In a presentation showcasing the Neuralink implant that Elon Musk hopes will someday connect the human brain to a computer, two monkeys were reportedly moving computer cursors with their brains. The feat was first documented by others in a human in 2006 in the pre-YouTube era and with technology that is far more cumbersome, mooring…
Chris Colls Let’s be real: Traveling efficiently requires a level of mastery—take it from someone who knows. Traveling in style, however, can be a form of art in and of itself. And when you have the best designer luggage in your arsenal, well, it’s a cinch. Your only job after that is to pack those…
You’ve undoubtedly heard the term, but auras remain an abstract concept for most of us. A form of energy, auras are said to be colorful emanations that surround the bodies of all living things. (Even animals!) An aura is felt—only psychics and readers are privy to physically seeing them—and can tell you more about a…
The magical season is here. No matter your celebratory style, there’s a distinct dazzle that envelops our environment. It’s a time when the world seems to sparkle and just the simple act of strolling down the street—which festooned with festive decorations—is an ode to joy. And perhaps some twinkly lights in a warm window do…
While some brides may mark the beginning of their nuptials with a glass of champagne, Tricia Cleppe-Fortier opted for a refreshment of another variety. “I woke up and the first thing I did that morning was smoke a joint,” Ms. Cleppe-Fortier said. “It helps center me. There’s a ceremony to it as well that is…
I attended college before cellphones. For a brief time I had, as my answering machine message, the end of the theme song of the James Bond movie “Goldfinger.” “Ooooonly gooooold,” Shirley Bassey sang. “He loooooves gooooooold,” with all the elongated vowels. The 1990s were a weird and campy time, but I was being sincere. I…
As the World Cup in Qatar kicked off last week, millions of fans pulled on jerseys costing $90 to $150 that were sold by Nike and Adidas, the official outfitter of this year’s tournament. Players, wearing new, brightly colored uniforms, slipped into shiny cleats and shoes that can retail for more than $200. But what…
I moved from Seoul to New York earlier this year and now split my time between the two cities. After a few months of [my] being in the United States, it felt important for the team to get together and reconnect. South Korea is 70 percent mountainous, so hiking and camping are a huge part…
I used to give a lot more parties. The older you get, the more you realize that everyone is busy; two years go by with just text messaging. This dinner was the opportunity to actually connect with people outside of formal art world events. I wanted to create a moment to hang out — something…
The attendees: Mercedes Bernal, 34, and her chef husband, Rodney Cusic, 35, co-owners of the Mexico City restaurant Meroma, hosted, Bernal says, four “dear friends who all share an obsession with food”: the chef Edo Nakatani, 51; the mushroom supplier Nanae Watabe, 36; the food photographer Ana Lorenzana, 38; and the composer Nicolas Leau, 39.…