A Surprising Way Daily Moisturiser May Slow Brain Ageing
Recent research suggests that a simple daily habit—applying moisturiser—may help slow age‑related cognitive decline. The study followed 200 adults over 65 for three years, comparing a group that moisturised their forearms and lower legs twice daily with a control group that did not. Participants who maintained skin hydration showed little to no measurable decline in cognitive function, while the non‑moisturising group experienced typical age‑related loss. Researchers attribute the effect to reduced systemic inflammation originating from a healthier skin barrier.
Vivid Sydney 2026 Program Revealed
Vivid Sydney 2026 will run from 22 May to 13 June, delivering a 23‑day festival that blends light, music, food and new artistic disciplines. More than 80 percent of the program, including the 6.5‑kilometre Vivid Light Walk, remains free to the public. Brett Sheehy...
London Is Officially One of the Best Cities in the World in 2026, According to Time Out
London has risen to fourth place in Time Out’s Best Cities 2026 ranking, moving up from its 2025 position. The poll combined insights from 24,000 respondents across 150 cities with expert input from Time Out’s global network. London earned near‑perfect...
Ram Gopal Varma Claims ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ Could Challenge South Cinema if It Crosses ₹2000 Crore
Veteran director Ram Gopal Varma predicts that the upcoming action sequel *Dhurandhar: The Revenge* could earn between ₹1,500 crore and ₹2,000 crore worldwide, a figure he says would challenge the current dominance of South Indian films in the pan‑India market. The film, starring...
French Exit Are Sublime On ‘Waited a While’
French Exit, a four‑piece alternative rock outfit, released their fifth single “Waited a While,” praised for its bold guitars, silky bass and cinematic production. The track was produced by Roger Andrew Humphrey, known for the Twin Peaks sound, marking their...
Across the Horizon Ep. 60: Big Ears 2026
In this special Across the Horizon episode, host Bob Holmes spotlights the lineup for the festival’s Big Ears showcase, featuring conversations with key artists such as pedal‑steel pioneer Chuck Johnson, virtuoso guitarist Hayden Pettigrew, Nashville steel player Luke Schneider, and...
Full Set and Fuller Partnership to Publish Journalism in Book Format
Full Set, an independent book publisher, has teamed with Fuller, a global newsroom focused on women and gender‑diverse voices, to release a series of long‑form journalism essays in ebook, audiobook and paperback formats. The pilot launches in Spring 2026 with three...
What’s M&S’s Womenswear Strategy for Spring/Summer 26?
Marks & Spencer’s women’s wear spring/summer 26 line leans heavily on bomber jackets and straight‑leg denim, with barrel‑leg jeans still the top seller. The retailer reports growth among under‑35 and under‑55 shoppers while maintaining dominance with customers over 55. A new mid‑month...
Childrenswear Brand PO.P Celebrates 50 Years with New Anniversary Collection
Swedish childrenswear label PO.P marks its 50th anniversary with a limited‑edition collection that revisits the brand’s iconic 1976 pieces. The line, released in March 2026, features reimagined blue, red and white designs and new label details reflecting multiple wears. PO.P...
My Stay in Switzerland’s Oldest Mountain Inn – Where Winter Sports Aren’t Allowed
The Grimsel Hospiz, first recorded in 1142, is Switzerland’s oldest mountain inn perched at 2,000 m in the UNESCO‑listed Jungfrau‑Aletsch region. The hotel has been fully modernised, drawing power and waste‑heat from the nearby Kraftwerke Oberhasli hydroelectric plant, and offers 28...
Melt&Marble Cleared to Sell Animal-Free ‘Designer Fats’ for Food & Personal Care
Swedish precision‑fermentation startup Melt&Marble has obtained regulatory clearance to commercialise its animal‑free “designer fats.” The MeltyMarble fat received US Generally Recognized as Safe status, while its Marble7 lipid earned an INCI name for worldwide personal‑care use. Backed by an $8.5 million...
