Oteil Burbridge & Lamar Williams Jr. Bring Together All-Star Band For ‘The Offering’
Bassist Oteil Burbridge and vocalist Lamar Williams Jr. have assembled an all‑star ensemble to record their new album, The Offering, which drops on May 1 via Floki Studios. The eight‑track project, featuring a single titled “The Way We Rise,” grew out of informal basement writing sessions that began more than a decade ago. Recording took place in Iceland’s remote Floki Studios, with drummer‑producer John Morgan Kimock overseeing the sessions. The album blends rock, soul, and folk influences while exploring themes of perseverance and spiritual fortitude.
IFW Dresden Selects Agnitron Agilis 100 MOCVD Platform for Precursor Chemistry and Ultra-Wide-Bandgap Materials Development
Agnitron Technology’s Agilis 100 MOCVD platform has been selected by the Institute for Materials Chemistry at IFW Dresden to advance precursor chemistry and ultra‑wide‑bandgap semiconductor research. The system’s patented showerhead and low‑vapor‑pressure delivery enable flexible handling of novel metal‑organic precursors. Initial...
South Africa Endorses Treaty to Triple Global Nuclear Energy Capacity by 2050
South Africa has signed the non‑binding Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy Capacity by 2050, joining 33 other nations at the 2023 UN climate summit in Dubai. The move was announced at the Africa Energy Indaba, where the energy minister called...
Holly Humberstone Has Shared ‘Cruel World’, a Song About the Pain of Long-Distance Love
British singer‑songwriter Holly Humberstone released “Cruel World”, the lead single from her second album arriving April 10. The track explores the emotional turbulence of long‑distance love, which Humberstone calls her favorite song yet. A Victorian‑theatre‑styled video directed by Silken Weinberg visualizes...
Low and No Alcohol Wine: What to Look Out for in 2026
The alcohol‑free wine market is accelerating, with winemakers investing in premium grapes and refined dealcoholisation techniques to deliver wines that taste closer to their traditional counterparts. Brands like Eisberg are launching higher‑end tiers that preserve terroir and balance earlier in...
Shilpa Biologicals, mAbTree Program Targets Immune Pathway in Rare Blood Cancers
Shilpa Biologicals and mAbTree Biologics received FDA orphan drug designation for an investigational monoclonal antibody that targets an immune‑evasion pathway in essential thrombocythemia and polycythemia vera. The designation validates the novel mechanism and accelerates plans for IND‑enabling studies and first‑in‑human...
James Blake Has Lined up a UK and European ‘Trying Times’ Tour, Including Brixton Academy
British singer‑songwriter James Blake announced a UK and European leg of his “Trying Times” tour, kicking off at London’s O2 Academy Brixton on June 29. The tour follows his North American shows and coincides with the release of his new...
‘The Tibetan Book of the Dead’ Is Actually Not Just About Death
The Tibetan Book of the Dead, originally titled “The Great Liberation by Hearing,” is a 14th‑century Buddhist text that outlines six intermediate states, or bardos, extending far beyond the moment of death. While early Western exposure came from Walter Evans‑Wentz’s...
Quantum Computers Must Overcome Major Technical Hurdles Before Tackling Quantum Chemistry Problems
A new Physical Review B feasibility study finds that both the variational quantum eigensolver (VQE) and quantum phase estimation (QPE) algorithms face prohibitive technical barriers for quantum chemistry. VQE demands error rates far below today’s noisy devices and can require decades...
Bombas Steps Up Its Game With Bombas Sport, Targeting Growing Athletic Market
Bombas has launched Bombas Sport, a dedicated performance sock sub‑line targeting activities such as running, skiing, and studio workouts. The new line has driven a 40% year‑over‑year increase in new customers and nearly doubled repeat purchases, pushing performance products to...
Benedict Cumberbatch's "Exceptional" Crime Thriller Confirms UK Release
Sky has confirmed a UK theatrical release for the Scandi‑noir crime thriller *Blood on Snow*, adapted from Jo Nesbø’s novel. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch as rival mob boss “the Fisherman” alongside Aaron Taylor‑Johnson, Eva Green and Ben Mendelsohn. Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, the project...
Kino Lorber Readies ‘Malfeasance’ Four-Film Pack of Thrillers by Controversial French Film Director Yves Boisset
Kino Lorber announced that on March 31, 2026 it will issue ‘Malfeasance’, a Blu‑ray collection of four Yves Boisset thrillers. The set bundles the 1971 ‘Angel’s Leap’, 1975 ‘Mad Enough to Kill’, 1980 ‘The Woman Cop’, and 1982 ‘Rise Up, Spy’, with...
