Mike Rupp (left) and Shawn Henderson debut Pyrion, a new lighting collection available through Hostler | Burrows.With the debut of Pyrion, designer Shawn Henderson and Mike Rupp of Rupp Studio introduce a lighting collection that transforms tactile yet minimal table and floor lamps into collectible design pieces. Rooted in sculptural minimalism, each piece takes the form of a pyramid, its surface hand-finished with a spray metal technique that mimics the rich patina of cast bronze. Complementing this architectural form are handwoven shades from Colombian atelier VERDI, crafted from Yaré vine and metallic threads. They infuse each fixture with a tactile contrast of earthiness and refinement.The collaboration is a study in balance, shaped by a shared design language. “Pyrion came out of a shared love for restraint and richness—how one shape, when made with intention, can feel both powerful and quiet,” says Rupp.Ethan HerringtonThe pyramid informs the collection’s hand-polished lamp bases and custom shades created in partnership with VERDI.In this exclusive Q&A, Henderson, a member of ELLE DECOR’s A-List, discusses the origins of Pyrion, his obsession with proportion, and how a unique design tête-à-tête helped create this notable collaboration. Available exclusively through Hostler | Burrows in both New York City and Los Angeles.ELLE DECOR: HOW DID YOU FIRST BECOME ACQUAINTED WITH MIKE? AND WHAT INSPIRED A LIGHTING-SPECIFIC COLLECTION?Shawn Henderson: Mike and I have been friends for many years and have collaborated on design throughout much of that time. Casual conversations gradually turned into a shared curiosity about doing something creative together. We both feel there’s a real void in the market for special lighting, so it felt like the right place to begin—designing lamps that sit at the intersection of architecture, sculpture, and atmosphere, all things we’re naturally drawn to in our work.Ethan HerringtonPyrion is made up of three distinctive lamps in three shade colors. Pictured above is the Pyrion Table Lamp.WHAT WERE YOUR MAIN SOURCES OF INSPIRATION FOR THE COLLECTION? We kept coming back to the idea of a singular, architectural shape—something clean and elemental, but not cold. We were thinking about ancient forms, like pyramids and obelisks, and how to reinterpret that kind of presence in a way that feels modern and quiet.HOW DID YOU BOTH BEGIN THE DESIGN PROCESS? It started with a shape—literally a triangle. We sketched, talked through proportions, passed ideas back and forth. It was very collaborative but intuitive. We were both aligned in wanting to do less, not more—to find strength in simplicity and let the materials do the work.AND, THIS LED TO PYRAMIDS. WHAT’S MEANINGFUL TO YOU ABOUT THIS SHAPE? There’s something timeless and grounded about a pyramid. It’s a shape that feels rooted and powerful, but also quiet. We liked that tension. Architecturally, it’s incredibly stable—and symbolically, it carries a sense of permanence and intention, which aligned with how we wanted these pieces to feel.Ethan HerringtonEach lamp is hand finished and features lamp shades made of Yaré threads.TELL US A BIT MORE ABOUT YOUR MATERIAL CHOICES FOR THE COLLECTION? We used Vero metal, which is a hand-applied liquid metal coating. It allowed us to get the feel and finish of cast metal, but with more control over weight and form. The process is incredibly hands-on—each base is polished by hand, so the surface has that human touch to it.THERE IS A TACTILITY TO THE CORDED LAMPSHADES. HOW DID YOU COME TO WORK WITH THIS UNIQUE MATERIAL? We partnered with VERDI, a Bogotá-based atelier that creates beautiful textiles from natural materials and metal. When we saw what they were doing with Yaré and metallic threads, we knew it was the right match. The fiber comes from the Colombian Amazon, and it has this amazing strength and texture—woven with copper or steel, it creates something that’s both wild and refined. It felt like the perfect counterpoint to the sculptural metal base.Ethan HerringtonThe Pyrion Floor Lamp transforms illumination into sculpture.WHAT'S IT LIKE TO WORK WITH A FELLOW INTERIOR DESIGNER?It’s kind of like finishing each other’s sentences—but visually. There’s a shorthand. We both understand proportion, materiality, restraint. There’s also a shared understanding of how pieces need to live in a room—not just how they look on a pedestal. That makes for a really fluid and grounded collaboration.This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Until recently, the