A recent study shows: the ability to understand other people depends not only on intuition, but also on intelligence – although this is far from the only factor.
The Internet has long been a part of everyday life, and its impact on the brain is increasingly controversial. On the one hand, excessive screen time, especially for young people, can have a negative impact on cognitive function. On the other hand, research shows that judicious use of digital technologies can support brain health, especially in adulthood.
The market of luxury watches shows unexpected changes: over the last decade, Cartier products have shown a much more impressive growth in value than Rolex models. This is the conclusion reached by the analysts of Chrono24, who have studied the price dynamics of thousands of watches.
Indian authorities are considering an unusual way to strengthen border security – with the help of reptiles. The country’s border guard is studying the possibility of using snakes and crocodiles in inaccessible riverine areas.
Vancouver has unveiled an ambitious skyscraper project inspired by… sea sponges. Despite the unusual source of the idea, it is a very real architecture of the future: a super-tall tower with an expressive structure and a public park on the roof.
A court in New York has ordered the return to the heirs of a painting by Amedeo Modigliani that was lost during the Nazi occupation of France. It is about the painting “Sitting Man with a Cane” of 1918, which for many years was at the center of a complex legal dispute.
The desire for a “perfectly correct” diet – orthorexia (the word is derived from ortho and rexia, which can literally be translated from Greek as “the right appetite”) – is increasingly becoming a subject of discussion among specialists, although this condition is still not officially recognized as a separate disease. The term was proposed by physician Steven Bratman back in 1997, when he drew attention to a paradox: the desire to eat healthy can turn into an obsession and start to harm a person.
French cosmetics giant L’Oréal has completed a major deal with Kering, acquiring its Kering Beauté division for €4 billion. The deal also includes the famous Creed perfume house, which strengthens L’Oréal’s position in the premium perfume segment.
The revived Volga automobile brand continues to expand its lineup and has officially unveiled the new C50 sedan. The model became the second in the brand’s range after the previously announced crossover K50. According to the company, both new products are planned to be launched in the summer of 2026.
The Pop Mart International Group chain of stores has lost about $33 billion in market value amid a sharp drop in shares and growing investor skepticism about the sustainability of the Labubu brand.
The modern world creates a sense of constant communication, but in reality people are less and less likely to communicate out loud. Psychologists have come to this conclusion after analyzing data from recent years: the volume of daily oral speech is gradually decreasing.
The European Union is increasing pressure on the fashion industry: from July 19, 2026, a ban on the destruction of unsold clothes, shoes and accessories will come into force. The new rules oblige large companies not to dispose of leftover collections through incineration or landfill, but to look for more sustainable solutions – recycling, reuse or resale. The initiative is a response to the growing environmental burden posed by mass production of clothing.
The anonymous art collective Secret Handshake (TSH) has once again attracted public attention by installing a provocative installation in the heart of Washington, D.C., near the Lincoln Memorial. This time the object of discussion was a nearly three-meter-long golden toilet bowl with a plaque reading “A Throne Worthy of a King,” which many perceived as a satire on Donald Trump.
A study by American scientists has confirmed the popular theory about the cyclical nature of fashion: trends do tend to return approximately every two decades. A team of specialists analyzed tens of thousands of images of women’s clothing, covering the period from the late XIX century to the present day, and found consistent patterns in the change of style.
China’s TCL and Japan’s Sony are officially moving to form a Bravia-branded joint venture, scheduled to launch next April.
Fresh scientific evidence confirms that vacations are not just a way to get away from routine, but an important factor in maintaining brain and heart health. Researchers from the USA have concluded that regular travel can improve cognitive abilities, reduce stress levels and have a positive impact on a person’s physical condition.
At one of the largest wine auctions in the world was recorded an unprecedented deal: a bottle of legendary Burgundy wine Domaine de la Romanée-Conti harvest 1945 sold for 812.5 thousand dollars. The auction was held as part of the annual event La Paulée, organized by the auction house Acker.
Meta is strengthening its strategy of developing WhatsApp as a key channel for brands to interact with consumers, gradually moving the messenger beyond personal communication. The platform, which has billions of users worldwide, is increasingly integrated into companies’ marketing and CRM strategies, offering a more direct and personalized communication format.
The story with the so-called “golden Trump smartphone” is gradually turning into a dubious project with unclear prospects. The Trump Mobile website recently changed the description of the device: now instead of emphasizing American production, the wording “American design” is used. Experts believe that this is an attempt to soften the audience’s expectations against the backdrop of problems with moving assembly to the United States, a task that was initially presented as a key advantage of the device.
The volume of illegal content created with the help of artificial intelligence technologies is growing rapidly around the world, and the proliferation of materials involving children is becoming a particularly alarming trend. According to the data, in 2025 more than 8 thousand realistic videos containing scenes of sexualized violence against minors were discovered – 14% more than a year earlier. At the same time, experts are already recording a sharp deterioration of the situation.
