The Delusions by Jenni Fagan Review – an Afterlife of Queues and Bureaucracy
Jenni Fagan’s fifth novel, The Delusions, imagines the afterlife as a sprawling processing centre where souls queue for judgment, blending satire with speculative world‑building. The narrative follows Edi, a dead administrator, who guides newcomers through a bureaucratic gauntlet that exposes personal delusions and societal hypocrisies. Fagan skewers greed, celebrity culture, digital addiction, and power structures with sharp humour before shifting toward a fragile, celebratory pathos. The Guardian review notes the novel’s dense monologue and thin supporting cast but praises its inventive critique of modern life.
WO3 Nanocomposite Diode for Future Semiconductor Technologies
Researchers fabricated a novel p‑Ag‑WO3/n‑WO3 nanocomposite diode using chemically synthesized WO3 nanoparticles and a dip‑coating process to create a stable p‑n junction. Electrical characterization—including I‑V, C‑V, and impedance analyses—demonstrated rectifying behavior and effective UV photodetection. The device exhibited space‑charge‑limited current...
Curating Around Social Urgencies: How Artists Refuse Quietism
The Hammer Museum’s Made in L.A. 2025 biennial opens with a recreation of Alonzo Davis’s 1984 Olympic mural, yet the curators strip it of its original displacement context. Throughout the show, many artists confront housing, policing, and labor struggles, but the...
Nuclear Fusion HPC: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload Podcast
UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has installed Sunrise, a new supercomputer built on AMD EPYC CPUs and MI 355X GPUs, delivering roughly 6 exaflops at 8‑bit precision and 50 petaflops at 64‑bit. Designed specifically for nuclear‑fusion research, Sunrise merges AI and high‑performance computing...
‘A Beautiful Journey’: Ed O’Brien on His Stunningly Deep Solo Album and Radiohead’s Future
Ed O'Brien, longtime Radiohead guitarist, is set to release his deeply personal solo album *Blue Morpho* on May 22, after four years of writing, recording, and introspection. The record, shaped by his battle with depression, nature walks in Wales, and collaborations with...
Simo Cell & Abdullah Miniawy – Dying Is The Internet
French producer Simo Cell and Egyptian vocalist Abdullah Miniawy release their second collaborative EP, *Dying Is The Internet*. The record expands on their 2020 debut with fully formed, experimental bass tracks that fuse Arabic maqam melodies, trumpet, and autotuned vocals with...
Survival Gear You Have to Have for Extended Outdoor Trips
Extended outdoor trips demand reliable survival gear to mitigate sudden injuries and environmental hazards. The article outlines five essential items: a comprehensive first aid kit, a multi‑tool, fire‑starting equipment with waterproof matches, a portable water filtration system, and an emergency...
Taylor Swift Helps U.S. Vinyl Sales Surpass $1 Billion for First Time Since 1983
U.S. vinyl sales broke the $1 billion revenue barrier in 2025, the first time since 1983. The surge was driven largely by Taylor Swift’s *The Life of a Showgirl*, which moved 1.6 million units across eight specialty editions. Overall vinyl units rose 7.9%...
Colliding Currents Can Target the Deep Brain without Surgery
Temporal interference (TI) stimulation uses two high‑frequency electrical currents that intersect to generate a low‑frequency envelope capable of modulating deep‑brain activity without surgery. Early human pilots have reported seizure suppression and better sleep in epilepsy, improved motor learning after stroke,...
What Makes Sau Lee Stand Out in a Crowded Fashion Market?
What’s Behind the Injectable Peptide Craze? – Podcast
Injectable peptides such as BPC‑157, GHK‑Cu and TB‑500 have surged in popularity among biohackers despite lacking regulatory approval. The Guardian podcast explores why these grey‑market compounds have become mainstream, featuring insights from journalist Adrienne Matei and Imperial College peptide researcher...
Rosheen Kaul’s Aloo Tikki Buns Leave Other Vegie Burgers in the Dust
Chef Rosheen Kaul introduces an aloo tikki burger that elevates traditional South Asian potato patties with a modern bun. The recipe blends mashed potatoes, grated zucchini, garam masala, and panko, formed into crisp patties fried to golden perfection. Served on...
