Netflix confirms Assassin’s Creed live-action TV show is in the works, and I’m praying it doesn’t silently kill the popular video game series
Netflix has announced an Assassin’s Creed TV series is coming to the streamer It has…
Cocoa supplements show surprising anti-aging potential
Could cocoa extract supplements rich in cocoa flavanols reduce inflammation and, in turn, prevent age-related chronic diseases? In a new study from the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS), investigators from Mass General Brigham and their colleagues looked at changes in five age-related markers of inflammation among participants who received daily cocoa supplements over…
Hidden Alzheimer’s warning signs found in Parkinson’s patients without dementia
A new research paper was published in Aging-US, titled “Age-related trends in amyloid positivity in Parkinson’s disease without dementia.” In this study, led by first author Keiko Hatano and corresponding author Masashi Kameyama from the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology in Japan, researchers found that patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosed in their…
Four strange secrets scientists just found in beer and wine
Scientists regularly uncork fresh insights into beer and wine — even though they were invented thousands of years ago. Four recent discoveries go beyond buzz and bouquet, diving into the haziness and gluten content of beer as well as the astringent taste and potential health impacts of wine. Sip back and learn more about research…
Autism may be the price of human intelligence
A new paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution, published by Oxford University Press, finds that the relatively high rate of Autism-spectrum disorders in humans is likely due to how humans evolved in the past. About one in 31 (3.2%) children in the United States has been identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Globally, the World Health…
Milan Fashion Week Saturday: Bottega Veneta, Dolce & Gabbana, and Ferrari
Published September 28, 2025 Saturday in Milan witnessed the appearance of the Devil known for wearing Prada at Dolce & Gabbana, a bold and powerful debut by Louise Trotter at Bottega Veneta, and an uncluttered vision at Ferrari. Bottega Veneta: Soft functionality For her first collection for Bottega Veneta, UK designer Louise Trotter really put…
Florence Welch says she had life-saving surgery after ectopic pregnancy
Singer Florence Welch has revealed she underwent life-saving emergency surgery after experiencing an ectopic pregnancy in August 2023. The Grammy nominee told the Guardian she was unknowingly suffering serious internal bleeding while performing on stage at a festival, telling the paper her pregnancy was “the closest I came to death”. She was diagnosed with a…
In Milan, Ferragamo, Stella Jean and MSGM bank on a vibrant summer
Published September 28, 2025 Fever gripped Milan on Saturday, as Meryl Streep, in the midst of filming “The Devil Wears Prada 2”, was spotted in the front row at Dolce & Gabbana. In this effervescent atmosphere, the Milanese couturiers were particularly optimistic, banking on a rebound. For next summer, they are betting on a return…
Versace: Dario Vitale debuts with love letter to Gianni
Published September 27, 2025 Dario Vitale unveiled his debut collection for the house of Versace on Friday night, and it turned to be a love letter to Gianni Versace and the founder’s earliest ideas. Versace Spring/Summer 2026 collection in Milan – Courtesy Presented among oil paintings, ancient statues and medieval furniture inside the beautiful but…
Out and about in Milan: Santoni, Sergio Rossi, and Giuseppe Zanotti
Published September 27, 2025 No one loves footwear more than the Italians. As three first rate collections by leading shoe makers underlined this week. These shoes are made for walking, and ruling and seducing. Santoni: Forms that matter A collaboration with Venetian artist Lorenzo Vitturi in a project entitle “Forms and Matter” led to some striking new…
Valentino seeks debt relief after luxury slowdown triggers covenant breach
By Bloomberg Published September 26, 2025 Valentino SpA is in talks with creditors after a slowdown in demand for luxury goods led to a decline in its results, resulting in the fashion house breaching the terms of its debt, according to people familiar with the matter. Valentino faces covenant breach as global luxury sector contracts…
