Near‐Infrared Photochemistry Harnesses Excitons for Selective Guanine Functionalization of Single‐Wall Carbon Nanotubes
Researchers have demonstrated that semiconducting single‑wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) can act as their own photosensitizer under near‑infrared (NIR) illumination, producing singlet oxygen that selectively oxidizes guanine bases in the surrounding ssDNA corona. The resulting guanine peroxides react covalently with the nanotube sidewall, attaching DNA without any external dye or sensitizer. Functionalization is chirality‑specific, driven by resonant excitation, and can be tuned by sequential irradiation at 980 nm and 1030 nm for (6,5) tubes. This self‑sensitized approach enables selective modification of targeted SWCNT structures in mixed samples.
Extrahepatic Gene Editing In Vivo Using Organic Solvent‐Free Lipid Nanoparticles
Researchers have unveiled a fully water‑based lipid nanoparticle (LNP) platform that eliminates cholesterol and PEG, using poly(2‑methyl‑2‑oxazoline) as a stealth polymer. The solvent‑free formulation enables efficient delivery of CRISPR‑Cas9 components, achieving robust gene editing in primary human immune cells and...
ROUNDUP: Non-Lithium Energy Storage System Technology Advances in US, Spain, and Scotland
The roundup highlights rapid progress in non‑lithium energy storage, with Unigrid’s sodium‑ion cells reaching 5,000 full‑depth cycles and projecting a 25‑year lifespan that matches solar PV panels. Inlyte Energy secured a domestic iron‑powder supply partnership to scale its iron‑sodium (ZEBRA)...
The Most Loved Photo Stories of March 2026
Dazed Digital released its March 2026 roundup of the most‑loved photo stories, showcasing work that spans the sun‑kissed Danube banks to a Mojave Desert backwater. The collection features Nadia Lee Cohen, Scarlett Carlos Clarke, Brianna Capozzi’s powerful women portraits, and Larry...
Akta MTB Launches S26 Apparel and Protection Collection
Akta MTB unveiled its S26 collection, adding a Trail Elbow Pad that incorporates D3O’s latest Diablo insert for flexible, breathable protection. The brand also released a dig/freeride pant, developed over a year of real‑world testing with pro riders Cole Nichol...
Nonprofit Branding Strategy: 10 Tips and Key Elements to Include
Nonprofit branding extends beyond logos to every donor touchpoint, shaping perception and trust. The article outlines five strategic approaches—uniqueness, personalized messaging, belonging, emotion, and thought leadership—and details five essential elements of brand guidelines, from mission to communications. It highlights how...
Bluegrass Releases 'Burnt Wax' Collection with Louis Reboul, Matteo Iniguez and Nils Heiniger
Bluegrass has unveiled the Burnt Wax helmet collection, featuring riders Louis Reboul, Matteo Iniguez and Nils Heiniger in a New Zealand shoot. The line includes four models—New Legit Mips, Vanguard Core, Jetro and Rogue Core—priced roughly between $310 and $360, positioning...
Got Washing Machine Mould? Here's How This Cheap Pantry Staple Could Help
White vinegar can temporarily clear surface mould in washing‑machine seals, but it does not eradicate deep microbial growth. Appliance experts explain that the mild acidity breaks down visible mould and soap scum, recommending a simple four‑step routine of vinegar‑soaked pads,...
In This Issue
The latest issue presents three interdisciplinary studies: a genomic analysis reveals a widespread genetic replacement in Neanderthal populations across Europe, challenging earlier notions of continuity; an experimental investigation of GPT‑4 in mathematics education shows significant productivity gains but raises questions...
Adidas and Norco Unveil Mountain Bike Race Team in New Multi-Year Partnership
Adidas and bike manufacturer Norco have launched the Norco adidas Race Division, a multi‑year title partnership that will field a downhill team in the UCI Downhill World Series. The roster, featuring riders such as Gracey Hemstreet, Danny Hart and Lina...
Eight More Satellites Added to IRIDE Space Programme
Italy’s IRIDE Earth‑observation programme has added eight new Eaglet II satellites, raising the total constellation to 24 assets in orbit. The launch, performed on SpaceX’s Transporter‑16 from Vandenberg, placed the satellites alongside the first batch deployed in November 2025. Each spacecraft carries...
Electrospinning Spatial Building of a Secondary S‐Scheme Heterojunction in Cs3Bi2Br9@g‐C3N4−SnO2/PAN Nanofiber for Real‐Time Monitoring Photocatalysis
Researchers have created a flexible core‑shell nanofiber (Cs3Bi2Br9@g‑C3N4–SnO2/PAN) using coaxial electrospinning that incorporates a dual S‑scheme heterojunction. The architecture widens visible‑light absorption and markedly suppresses charge recombination, delivering >97 % degradation of Rhodamine B and 99.5 % degradation of tetracycline within 50 minutes. The...
