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In 2025 the Louis Lumière theatre at Cannes was upgraded to Europe’s largest permanent Dolby Atmos system, unlocking height‑channel and object‑based audio. The first film screened in the new venue was Oliver Laxe’s desert odyssey Sirāt, which has earned a Best International Feature nomination and a Best Sound Oscar nod. Sirāt uses the immersive soundscape to turn the desert rave into a bodily, spiritual experience, blending multilingual dialogue with relentless electronic beats. The film’s polarising reception underscores how cutting‑edge audio can amplify narrative risk and thematic depth.
Comedians Nick Corirossi and Armen Weitzman have written, co‑directed and starred in “The Napa Boys,” a self‑referential comedy that imagines a fourth installment of a fictional wine‑centric franchise. The film debuted in TIFF’s Midnight Madness program, screened in IMAX, and...
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I wrote my very first book last year, and now that the release date is approaching, I’m excited for sure, but also…nervous. 😬 Is anyone even going to read it? Will people find it valuable? Or did I just waste a ton...
OpenAI teamed with particle‑physics amplitudes researchers to apply reasoning‑type language models to a puzzling non‑zero calculation. The AI iteratively generated a compact formula and mathematically proved its correctness, turning a messy multi‑particle result into a simple expression. The breakthrough highlights...
Train Your Ass Off (TYAO) is launching 2‑3 intensive coaching events in 2026, targeting serious lifters who want rapid technical breakthroughs. The two‑day, small‑group format delivers hands‑on feedback on fundamentals like bracing, programming, and intensity, with attendees claiming more progress...
The Art of Manliness roundup highlights four distinct topics: Karl Marlantes’ novel *Matterhorn* delivers a raw, first‑hand Vietnam experience; Billy Wilder’s 1944 film *Double Indemnity* is praised for its razor‑sharp dialogue and noir tension; the Jetboil Stash cooking system promises...
‘You are not called to like everyone; liking depends on temperament and conditioning. You are called to love everyone, because you already share your being with everyone.’ In this video dialogue with Jeronimo at his first retreat, we explore what...
Researchers studying humpback whales in New Caledonia found older males outperform younger ones in securing mates. Genetic sampling revealed that age correlates with song mastery, and females preferentially select seasoned singers. The study, published in *Current Biology*, underscores how decades...
The article explores how water behaves fundamentally differently for microscopic invertebrates, where surface tension outweighs gravity. At this scale, droplets cling to spiky hairs and retain a perfect spherical shape. Even pond surfaces act like elastic trampolines, allowing tiny creatures...
White Dream Villas showcases a curated portfolio of luxury villas across Greece’s premier islands, offering properties from modest €296 daily rates to ultra‑exclusive €35,000 weekly rentals. The collection spans Corfu, Crete, Zakynthos, Paxos, Syros, and the Peloponnese, each with private...
Napoles Marty, the 2026 Frieze Los Angeles Impact Prize winner, credits the NXTHVN residency for sharpening his conceptual focus and confidence. At Frieze he will present a series of charred wooden guardian sculptures alongside two drawing series that record the carving...
Seven vulnerable Pacific island nations have warned they will push for a universal levy on all shipping emissions and higher charges if the International Maritime Organization reopens negotiations on its stalled Net‑Zero Framework. The coalition, led by Fiji, Kiribati, Vanuatu,...
Bad Bunny secured the 2026 Grammy Album of the Year award, marking the first time a Spanish‑language record has topped the category. The win underscores the explosive growth of Latin music on streaming platforms, where his album logged over 2 billion...
In episode 367 of Iron Culture, hosts Eric Trexler and Eric Helms dissect the evolving culture of bodybuilding, clarify who truly qualifies as a “bodybuilder,” and dive deep into nutrition science. They examine protein intake’s role in muscle protein synthesis, debunk...
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@gucci by Demna first runway show and I loved it I love his point of view. Even the most simple little tank top dress looked luxury beautiful desirable unique and interesting 🫶🫶🙏🙏🤩🤩
The 29th FisherPoets Gathering in Astoria, Oregon, brings commercial fishers, artists, and policymakers together to share poetry, essays, and songs about a shifting seafood industry. Founded by salmon fisherman Jon Broderick in 1998, the event has grown from a single...