BTS Announces New York Spotify Fan Event, Netflix Drops Trailer for BTS: The Return Documentary
The requested BTS news article could not be retrieved; the page returns a 404 error, providing no details about the announced New York Spotify fan event or the Netflix BTS documentary trailer. Without the article, specifics such as date, venue,...
Ed O’Brien Hints at 2027 Radiohead Australia Tour
Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien revealed the band is targeting a headline tour of Australia in 2027, following their return to the stage after a seven‑year hiatus. The group plans to tour North America, South America, and Asia/Oceania, but will sit...
Language, Justice and Conference Dinners
Cambridge University Press has released "Language and Justice", an edited volume that expands the study of language beyond traditional law‑linguistics to the procedural dimensions of justice. The book draws on real‑world case data to examine contexts such as advisor‑client consultations,...
What To Know About Breast Cancer Recurrence
Early‑stage breast cancer patients face a lingering concern about recurrence, which can be local, regional, or distant. Dr. Margaret Thompson explains that recurrence rates have fallen over the past two decades thanks to improved surgery, radiation, and systemic therapies. Individual...
When To Take Your Baby to the Hospital for RSV
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) commonly presents as a cold in infants, but babies under six months can develop bronchiolitis that quickly impairs breathing. Pediatrician Dr. Kristin Barrett advises parents to monitor peak symptom days (days 3‑5) and watch for red‑flag...
How To Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer risk can be mitigated through lifestyle choices and proactive screening, according to oncologist Margaret E.G. Thompson. Regular physical activity helps regulate estrogen and insulin, while maintaining a healthy weight reduces hormone-driven tumor growth. Limiting alcohol consumption further lowers...
David Sussillo on Persistence, Luck and the Bonds Between Life and Work
David Sussillo’s memoir recounts how a chance email linked him to Larry Abbott, whose mentorship at Columbia’s Center for Theoretical Neuroscience led to the development of FORCE learning. The method trains chaotic recurrent neural networks by harnessing their intrinsic dynamics...
Leucovorin, Long-Read Sequencing, and More
Leucovorin prescriptions for autistic children jumped 71% after a White House briefing promoted the drug, yet the FDA only approved it for cerebral folate deficiency and withdrew any autism claim. A 2024 autism trial supporting leucovorin was retracted, casting doubt...
E’last to Showcase Single in Japan Before Asia Tour
South Korean boy band E’last will hold a two‑day event in Japan on March 28‑29, featuring a concert and a fan meetup that will debut their newly released digital single “Tame.” Only five members will appear because leader Rano entered mandatory...
LANY Announce 2026 Australian Dates for Their Expansive ‘Soft’ World Tour
Alt‑pop trio LANY has added four Australian dates to its expansive ‘Soft’ World Tour, kicking off in Perth on October 27 and wrapping in Brisbane on November 22, 2026. The shows follow the band’s 2024 Australian leg and will showcase...
Watch: Fireball that Streaked Across Hawke’s Bay Sky Likely to Be Burning Space Junk
A bright fireball streaked across the sky over Hawke’s Bay early Thursday morning, prompting witnesses to think it was a plane or meteor. Observers from Wairoa to Napier reported a slow‑moving white object leaving a lingering contrail lasting up to...
Six Years, Two Hats, and a “Lasting Impact”: Paul Farag Departs Esca Group
Paul Farag announced his departure from Esca Group’s Aalia and Aalia Wine Room after six years as executive chef. He was credited with shaping a bold, contemporary take on Middle Eastern cuisine that earned industry acclaim. Co‑founder Ibrahim Moubadder praised...
What Can Schrödinger's Cat, Bayesian Inference, and the Neuroscience of Time Reveal About How We Experience the Present?
Jo Marchant’s new book explores how the brain constructs the present moment by constantly predicting future sensory input. Neurological cases like akinetopsia and schizophrenia illustrate how disrupted predictive processing warps time perception. The author links these mechanisms to Bayesian inference,...
Despite His Gloomy, Austere Prose, Colm Tóibín Is Jolly, Garrulous, and Likes to Gossip
Colm Tóibín’s long‑awaited short‑story collection, The News from Dublin, arrives on March 26, marking his first foray into the form in 15 years. The nine stories weave silence, unspoken family trauma, and the Irish diaspora into tightly controlled prose that resists...