all-white bedding aesthetic has dominated the bedroom-scape. We’ve forgotten that the best colorful bedding sets bring a sense of personality to our sanctuary. A terra-cotta set can make a room feel distinctly Mediterranean, you can see the Scandinavian influence in a bold stripe, and a pastel bedding set creates a sense of calm and comfort for cuddling up. There’s a lot of interior design potential to unlock in a set of colored sheets, and we consider them one of the small mood-boosting luxuries for a bedroom.From a bold-and-bright plaid duvet to sunny yellow sheets, we’ve selected our favorite picks to brighten up your space and help you part ways with a less than dreamy color palette. Below, find splashy sets from tried-and-true bedding brands and our tips on how to style them.Our Top Picks for the Best Colorful Bedding:Best Mediterranean Style: Quince Bamboo Sheet Set, $130For a Coastal Bedroom: Frette Color Block Duvet Cover, $1,000A Bold and Breathable Sheet Set: Bamboo Bay Sheet Set, $110Best Y2K Style: GreenRow Sloan Patchwork Quilt, $459For an Antique-Inspired Space: Piglet Mix & Match Linen Bundle, $523Nashia BakerNashia BakerQuince Bamboo Sheet SetWe rated these bamboo sheets “best overall” for their breathability and durability. ”This set feels smooth and cool to the touch but still cozy enough to bundle up with during the winter months,” senior commerce editor Nashia Baker adds. She has these sheets in a terra-cotta orange, which brings “desert tones and earthiness” to her room, creating a sense of serenity and openness in her space.Frette Colour Block Sheet SetThese luxurious sheets are made from 100% solid cotton sateen in Italy, and they boast a color palette that feels distinctly Mediterranean. The color-blocking offers a reprieve from any color story that’s too overbearing, and the dusky blue and deep coral make it perfect for a luxurious beach bedroom.Bamboo Bay Sheet SetOur eyes are really on the sage variety here, whose soft, friendly colorway feels bright and comforting. A couple rattan nightstands and you have a coastal bedroom, or a few white end tables and it works within the framework of farmhouse design. What’s more, contributor Jordan Goldberg has these high-quality Amazon sheets in her bedroom and says they boast “the perfect thickness while still being airy and breathable to keep you cool while sleeping.”GreenRow Sloan Patchwork QuiltThis quilt is a bit of a Y2K throwback with bold pinks, oranges, and gold thread woven very subtly into the texture. This feels—if not suitable for a kid’s room—like a great way to liven up your bedroom, especially if you lean toward fun, flashy pieces, or there’s simply not enough of Lizzie McGuire’s vibe going on.Bed Threads 100% French Flax Linen Bedding SetThis 100% French Flax Linen set in a pinky shade of lavender looks old-world and French country, making it a perfect pick for a more antique-style bedroom. Senior digital design editor Zoë Sessums says, “A friend of mine has a range of sunset hues on his bed and frankly, I’m jealous (though it’s hard to go wrong with white linen sheets). I found these to be sturdy, beautiful, and perfect for temperature control.”Photo: Yelena Moroz AlpertPiglet Mix & Match Linen BundlePiglet has more options for interchangeable, mix-and-match bed covers than anyone else on this list. Made from 100% linen, these sheets are as soft after a wash as they are aesthetic. If you’re a fan of cottagecore or vintage vibes, the endless gingham and maxi stripe prints will work wonderfully with your already-established bedroom decor.Brooklinen x Caroline Z. Hurley Classic Percale Core Sheet SetThis brand-new release from Brooklinen makes an impact without sucking the air out of the room. Commerce writer Julia Harrison pairs this set with a white duvet cover for a more muted approach to colorful bedding. She also opted for the taupe shade, but it also comes in coral and sky, should you be interested in a bright, bold bedding moment. As for the quality, Harrison attests, “the cool, clean feel of the percale puts me to sleep right away.”Linoto Linen Sheet SetThis deep burgundy linen set is such a rich color, it’s transfixing. We’d pair this with a small Renaissance-like painting overhead, a white iron bed, and a few dark wood end tables, piled high with books for a studious European look.Ellison Studios Lull BedFor the more modern sleeper, try this upholstered and ’70s-inspired bed from Australian-based design company Ellison Studios. The velvety apricot material is made from 