The article advocates turning the first minutes after waking into a "rise ritual" by shifting bedtime earlier and deliberately allocating time for a personalized morning practice. It outlines four core categories—movement, mind, planning, and nourishment—and urges readers to pick two...
Adventure motorcyclist Heather Lea joins Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano to discuss the unfiltered realities of long‑term overland travel. Lea recounts riding a BMW GS through 40 countries over two years, navigating complex logistics, new relationships, and the unique...
Minneapolis shoegaze outfit she’s green has unveiled a new single titled “mettle,” delivering a dream‑like trance that mixes abrasive guitars with tender vocals. Frontwoman Zofia Smith describes the track as a response to relentless negative news, framing it as an...
Manchester‑based seven‑piece The Slow Country have dropped their latest single, “Firing Line.” The track marries early‑2000s indie rock structures with lush folk instrumentation, produced by Bill Ryder Jones and featuring artwork by Hugo Winderlind. Lead singer Charlie Smith describes the...
The Mr & Mrs Smith editorial team highlights six boutique stays perfect for March, ranging from Bangkok’s heritage‑rich Siri Sala to Kenya’s refreshed Rekero Camp. Each property blends local culture—such as Thailand’s Emerald Buddha ceremony or India’s Gangaur festival—with upscale amenities and curated experiences....
Devon Turnbull’s Ojas Music label has launched with its inaugural release, the ambient minimalist EP *Unna* by Michael A. Muller and Otto A. Totland. The record, issued in partnership with The Vinyl Factory, pairs Totland’s close‑miked piano with Muller’s double...
Vanessa Fogg’s new collection, The House of Illusionists and Other Stories, compiles a decade’s worth of her speculative fiction, previously featured in venues such as Lightspeed and Podcastle. The stories are united by a preoccupation with tragic endings, collapsing societies,...
Mary Morland in the Time of Dinosaur Discovery, released by Beach Lane Books on Feb. 24 2026, is a children’s biography that chronicles the life of Mary Morland, a 19th‑century fossil hunter who partnered with William Buckland to introduce Megalosaurus. Written by...
The European Vegetarian Union (EVU) released an analysis of the European Commission’s 2028‑2034 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) proposals, highlighting opportunities to boost agricultural diversification and plant‑based protein crops. The paper flags eight promising measures and six areas of concern, recommending...
Leo’s Lobo, a new picture book by Melissa Cristina Márquez and Maria Gabriela Gama, follows a boy who adopts a magical alebrije and discovers the hard work of pet care. Published by Penguin Workshop on Feb. 10, 2026, the hardcover retails for...
DJ Nic Vans has entered the production arena with his first official release, a remix of Łaszewo’s track “3AM.” The remix, issued on Carter Gregory’s Plot Twist Records, showcases Vans’ signature high‑energy style with pumping synths, heavy sub‑bass and trap‑pop...
The Sport Fishing Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, financed by a 10 percent excise tax on fishing tackle and related equipment, is up for its five‑year reauthorization in 2025. Since its creation in 1950 the fund has amassed roughly $40 billion, distributing...
The 80/20 training model prescribes 80 % low‑intensity and 20 % moderate‑to‑high intensity work, a formula that not only drives personal bests but also cuts injury risk for endurance athletes. By eliminating the “moderate‑intensity rut” (Zone X), the approach reduces chronic nervous‑system fatigue....
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180 Studios has launched The Underground Cinema, a dedicated film venue, with a month‑long theatrical residency of Kahlil Joseph’s feature‑length work BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions. The film, adapted from Joseph’s acclaimed video‑art installation, blends fictionalized versions of W. E. B. Du Bois and Marcus...
University of Tilburg associate professor Mirela Habibovic introduces the “stress spectrum” in a concise video, explaining how stress ranges from low to high levels. She argues that short‑term spikes in stress can sharpen focus, boost motivation, and enhance performance, while...