John Aubrey, Born 400 Years Ago, Lived a Prodigiously Productive Literary Life, Starting Innumerable Projects and Finishing Just a Few
John Aubrey, born on March 12, 1626, was a 17th‑century antiquary whose prodigious note‑taking spanned folklore, architecture, natural history and biography. Though he launched countless projects, only a few were completed, most famously *Brief Lives* and his observations of Stonehenge and Avebury....
Pan-Fried Barramundi with Zucchini, Currants and Mint
The article presents a pan‑fried barramundi recipe that emphasizes a simple trick—weighting the fillet with a heavy saucepan and a sheet of baking paper—to achieve perfectly crisp skin. It pairs the fish with a char‑grilled zucchini, mint, and pistachio salad,...
The Unusual Way People Enjoyed Peanut Butter During The Great Depression
During the Great Depression, households turned to inexpensive ingredients, creating a peanut‑butter‑stuffed onion dish that combined boiled onions with peanut butter, breadcrumbs, paprika and a milk‑basted bake. The recipe appeared in 1930s newspapers across the U.S. and Canada, offering a...
‘Such a Wonderful, Wonderful Journey’: Eurogliders Star Dies After Cancer Battle
Australian new‑wave guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Bernie Lynch, co‑founder of Eurogliders, died at 65 in Perth after a battle with metastatic throat cancer. Lynch penned the band’s signature hits, including the 1984 chart‑topper “Heaven (Must Be There)” and 1985’s “We...
Australia’s New Physical Activity Guidelines Won’t Shift the Needle – Here Are 4 Better Ideas
Australia released its first 24‑hour movement guidelines for adults, adding sleep recommendations and step targets. The guidance emphasizes 7‑9 hours of quality sleep and 7,000 daily steps but stops at advice without funding or regulatory changes. Critics argue that without...
Weight Management Gaining Attention in China, but Actions Still Lacking: Junshi Chen
Professor Junshi Chen highlighted China’s three‑year obesity‑prevention campaign launched in 2024, noting that public awareness of weight management has surged. While hospitals are opening obesity clinics, Chen warns that preventive actions remain insufficient, with 34.8% of adults overweight and 14.1%...
Is Scotland a Balanced Blueprint for Set-Jetting Tourism?
Screen tourism, or “set‑jetting,” is reshaping travel demand, with Scotland emerging as a premier destination. A VisitScotland study shows one‑in‑five visitors cite film, TV or literature as their travel trigger, generating roughly $218.8 million in 2023. Iconic locations like Blackness Castle...
2026 KTM 1390 Super Adventure R: The Big-Bore Beast Gets Rebooted
KTM has launched the 2026 1390 Super Adventure R, the first major update to its flagship adventure bike since 2021. The new model boosts output to 173 hp and 107 ft‑lbs of torque thanks to a larger 1,350 cc engine and a Camshift...
Lids Names Chase B Creative Director
Lids announced DJ and producer Chase B as its new creative director, tasking him with steering product design, collaborations, and brand storytelling. The move builds on an existing partnership that delivered the sold‑out Chase B × MLB “Maximal” 59Fifty caps. In his first initiative,...
Global Resource Developed for Osteoporosis Self Management
The International Osteoporosis Foundation has launched Build Better Bones, a multilingual, user‑centered website that supports self‑management for people with osteoporosis and their caregivers. Developed through design‑thinking and agile methods, the platform offers evidence‑based guidance on exercise, nutrition, home safety, and...
AI-Generated Feature ‘Raphael’ Anchors MBC C&I’s Hong Kong FilMart Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
South Korean broadcaster MBC C&I’s AI Contents Lab showcased its most ambitious slate at Hong Kong FilMart, headlined by “Raphael,” an 80‑minute feature billed as one of the world’s first fully AI‑generated movies. The lineup also includes AI‑driven dramas such...
H&M Adorables Takes Centre Stage at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
From March 17 to April 6, H&M Adorables will dominate three Galeries Lafayette windows with a nature‑themed scenography that showcases the spring/summer 2026 collection. The display marks the label’s first six months in the Parisian department store, following successful pop‑ups such as Selfridges...
