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• AI-Generated Ghost Authors Contaminate Academic Publishing ai-technology

  A recent study conducted by researchers from Samsung and the University of Warsaw highlights a troubling trend in academic publishing, where AI systems generate fictitious expert…

• Scientists Create Edible Cookies from Upcycled Plastic for Space Missions ai-technology

  During the American Chemical Society Fall 2026 meeting in Chicago on August 24, a team from Southern Illinois University Carbondale unveiled µBites, a new type of cookie made from…

• Tim Curry's Iconic Roles Revisited in Final Video Interview other

  Following the death of actor Tim Curry, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released a video six months prior in which Curry reflects on his most defining roles. The…

• Kristen Stewart's 'The Wrong Girls' Moves to Streaming After Short Theatrical Run other

  Kristen Stewart's stoner comedy, 'The Wrong Girls,' is set to debut on premium video on demand (PVOD) on Tuesday, September 1, following a short theatrical release. The film,…

• Rock en Seine 2026: The Cure, Interpol, and Smoking Ban Highlights festival-fair

  Rock en Seine, the last major music festival of the summer, concluded its five-day run near Paris with 175,000 attendees despite weather challenges. The festival featured…

• Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Board the Orient Express in Coordinated Fall Looks other

  Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco were spotted boarding the Venice Simplon-Orient Express in Venice, Italy, over the weekend, signaling their readiness for the autumn season with…

• Arina Mozh's 'Staying with the Trouble' Zine Explores Experimental Editorial Design publication

  Arina Mozh has launched 'Staying with the Trouble', an innovative zine art book that redefines editorial design using experimental typography grids. Each page spread is treated as…

• Burning Man Documentary on France 5: Inside Nevada's Desert Gathering other

  France 5 has released a new documentary called "Burning Man, le désert de tous les possibles," focusing on the 2025 Burning Man festival, which draws over 70,000 visitors to the…

• Carly Findlay's Wedding Dress Journey: From Wedding to Frocktober Advocacy other

  Carly Findlay, a writer, speaker, and advocate for appearance, shared the journey of her wedding dress, which she donned once more in 2025 at a hardware store for Frocktober…

• Laurent Nunez's 'Mots de passe' Explores Untranslatable Words publication

  French author Laurent Nunez introduces thirteen terms from various languages that lack direct French translations in his book 'Mots de passe', released on August 31, 2026. Nunez,…

• US Open vs Wimbledon: Contrasting Visions of Freedom in Tennis opinion-review

  An essay marking the start of the US Open contrasts the philosophical underpinnings of two Grand Slam tournaments: Wimbledon and the US Open. Wimbledon, with its strict all-white…

• Exploring Dominant Trends in Japanese Art: From Ancient to Contemporary other

  Artsper's blog post 'Yayoi Kusama's Pumpkins' offers an overview of the dominant trends in Japanese art, tracing its evolution from ancient beginnings to contemporary forms. The…

• UK Arts Report: 95% of Women See Gender Inequality, Ageism Rampant other

  A new report by Women in the Arts reveals pervasive gender discrimination and ageism in the UK arts sector, with 95% of women surveyed believing gender inequality persists and 75%…

• Kandinsky's Accidental Abstraction: Myth or Reality? artist

  A popular anecdote claims that Wassily Kandinsky discovered abstraction by chance when he saw one of his own paintings leaning sideways against a wall in 1912, failing to…

• Voci di marmo: Officina d’Arte Ponte di Ferro Celebrates 20 Years at Castello di Lerici exhibition

  The Officina d’Arte Ponte di Ferro collective is marking its 20th year with a special exhibition titled 'Voci di marmo. La materia come respiro collettivo' at Castello di Lerici…

• Akina House by Di Frenna Arquitectos in Mexico architecture-design

  Di Frenna Arquitectos, led by Matia Di Frenna, has completed the Akina House, a 497 m² residential project in Mexico. The design team included J. Omar Anguiano de la Rosa, with…

• Ambush's Yoon Ahn Designs Humanoid Barbie 'Prototype 001' for Mattel artist

  Yoon Ahn, the creative mind behind Ambush, has partnered with Mattel to launch an exciting new Barbie doll called Prototype 001. This unique doll features a blonde hime hairstyle,…

• Win a Rose Oil Prize Pack from Distille Sorrow other

  Distille Sorrow, a rose oil business founded by Nicole Rose, is offering five readers of frankie magazine the chance to win a prize pack valued at up to $100 each. The prize pack…

• Comporta: The Hamptons of Portugal's Art and Design Haven other

  Known as "the Hamptons of Portugal," Comporta is located in the Alentejo region. Its evolution started in the early 2000s with Gonçalo Pessoa's land acquisition, luring notable…

• Rare 1,300-Year-Old Fabric Fragments Found in Viking Grave in Denmark cultural-heritage

  At the Skonager site near Varde, Denmark, archaeologists have unearthed exceptional clothing remnants dating back 1,300 years, originating from a Viking Age burial. Alongside the…

• Rembrandt Self-Portrait Leaves Cologne Museum for Two-Year Renovation cultural-heritage

