A new study in the medical journal the Lancet argues that alcohol is the most damaging drug-worse, even, than heroin or crack. The study measured both a drug’s effects on the individual, covering things mortality, poor health, and loss of friendship,…

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Alcohol ‘Most Harmful’ Drug

The patterns of leopards’ spots and tigers’ stripes are a camouflage related to their individual habitats, researchers say.

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Researchers reveal how the leopard got its spots

A greaser-inspired Milanese salon you wouldn’t mind getting stuck in your hair Named for a ’50s brand of pomade, Gum is a trio of hairstylists playing off the gravity-defying greaser hairstyles to come up with looks suited for the modern man. The salon, located in Milan’s fashionable Ticinese area, mixes the old-school aesthetic and vintage furnishings with quality cuts and clever ‘dos that go far beyond the rockabilly pompadour. The stylists each focus on their individual talents—with Alice scheduling appointments, Stefano cutting hair and Monica applying color, Gum tailors each style for each client’s hair type. Through collaborations with photographers and make-up artists, Gum has steadily built a large presence in the fashion and music industries in the few years since it opened. On a recent visit to Gum, I couldn’t have been more satisfied with the experience. A cozy atmosphere, no more than two customers at once, a welcome drink, wi-fi—not to mention dedicated time for choosing the right style and a head massage with perfumed balms—Gum provides an altogether deep, personal and flawless experience.

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Gum Salon

The upper limit on the amount that can be saved in an Individual Savings Account will rise by £470 next year.

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Isa allowance to go up in April

The Halifax promises to plug an interest payment gap facing savers who switch their Individual Savings Account provider.

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Halifax to close Isa interest gap

Ethereal tunes from a collective of L.A. music nerds Dubbed an “indie pop quartet,” L.A.-based band Superhumanoids has more in common with the emotionally-languid style of vets like Morrissey than with peers lumped into the same near-meaningless genre. Like all good design, their tunes balance honesty, innovation and attention to detail that stems from the group’s dedication to music. The four members—Sarah Chernoff, Cameron Parkins, Max St. John and Evan Weinerman—all play different instruments and roles in other bands. A natural frontman, Parkins typically takes the lead with his sex-phone-operator baritone anchoring his sensually-hysterical high notes and Chernoff’s soothing backup melodies. A steady beat and intriguing riffs—like on “Hey Big Bang,” a power ballad with a catchy staccato drumbeat that feels tailor-made for Chernoff’s haunting vocals—ties the dreamy roller coaster of sound together. While the four have only been playing together for just over a year, songs like “Contemporary Individual” and “Cranial Contest” showcase a well-honed instinct for blending their individual talents. Superhumanoids’ recently released Urgency , a red vinyl EP, sells from record label Hit City U.S.A. , which Parkins’ cofounded along with fellow Franks bandmate Colin Stutz. (Chernoff is the drummer and third member of The Franks.) Pick up the record ($10) or CD ($5) online from Hit City or visit the band’s website to download the album through Soundcloud.

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Superhumanoids: Urgency