United Airlines Will Fuel a Flight With Farm Waste

Later this summer, United Airlines will fuel one of its flights with farm waste and oils derived from animal fats—giving “airplane smell” a whole new meaning. The upcoming flight—which will take off from Los Angeles and land in San Francisco—is likely the first of many for the airline company as they look to reduce both greenhouse gas emissions and fuel costs by expanding into biofuels. …

The Ethical Dilemma Behind Preserving World Art

As ancient artifacts become increasingly susceptible to destruction—especially in war-torn regions of the Middle East—Western museums have grown anxious to scoop up these prized pieces of history to protect them in their universal collections. But doing so has proven to be an ethical dilemma, as many museums—including New York’s Museum of Modern Art and the Art Institute in Chicago—have absent-mindedly or unknowingly acquired artifacts through …

Grace Jones Announces Her Upcoming Memoir

In 1981, Grace Jones released a song titled “Art Groupie” in which she sings, “I’ll never write my memoirs.” Now—nearly 35 years later—the model, actress, singer and pioneering artist is changing her mind, explaining, “If I don’t, somebody else will.” Jones recently announced the upcoming autobiographical book with a preview of its cover and title, which recalls that same phrase she sang so long ago. …