Mike Hill, a sculptor known for his monstrous creations, caught the eye of filmmaker Guillermo del Toro years ago. Del Toro, impressed by Hill's work, reached out to commission a sculpture of Boris Karloff from the 1931 Frankenstein film. This marked the start of a long collaboration, with Hill desi
The LACMA Art + Film Gala 2025 was not just about art and cinema; it was a showcase of celebrity style, especially when it came to shoes. Stars walked the red carpet in a variety of designer footwear, proving that shoes can make a statement just as powerful as any speech. Gucci, Saint Laurent, and V
In the heart of Victoria, Australia, a new aquatic center is making waves. The Coonawarra Willam Aquatic Centre, designed by Peddle Thorp Architects, is more than just a place to swim. It is a space where health, learning, and culture come together. The center is set to open in 2025. It covers an a
Lente Cuenen's life is as unique as it is inspiring. She lives on a 50-foot blue-and-white boat named Zusje V, which she bought with a loan from her mother. Her home is snug, with a bed, a couch, a small TV, a toilet cubicle, a kitchen, and a workstation. The workstation is cluttered with curios, in
A recent court ruling in Rhode Island has brought attention to the ongoing struggle to fund SNAP benefits during the government shutdown. Judge John J. McConnell Jr. commended President Donald Trump for his swift response to the court's order, acknowledging the president's efforts to ensure timely f
Chicago, a city with a population of 2. 7 million, is known for its tight-knit neighborhoods. These neighborhoods have been standing up to immigration enforcement efforts since September. Residents have been using social media to share information about where immigration agents are and what cars the
Scientists have found a clever way to link peptides and small proteins together. They used special molecules called polyvalent thioesters as anchors. These anchors have many arms, like a star, and can hold multiple peptides or proteins. The process is quite neat. First, they attached several peptid
Obesity and kidney problems are a big deal. They are linked in ways that are not fully understood. In 2024, a group called KDIGO had a meeting to talk about this. They wanted to figure out how obesity affects kidneys and what can be done about it. Being overweight for a long time can harm your kidn
Uveal melanoma is a tough nut to crack, especially when it resists chemotherapy. Scientists have been on the hunt for new ways to tackle this issue. They created lab-grown versions of these tough cancer cells by exposing them to common chemo drugs like dacarbazine, cisplatin, and gemcitabine. Then,
A health expert warns that another pandemic is not a question of if, but when. The world is still recovering from the last one, but many countries are already cutting back on health funding. This is a big problem because it means we might not be ready for the next big health crisis. The expert, who
