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Goldie, alongside Andy Hayes and London Records, has released *The Rufige Files*, a feature‑length documentary charting the rise of his 1990s moniker Rufige Kru. The film, premiered on 5 March, delves into the early jungle, drum‑and‑bass, and hardcore scenes that shaped the alias, using archival tapes and new footage shot in Phuket. Interviews with seminal artists such as Photek, dBridge, Marc Mac and others provide insider perspectives on the era’s sound and ethos. The documentary also touches on Goldie’s graffiti roots and recent wellness pursuits.
The London Book Fair’s Literary Translation Center hosted two packed panels highlighting ongoing translator concerns. One session reviewed the five‑year #TranslatorsOnTheCover campaign, noting that cover credits have become far more common, especially among independent publishers. A second panel explored translators...
Researchers have demonstrated laser powder‑bed fused nickel‑titanium (NiTi) triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) sheet lattices that deliver high specific stiffness and energy absorption while retaining superelastic behavior. By pushing wall thicknesses to the limits of LPBF resolution, the continuous‑sheet architecture...
Melbourne drummer Michael Cavanagh, known for King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, is releasing "Candiru" under his solo project CAVS. The track serves as a preview for his sophomore album Sojourn, slated for an April 24 launch on the independent...
At the London Book Fair, a panel of publishing leaders highlighted licensing as a critical growth engine, especially as large language models demand high‑quality text. They urged publishers to adopt a pragmatic stance—accepting imperfect licenses rather than forgoing deals—to capture...
Researchers examined two lineages of the red alga Amansia glomerata around Oʻahu using ddRAD sequencing, spatial transects, and demographic modeling. The study found strong genomic differentiation between lineages even in extensive sympatric zones, supporting allopatric divergence followed by secondary contact...
Bristol‑based Dreamwave has dropped “Over You,” the final single ahead of its Drifter EP, slated for March 20 on Stolen Body Records. The track fuses splashy psychedelic rock with raw garage and punk energy, drawing comparisons to early Osees and Ty...
Researchers evaluated five years of minimum tillage combined with crop residue retention across multiple sites. The study found notable improvements in soil organic carbon, bulk density, and water infiltration, while crop yields increased modestly. Economic modeling indicated profitability after the...
In this episode of Brad and Mira for the Culture, the hosts riff on a chaotic week of pop‑culture news and personal anecdotes, from Brad’s first‑time experience at the AWP conference in Baltimore to absurd side‑bars about Rihanna, Britney, and...
Media Control and NielsenIQ BookData have launched an official BookTok Charts for the United Kingdom, extending the successful German model. The monthly list merges verified retail sales data with #BookTok engagement metrics to rank the top titles. By providing real‑time,...
Pop group The Pussycat Dolls announced a 2026 arena tour spanning the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom, marking their first full‑scale tour since disbanding in 2010. The 53‑date run kicks off on June 5 in Palm Desert, California, and...
Updating curtains for spring is a quick way to refresh interiors, boost natural light, and improve energy efficiency. Designers Sarah Peake and Sophie Rowell recommend swapping heavy drapes for sheers, pale linens, bamboo blinds, and layered blackout options. Proper storage...
The Estée Lauder Companies have filed a lawsuit in UK courts against Jo Malone, her new brand Jo Loves, and related entities for alleged trademark infringement and breach of the 1999 sale agreement. The complaint claims Malone’s recent use of the “Jo Malone” name...
Researchers have developed a protein misfolding cyclic amplification (PMCA) assay that reliably produces recombinant prion fibrils with infectivity comparable to the RML brain‑derived strain. Cryo‑EM analysis shows these fibrils adopt the characteristic V‑shaped, parallel in‑register β‑sheet architecture, though the C‑terminal...
Environmental tipping points are often portrayed as irreversible catastrophes, but recent research shows many ecosystems can recover if disturbances cease. In 2024 the planet exceeded 1.5 °C warming and experienced its first global‑scale tipping event with widespread coral reef die‑back. Field...
Corneal Allogenic Intracorneal Ring Segments (CAIRS) have been used to improve vision in keratoconus and post‑LASIK ectasia, but a multicenter case series of nine eyes reveals notable complications. Patients experienced progressive corneal neovascularization, lipoid keratopathy, and segment extrusion, linked to...
