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The 60 Best Albums Of 2026 (So Far…)
Clash Magazine has published its mid-year list of the 60 best albums of 2026, spanning genres from jazz and pop to electronic, R&B, folk and rap. The list, compiled by the magazine’s staff and contributors, highlights releases from January to July, mixing breakthrough newcomers with veteran musicians and including some long-form projects and mixtapes alongside…
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Defunct part of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will slam into the moon
A discarded upper stage from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is expected to crash into the moon on Wednesday, 2 August, at around 2:35am ET, striking near Einstein Crater in the moon’s north-western region. The impact was not planned by SpaceX and highlights the growing amount of human-made debris drifting through space and eventually colliding…
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Early eating habits could have lasting effects on dementia risk, study suggests
A new study suggests that consuming less sugar during pregnancy and in the first couple of years of a child’s life may lower their risk of developing dementia decades later. The research, published in the journal Neurology, links early-life sugar exposure to long-term brain health, adding to growing evidence that dietary habits established before and…
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Why is the rate of premature births so high in this community?
In Rehri Goth, a fishing settlement on the outskirts of Karachi, Pakistan, roughly one in four babies is born prematurely, nearly double the country’s national average and among the highest rates recorded anywhere in the world. Researchers say the crisis matters because premature birth is a leading driver of infant mortality in low-income settings, with…
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No cure, no vaccine: Experts warn of rare Bourbon virus after first NY case
A rare tick-borne Bourbon virus infection has been confirmed in New York for the first time, according to Stony Brook Medicine. Experts say the finding matters because there is no vaccine or specific treatment, and further cases may be missed or mistaken for other illnesses if the virus becomes more common. The virus is transmitted…
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John Oliver Renews HBO Deal Through Late 2027
John Oliver has renewed his HBO contract until late 2027, securing at least a 14th season of Last Week Tonight. The unusually short one-year extension may reflect uncertainty over Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal Oliver has repeatedly criticised. Oliver’s previous HBO renewal, agreed in December 2023, lasted three years, whereas…
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They call it ‘a dream fulfilled’ — new homes designed for (and by) slum residents
Residents of the Sanjaynagar informal settlement in Ahmednagar, India, have moved into homes they helped design through a participatory redevelopment project called Swapnapurti, meaning “fulfilment of dreams”. The project matters because it seeks to preserve residents’ social ties and accommodate their daily needs, rather than imposing the standard high-rise housing models that can disrupt established…
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Gregg Araki on sex, film and queer resistance: ‘All the terrible shit in the world is because of sexual repression’
Gregg Araki, the veteran queer film-maker, has released his 12th feature, I Want Your Sex, a provocative comedy exploring desire and power that he describes as fundamentally queer despite its heterosexual central relationship. The film marks a milestone for the 66-year-old director, who has spent four decades making anarchic, boundary-pushing cinema, as it opens on…
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Astronomers Have Detected an Exomoon for the First Time
An international team of astronomers has found evidence of a moon-like companion orbiting the brown dwarf CD-35 2722 B, 73 light-years from Earth. If confirmed, it would be the first detected exomoon-like object beyond the solar system and could help address the longstanding lack of definitive evidence for moons in other planetary systems. The suspected…
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The 1996 Pearl Jam song that fused grunge with funk: “An opportunity to experiment”
Pearl Jam’s 1996 single ‘Who You Are’ marked a deliberate move beyond the band’s established grunge sound, combining its rock foundations with a more rhythmic, funk-tinged approach. The article presents the track as an important example of the band using a changing line-up and creative freedom to broaden its musical identity. Released on the album…