Miles Davis at 100: Why His Reinvention Still Shapes Music
Miles Davis's centenary reminds us why he remains a towering figure in jazz: his refusal to let music stagnate, embracing change from cool jazz to electric fusion.
Miles Davis's centenary reminds us why he remains a towering figure in jazz: his refusal to let music stagnate, embracing change from cool jazz to electric fusion.
Discover the top new paperbacks for May, including Ocean Vuong's 'The Emperor of Gladness', RF Kuang's 'Katabasis', and Nick Clegg's 'How to Save the Internet'.
Explore the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid al-Adha, their rituals, spiritual meaning, and global significance for Muslims, amid current Middle East tensions.
Scientists discovered Tylosaurus rex, a 43-foot marine predator from 80 million years ago, twice the size of great white sharks and more aggressive than other mosasaurs.
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RecommendedLarge-letter postcards from the 1930s-60s showcase American innovation and optimism, with Curt Teich mass-producing them for every town.
The Hay Festival launches 'The Pleasure List', a crowd-sourced collection of 39 captivating books chosen by the public to revive the joy of reading across Britain.
Scientists surveying ants accidentally discovered a new 'happy face' spider in the Himalayas, named Theridion himalayana, with a smile-like pattern on its back.
A new study reveals that Tyrannosaurus rex evolved tiny arms because its massive head became the primary weapon for hunting, making forelimbs redundant.
Researchers have successfully used an artificial eggshell to hatch a giant moa, bringing the extinct bird back to life in a groundbreaking de-extinction effort.
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RecommendedDiscover five must-read Japanese translated fiction books, from award-nominated novels to heartwarming tales. Perfect for diverse reading lists.
A young crescent moon will journey past Venus and Jupiter this week, offering a stunning celestial display visible from both hemispheres after sunset.
New research reveals humans began taming horses around 3500-3000 BCE, a millennium earlier than believed, with a slow process across regions.
Peer Bork, a pioneering bioinformatician who advanced human microbiome research and introduced gut enterotypes, has died aged 62.
Katja Hoyer's new book explores how Weimar, birthplace of German democracy, became a Nazi stronghold, examining the town's interwar history through personal accounts.
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RecommendedA new analysis of 400,000-year-old teeth from Homo erectus reveals genetic clues about interbreeding with Denisovans, shedding light on human evolution.
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Guardian reveals 100 greatest novels in English as voted by experts. Nominate your top three novels and authors in our survey.
At the annual Koovagam festival, transgender women in India find a rare space of acceptance and visibility amid a controversial new gender recognition law that critics say is regressive.
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RecommendedVirgo, one of the fainter zodiac constellations, is well placed for observation in northern spring. Located between Leo and Libra, it is visible from both hemispheres.
From love and identity to feminism and inequality, these four books offer essential reading for women in their twenties navigating relationships, ambition, and the world.
The Edinburgh International Book Festival announces its 2026 Front List featuring Douglas Stuart, Diana Gabaldon, David Olusoga, and more at McEwan Hall from 15-30 August.
Scientists discovered Xiangyunloong fengming, a 190-million-year-old dinosaur in China, bridging a key evolutionary gap for long-necked giants.
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RecommendedThe Eta Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak on the night of 5-6 May. Best seen before dawn, observers may see a dozen bright meteors per hour despite a waning gibbous moon.
A debut novel weaving four women’s stories across centuries, from 1980s Cincinnati to interstellar space, celebrating found families and the power of storytelling.
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Suzy Hansen's 'From Life Itself' portrays everyday life in Istanbul's Karagümrük neighbourhood, revealing how ordinary people experience authoritarianism and migration politics.
Go behind the scenes of The Great Moose Migration, the Swedish slow TV show that captivates millions with its epic, rarely-seen moose crossing.
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RecommendedDiscover the top six audiobook releases for spring 2026 on Audible, from true crime and sci-fi to family dramas and time-travel stories.