A retrospective case‑control study at St. Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College identified six key determinants of neonatal mortality among 324 NICU admissions from 2020‑2022. Lack of antenatal care (ANC) visits, home delivery, pregnancy‑induced hypertension, low birth weight, prematurity, and fetal...
Some things I saw recently that I think are cool: — Buzz Rickson M65 at Son of Stag — Bespoke loafers by Emiko Matsuda and Seiji McCarthy — Recently sold watches at Soethby's — "Fair Housing" t-shirt at Mogi Shop in Tokyo. Slogan from...
In this episode, host Jack interviews rheumatology expert Jean‑Pascal about whether high‑intensity exercise harms patients with rheumatic diseases. Their systematic review found no evidence of damage and showed that high‑intensity workouts are at least as effective as low‑ or moderate‑intensity...
Researchers introduced a physically constrained multi‑scale attention network (PC‑MSANet) to predict fatigue life of ceramic matrix composites under high‑temperature, high‑stress conditions. Experiments on Cf/SiC specimens generated macroscopic stress, time‑domain, and frequency‑domain features for model training. PC‑MSANet achieved an RMSE of...
Researchers applied Time-Field General Relativity (TFGR) to 165 late‑type galaxies from the SPARC catalog, fitting a three‑parameter velocity profile that includes a saturation speed, transition radius, and sharpness. The TFGR model outperformed baryonic‑only predictions in 157 cases, reducing the median...
A cross‑sectional study of 238 gastrointestinal cancer patients used symptom‑level network analysis to map the frailty‑depression relationship. The strongest links were found between slowed gait and low physical activity, and between bradykinesia/agitation with suicidal ideation and guilt. PHQ‑4 (lack of...
University of Cape Town astronomers used MeerKAT and SALT to reveal the Vela Supercluster behind the Milky Way’s Zone of Avoidance. The structure extends about 300 million light‑years and contains mass equivalent to roughly 30 million billion suns, making it comparable to the...
Researchers at Haji Adam Malik General Hospital examined 69 acute ischemic stroke patients to determine whether admission D‑dimer and fibrinogen levels reflect stroke severity. Patients with severe strokes had median D‑dimer levels of 2060 ng/mL versus 620 ng/mL in moderate cases, and...
You have a specific assignment. You're not called to do EVERYTHING. You're called to do YOUR THING. Don't try to be the sun when God made you the moon. Know your role. Walk in it. The Life Audit measures your Purpose Activation score. If it's low,...
Livingetc’s kitchen expert warns that bright whites, pale neutrals, and highly saturated hues are poor choices for kitchen tiles. These colors can look sterile, create harsh contrast with wood cabinetry, and age quickly, while also being prone to visible stains....
C2N Diagnostics has signed a partnership with BeauBrain Healthcare to introduce its PrecivityAD2 blood test for Alzheimer’s disease in South Korea, targeting patients aged 50 and older with mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Clinical studies published in JAMA and npj...
Researchers have created a New Zealand rabbit model that mimics biliary stenting by using a transduodenal wall puncture and a modified intravenous catheter. The experimental group achieved an 86.7% technical success rate, with most complications being mild and transient. Serum liver...
A retrospective cohort of 169 critically ill patients receiving tigecycline showed significant reductions in blood glucose at three daily time points. Hypoglycemia occurred in 11.2% of patients and was linked to a nearly four‑fold increase in 28‑day mortality (OR 3.83). Larger...
The study examined phospholipid metabolism‑related gene expression in bronchial epithelial cells from asthma patients versus healthy controls. Six differentially expressed genes were identified, and a logistic‑regression model built on these markers achieved an AUC of 0.76 in training and 0.83...
An 8‑month‑old infant in Palestine was diagnosed with infantile acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (Niemann‑Pick disease type A) after presenting with severe gastrointestinal distress, feeding intolerance, failure to thrive, hepatosplenomegaly, and recurrent pneumonia. Initial treatments targeted common pediatric conditions but failed, prompting clinicians...
A cross‑sectional study of 495 ureteroscopic lithotripsy cases identified stone length and maximum stone density as independent risk factors that extend operative time, while simple ureteral stones reduce it. Using LASSO selection, researchers built a Gamma regression model and a...
A 12‑year‑old girl presented with recurrent fever of unknown origin, later developing intermittent joint pain. Extensive infectious, rheumatologic and oncologic testing, including cultures, metagenomic sequencing and bone‑marrow analysis, were negative. MRI and PET‑CT revealed multifocal hypermetabolic bone lesions, prompting concern...