Countdown Begins for the Artemis-2 Mission Around the Moon
NASA initiated a two‑day countdown on April 1 for the Artemis‑2 mission, targeting a 6:24 pm Eastern launch. The flight will carry three American astronauts and a Canadian aboard the Orion capsule, propelled by the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. Artemis‑2 marks...
Bioinspired Anti‐VEGF Peptide Nanoparticle with Immune Regulating and Corneal Epithelium Penetration Capability for Corneal Neovascularization Therapy
Researchers have engineered a bioinspired nanoparticle that co‑assembles an anti‑VEGF peptide with copper ions, adds a ROS‑scavenging moiety and a cell‑penetrating peptide, and achieves deep corneal delivery. The formulation extends ocular residence to roughly 70 minutes and reaches 300 µm in a...
Matters of State, and Why Does the State Matter?
Nida Alahmad’s new book *State Matters* argues that the modern state is not a static institution but a set of arrangements that must be continuously produced through a two‑stage process of domination and legitimation. Drawing on sociologists such as Bourdieu,...
Large‐Scale Ferroelectric Ceramic Wafer Achieved by Sintering Strategies for Sensitive High‐Temperature Self‐Powered X‐ray Detection
Researchers have fabricated a large‑scale ferroelectric ceramic wafer (PNN‑PZT) using solid‑state sintering, achieving record‑high sensitivity for self‑powered X‑ray detection. At 150 °C the detector reaches 248 µC Gy⁻¹ cm⁻² sensitivity and a detection limit of 6.76 nGy s⁻¹, surpassing commercial amorphous selenium devices. The material exhibits...
"There's No Denying that Gong Has Changed Me." Kavus Torabi on the New Adventures of Psychedelic Rock, Jazz, Space-Rock and...
British musician Kavus Torabi, frontman of the progressive‑psychedelic collective Gong, announced the release of Bright Spirit, the final album of a three‑record trilogy that began with 2019’s The Universe Also Collapses. The record blends psychedelic rock, jazz, space‑rock and electronica, featuring...
"You Can Borrow the Luggage of the Past, You Can Amalgamate It with Things that You've Conceived Could Be in...
In spring 1971, a 24‑year‑old David Bowie wrote “Changes,” fusing rock, jazz, and beat poetry as a mission statement for his next decade. He shifted from his usual guitar to the grand piano at his Haddon Hall home, shaping the song’s...
Artemis 2 Countdown Underway
NASA kicked off the two‑day Artemis 2 countdown on March 30, targeting an April 1 launch from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39B within a two‑hour window. Mission managers reported no major issues with the Space Launch System rocket, Orion crew capsule, or ground...
Justin Bieber Delivers ‘Daisies’ and ‘Yukon’ at First U.S. Show in Four Years
Justin Bieber performed his first U.S. concert in four years at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, delivering a 25‑song set drawn entirely from his 2025 Swag and Swag II albums. The show featured a full band set, an acoustic interlude,...
Energy Department Aims to Build Full-Fledged Quantum Computer Within 3 Years
The U.S. Department of Energy announced a goal to deliver a fault‑tolerant quantum computer by 2028, aiming for scientifically useful calculations. The Office of Science, with an $8.4 billion annual budget, will host the quantum user facility at a national laboratory....
Daily Intake of Antioxidants Ameliorates PM2.5-induced Neuronal Injury in Mice
A recent Frontiers in Nutrition study shows that sub‑chronic exposure to low‑level PM2.5—below WHO limits—induces mitochondrial‑dependent oxidative stress and neurofilament loss in mouse cortex, hippocampus, and thalamus. Daily supplementation with vitamin C (10 mM) or N‑acetylcysteine (40 mM) via drinking water markedly reduced...
Integrated Transcriptomics–Metabolomics Analysis Reveals Biomarkers and Metabolic Dysregulation Characteristics of Parenteral Nutrition–Associated Liver Disease
A mouse model of parenteral nutrition‑associated liver disease (PNALD) was analyzed using combined RNA‑sequencing and untargeted metabolomics. Integrated machine‑learning pipelines (LASSO and SVM‑RFE) pinpointed five gene biomarkers (Itgam, Clec4d, Orm2, Lcn2, Cd14) and three metabolites (6‑n‑octylaminouracil, 6β‑hydroxy‑hydromorphone, α‑teresantalic acid). These...
Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training on Aerobic Capacity, Physical Fitness, and Body Composition in Martial Arts Athletes: A Systematic Review...
A systematic review and meta‑analysis of 14 randomized trials involving 348 martial‑arts athletes found that high‑intensity interval training (HIIT) significantly enhances aerobic capacity, athletic performance, and body‑fat reduction. VO₂max improved with a large effect size (SMD = 1.04), while lower‑limb power, agility,...
