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L’Écume des jours
My admission that Boris Vian’s L’Écume des jours (Froth on the Daydream) is my favourite book has often raised eyebrows. This 1947 novel is a classic mandatory back-to school read for French pupils, but is rarely considered a part of the adult canon. There is, indeed, something very
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026
In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly established the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Held annually on February 11th and implemented by UNESCO and UN-Women, this initiative promotes full and equal participation and recognition of women and girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. About the event
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Experimental Astrobiology
How scientists are getting closer to unlocking the recipe for life beyond Earth.
Opinion
Law and Order: GPT
Nefarious AI use and what we’re not doing about it.
Film & TV
Mulholland Drive (2001)
A David Lynch feature: A dream-like, surrealist film
Film & TV
Eraserhead (1977)
A David Lynch feature: Xiu Xiu Eraserhead concert
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Inland Empire (2006)
A David Lynch feature: Starring Laura Dern
Film & TV
Rabbits (2002)
A David Lynch feature: "In a nameless city deluged by a continuous rain... three rabbits live with a fearful mystery."
Film & TV
The Elephant Man (1980)
A David Lynch feature: A beautiful Victorial London setting
Puzzles
1891 Cryptic Crossword
Select a square to see the clue 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Across 1. Ill feelings occasionally ebb and Abel got old. [3 4] 5.