Nashville‑based artist and producer Mel Denisse has dropped her third single, “aiming alone,” ahead of her debut EP. The track fuses alt‑rock, pop, and dark shoegaze elements, evoking a late‑90s/early‑2000s sound while adding modern flourishes. Denisse describes the song as...
Erbium nanoparticles produced by pulse laser ablation in liquid were thermally annealed from 200 °C to 1000 °C. At 600 °C the mixed cubic‑monoclinic structure fully converts to a pure cubic Er₂O₃ phase, eliminating surface hydroxyl groups and compacting the particles. This structural...
It’s not you. It’s the systems. It’s the expectations. It’s the fluctuating energy & the needs of the family. It’s how we set ourselves up to handle all of these and more. And in the Soul Cadence program, we realign and reset...
I once asked Alain Bertaud, how do you learn about a new city upon your first visit? He said, I get on a commuter train in the central city and ride it out as far as it will go.
Wolfschmidt, a five‑piece nu‑gaze band from Gothenburg, Sweden, has returned with the single “file.” The track blends chugging post‑punk, shoegaze textures and early‑2000s emo sensibilities, delivering aggressive riffs alongside tranquil moments. Lyrically, it circles themes of failed explanations, resignation and...
Oxytocin, Epigenetic Aging, and the Social Regulation of Health: A Lifecourse Perspective on the Maejima et al. Findings "The elegant work by Maejima et al. recently published in Aging Cell reveals a previously unrecognized mechanism linking age-related oxytocin (OXT) decline to epigenetic remodeling,...
From 12 March to 31 May 2026 the National Gallery will host a dedicated George Stubbs exhibition, featuring the rarely seen life‑size horse portrait “Scrub, a bay horse belonging to the Marquess of Rockingham” (c. 1762). The painting, long held in a private collection...
Levi Strauss & Co. launched a high‑visibility window takeover at Selfridges on Oxford Street, wrapping 16 storefront windows in vinyl as part of its "Behind Every Original" campaign. The activation runs through March 18 and showcases a roster of global...
ARCO Madrid 2026 will run from March 4‑8 at the historic Feria de Madrid, presenting one of the most extensive contemporary art programmes in Europe. The fair lists over 200 artists—from emerging Latin American talent to established European figures—across more than...
A luminous pause on Hadrian’s Wall - the southward view near Sycamore Gap, taken last month after walking the line. It speaks of scale, for me - the building being absorbed by the light. https://t.co/EkN2pqxJbV
Village Ways, a community‑based tourism initiative founded in 2005, now links over 30 villages from Uttarakhand to Kerala, offering low‑impact hiking stays in guesthouses rather than homestays. By distributing earnings equally among cleaners, porters and guides, the model has hosted...
Liam Byrne, former New Labour minister, releases a sharply written book diagnosing Britain’s right‑wing populist surge and proposing centrist counter‑strategies. He argues austerity and elite disconnect fueled voter disillusionment, while populists succeed through clear, informal messaging that resonates with “sixth‑sense”...
Anya Hindmarch is releasing a Mini version of its Universal Bag in partnership with Tesco, rolling out in more than 500 UK stores this March. The smaller, navy‑blue bag with red handles is priced at £10 and targets quick‑shop trips,...
Aptos Productions’ "Top Soil 2," originally released in 2006, remains a benchmark for mountain‑bike freeride cinema twenty years later. The film captures the Aptos crew—Cam McCaul, Tyler McCaul, Ryan Howard, Greg Watts, Alex Reveles, Jamie Goldman and others—delivering tricks and style...
Peaty’s Products released a promotional video titled “The Fast Flow Show” featuring downhill legend Josh Bryceland. The clip showcases the brand’s newly introduced Holeshot Fast Flow Valves, designed to enhance bike handling and momentum. Filmed by Tommy Caldwell and shot...
Linda Catlin Smith’s solo piano anthology opens with *The Plains*, a minimalist work performed by longtime student Cheryl Duvall and released on Redshift Records in 2025. The review highlights the album’s balance of vastness and precision, noting Duvall’s confident, compassionate...
Orbea teamed up with motor specialist TQ and suspension leader Fox to launch the Rallon RS, an e‑mountain bike engineered to feel like a conventional bike. The trio integrated TQ’s ultra‑light HPR40 motor, Fox’s upcoming Neo Live Valve suspension, and a...