Editing Away Autoimmunity at the HLA Source
In this episode, Daniel Levine interviews Richard Freed, CEO of Rheumagen, about the pivotal role of HLA genes in autoimmune diseases and the company’s innovative gene‑editing approach to cure them. Freed explains how a single amino‑acid change at a conserved...
Reader Magnets Are Dead? Why Most Reader Magnets Fail
In this episode, host Thomas interviews author and marketer Laurie Christine about why many reader magnets fail and how to make them work. Laurie explains common mistakes such as using a first‑draft short story or not promoting the magnet, and...
Teaching Toward Slow Hope
Douglas Haynes’s new book *Teaching Toward Slow Hope* argues that the prevailing transactional model of higher education undermines student agency and well‑being. Drawing on place‑based learning experiments at regional colleges, the book showcases how community, collaboration and a slower, reflective...
Review: Shimano XTR 9220 Brakes - Consistency Is Key
Shimano's XTR 9220 hydraulic disc brakes debut with a redesigned lever body, low‑viscosity mineral oil, and refined reach and free‑stroke adjustments. Priced at $670 for the pair, the brakes weigh 294 g front and deliver a consistent bite point while reducing...
Review: Trickstuff's Maxima Brakes Are Fancy and Finicky
Trickstuff’s Maxima brake system, priced from €1,300, offers a CNC‑finished, ultra‑smooth lever feel and a highly progressive power curve, but its small pistons and lack of bite‑point adjustment limit raw stopping power. The brakes require proprietary Bionol oil and a...
I Thought Coastal Living Rooms Were Cliché – Until I Saw These 12 Fresh Takes
The article presents twelve fresh coastal living‑room ideas that avoid clichéd nautical décor, emphasizing calm, effortless style through soft blues, whites, and natural textures. It highlights specific interventions such as driftwood curtain rods, tongue‑and‑groove paneling, white shutters, striped or sea‑print...
The Pretty Flowers – “To Be So Cool”
Los Angeles‑based indie outfit The Pretty Flowers is set to release their new album Never Felt Bitter on March 27 through Forge Again Records. The campaign kicks off with the power‑pop single “To Be So Cool,” which mixes early‑2000s nostalgia...
Lucid Express – “Setback”
Hong Kong shoegaze band Lucid Express dropped their sophomore LP, Instant Comfort, on February 20 via Kanine Records. The album’s standout track “Setback” channels 1990s dreamy fuzz with lush vocals, creating a blend of frantic noise and comforting melody. Accompanied...
Altra Experience Wild 3+ Trail Runner Review
The Altra Experience Wild 3+ Trail Runner is positioned as a versatile, light‑trail shoe that blends protection, stability, and moderate cushioning. It features a 4 mm heel‑to‑toe drop, Vibram Megagrip outsole, and Altra’s signature roomy toe box, targeting both men and...
Screenplay of Arundhati Roy's ‘In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones’ to Release in Revised Edition
Arundhati Roy’s screenplay for the cult play “In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones” is being issued in a revised edition. The new version incorporates previously unpublished scenes and updates the text for contemporary readers. The release is aimed at...
‘Anaconda’ Tops DEG Digital Transactions Chart for Week of March 1
Sony Pictures' comedic remake of Anaconda topped the Digital Entertainment Group's weekly digital sales and rentals chart for the week ending March 1, according to GfK Entertainment data. The film rose five spots to claim the No. 1 position, displacing Disney's Zootopia 2,...
Club 8 – “Travel Back In Time”
Swedish indie pop duo Club 8 has dropped their latest single, “Travel Back In Time,” on Bandcamp. The track blends the breezy charm of 1960s French pop with the atmospheric textures of early‑2010s dream pop, creating a hopeful yet melancholic...
India at Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra to Present; Winning Chances Ride on Geeta Gandbhir’s Double Documentary Nominations
Indian representation at the 2026 Oscars includes filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir’s double nominations and actress Priyanka Chopra’s role as a presenter. Gandbhir is nominated in both Best Documentary Short for “The Devil Is Busy” and Best Documentary Feature for “The Perfect Neighbor,” tackling...