Bloom Ranch, a 250‑acre property in Acton, became Los Angeles County’s largest Black‑owned farm when podiatric surgeon Dr. Bill Releford bought it in 2023. The pesticide‑free operation grows collards, kale, peaches and a variety of herbs, while offering guided tours,...
A new five‑minute, high‑impact workout targeting bone health uses heel drops, squat jumps, and box‑drop jumps to deliver forces up to four times body weight. A 2024 meta‑analysis of 18 studies found jump training can improve hip bone mineral density...
Ingredion has introduced VITESSENCE® Pea 100 HD, a pea‑protein ingredient engineered for cold‑pressed nutrition bars. The formulation tackles common texture problems by keeping bars soft over shelf life while eliminating gritty and chalky sensations. Sensory tests show a clean break...
The Netherlands will present a cluster of circular textile and digital traceability solutions at Techtextil, the premier international textile trade show in Frankfurt from April 21 to 24. The showcase targets global buyers and technology partners, emphasizing sustainable material loops...
Backpackers increasingly rely on electronic devices, making ultralight power banks essential. The guide identifies the Nitecore NB10000 Gen 4 as the top‑rated 10,000 mAh pack, offering the highest mAh‑per‑ounce ratio (≈2040 mAh/oz) and an IPX7 waterproof rating for under five ounces weight. Competing models...
Azeem Zakir Kareem, former hip‑hop artist, co‑founded the Samad Gardens Initiative in Bloomfield, Connecticut, to train urban residents as regenerative farmers. The pandemic exposed food deserts, prompting him to launch the Liberated Land Cooperative, Connecticut’s first statewide Community Supported Agriculture...
Penguin’s International Writers series has finally brought Shahrnush Parsipur’s 1989 novella *Women Without Men* to UK shelves, expanding the reach of a modern Iranian classic. The work intertwines magical realism with feminist critique, following five women in 1953 Tehran as...
Postmodern painter David Salle opens "My Frankenstein" at Sprüth Magers in Los Angeles, running Feb 24–Apr 18, 2026. The show features works where Salle collaborates with a proprietary AI model trained on his own oeuvre, generating pixelated backgrounds that he repaints and re‑contextualizes....
Nigerian singer‑songwriter LYRXX, an Ibadan‑born Afropop talent, has teamed up with Apple Music for an exclusive Africa Now Radio interview, spotlighting his debut project “MYSTERY RIDER.” The EP, released after his 2025 breakout single “Balenciaga,” fuses traditional Apala, soul, R&B,...
In this episode of Who Arted Weekly Art History, host Kyle Wood explores the discovery and significance of King Tutankhamun's tomb, recounting Howard Carter's 1922 entry and the tomb's remarkably intact treasure trove of about 5,000 items. He discusses Tutankhamun's...
The Lower Belvedere will host “Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller: True to Nature” from 27 February to 14 June 2026, presenting the Austrian Biedermeier master’s landscape and genre works. The show places Waldmüller’s depictions of the Vienna Woods, Salzkammergut, and rural life alongside contemporaries such...
Luke Barley’s new book *Ancient* chronicles the intertwined history of Britain’s woodlands and its people, tracing forest development from post‑glacial birch to the oak‑dominated landscapes that powered medieval society. He explains the legal definition of ancient semi‑natural woodland—trees existing before...
Clean Mama released a free March 2026 Homekeeping Calendar that outlines daily and weekly cleaning tasks. The tool is designed to create a predictable rhythm before tackling the month’s spring‑cleaning focus. By limiting the plan to essential tasks, it avoids overwhelming...
I’m not sure if the internet is ready to handle my next “how to hike like a respectable human being” trail etiquette. Guesses are welcome below :)
Kate Alice Marshall’s new psychological thriller, The Girls Before, intertwines dual timelines of a search‑and‑rescue expert haunted by a missing friend and a nameless woman trapped in a bunker. The novel’s precise prose and alternating “Above/Below” structure amplify atmospheric dread...
GoodTherapy’s latest guide clarifies the distinction between normal sadness and clinical depression, offering a detailed checklist for self‑assessment. It outlines key symptom differences—duration, intensity, functional impact, and cognitive patterns—while emphasizing that depression requires professional treatment. The article also provides actionable...
