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Hypebeast
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Art, Sound and Form Converge in ‘The Rule of Three' Exhibition at otherthings by THE SHOPHOUSE
Summary The Rule of Three, presented byotherthingsbyTHE SHOPHOUSE, explores the symbolic and structural significance of the number three in art. Featuring new works byKarena Lam,Hilarie HonandOlivier Cong, the exhibition examines how triadic principles manifest across different artistic mediums. Each artist contributes a distinct perspective, expressed through ceramics, paintings and music, yet their works intertwine in a unified dialogue, highlighting the interplay between form, material and perception. Throughout history, the number three holds deep cultural, religious as well as artistic significance. From the Holy Trinity in Christianity to the three unities in classical drama, triadic structures serve as foundational principles of balance and progression. InThe Rule of Three, this fundamental principle is reflected in the exhibition's very structure: it features three artists, exploring three distinct mediums, and engaging three modes of sensory interaction. This triadic framework serves as a foundational element, allowing for both individual artistic expression and a cohesive collective harmony within the presented works. Karena Lam's ceramic works embrace the intrinsic qualities of clay, treating it as an active participant in the creative process. Her method is conversational, allowing the material to develop organically, rather than shaping it through strict control. This aligns with the theme of balance, as her pieces reflect a dialogue between artist and medium, intention and organic form. Meanwhile, Hilarie Hon's vibrant canvases delve into the complexities of color and abstraction that directly challenge viewers to navigate the nuances of perception. Like Lam, Hon emphasizes responsiveness to her medium, engaging in an ongoing exchange with the imagery she creates. Olivier Cong's contributions introduce a vital auditory dimension to the exhibition. His compositions create 'made-up folklores' that accompany the totemic sculptures, with urban and folk-inspired melodies complementing Lam's moon jars. Meanwhile, Cong's rhythmic, emotive soundscapes mirror the contrast of noise and silence, akin to the invisible crowds juxtaposed with the solitary traveler figures in Hon's works. The Rule of Threeis currently on view by appointment until June 29, 2025 at otherthings by THE SHOPHOUSE. otherthings by THE SHOPHOUSE31 Sun Chun Street,Tai Hang Hong Kong
CNET
23-05-2025
- Business
- CNET
Memorial Day Deal: Our Favorite Mid-Range Office Chair Is Discounted by Over $100
If you have been meaning to upgrade your office setup, starting with the chair you spend hours on daily is a good idea. A good office chair should support your back, arms, and legs, but most of the well-built ones tend to cost a small fortune. Not this time, though -- as a part of the Memorial Day sale, one of our favorite mid-range picks, the Hon Ignition 2.0, is seeing a rare discount. This reliable, sturdy chair is currently down to $345 at Wayfair, thanks to a 23% discount. If you'd rather stick with Amazon, you can still snag it for $361, which is 15% off the regular price. But that's not all. Hon is also offering discounts on several of its other office chairs, including some premium options. There's no word on how long the discounts will last, so if you like something, act before it's too late. Hon Ignition 2.0 comes with a 4-way stretch mesh back that promotes airflow. This keeps you cool during long workdays when things can get sweaty. The seat and armrests are adjustable, while the advanced synchro-tilt recline makes sure your back and legs stay properly supported as well. The seat can also slide in and out, so you will have full control over the alignment. According to our expert James Bricknell, who tested the chair firsthand, the Hon Ignition 2.0 is an 'every-person chair', regardless of your weight and height. He appreciated the seat-sliding capabilities, which helped provide better leg support -- something you don't see in most mid-range options. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Overall, this office chair is a great option for anyone looking for solid support without breaking the bank. If you want to explore more options, there are several other chairs by Hon discounted during the Memorial Day sale as well. Why this deal matters Office chairs that offer good support and are sturdy don't come cheap. This Memorial Day deal takes over $100 off a reliable option that is greatly customizable. If you have been looking to upgrade, this is a perfect time to make the move.
The Star
09-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Pentamaster names Hon Tuck Weng as new CEO
KUALA LUMPUR: Pentamaster Corp Bhd has appointed Hon Tuck Weng as its chief executive officer, effective May 9, 2025. Hon, 54, has more than 25 years of experience in automation solutions industry. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, Pentamaster said Hon began his career with the group in March 1995 as a software programmer and has served as operations director since May 2007. He is responsible for overseeing the group's daily operations in management information systems, quality assurance and control, manufacturing facilities, as well as internal systems and control functions. He sits on the ESG committee as well as risk management committee of the group. Hon holds a qualification in Engineering Business Management from the University of Warwick, UK. In the first quarter ended March 31, the group's net profit fell 32.6% to RM13.1mil, or earnings per share of 1.84 sen compared with RM19.4mil, or 2.72 sen in the year-ago quarter. Its revenue fell 22.9% to RM131.6mil against RM170.8mil last year.