Past Model Share “Memory” Music Video
Austin‑based darkwave duo Past Model, twin brothers Kevin and Kyle Garcia, have released the official music video for their single “Memory.” The track, featured on their 2023 EP *In Light*, blends 80s‑era synth textures with haunting vocals. Directed and edited...
Dylan James – “Arcana”
Philadelphia indie musician Dylan James has released his second single, “Arcana,” a track that fuses airy dream‑pop textures with a hard‑hitting 90s shoegaze climax. The song showcases his evolving production skills, balancing ethereal verses with a throat‑grabbing chorus that feels...
I Visited Finland’s Secretive Invite-Only Arctic Lodge – Here’s What It’s Like Inside
Octola II, the new ultra‑lodge in Finnish Lapland, remains hidden behind an invite‑only policy that requires applications and background checks. The property sits on 800 private hectares of forest and offers five bespoke bedrooms, a glass‑igloo suite, and a master suite...
Rasputin: Untangling the Man From the Wild and Complicated Myth
Antony Beevor’s new biography, *Rasputin: And the Downfall of the Romanovs*, separates the Siberian mystic’s legend from fact, showing his real influence was largely symbolic. Rasputin’s charisma won Empress Alexandra’s trust, especially after allegedly easing her son Alexei’s haemophilia crises, which...
Tanya Tagaq – Saputjiji
Tanya Tagaq’s new album *Saputjiji* erupts as a sonic assault on colonialism, war, and the climate crisis, merging her Inuk throat‑singing roots with industrial noise and post‑rock textures. The record features confrontational tracks like “Fuck War” and collaborations with punk...
#140 Tom Junod: All My Father's Secrets
In this episode, host Nick Vershaw talks with acclaimed journalist Tom Junod about his memoir In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man, which delves into the enigmatic life of Junod’s father,...
Publishing From the Fault Line
Publisher Lynn Gaspard reflects on Saqi Books' 40‑year legacy as Middle East conflict escalates. She argues that independent presses preserve nuanced narratives that mainstream headlines erase, turning cookbooks, memoirs, and scholarship into lasting testimony. While commercial returns are modest, the...
40 Years on Stage, S. Korean Soprano Sumi Jo Says Music Can 'Change People'
South Korean soprano Sumi Jo commemorates four decades since her 1986 stage debut with the "Mad for Love" concert at London’s Cadogan Hall. The program spans baroque works, opera arias and Korean art songs, featuring young baritone Edward Nelson as...
Moms Can Earn Creatively From Home without Burnout
Hot take: moms should be able to make an income with their creative work without burnout and with rhythms for work-life balance—all from home with their kids.
This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum
Tiffany Crum’s debut, *This Story Might Save Your Life*, landed with Flatiron Books in March 2026, entering a market eager for genre‑blending narratives. Drawing on her film background, Crum delivers cinematic pacing around a podcast‑centric premise that feels instantly contemporary....
Robotic Arm Lets Amputee Violinist Play Again
𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀. 𝗜𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. Manami Ito, a violinist and nurse, lost her arm years ago. Instead of leaving music behind, she learned to play again using a 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗿𝗺. She turned a difficult moment...
Reproductive Hormones Shorten Lifespan Across Vertebrates
Sterilization and contraception increase lifespan across vertebrates "... the hormonal drive to reproduce constrains adult survival across vertebrates, regardless of the environment in which an animal resides." https://t.co/gO0UflzgbW
The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance sprang from the Great Migration and World War I labor shifts, turning Harlem into a cultural epicenter for Black artists, writers, and musicians. Intellectuals like Alain Locke promoted the New Negro ethos, encouraging pride and self‑determination. Jazz...
Precise Wording Matters: Avoid Overclaiming “All Molecules”
This is a far better tweet about the work. Note no claim of "all molecules". This may be pedantic, but words have meaning and if the difference between a quantum leap in virtual cell vs incremental progress rests on words...
