
Fermilab’s Proton Improvement Plan‑II (PIP‑II) accelerator was honored at the inaugural UK‑US Global Research and Innovation Impact Showcase, receiving the Pioneering UK‑US Breakthroughs Award for its superconducting radio‑frequency cryomodules. The recognition highlights a multinational effort, with contributions from the United Kingdom, United States, France, India, Italy and Poland, to build a 215‑meter linac that will accelerate protons to 800 MeV for the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE). UKRI’s £79 million investment not only delivered critical hardware but also established SRF infrastructure and a skilled workforce in the UK. The partnership underscores how joint scientific ventures accelerate technology development and create downstream benefits for industry and education.
SXSW 2026 highlighted three genre‑focused films starring Severance leads Britt Lower and Adam Scott. Sender, a claustrophobic psychological thriller, leans on Lower’s performance as a woman haunted by endless deliveries. The Saviors offers a darkly comic satire of xenophobic paranoia featuring Scott amid...

Sam Sulek made his IFBB pro debut at the 2026 Arnold in Columbus, finishing eighth and out‑performing seasoned rivals. He praised a cooler, harder look and plans to refine his physique for the upcoming Arnold Classic UK. To achieve a...

A two‑day oatmeal‑only diet cut LDL cholesterol by 10% in a German clinical trial. The 48‑hour regimen, providing 300 g of oats three times daily, also produced an average two‑kilogram weight loss and slight blood‑pressure reductions. Remarkably, these improvements remained evident...
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Evan Brier’s *Novel Competition* argues that from 1965 to 1999 the American literary novel lost its dominant prestige despite rising sales, advances, and royalties. The book shows how new cultural forms—rock criticism, journalism, film, television, and memoir—crowded the elite cultural...

Padma Lakshmi, host of America’s Culinary Cup, refuses tablets at the restaurant table when she dines with her 16‑year‑old daughter, Krishna, calling devices modern pacifiers. She argues that if a child needs a screen, ordering takeout makes more sense and...

Former Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler credits the leg press as a cornerstone of his legendary quad development. He emphasizes a lower foot placement on the platform, roughly shoulder‑width apart, to concentrate tension on the frontal quads. Cutler recommends twelve‑rep sets,...

Sleep remains a top performance metric, prompting many to turn to over‑the‑counter aids. Melatonin acts as a circadian‑time‑setter, helping those with jet lag or shift‑work schedules fall asleep a few minutes faster, though dose accuracy varies widely. Magnesium supports relaxation...

Badash Bakes, a Pasadena bakery founded by Ashley Cunningham, has become a TikTok sensation thanks to its matcha cinnamon rolls, drawing long lines of eager customers. The shop offers a variety of treats, including cookies, brownies, and a strawberry matcha...

BET+ will cease operations in June, with its 3.5 million subscribers and content library moving to a new BET Hub inside Paramount+. The transition follows Tyler Perry’s equity sale to Paramount Skydance, which now owns both services. Paramount+’s subscriber base of...

California is under an early spring heat wave, shattering daily and monthly temperature records as the state approaches the official start of spring. In Yosemite National Park, snow that once covered the valley has largely melted, leaving lower elevations warm...
people think yoga is a calming practice, but its not. not at the start. if you're checked out, running on autopilot, living mostly in your head— gentle stillness will not reach you. the nervous system is too noisy to hear it....
Nike is launching a new Air Force 1 Low “Black Patent,” a fully glossy patent‑leather version of the classic triple‑black silhouette, priced at $125. The shoe eliminates the traditional lace dubrae for a cleaner look and will be sold online and...

Arijit Singh, India's leading playback vocalist, announced in January that he will no longer accept film‑song assignments, opting to pursue Indian classical music and collaborations with artists like Anoushka Shankar. Amaal Mallik defended the move, urging peers dissatisfied with limited...

Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) is spotlighting Taiwanese talent at this year’s Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) with a star‑studded Taiwan Spotlight Showcase on March 18. The agency is presenting 243 titles—115 feature films and 128 TV...

What's the best way to improve the lactate threshold? When's it best to push or pull it up? I give you my 5 steps to improving LT in my latest deep dive video. Link below:
London‑based designer Susan Fang has teamed with Melissa to launch a surreal, nature‑inspired shoe capsule. The collection reimagines three iconic Melissa silhouettes—the Luna Bloom ballet flat, Possession Platform Sakura, and Daphnis Ballerina—in pastel colorways and a gradient that shifts from opaque to crystal‑clear....

Munro Films released a trailer for "Don’t Be Prey," a documentary that follows one man’s quest to complete the Oceans Seven, the elite marathon swimming challenge spanning five continents. The film, directed by Jeff W. Tseng, premieres nationwide on March...

Yelp released a state‑by‑state list of the most‑saved kids’ activities, revealing a massive surge in indoor‑play searches and a growing appetite for STEAM‑focused venues. Parents are bookmarking weather‑proof, screen‑free options such as trampoline parks, play cafés, and ropes courses to...

Yay, booked my UK visa for any subsequent trips now until 2028, in case the geopolitiking of the US decides to piss off an old ally. Always good to be extra sure and on-record. If you plan on visiting the...

The Interactive Mirror Portal is a physical installation that turns a mirror into a dynamic portal, using layered optical elements to fragment and recombine a viewer’s reflection as they move. The work relies entirely on geometry, light, and reflective surfaces,...

American brand Wies Made has launched a 14 oz denim ball cap crafted from Mt Vernon Mills broken‑twill denim. The cap mirrors the weight of traditional jeans, featuring premium ring‑spun cotton woven on vintage looms and finished with the brand’s red,...

Polish director Jan Komasa’s dark thriller “The Good Boy” premiered at the Kinoteka Polish Film Festival on March 11 and will open across UK cinemas from March 20 via Signature Entertainment. The film stars Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough and newcomer Anson Boon,...