100% GRS-certified recycled plastic bottles, and it brings an unmistakable sunniness to your space. Pair this with bright sheets for full maximalism, or keep things simple with white bedding and a few throw pillows with some personality.Schoolhouse Woven Plaid Duvet CoverSchoolhouse calls this print “reminiscent of a summer camp in the Catskills,” which we’ll lift because we like to imagine we lived that too. It does seem like a print and weight completely suitable for a summer night’s camping trip, with or without a tent, under the stars, in a truck bed, or as a picnic blanket for watching fireworks: the quintessential summer linen.Photo: Lauren ArzbaecherBuffy Cloud ComforterWe’ve raved many a time about Buffy’s Cloud Comforter, but a lesser known feature is the 11 colorways it comes in. If you’re firmly in the duvet-covers-be-damned camp, this duvet insert delivers on color and comfort without any of that corner tie nonsense. The porcelain blue is especially tempting.Parchute Matelasse CoverletFor ultraminimalists, this simple coverlet from Parachute imitates the look of a quilt without the fill, delivers on the work of a good throw blanket, and makes for a perfect year-round bed linen on account of its weight. Use this on top of a flat sheet for your spring and summer setup, and throw it on top of your duvet for fall and winter. The moss brings a splash of color that maintains a sophisticated and minimalist quality, while keeping a space from becoming whitewashed.Ettitude CleanBamboo Pillowcase SetButter yellow is here to stay, and we don’t mind that. This yellow pastel makes for an understated decor moment that still shows design muscle, and it works surprisingly well as a neutral—pair it white, blue, brown, green, even the right shade of purple, and you have something that speaks volumes about your ability to throw a (bed)room together. What’s even more delicious? This particular set is made from 100% bamboo lyocell, and it’s Oeko-Tex-certified.Brooklinen Washed European Duvet SetA total coastal classic, this linen duvet set in striped blue is the ultimate East Coast beach house bedding. Made from 100% Certified European Flax, this set is durable, breathable, and super soft. Contributor Madeleine Luckel can verify: “When I got these I thought white linen sheets year-round might be a slightly bold move, since I don’t live my life on a Greek island, but the nature of the fiber is versatile and temperature-regulating.”

Mosura fentoni belongs to an extinct group of early arthropods. CREDIT: Art by Danielle Dufault, © ROM Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Despite centuries of digging, paleontologists are still unearthing new flora and fauna preserved for millennia in rocks. Case in point, the newly discovered Mosura fentoni. This 506-million-year-old predator was found in Canada’s Burgess Shale and packed a punch for something only about the size of a human index finger. The findings are detailed in a study published May 13 in the journal Royal Society Open Science. Meet Mosura From the fossils, paleontologists believe that Mosura fentoni had three eyes, spiny jointed claws, a circular mouth lined with teeth, and a body equipped with swimming flaps along its sides. It was likely part of an extinct group of small early arthropods called radiodonts. The three-feet-long predator Anomalocaris canadensis was also a radiodont that shared the water with Mosura. However, Mosura has something that has not been seen in other radiodont. It has an abdomen-like body region made up of several segments at its back–similar to living insects and other arthropods.  Life reconstruction of Mosura fentoni. CREDIT: Art by Danielle Dufault, © ROM. “Mosura has 16 tightly packed segments lined with gills at the rear end of its body,” Joe Moysiuk, a study co-author and Curator of Palaeontology and Geology at the Manitoba Museum, said in a statement. “This is a neat example of evolutionary convergence with modern groups, like horseshoe crabs, woodlice, and insects, which share a batch of segments bearing respiratory organs at the rear of the body.” The team is not sure why Mosura has this intriguing adaptation, but it could be related to particular habitat preference or behavioral characteristics that required more efficient respiration. The sea moth Field collectors nicknamed Mosura the “sea-moth” due to the board swimming flaps located near its midsection and narrow abdomen. The moth-like feature inspired its scientific name, which references the fictional Japanese kaiju also known