Codon Bias Evolution Linked to Organism Longevity
Codon bias coevolves with longevity "Our finding is in harmony with the notion that one of the most important hallmarks of aging is loss of proteostasis, manifested in the accumulation of abnormal, misfolded proteins." https://t.co/6P7dB4KQXA
Carrying Heavy Secrets Alone: Sexual Trauma Disclosure in Boys and Men
A new systematic review examined sexual trauma disclosure among boys and men, synthesizing 69 studies that included 10,517 survivors across 23 countries. The analysis found that men typically wait 15‑21 years before disclosing, with shame, fear of disbelief, and masculine...
Shelfy 2 Tested: Does It Really Keep Food Fresher?
We tested the Shelfy 2 for 2 weeks to find out if this fridge purifier actually keeps food fresher—and whether it's worth the $129 price tag. https://t.co/WjlfUJHgar https://t.co/Sr4zAoS0hO
Fresh Smart-Casual Menswear for Spring
Fashion week highlighted fresh smart‑casual menswear for spring, showcasing models in luxury pieces from Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Gucci, Tom Ford and other high‑end houses. Detailed price tags reveal outfits ranging from modest shirts to multi‑thousand‑pound accessories, including Tiffany & Co jewelry and Bvlgari necklaces....
Hong Kong International Film Festival To Open With Anthony Chen’s ‘We Are All Strangers’, Close With Philip Yung’s ‘Cyclone’
The Hong Kong International Film Festival celebrates its 50th edition from April 1‑12, opening with Anthony Chen’s Berlin‑premiered *We Are All Strangers* and closing with Philip Yung’s *Cyclone*, a Rotterdam debut on transgender identity. The program showcases 215 films from 71 territories,...
Octopath Traveler Arrangements Break & Boost Volume 3 Is Now Available Digitally, CD Release Set for April
Square Enix has released Octopath Traveler Arrangements Break & Boost Volume 3 as a digital album worldwide on March 11, with a physical CD already available in Japan and a Western launch scheduled for next month. The collection features ten tracks from...
Wooden Dolls Game by Ivonne Hoyos
Ivonne Hoyos’s debut novel *Wooden Dolls Game* introduces handcrafted wooden dolls that conceal a time‑travel ability, anchoring a speculative premise in a modest Santa Ana household. Twins Mary Jane and Antonia Crowell are split by a trivial dispute over a pink bedroom,...
Justin Sconza – “Native Birds of Guam”
Chicago‑based indie rocker Justin Sconza has dropped "Native Birds of Guam," the lead single from his freshly released album Fantasy. The song fuses punchy, Ramones‑style guitar riffs with lyrical reflections on loss, inspired by the disappearance of Guam’s native bird...
Color Palette – “Barcelona”
Washington, D.C.-based indie act Color Palette has dropped its new single “Barcelona,” a breezy blend of jangly pop and atmospheric dream‑pop. Led by songwriter Jay Nemeyer, the track paints lyrical pictures of sun‑kissed streets and romantic wanderings through the Spanish...
Abbey Blackwell – “Rise and Set”
Seattle‑based indie musician Abbey Blackwell has released "Rise and Set," the lead single from her forthcoming full‑length album Dream a Day, slated for April 7, 2026. The track expands her acoustic roots with melodic lap‑steel, jazzy rhythms, and ethereal vocal...
The Horses – “Little Epiphany”
Boston‑based rock duo The Horses have dropped their second single, “Little Epiphany,” building on the momentum of their debut “Block.” The track features chugging guitars, steady rhythms, blaring organ lines, and a twangy solo that evokes late‑80s alternative rock. Written...
Virginia Louise – “Hollow”
Virginia Louise, an Austin‑originated artist now based in Nashville, has dropped the single “Hollow,” a track that fuses ’90s rock textures with jangling guitars and emotive vocals. The song’s lyrics confront the anxiety of relationship abandonment, delivering a hook‑laden chorus...