Low Vitamin D Status and 10-Year Dementia Risk in Sensory-Impaired Adults: A Propensity Score-Matched Cohort Study
Researchers analyzed over 158,000 adults aged 50+ with vision or hearing impairment using the TriNetX database. After propensity‑score matching, those with vitamin D deficiency (<20 ng/mL) faced a 55 % higher hazard of developing dementia over ten years compared with individuals with...
Application of an ACE Star Model–Based Evidence-Based Enteral Nutrition Management Protocol in Neurocritical Care Patients
Researchers applied the ACE Star evidence‑based model to create a standardized enteral nutrition protocol for neurocritical care patients in a Chinese tertiary ICU. Compared with a historical control, the protocol lowered feeding intolerance incidence from 70% to 31% and boosted...
Unlocking the Potential of Polygonatum Odoratum Protein Hydrolysate: Identification, Characterization, and Antidiabetic Activity in HFD/STZ-Induced Type 2 Diabetic Mice
Researchers identified a low‑molecular‑weight protein hydrolysate from Polygonatum odoratum (POP) composed mainly of <1.5 kDa leucine‑ and valine‑rich oligopeptides. In a high‑fat diet/streptozotocin mouse model of type 2 diabetes, oral POP markedly reduced fasting and random glucose, HbA1c, and insulin resistance while...
L–Carnitine in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential
A new review in *Metabolism* outlines how L‑carnitine may counteract metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), which now afflicts roughly one‑third of the global population. The authors detail L‑carnitine’s role in boosting mitochondrial fatty‑acid oxidation, improving insulin sensitivity, and dampening...
Finger Millet and Soybean as Functional Ingredients in Next-Generation Fermented Foods: A Review of Nutritional, Technological, and Health-Promoting Perspectives
A recent review highlights finger millet and soybean as complementary, under‑utilized crops whose combined fermentation can dramatically improve nutrient density and functional properties. Fermentation reduces antinutrients, boosts mineral bioavailability, and enhances protein digestibility, while also improving flavor and shelf stability....
I Want to Throw My Kid’s iPad Into a Pond
Varun Bhanot, CEO of Magic AI, admits his dual role as an AI evangelist and a new father creates a tension between championing rapid innovation and fearing screen addiction for his children. He reflects on the pressure to "move fast...
What If AI Was Already Working Before You Sat Down?
An executive training firm replaced manual admin work with a "Digital Chief of Staff"—a suite of eight AI agents handling email drafting, meeting preparation, follow‑up, CRM updates, and task prioritization. The system pre‑completes routine tasks overnight, allowing the owner to...
Are You Micromanaging Yourself Out of a Job?
New leaders who cling to micromanagement unintentionally spawn costly escalation cultures, stifling decision‑making and driving turnover. The article cites a $1 trillion annual U.S. turnover cost and $8.8 trillion global productivity loss tied to disengaged employees. As AI pushes task ownership lower,...
Right Now, Everyone Fashion Expert I Know Is Snapping Up Sézane's Best-Ever Drop
Paris‑based fashion editor hails Sézane’s Spring 2026 collection as the label’s strongest drop yet, with pieces ranging from sculptural jewellery to linen dresses selling out rapidly. The online‑first French brand blends timeless elegance with contemporary details, offering limited‑run items that feel...
Growing Bamboo in Your Garden? This Mistake Could Land You in Court
Growing bamboo isn’t illegal, but if it crosses property lines, damages structures, or interferes with a neighbour’s quiet enjoyment, owners can face lawsuits. Property barrister Cynthia McFarlane explains that claimants typically enlist a chartered surveyor, a specialist valuer, and an...
Yeongtaek Yang Joins Centre Stage Artist Management
Baritone Yeongtaek Yang has joined Centre Stage Artist Management, adding a rapidly rising talent to the agency’s roster. Yang earned degrees from Seoul National University and the Manhattan School of Music and has been recognized with top honors in several...
Nagarjuna Akkineni on Four Decades as a Star, the Movies That Shaped Him, and Details of His 100th Film (EXCLUSIVE)
Akkineni Nagarjuna marks four decades in Indian cinema as he nears his 100th film, a commercial venture titled “King 100” that will employ de‑aging technology to portray him from age 25 to 60. The veteran actor‑producer also highlighted Annapurna Studios' new motion‑capture...
Marriott’s 39th Brand: A Two-Property Italian Wellness Resort
Marriott announced a joint venture with Italy’s Lefay Resorts to launch its 39th brand, marking the company’s first dedicated wellness label. The partnership brings Lefay’s two boutique resorts—one on Lake Garda and another in the Dolomites—under Marriott’s long‑term management while...
