Modern MRI machines pose mercury poisoning risk for people with fillings

Modern MRI machines could end up poisoning people who have had a filling put in at the dentist, as new high-powered scanners can cause mercury to leak out of previously set fillings, a study has found. Research, published in the journal Radiology on Tuesday, found levels of the poisonous metal were much higher after they were exposed to the strong magnetic … Read more

US Open returns to traditional course with modern touch

Such is the stature of century-old Shinnecock Hills that it seems everyone can’t wait for the U.S. Open. ”Shinnecock looks epic,” Russell Knox said after he qualified. Phil Mickelson has been critical at times for how the USGA prepares a golf course for what it calls the ”ultimate test.” He was runner-up at Shinnecock Hills in 2004, when … Read more

Big reveal: $529K for a spacious Tudor City 1BR with modern updates

This week’s Pricespotter apartment—a spacious one-bedroom in Tudor City—is asking $529,000. Among the many guesses, it was Eulipian (who wasn’t impressed with the apartment) who came the closest by guessing $526,000. The co-op is located within a full-service building at 333 East 43rd Street (which, according to Google Maps is just outside of the official boundaries of Tudor City, … Read more

SECURITY NEWS THIS WEEK: CALIFORNIA CHARGES OWNERS OF MUGSHOTS.COM WITH EXTORTION

AS IS OFTEN the case, it was a week of mixed messages in security, with the White House eliminating its top cybersecurity policy roles at a crucial moment in geopolitics and the evolution of cyberwar. WIRED took a deep look at Robert Mueller’s military service in Vietnam and his first year as special counsel, examining the Trump campaign’s interactions with Russia. … Read more

At home: ‘Half tube on top of rectangle’ makes for unique home with great views

To say that Dennis Wick built his Caseyville home is a bit of an understatement. He designed a model of the home, ordered the materials, drove the equipment, hoisted the steel beams and drilled most of the bolts — there are 2,000 of them. He stained the concrete floors, built the countertops, painted the furniture, … Read more

10 Questions With… Kelly Wearstler

Is there a design world denizen who doesn’t know Kelly Wearstler? A celebrated diva of hospitality, she also boasts a residential A-list including Cameron Diaz, Gwen Stefani, and Ben Stiller. A product designer extraordinaire, she has designed stones and tiles for Ann Sacks; fabrics, wallcoverings, and trims for Lee Jofa; floor coverings for The Rug Company. Her eponymous collection, … Read more

Add a touch of drama to your decor with these maximalist looks

1. All the world’s a stage so bring a touch of drama to your home by letting any original features shout and by mixing styles and textures. Jan Kath’s new Heritage collection of wool/silk mix, hand-knotted rugs will give a luxe feel underfoot and put a sense of contemporary polish to plush period features. Its antique … Read more