What Are the Limits to Seeing the Best in Others?
The article argues that charitable interpretation—seeing the best in others—requires balancing perceived goodness against an individual’s agency. It explains how contextual factors such as hunger, hormones, or stress can diminish personal agency, prompting us to attribute behavior to circumstance rather...
King Charles Visited Tate Britain’s ‘Turner and Constable’ Show and Loved What He Saw
The Tate Britain’s "Turner and Constable" exhibition, opened in November, has drawn roughly 185,000 visitors and celebrates the 250th birthdays of J.M.W. Turner and John Constable. King Charles visited the show, expressing enthusiasm for Turner’s early work, "The Rising Squall,...
Mubi’s Thriller ‘Lurker’ Available on 4K Ultra HD Disc From Alliance
Mubi’s debut thriller Lurker has been issued on 4K Ultra HD disc by Alliance Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Alex Russell and starring Théodore Pellerin, Archie Madekwe and Sunny Suljic, follows a retail worker who infiltrates a rising music artist’s inner circle. The release...
Nas Is The Fifth Face Of CLASH 133
Nas is featured as the fifth face of CLASH 133, marking a milestone for both the artist and the publication. The legendary rapper teams up with iconic producer DJ Premier on his new album “Light‑Years,” a project that pays homage to hip‑hop’s...
Jaakko Eino Kalevi Returns With New Single ‘Black Diamond’
Finnish musician Jaakko Eino Kalevi has issued an eight‑minute single titled “Black Diamond,” his first release since the album Chaos Magic. The track reworks the 1990s Stratovarius power‑metal anthem into a baroque‑infused, synth‑driven mini‑epic that nods to prog group Goblin,...
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It’s Not Too Late to Set Screen Limits—How to Create Healthier Tech Habits at Any Age
Experts reaffirm that limiting children’s screen time remains crucial despite rising digital habits. Average daily use tops seven hours, with toddlers near two hours and teens up to nine, driving concerns over sleep, obesity, and mental health. The American Academy...
Good Morning, Moon
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) continues to deliver high‑resolution lunar imagery, with its March 2026 Science Image of the Month highlighting an unnamed crater illuminated by early‑morning sunlight. The image, captured on 30 August 2023 by LROC, showcases the Moon’s rugged terrain and...
Drug Church Face Reality on “Pynch”
Drug Church has released “Pynch,” their first single since 2024’s Prude, presenting a love‑themed track that urges listeners to face reality. The video, directed by Elliott Ingham, offers a behind‑the‑scenes look at the band on tour. The release coincides with...
Kacey Musgraves, James Blake, Kim Gordon, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
This week’s music roundup spotlights Kacey Musgraves’ sultry single “Dry Spell,” James Blake’s orchestral closer “Just a Little Higher” from his first independent album, and Kim Gordon’s genre‑bending “Busy Bee,” which fuses trap beats with grunge textures. The list also...
Teen Crashes Stolen Lamborghini After 15-Hour Police Chase, Cops Say
A 16‑year‑old was arrested after a 15‑hour police pursuit of a stolen 2020 Lamborghini Urus in Melbourne. The high‑performance SUV, reported stolen early Thursday, roamed suburbs at extreme speeds, ran red lights and even used pedestrian walkways. Victoria Police deployed...
SANTOS BRAVOS Introduce Their Dual Identity With Debut EP ‘DUAL’
HYBE Latin America’s five‑member group Santos Bravos released their debut EP DUAL, a six‑track project that juxtaposes the “Santo” side of Latin pop warmth with the “Bravo” side of reggaeton and Brazilian funk club energy. The EP includes breakout single...
Take a Look Inside EJ Lagasse’s Passport
EJ Lagasse, a 22‑year‑old chef and co‑owner of New Orleans’ Emeril’s, helped the restaurant secure two Michelin stars, a three‑star New York Times review, and a James Beard Emerging Chef nomination. He is reinventing his father’s classic Creole dishes with a contemporary...
You Can Visit The Real-Life Canadian Filming Locations Of ’56 Days’ On Prime
Prime Video’s thriller “56 Days” premiered in February 2026, starring Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia. Although the narrative is set in Boston, the series was largely shot in Montreal, Quebec, with additional background footage captured in Calgary, Alberta. Montreal’s historic...