The Resy Guide to Brunch in Miami
Resy’s latest guide maps Miami’s diverse brunch landscape, highlighting everything from upscale buffets with premium ingredients to relaxed neighborhood cafés. Notable spots include Sadelle’s Coconut Grove’s daily brunch, Amara at Paraiso’s $98 adult buffet, and Michelin‑starred Le Jardinier’s prix‑fixe menu....
Sami Tamimi’s Recipes for Slow-Cooked Lamb with Spicy Pickled Lemon and Jewelled Easter Rice
Chef Sami Tamimi shares a celebratory Easter menu featuring slow‑cooked lamb shoulder marinated overnight in a garlic‑olive oil spice paste, finished with a bright, spicy pickled lemon. The lamb cooks for over five hours, yielding fork‑tender meat that serves eight....
Carolina Castiglioni: Collecting, Style, and Her Favorite Hand Cream
Carolina Castiglioni’s fashion label Plan C opened its first Milan flagship on Via Manzoni in 2025, merging retail with a bookshop, reading room, and curated brand mix. The space, designed with (Ab)Normal studio, reflects her eclectic Milanese aesthetic of bold colors...
EXCLUSIVE: Roger Vivier Opens Paris Store With Exclusive Made-to-Measure Service
Roger Vivier opened a new 2,900‑square‑foot flagship at 20 Rue du Faubourg Saint‑Honoré, its largest store worldwide, featuring an exclusive made‑to‑order Atelier Vivier service with over 1,000 customization options. The boutique showcases art, a silver‑leaf VIP lounge, and limited‑edition pieces...
EXCLUSIVE: Burç Akyol, Jeanne Cadieu and Lyas Join Alexandre Mattiussi on ANDAM Jury
The 2026 ANDAM fashion prize announced a diverse jury featuring designer Burç Akyol, model Jeanne Cadieu, fashion agitator Lyas, and industry leaders alongside president Alexandre Mattiussi. The competition will award a €700,000 (~$756,000) endowment, with the Grand Prize worth €300,000...
Effective Leadership Communication: The Skills and Practices That Build a High-Performing Culture
Effective leadership communication is emerging as a decisive performance lever, with BDO’s 2025 research showing 95% of employees deem it essential yet only 25% feel their companies deliver it well. The report introduces the Human, Compelling, Visual Communications™ framework, which...
World’s Most Dangerous Bird Has Bizarre, Glowing Headgear
Researchers have discovered that the keratinous casques on cassowaries fluoresce under ultraviolet light, revealing distinct patterns for each species. The emitted glow falls within wavelengths that cassowaries can perceive, suggesting a possible visual signaling function. While the exact role remains...
Hear Me Out — I've Found the Floral Plates That Actually Prove Why a Flower Print Will Always Be Perfect...
Olivia Wolfe’s Livingetc piece spotlights 24 floral dinner plates that prove the pattern remains spring’s go‑to décor choice. The roundup spans budget‑friendly options like H&M’s $9 plate to luxury hand‑painted pieces costing around $505, illustrating a wide price spectrum. Wolfe...
How the Middle East’s Fashion Industry Is Navigating War
The Middle East’s luxury fashion sector, long buoyed by Dubai’s stability, is now confronting heightened risk as the US‑Israel‑Iran conflict escalates. Volatile oil prices, rising freight costs and supply‑chain disruptions are pressuring regional brands and retailers, prompting extensive crisis‑management measures....
Leighton Meester Says She Sticks to One Self-Care Habit — Even on Her Earliest Mornings
Leighton Meester, 39, says she starts her day as early as 4 a.m. to take a calming bath before a 5 a.m. appointment, using the time to recharge and even work on her laptop. The actress describes the ritual as her primary...
Colon Cancer Screenings: When To Start
Colorectal cancer diagnoses are rising among adults under 50, prompting a shift in screening recommendations. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now advises average‑risk individuals to begin colonoscopy screening at age 45, down from 50. High‑risk patients—those with symptoms, family...
Laura Weir Rewires the British Fashion Council as an Incubator, Targets 18 Million Pounds in Annual Revenue by 2030
Laura Weir, the new CEO of the British Fashion Council (BFC), unveiled a 64‑page "BFC 2030: Access, Creativity, Growth" plan that repositions the organization as an industry incubator. The strategy aims to lift gross annual revenue by 38% to £18 million...
Cortical Evolution, ZBTB18, and More
A new study reveals that the transcription factor ZBTB18 governs the molecular diversity and connectivity of excitatory projection neurons in the mammalian cortex. Deleting ZBTB18 in mice reduces neuronal heterogeneity and produces wiring patterns reminiscent of primitive, non‑mammalian brains. The...