as Mothra. However, it is only distantly related to real moths. Mosura sits on a much deeper branch in the arthropod evolutionary tree. “Radiodonts were the first group of arthropods to branch out in the evolutionary tree, so they provide key insight into ancestral traits for the entire group,” Jean-Bernard Caron, a study coauthor and Curator of Invertebrate Palaeontology at the Royal Ontario Museum, said in a statement. “The new species emphasizes that these early arthropods were already surprisingly diverse and were adapting in a comparable way to their distant modern relatives.” Fossil specimen of Mosura fentoni, ROMIP 67520 from the Marble Canyon area. The head is at the left and the dark, three-dimensional bulges represent minerals replacing the gills and circulatory lacunae. CREDIT: Photo by Jean-Bernard Caron © ROM Additionally, several Mosura fossils show details of internal anatomy seen in later arthropods, including some elements of the nervous system, circulatory system, and digestive tract. “Very few fossil sites in the world offer this level of insight into soft internal anatomy. We can see traces representing bundles of nerves in the eyes that would have been involved in image processing, just like in living arthropods. The details are astounding,” said Caron.  Open blood Instead of having internal arteries and veins to transfer blood the way that most living mammals do, Mosura had an open circulatory system. Its heart pumped blood into large internal body cavities called lacunae. In some of the fossils, the lacunae are preserved as reflective patches that fill the body and extend into the swimming flaps. “The well-preserved lacunae of the circulatory system in Mosura help us to interpret similar, but less clear features that we’ve seen before in other fossils. Their identity has been controversial,” said Moysiuk. “It turns out that preservation of these structures is widespread, confirming the ancient origin of this type of circulatory system.” Anatomical diagram of Mosura fentoni, showing preserved details of the nervous system in purple, the digestive system in green, and the circulatory system in orange. CREDIT: Art by Danielle Dufault © ROM All but one of the 61 Mosura fossils in this study were collected by the Royal Ontario Museum between 1975 and 2022, highlighting the importance of these types of animal archives.  “Museum collections, old and new, are a bottomless treasure trove of information about the past. If you think you’ve seen it all before, you just need to open up a museum drawer,” said Moysiuk.

Helldivers 2 received an unexpected update with new weapon customizations and more enemy types, just in time for the Illuminate to come roaring out of a black hole with their sights set on Super Earth. “In a sudden, completely unprovoked offensive, they emerged. Nothing is safe, not even the heart of democracy itself,” the announcer shouts, exaggerated gravitas in his voice. “Liberty’s darkest hour approaches. Super Earth needs you.” The update lands with all of the tongue-in-cheek humor that Helldivers 2 brings to the table, but it also introduces new Illuminate enemy types, including the jetfighter-like Stingray and the Crescent Overseer, a foe that can launch attacks over cover. Then there’s the Fleshmob, described as “a Frankenstein’s monster of Voteless parts” that is reminiscent of Flood Carriers from Halo. The PlayStation Blog post hints at other, as-yet-unannounced enemies. Recommended Videos Helldivers can now customize their weapons, too. Most primary weapons have levels that can be raised by completing specific missions, and players can unlock different attachments that tweak everything from handling to ammo capacity. The update allows players to fine-tune their favorite gun to suit their playstyle by adjusting stats like recoil, reload time, and more. There are also new skins to pick from for each weapon, too. Helldiver 2‘s Superstore is also getting a boost. You don’t have to wait for things to come back into rotation; instead, you can browse through the entire library of items and purchase the ones you want with Super Credits, the game’s premium currency (but it can also be found in missions, so you don’t have to spend any realm money.) Related Finally, the update also tosses in a few new patterns for the Fast Recon Vehicle in several existing Warbonds, including Viper Commandos, Freedom’s Flame, Chemical Agents, and Truth Enforcers. The patterns unlock on May 15, coinciding with the launch of the new Masters of Ceremony Warbond.