From Manuscript to Asset: Why Every Indie Author Needs an IP Strategy
Indie authors often overlook that a manuscript is a bundle of valuable intellectual‑property rights that can be licensed beyond the book itself. Copyright attaches automatically, but registration strengthens legal standing, while trademarks protect series titles, pen names, and distinctive characters....
The Revival Of The Wedge: The 2026 Way To Wear The Sculptural Shoe
Milan Fashion Week highlighted the resurgence of the wedge shoe as 2026’s must‑have footwear. Designers such as Dolce & Gabbana and Fendi reinterpreted the classic silhouette with peep‑toe cuts, PVC straps and resin heels, blending vintage flair with modern materials....
The CAAD14 You Can’t Buy, Giant’s Aero Fine Print, and Mid-Ride Road Rage
The Velo podcast episode dives into three hot topics: recent road‑race misconduct that led to disqualifications and fines, Giant’s fourth‑generation Propel claiming an 18‑watt aerodynamic advantage, and Cannondale’s new CAAD14 launch that arrives heavier with a non‑sellable brushed‑aluminum version. Hosts...
Bacteria 4D Simulation, Safer Large Gene Insertion, uniQure Roller Coaster
The J. Craig Venter Institute unveiled a 4D, nanoscale simulation that tracks the entire life cycle of a minimal bacterial cell, marking a milestone for synthetic biology. A new gene‑editing platform designs DNA donors that dodge immune detection, enabling safer,...
Our Extinct Australopithecus Relatives May Have Had Difficult Births
A new analysis of Australopithecus pelvis fossils reveals that these early hominins experienced birth forces comparable to modern humans, exposing mothers to significant perineal stress and potential tearing. Researchers, including midwife Pierre Frémondière, argue that the pelvic floor was subjected...
Tahoe Therapeutics Builds Record Single-Cell Atlas Using Automated Pipetting Technology
San Francisco biotech Tahoe Therapeutics is building the world’s largest single‑cell atlas of cell‑chemical interactions, leveraging Integra Biosciences’ Assist Plus pipetting robot, Parse Biosciences’ Evercode scRNA‑seq kits, and its own AI analytics. Automation has increased single‑cell preparation throughput more than fivefold...
Must Read: Etro's Creative Director Exits, The 2026 CFDA/'Vogue' Fashion Fund Application Opens
Etro announced the departure of creative director Marco De Vincenzo after nearly four years, signaling a new strategic phase for the luxury house. The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund has opened its 2026 application, inviting U.S.-based designers with under $10 million revenue to...
Researchers Assess Bioaccessibility of Toxic Elements in Mining Waste
Researchers conducted a meta‑analysis of 23 studies covering 228 mining‑related samples to assess the bioaccessibility of lead and arsenic. They found that total metal concentrations and pH are the strongest predictors of how much of these contaminants become soluble in...
Hear JAY WEINBERG’s Ruthless Collab with CODE ORANGE Offshoot NOWHERE2RUN
Jay Weinberg, fresh from his departure from Suicidal Tendencies, has dropped the second track of his solo collaboration series, "Drone Operator," featuring Code Orange off‑shoot NOWHERE2RUN. The aggressive hardcore‑infused single showcases Weinberg on drums, guitar, bass and vocals, while Jami...
Margo Price Covers Neil Young With Ny Oh & Kendall Robbins In Los Angeles
Margo Price performed at Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre, supporting her 2025 album Hard Headed Woman. The show featured opening acts Ny Oh and Kendall Robbins, who later joined Price for a striking rendition of Neil Young’s “After The Gold Rush.” The...
The Overlooked Canary Island with Cobbled Streets, Local Markets and Subtropical Forests
La Palma, the westernmost Canary Island, is gaining attention for its UNESCO Biosphere and Starlight Reserve status, which protect its laurel forests, volcanic landscapes, and dark skies. The island’s economy remains rooted in agriculture—particularly banana cultivation—while tourism is deliberately limited...
Nine Hours at Lysée, New York’s Singular Fine Art Dessert Gallery
Lysée, a New York fine‑art dessert gallery, merges French pastry techniques with Korean flavor traditions under chef Sungjin Lee. Signature items such as the corn‑mousse cake, the Very Important Chocolate (V.I.C.) cake, and a seasonal galette du rois showcase meticulous craftsmanship...