NeuroScientific Readies Stem Cell Supply Boost for Bowel Disease Trials
NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals has begun its first manufacturing run of the StemSmart mesenchymal stem cell therapy at Q‑Gen Cell Therapeutics in Brisbane, initiating a critical technology transfer. The engineering run will validate quality, potency and regulatory compliance ahead of a Phase 2...
Las Vegas Is Home To North America's First Michelin-Starred Chinese Restaurant
Wing Lei, the Chinese restaurant inside the Wynn Las Vegas, became the first Chinese eatery in North America to receive a Michelin star when the guide launched its Las Vegas edition in 2008. The restaurant showcases refined Cantonese, Szechuan and...
Vietnamese Horror ‘Phi Phong: The Blood Demon’ Sells To Multiple Territories Through Mockingbird
Bluebells Studios’ horror feature *Phi Phong: The Blood Demon* has been sold to more than ten territories through Mockingbird Pictures, launching in Vietnam on April 24 to coincide with the Reunification Day holiday. The film, directed by Do Quoc Trung and...
Research to Gauge Effectiveness of Free Workplace Health Initiatives
A £3.7 million, five‑year research programme led by the University of Birmingham will assess the effectiveness of free workplace health and wellbeing initiatives, known as WHISPAs, for small and medium‑sized enterprises. Funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research,...
Is It Possible to Build a Plastic-Free Home?
Erica Cirino set out to build a plastic‑free home in rural Connecticut but found PVC plumbing prohibitively expensive, ultimately delivering a low‑plastic residence with metal roofing, wood siding and hemp‑fiber insulation. Her experience highlights how plastics dominate construction, yet alternatives such...
‘Wheel of Time’ Star To Headline Gritty New Crime Drama
Guy Ritchie’s new series *Young Sherlock* has quickly become a Prime Video hit, starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin alongside Dónal Finn, Natascha McElhone and others. The show adapts Andrew Lane’s young‑adult novels and is already a defining streaming arrival of early 2026. Riding that...
AI Is Everywhere — All the Time — at Hong Kong’s Filmart
Hong Kong’s Filmart 2026 has turned into a showcase for generative AI, featuring 28 dedicated AI sessions that eclipse traditional studio panels. The convention’s focus spans screenwriting, animation, pre‑visualization and workflow optimization, reflecting rapid adoption across Asian productions. Major tech...
This Might Be Gordon Ramsay's Worst Cookbook — Readers Say It Lacks Photos And His Iconic Voice
Gordon Ramsay’s latest title, *Great British Pub Food*, ranks lowest among his cookbooks, drawing criticism for its sparse layout and missing visual cues. Readers on Amazon and Goodreads complain about the lack of photographs, page numbers, and the chef’s trademark...
Planar Li Deposition and Dissolution Enable Practical Anode-Free Pouch Cells
Researchers at Westlake University have demonstrated an anode‑free lithium‑metal pouch cell that reaches 508 Wh kg⁻¹ energy density by using a crossover‑coupled electrolyte. The electrolyte creates a boron‑fluorine polymer‑rich solid‑electrolyte interphase (SEI) that is sub‑nanometer homogeneous, flexible, and enables uniform planar lithium...
Filmart: Animation Takes Center Stage as Box Office Booms
Animation has become a dominant force in China’s box office, with 2025 revenues reaching $3.57 billion and accounting for roughly half of all ticket sales. The breakout success of Beijing Enlight Pictures’ *Ne Zha 2*, which earned $2.2 billion worldwide, underscores the genre’s commercial...
Triple-Junction Solar Cells with Improved Carrier and Photon Management
Researchers have demonstrated a perovskite‑perovskite‑silicon triple‑junction solar cell that reaches a certified 30.02 % power conversion efficiency on a 1 cm² substrate. The breakthrough combines a non‑volatile additive, 4‑hydroxybenzylamine, which aligns crystal growth and suppresses non‑radiative recombination in the wide‑bandgap top cell,...
Eddie Peng, Sean Lau’s Chinese-Language ‘Night Manager’ Adds to Cast Ahead of Filmart
The Ink Factory has announced a major cast expansion for its Chinese‑language adaptation of John le Carré’s *The Night Manager*, adding veteran and rising Asian actors ahead of Hong Kong’s Filmart. Leads Eddie Peng and Sean Lau join a supporting roster that...