Warren, Pennsylvania, a small city of about 9,000 residents, serves as the primary gateway to the Allegheny National Forest. The town offers easy access via nearby regional airports and the Longhouse National Scenic Byway, linking visitors to over 200 miles...

Barbra Streisand, 83, delivered an emotional Oscar tribute to Robert Redford and then reviewed the performance, concluding her live‑singing days are over. Insiders say she recognized her voice has changed and prefers to protect her legacy rather than tour for...
Researchers at Nagoya University and spin‑out NU‑Rei announced the world’s first heteroepitaxial growth of gallium oxide (Ga₂O₃) thin films on silicon wafers. The breakthrough relies on a High‑Density Oxygen Radical Source that doubles atomic‑oxygen density, enabling high‑speed homoepitaxial growth at...
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Directors Nicola von Leffern and Jakob Carl Sauer debut their first feature documentary, *To Close Your Eyes and See Fire*, chronicling the human fallout from the 2020 Beirut explosion. Filmed over three years between Beirut and Vienna, the film interweaves...
Structure Therapeutics announced positive topline data from its ACCESS II trial of aleniglipron, an oral small‑molecule GLP‑1 receptor agonist. The study demonstrated statistically significant reductions in HbA1c and weight loss comparable to injectable GLP‑1 therapies. Safety signals were mild, with few...

Fred Neil emerged in the early 1960s as a seminal folk‑rock songwriter whose baritone and 12‑string guitar style captivated peers like Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, and David Crosby. His modest catalog produced the timeless hit “Everybody’s Talkin’,” later popularized by...

Dry winter air can damage homes by shrinking wood, peeling wallpaper, and increasing static, prompting many homeowners to seek whole‑house humidifiers. The article reviews six top models, spanning console, furnace‑mounted, and steam options, each rated for coverage, price, and water‑type...

Finnish director Karin Pennanen’s debut feature documentary Days of Wonder chronicles her reclusive uncle Markku’s hidden archive of paintings, music and film notes, turning his solitary legacy into a post‑humous conversation. The film blends Super 8, VHS and digital footage in a...

The Outside Online guide breaks down astrophotography basics for anyone, regardless of gear. It recommends a wide‑angle lens with f/2.8 or faster, or simply a smartphone in night mode, paired with a stable surface. Readers are urged to locate certified...
A lot of people think stress comes from “working too hard”. It doesn't. Stress is created through tension - In most cases, being that you want two things at the same time that are at odds with each other....

Researchers discovered that striatal cholinergic interneurons directly trigger serotonin release via nicotinic receptors, showing acetylcholine can seize control of serotonin signaling. Optogenetic activation produced an instantaneous 5‑HT surge, and hyperactive cholinergic cells in an OCD mouse model amplified this effect....

Gaya Jiji's second feature, Pieces of a Foreign Life, premiered at the Bergamo Film Meeting, portraying a Syrian woman's exile through intimate melodrama rather than overt political rhetoric. The film follows Selma, played by Zar Amir, as she navigates asylum...

J.Crew and Lee have unveiled a limited‑edition collaboration that fuses the preppy New England aesthetic with Lee’s iconic western heritage. The six‑piece collection, launching on March 19, includes striped Oxford shirts, a reimagined Storm Rider jacket lined with J.Crew plaid,...

Elizabeth Ziman, performing as Elizabeth & The Catapult, has released the single “50/50,” the first taste of her forthcoming album Responsible Friend. The record, slated for an April 3 launch on Compass Records, explores the tension between care and grief, emphasizing...
The Football Association (FA) has partnered with Google Cloud to address the historic male bias in sports science by collecting and analyzing female‑specific health data for England’s Lionesses. A 2024 audit showed only 4% of research examined female cohorts, leaving...
Dale T. Andersen returned from the first of two 2026 astrobiology dives beneath Lake Untersee’s thick ice sheet in Antarctica. The expedition showcased the striking visual beauty and technical rigor of sub‑ice exploration, using a Kirby Morgan Exo‑26 full‑face mask, tethered safety lines,...
A big mistake runners make is thinking more is always better- filling their schedule with more runs, more workouts, more cross training. While more volume can be beneficial there’s also a fine line where less is sometimes better, especially if...
Read @MatthewAStewart's takes on screen time for #Oscars winners and nominees. He's the GOAT in this arena.

Martha Stewart advises turning vintage kitchen items into wall décor, offering a cost‑effective alternative to conventional art. She recommends measuring the space, arranging pieces on the floor, and using heavy cast‑iron pans or coordinated plate collections as focal points. Sourcing...

One good conversation a day lifts you 10% higher on the global happiness scale. https://t.co/IpS5xfQCdU

I'd need to see it compared to band accelerated. As the exercise used "below the thigh" isn't how I have ever seen anyone do it in the weight room. https://t.co/iMgBsge8dD
Stray Kids member Felix attended the Shanghai F1 Grand Prix as a Mercedes guest, pairing an Adidas Y‑3 jacket with leather pants and ultra‑glossy cool‑toned lip gloss. The look highlighted the winter‑to‑spring makeup shift driven by Y2K aesthetics and TikTok buzz....

Cute project: "WORKac has completed Riverhouse, a compact sustainable residence in rural Rhode Island designed by the practice’s co-founders Amale Andraos and Dan Wood for their own family." #passivhaus #passivehouse https://t.co/LGKrxpkqpm https://t.co/0rXpbTSHPJ
Oscars Review: Conan O’Brien Does It Again — This Time, for the Cinephiles https://t.co/qdmJorc2tz via @IndieWire

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daughter: what’s the date today? me: the 16th daughter: of what month? Little kids are just out there living their best lives.