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‘It’s magic’: scientists rediscover how to make ancient Roman colour-changing glass
Scientists at the University of Sheffield have successfully replicated the optical properties of the ancient Lycurgus Cup, a 1,600-year-old Roman glass that changes colour from green to red depending on light direction.
NASA’s Artemis I mission reveals surprising radiation levels near the Moon
NASA’s Artemis I mission used lithium fluoride crystal detectors to measure cosmic radiation exposure near the Moon, revealing radiation distribution patterns substantially different from low Earth orbit conditions.
Hundreds of thousands march across France in protests over schools and policing
Hundreds of thousands marched across France on Saturday in largely peaceful protests supporting students’ demands for school improvements and criticizing government policing tactics, though clashes erupted in multiple cities.
British woman dies trying to save sons on Bahamas snorkelling trip
A 36-year-old British woman died on Tuesday in the Bahamas while attempting to rescue her two sons from a strong current during a snorkelling trip near Bimini.
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Scottish Premiership review: Rangers struggle, Kasper Hogh silences Celtic critics & Hearts shine in another dramatic weekend
Rangers remain winless under Derek McInnes after losing to Hibernian, while Celtic striker Kasper Hogh scored three goals against Kilmarnock and Hearts delivered an impressive response with victory over Dundee United.
Liverpool: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos nears deal to buy stake with consortium led by Amit Bhatia
A consortium led by Amit Bhatia and including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is nearing a deal to acquire roughly one-third of Liverpool Football Club from Fenway Sports Group, with an announcement expected this week.
Sex, drugs and washing dishes: inside Anthony Bourdain’s unruly younger years
A new film explores Anthony Bourdain’s formative years as a dishwasher in Provincetown, Massachusetts, eight years after his 2018 death, drawing from his 2000 memoir Kitchen Confidential.
‘She’s the voice of a really particular moment’: how Phoebe Bridgers became her generation’s defining songwriter
Indie musician Phoebe Bridgers releases her third album this week, six years after her pandemic-era breakthrough, cementing her status as her generation’s most influential songwriter.
Bristol artist Banksy’s works cost taxpayers nearly £150k
Street artist Banksy’s recent works have cost taxpayers nearly £150,000 in cleaning and security expenses, with a mural on the Royal Courts of Justice accounting for over £85,000 of the total.
‘Spectacular’ Game of Thrones stage spin-off opens at home of Shakespeare
The Royal Shakespeare Company has opened Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a prequel stage adaptation that received mostly positive reviews from theatre critics, with most awarding four or five stars.
‘House of the Dragon’ Star Shares the Bright Side of That Tragic Finale Twist
House of the Dragon’s season three finale features the death of Queen Helaena Targaryen, a pivotal moment that will shape the show’s future trajectory.
Tedde Moore, Ralphie’s Teacher in ‘A Christmas Story,’ Dies at 79
Tedde Moore, best known for playing teacher Miss Shields in the 1983 film A Christmas Story, has died at age 79 in Huntsville, Ontario.
‘Primo Viaggio,’ Presented Last Year at Locarno’s Alliance 4 Development, Has Wrapped and Heading for Venice Gap-Financing Market (EXCLUSIVE)
“Primo Viaggio,” a co-production between Italian and French producers, has completed filming across Italy, Spain and France. The film is now headed to Venice Film Festival’s Gap-Financing Market to secure additional funding and distribution partners.
‘Tear Gas’ Is a Fiction Film Shot Inside Georgia Anti-Government Protests. And It Is “an Act of Resistance”
Georgian director Uta Beria’s ‘Tear Gas’ is a fiction film shot during real anti-government protests in Tbilisi, premiering at Locarno Film Festival on August 12.
Sadhguru, Graphic India Team on Animated Epic ‘Shiva: The Adiyogi’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Sadhguru and Graphic India are collaborating on an animated feature titled ‘Shiva: The Adiyogi,’ which explores the origin story of Hindu God Shiva presented as the first yogi.
Marco Perego, in the Presence of Wife Zoe Saldaña, Tells Locarno Pro: Don’t Produce Indie Film for the Money
Producer Marco Perego told the Locarno Film Festival that independent filmmakers should not pursue production for financial gain, emphasizing the importance of protecting artistic vision and creative integrity.