Yomiuri Shimbun
03-05-2025
- Science
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Comet-like Planet Observed Disintegrating near Its Star
Jose-Luis Olivares, MIT / Handout via Reuters The disintegrating exoplanet BD+05 4868 Ab orbits a sun-like star 140 light years away from Earth in this illustration released on April 22. WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Astronomers have spotted a small rocky planet that orbits perilously close to its host star disintegrating as its surface is vaporized by stellar heat, trailed by a comet-like tail of mineral dust up to about 9 million kilometers long. About 5,800 planets beyond our solar system, called exoplanets, have been discovered since the 1990s. Of those, only four have been observed disintegrating in orbit, as this one is. This planet is the closest to our solar system of the four, giving scientists a unique opportunity to learn about what happens to these doomed worlds. The researchers have observed the planet, named BD+05 4868 Ab, as it gradually crumbles into dust, shedding material roughly equal to the mass of Mount Everest with each orbit of its star. The tail of dust trailing the planet wraps halfway around the star. The planet is estimated as between the size of our solar system's smallest and innermost planet Mercury and Earth's moon. It is located about 140 light years away from Earth in the constellation Pegasus. Its host star, a type called an orange dwarf, is smaller, cooler and dimmer than the sun, with about 70% of the sun's mass and diameter and about 20% of its luminosity. The planet orbits this star every 30.5 hours at a distance about 20 times closer than Mercury is to the sun. The planet's surface temperature is estimated at close to about 1,600 C thanks to its close proximity to its star. As a result, the planet's surface has probably been turned to magma — molten rock. 'We expect the planet to disintegrate into dust within the next million years or so,' said Marc Hon, a postdoctoral researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research and lead author of the study published on April 22 in the Astrophysical Journal Letters. 'This is catastrophically quick in cosmic timescales. The disintegration is a runaway process. As more material from the planet turns into dust, the disintegration process gets faster,' Hon said. Once in space, the vaporized material cools down to form mineral dust that streams away from the planet. 'We know the dust grains in the tail can have sizes between large soot particles and fine grains of sand,' Hon said. 'We don't know the mineral composition of the tail yet.' The researchers detected BD+05 4868 Ab using the 'transit method,' observing a dip in the host star's brightness when the planet passes in front of it, from the perspective of a viewer on Earth. It was found using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, or TESS, space telescope. How the planet came to have its current close-in orbit is unclear. 'The planet's orbit is not seen to be visibly decaying from the data. It is possible that the planet initially formed farther away, and had its original orbit altered under the influence of an external body, such that the planet was sent much closer to the star,' Hon said. This could have resulted from the gravitational influence of another planet or some other celestial object. The researchers plan further observations in the coming months using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to study the composition of the material in the tail, which could give clues about the makeup of rocky exoplanets. The search for life in other solar systems focuses on rocky exoplanets orbiting stars in the 'habitable zone,' a distance where liquid water, a key ingredient for life, can exist on a planetary surface. 'The tail is expected to contain minerals evaporated from the surface or interior of the disintegrating planet. So, this could be the crust, mantle or even the planet's core. Learning about the interiors of planets is extremely challenging. Doing this even for planets within our solar system is difficult. But BD+05 4868 Ab will allow us to directly measure the mineral composition of a terrestrial planet outside our solar system,' Hon said. 'This is definitely an exceptional opportunity for exoplanet geology and to understand the diversity and potential habitability of rocky worlds beyond our solar system,' Hon said.
Boston Globe
24-04-2025
- Science
- Boston Globe
MIT astronomers discover crumbling planet; may offer insight into earth-like conditions in space
TESS, launched in 2018, is the first telescope to scan the entire sky for planets by shifting its field-of-view every month. Advertisement The disintegrating planet, named BD+05 4868 Ab, is one of just four planets of its kind that scientists have discovered. Astronomers said the cause of BD+05 4868 Ab's rapid disintegration is its proximity to its star — 50 times closer than Earth is to the sun — and its relatively small size. 'The planet got so close to its star that the heat started evaporating its surface,' said The planet is about 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit and is covered in magma that is boiling off into space, leaving a comet-like trail of debris, the astronomers said. Advertisement This comet-like tail causes an unusual blocking of the light emitted from the planet's star, which researchers first observed in August 2022 and again in August 2024, the astronomers explained. When exoplanets pass in front of their stars, astronomers observe a dip in the total amount of light received from that star, called a transit. Dips in starlight are usually brief and regular, but in the case of BD+05 4868 Ab, a dip in light lingered longer than expected. 'The dimming pattern we observed was as if a comet passed in front of the star,' said This strange observation puzzled Hon, who decided to flag the data set so others on the team could take a look. 'Marc wasn't looking specifically for this kind of object, ... but he was bright enough to understand that it was scientifically interesting,' Shporer said. The tail of debris stretches up to 9 million kilometers long — half of the planet's entire orbit — according to astronomers. The discovery of BD+05 4868 Ab could lead to a host of other discoveries, expanding our understanding of rocky exoplanets as a whole, astronomers said. The TESS team submitted a proposal for the The goal for the Webb telescope's period of observation is to determine the mineral composition of BD+05 4868 Ab's inner layers, made possible because of the planet's disintegrating nature. Advertisement By identifying which colors in the infrared are absorbed as light passes through the dust tail, scientists can identify the type of mineral species present from the planet. 'It's going to be as if we went to that planet and drilled inside,' Shporer said. 'It is one of the only ways possible to have this kind of direct measurement of the internal composition of an exoplanet compared to our theoretical models.' 'Then, we will be able to test the theories we have of far-away planets,' Shporer added. After determining the mineral makeup of BD+05 4868 Ab, scientists hope to gain a better understanding of the potential habitability of planets beyond our solar system, Hon said. 'We've gained an appetite for this now,' Hon said of their discovery. 'We are now starting to be a lot more cognizant of weird events like this. ... Now, the team is going back through the data and looking for other interesting things we might have missed.' Sarah Mesdjian can be reached at