Cortisol Blurs the Brain’s Internal Navigation Map
A recent PLOS Biology study shows that acute cortisol administration disrupts grid‑cell activity in the entorhinal cortex, impairing participants' ability to navigate virtual environments. The hormone blurs the brain's internal coordinate system, leading to larger positional errors, especially when landmarks...
TRIXTER's 'Phenomenal' New Album Will 'Probably' Arrive In Early 2027: 'Everybody Is Gonna Be Blown Away'
TRIXTER guitarist‑vocalist Steve Brown confirmed the band’s new studio album is about 75% finished, with 14‑15 songs in the pipeline. The record is slated for an early 2027 release and will be paired with a documentary chronicling Brown and bassist...
Iconic ’90s Outfits We’re Still Copying Today
The 1990s are back in full force, shaping runway collections, street style and social‑media feeds with a blend of minimalist elegance and bold accents. Iconic pieces such as high‑rise jeans, slip dresses, velvet suits and leopard‑print coats are being reimagined...
Chokecherry’s Izzie Clark Shares How Fitness Helps Her as an Artist
Izzie Clark, vocalist of emerging punk‑pop band Chokecherry, explains how a disciplined fitness regimen transformed her both on and off stage. After juggling caregiving for her grandmother and a personal breakup in 2025, she turned to at‑home Pilates and strength...
Mogwai’s Barry Burns Soundtracks New Film Everybody To Kenmure Street
Barry Burns, guitarist and keyboardist for Scottish post‑rock legends Mogwai, has provided the full soundtrack for the award‑winning documentary *Everybody To Kenmure Street*. The film, directed by Felipe Bustos Sierra, chronicles the eight‑hour stand‑off in Pollokshields after a Home Office dawn raid...
AnOther Loves: An Art Deco-Inspired Mule
Ferragamo’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection introduces an Art Deco‑inspired mule designed by Maximilian Davis, whose recent work revisits the brand’s 1920s origins. The shoe features a blunted square satin toe adorned with an abstract floral motif that can also read as a...
Serotonin Centers Unveils Medical Longevity Model for Fitness Industry
Serotonin Centers announced the Serotonin Partner Program, a medical longevity model for U.S. fitness facilities. The turnkey platform lets gyms add medically supervised services—weight loss, hormone optimization, peptide and NAD+ therapies, IV metabolic support—within dedicated longevity suites. Serotonin funds, staffs,...
BAM BAM Arrives April 1 in Downtown Vancouver
Award‑winning Nemesis team launches BAM BAM, an all‑day nostalgic eatery, on April 1 in downtown Vancouver. The 2,800‑square‑foot space at 160 West Georgia seats 55 and was designed by McKinley Studios with a blend of 1960s varsity and futuristic décor. The...
After Teasing a 2D Take on Hoppers that Never Was, Kiki's Delivery Service's Return to Theaters Proves We Need Hand-Drawn...
Studio Ghibli’s *Kiki’s Delivery Service* is back in IMAX, underscoring a growing appetite for hand‑drawn animation amid a 3D‑dominated market. A recent 2D test clip from Pixar’s upcoming *Hoppers* sparked fan calls for a similar aesthetic, highlighting the genre’s nostalgic pull....
What Are Plaza Premium First Lounges, And How Can They Be Accessed?
Plaza Premium First Lounges represent the premium tier of the independent lounge operator, offering a first‑class experience that rivals airline‑run facilities. Launched a decade ago, the concept now exists in seven airports—including DFW, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Phnom Penh and Vancouver—with...
Mazda Files Trademark That Could Block Ferrari From Using 'Luce' Name for Maranello's 1st EV
Ferrari announced its first battery‑electric model will be called Luce, but Mazda has filed a Japanese trademark for the same name, potentially blocking Ferrari’s use in Japan. Mazda’s claim stems from decades‑old use of the Luce badge on its 929...
RUSH Release Grace Under Pressure 40th Anniversary Edition
Rush has unveiled an expanded 40th‑anniversary reissue of *Grace Under Pressure*, offered in both vinyl and CD box‑set formats. The Super Deluxe Edition features a 2025 remaster, an alternate Terry Brown mix, a 1984 Toronto live recording, and Dolby Atmos...
China Just Approved Its First Brain Implant for Commercial Use, a World First
China’s National Medical Products Administration has granted the first commercial approval for an invasive brain‑computer interface, developed by Shanghai‑based Neuracle Medical Technology. The coin‑sized, wireless implant sits on the brain’s surface and enables users with partial spinal‑cord injuries to operate...