Astronomy Rewind

The newly launched NASA-funded project called Astronomy Rewind calls on people to uncover old, lost cosmic images to create a public database. Hopefully, this will allow for astronomers to discover a great deal more about our galaxy, and shed extra light on science history. Hosted by Zooniverse (a citizen-science platform that relies on one million volunteers), the project will certainly be interesting—even if no new …

Why Some People Aren’t Moved by Music

While some songs might make you sob, others will have you tapping your toes or breaking into dance in the middle of the office, but some people aren’t really moved by music—not even Chaka Khan’s “I’m Every Woman.” These people experience a phenomenon called musical anhedonia, and they find music to be boring or distracting. In a recent study of 45 students at the University …

A Look Inside Yves Behar’s Home

Unsurprisingly, designer (and CH favorite) Yves Béhar’s San Francisco home is a sight to behold. The Swiss-born creator (who is also a CEO and entrepreneur) takes Nowness on a tour of his house, while discussing his own design philosophies and beliefs. With plenty of geometrical pieces and sharp edges, Béhar’s home avoids being stuffy or clinical; the interior is inviting and textural. Most alluring of …