  The Wallraf-Richartz-Museum in Cologne has been completely emptied for a major renovation, with the last work to leave being a significant Rembrandt self-portrait. The painting,…

• Autistic DJ Adam James Lands Boomtown Fair Set After Viral Festival Friendship other

  At just 23, Adam James, who has autism, experienced his first-ever music festival, Boomtown Fair, in England, camping by himself. Initially feeling nervous, his luck changed when…

• Tectoniques' Stone-Walled Cultural Center in Vaison-la-Romaine architecture-design

  In Vaison-la-Romaine, France, at the foot of Mont Ventoux, Tectoniques Architectes has completed a cultural center enclosed by a massive stone wall. The 55-by-55-meter square…

• ARD Series Glamorizes Escort Work Amid Deepfake Debates opinion-review

  The German public broadcaster ARD is facing criticism for a new series that portrays escort work as a glamorous career choice, featuring attractive women, expensive champagne, and…

• Lost Art Press Storefront Closed for Labor Day Weekend other

  The Lost Art Press storefront will be closed on Friday, September 4, and Monday, September 7, 2026. The Friday closure is due to the team's attendance at Handworks in Iowa, while…

• Jacqueline de Ribes' Provençal Retreat: A Glimpse into the Style Icon's Holiday Home other

  A recent Vogue article explores the enchanting Les Hauts de Saint Marc, the Provençal retreat of the late fashion legend Jacqueline de Ribes, who passed away in late 2025. This…

• Klaus Lederer's Five Books to Counter AfD Arguments publication

  Klaus Lederer, in an article for der Freitag, recommends five non-fiction books aimed at challenging arguments made by the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD). As the Saxony-Anhalt…

• Simonian siblings convicted of money laundering in Hamburg antiquities case market-auction

  On August 24, in Hamburg, Abraham Simonian and Alice Simonian Schad, offspring of the suspected antiquities trafficker Serop Simonian, were found guilty of money laundering. The…

• 2019 Study Challenges 10,000-Hour Rule with Double-Blind Violinist Test other

  In 2019, researchers Brooke Macnamara and Megha Maitra published findings in Royal Society Open Science that question Malcolm Gladwell's '10,000-hour rule' from his 2008 book,…

• Charles Ray's First German Museum Show Opens at Fridericianum Kassel exhibition

  At 73, Los Angeles-based sculptor Charles Ray is showcasing his first exhibition in a German museum at Kassel's Fridericianum. His sculpture 'Oh! Charley, Charley, Charley …'…

• Tony: A24's Anthony Bourdain Biopic Opens in Theaters other

  The biographical film 'Tony,' directed by Matt Johnson, opened in theaters on Thursday, focusing on the early career of the late chef and television personality Anthony Bourdain.…

• Biopic über Boxerin Christy Salters Martin: Überleben außerhalb des Rings other

  Der Film 'That’s why the Lady is a Champ' beleuchtet das Leben von Christy Salters Martin, einer Wegbereiterin im Frauenboxen der 90er Jahre. Unter der Regie von David Michôd wird…

• BSW's Claudia Wittig Open to AfD Votes for Peace Agenda in Saxony-Anhalt other

  Claudia Wittig, the lead candidate for the BSW party in Saxony-Anhalt, has stated that she is willing to accept votes from the AfD to advance her party's peace-focused political…

• Isaiah Lee's Dollhouse Paintings Explore Faith, Memory, and the Unknown artist

  Isaiah Lee, a Chicago-based artist, brings a haunting twist to childhood toys in his latest painting series, featuring a colonial-style dollhouse with a striking teal roof and…

• Sweetie's DIY Miniature City Music Video for 'Pay Rise' other

  The punk-rock group Sweetie from Sydney/Warrane, made up of Lily Keenan, Rikki Clark, and Lucy Warriner, is set to launch their first album titled 'Dogtooth' on September 25th.…

• Photographer's Guide to Timelapsing a Solar Eclipse in Northern Spain other

  In August 2026, a photographer traveled to northern Spain to capture a timelapse of the total solar eclipse, a departure from the typical single-frame approach. The choice of…

• Brazil's China Borrowing, Trump Accuses 9 Latam Countries: 7 Latin America Relations Reads other

  In August 2026, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) released a series of seven articles examining China's role in Latin America. Among the notable reports, Colombian prosecutors…

• US-China Relations: AI Warnings, Sanctions, and University Audits other

  In late August 2026, notable events unfolded in US-China relations. The Pentagon mandated that 30 American universities, such as Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of…

• New Ghost Pipefish Species Named After Sesame Street's Mr. Snuffleupagus other

  A new ghost pipefish species has been identified as Solenostomus snuffleupagus, named after the beloved character Mr. Snuffleupagus from Sesame Street. Marine biologist David…

• September 2026 Art and Design Events Across Italy festival-fair

  In September 2026, Italy will host a variety of exhibitions and events. Jörg Grünert's 'Frammenti e Visioni tra Design e Arte' is on display in L'Aquila from August 27 to…