Astronomers call a special kind of supernova a “cosmic yardstick” for good reason: The so-called Type Ia supernova gives off a predictable amount of light, making it a handy tool for measuring distances in space. These particular supernovas are useful but still puzzling, with scientists still unsure of what triggers their blasts. NASA estimates they…
Exactly three years ago today, Elon Musk tweeted that 90 percent of his tweet replies on what was then called Twitter were bot accounts. His insistence that Twitter was essentially one large bot farm was one of his main sticking points during his Twitter acquisition. Bots, particularly porn bots, have continued to be a problem…
The label “space rock” feels like an understatement for what NASA just observed. A rock is something you throw at a window to get someone’s attention. A rock holds down your picnic blanket to keep it from flapping in the wind. This rock, at 660 feet wide, spans two American football fields — and then…
From September 6 to 8, the Who’s Next trade show returns to the Porte de Versailles. New this year: the Who’s Next Lab, an immersive space where innovation and experimentation envisage the fashion of tomorrow. Read More
The Portuguese sunglasses brand and the ceramicist Sofia de Moser Leitão, a content creator who is part of the Mango Girls and based in Paris, have teamed up to create half a dozen unusual and very fun glasses. Read More
The lingerie brand has reopened its Rue du Commerce boutique with a reworked design by the Saint Lazare studio: a brighter, more refined setting, featuring wood, powdery hues, and plush seating. Read More
The sustainable labeling organization issued 57,412 certifications and labels over the 2024/25 season, an increase of 8%. The organization also noted a 127% acceleration for its Oeko-Tex Organic Cotton certification. Read More
Donald Trump’s administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to hear a bid to preserve his sweeping tariffs pursued under a 1977 law meant for emergencies. Read More
Tobias Klaiber, former CEO of Scholl and senior executive at Aurelius Group, has joined L Catterton as managing director for portfolio operations, reinforcing the fund’s focus on operational excellence and brand growth. Read More
H&M Group’s Nordic lifestyle brand Arket has entered the Irish market with a physical presence for the first time, opening its new Dublin store this week. Read More
