‑hour culture period. Faster,...

By Womens Health
Mars Orbiter Watches Mysterious Wave of Darkness Spread Across Red Planet’s Surface
NewsApr 17, 2026

Mars Orbiter Watches Mysterious Wave of Darkness Spread Across Red Planet’s Surface

European Space Agency’s Mars Express has released a high‑resolution image showing a fast‑moving dark band across Utopia Planitia. The contrast between bright rusted sand and a newly darkened area points to wind‑blown volcanic ash reshaping the surface within decades. Comparison...

By Scientific American – Mind
Multiple Myeloma Drug Blenrep Backed for Wider NHS Use
NewsApr 17, 2026

Multiple Myeloma Drug Blenrep Backed for Wider NHS Use

The UK’s health technology regulator NICE has broadened the approved use of GSK’s BCMA‑targeting drug Blenrep, allowing it to be combined with Takeda’s Velcade and dexamethasone for a larger second‑line multiple myeloma population. The new guidance lifts the restriction that...

By pharmaphorum
MobLand Star's "Completely Gripping" British Thriller Is Now Streaming for Free
NewsApr 17, 2026

MobLand Star's "Completely Gripping" British Thriller Is Now Streaming for Free

British thriller *Dead Man’s Shoes*, starring and co‑written by Paddy Considine, is now available for free on Channel 4’s streaming platform for a limited 13‑day window. The 2004 film follows a soldier’s brutal revenge against drug dealers who harmed his disabled brother, earning...

By Digital Spy (Movies)
Universal Music Group Launches Everything Jazz, a New Global Digital Platform for Jazz Music and Culture
NewsApr 17, 2026

Universal Music Group Launches Everything Jazz, a New Global Digital Platform for Jazz Music and Culture

Universal Music Group’s Global Classics & Jazz division launched Everything Jazz, a new digital platform and online store dedicated to jazz music and culture. Developed with major labels including Blue Note, Verve, Impulse! and ECM, the service combines catalog and...

By Music Business Worldwide (MBW)
Rise & Shine 2026 Selection Announced
NewsApr 17, 2026

Rise & Shine 2026 Selection Announced

Rise & Shine, a development and pitching lab for emerging animators, announced its 2026 cohort of eleven short films selected from more than 80 applications. The three‑part program launches in June 2026 at Animafest Zagreb, continues online in October, and...

By Animation World Network (AWN)
I'm a Plant Shop Owner – Try This One Stem Cut Before You Throw Your 'Dead' Orchids in the Bin
NewsApr 17, 2026

I'm a Plant Shop Owner – Try This One Stem Cut Before You Throw Your 'Dead' Orchids in the Bin

Glasgow plant‑shop owner Jordan Trainer advises a single precise cut on a Phalaenopsis orchid’s spent stem to coax a new flower spike. He recommends waiting until all blooms fall, then counting two nodes up from the base and cutting just...

By Netmums
Lincoln Mother Continues Fight for Nebraska Literacy, Dyslexia Awareness
NewsApr 17, 2026

Lincoln Mother Continues Fight for Nebraska Literacy, Dyslexia Awareness

Nebraska lawmakers are debating an amendment to Legislative Bill 1050 that would require the State Board of Education to develop a model policy for reading interventions, dyslexia screening and a parental opt‑out on grade retention for third‑graders. The amendment advanced...

By The 74
Chris Evans Breaks Silence on Avengers: Doomsday Return as "Amazing" Trailer Debuts
NewsApr 17, 2026

Chris Evans Breaks Silence on Avengers: Doomsday Return as "Amazing" Trailer Debuts

Marvel Studios unveiled the first full trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, showcasing a crowded lineup of heroes and a dramatic showdown that ends with Captain America wielding Mjolnir. Chris Evans appeared at CinemaCon to confirm his return, emphasizing a story‑driven reason...

By Digital Spy (Movies)