ART & DESIGN EDITOR'S PICK The Wes Anderson Recipe Key Takeaway Wes Anderson’s films often feature a single striking image, leading fans to seek out the Anderson look in life. Instagram page Wes Anderson has gained popularity for its real-life photos, but the Wes Anderson style requires a specific combination of features. Anderson’s unique style involves combining various tableau shots, such as the opening […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
EDITOR'S PICK SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY Nuclear Propulsion Is Almost Here Key Takeaway NASA and DARPA are collaborating on a nuclear rocket engine to accelerate space exploration, reducing transit time and providing higher payload capacity. This technology offers a competitive advantage in military defense, scientific inquiry, and commerce. The US is developing DRACO, a nuclear engine, spacecraft, and launch vehicle by 2027, using high-assay low-enriched uranium […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
EDITOR'S PICK What Is The Black Box In A.I.? Key Takeaway AI black boxes refer to invisible systems with internal workings, such as machine learning. These systems have algorithms, training data, and models, which can be hidden or obscured to protect intellectual property. Explainable AI is working to develop algorithms that can be better understood by humans. Black box machine-learning algorithms and models can […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
ART & DESIGN EDITOR'S PICK The Secrets Of Vernacular Art Key Takeaway Vernacular art, a self-taught visual art genre, is dominated by African American, Appalachian, and working-class artists. It has gained recognition, with the Smithsonian Museum of American Art, American Visionary Art Museum, Atlanta’s High Museum, and Milwaukee Art Museum building significant collections. Vernacular art emphasizes the artist’s biography, providing meaning and value to collectors […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
EDITOR'S PICK SCIENCE Is Hydrogen The Way Forward? Key Takeaway Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, but can be isolated and used as a fuel to store energy and reduce emissions. It can also be blended with natural gas in existing power plants to reduce emissions. Green H2 is CO2-free, but is costly due to the high energy required to […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS EDITOR'S PICK How China Makes Economic Plans Key Takeaway China’s decision-making calendar is structured with key moments when it makes plans for its economic and political future. These include two sessions, study sessions of the politburo, and the declaration of President Xi Jinping’s third term as general secretary. The Chinese political calendar features seven plenary sessions to establish a unified vision for […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
EDITOR'S PICK PSYCHOLOGY SCIENCE The Science Of Cringe Key Takeaway Cringe is a physical and emotional emotion that can help people better understand themselves and one another. A recent study showed that cringe-filled entertainment can actually help people better understand themselves and one another. The study found that binge-watching a show with cringeworthy moments can be therapeutic, as it reminds us of the […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
EDITOR'S PICK FINANCE Does Insider Trading Actually Matter? Key Takeaway: Insider trading is an illegal act in which someone relies on market-moving, nonpublic information to decide whether to buy or sell a financial asset. Punishment can range from a few months to over a decade. Insider trading is common and profitable, but difficult to prove and prevent. It undermines public confidence in financial […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
EDITOR'S PICK PHILOSOPHY Are We Living In A Simulation? Key Takeaway: Rene Descartes suggests that nothing truly exists, suggesting that the mind is real but may be deceived by a higher power. Descartes theory led to an experiment called The Brain in a Vat, which suggests that humans are bodyless with their brains in a vat controlled by supercomputing. Clara Moskowitz suggests that our […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
EDITOR'S PICK SCIENCE Unravelling The Secrets Of DNA Key Takeaway: Seventy years ago, Francis Crick and James Watson discovered the structure of DNA, which led to technologies such as DNA fingerprinting, gene sequencing, gene editing and personalised medicines. Franklin, along with her PhD student Raymond Gosling, created one of the most famous images in science, Photo 51. Matthew Cobb and Nathaniel Comfort unearthed […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
ART & DESIGN CULTURE EDITOR'S PICK PHILOSOPHY The Concept Of Beauty In The Middle Ages Key Takeaway: Standards of beauty have been embedded in different cultures since time immemorial, often based on binary notions of idealised forms of femininity or masculinity. Eleanor Janega’s book explores medieval women’s social roles to consider the ways that women’s roles have and haven’t changed. Religious women in the middle ages used weaponised beauty to […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CULTURE EDITOR'S PICK PHILOSOPHY TECHNOLOGY What It Means To Be Authentic In The Age Of A.I. Key Takeaway: Authenticity is important for both individuals and society, as it is a social glue that reinforces trust. People need to reexamine and recalibrate how authenticity is judged. Social science offers guidance on what makes something feel authentic. George Newman found three dimensions of authenticity: historical authenticity, categorical authenticity, and values and beliefs. Generative […] Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
