The Mummers got a chance to strut their stuff again in Philly. The string bands competed Saturday in the 2026 String Band Spectacular at Lincoln Financial Field. This, after windy weather postponed ...

Mr Mohamed Hashim Marecar pictured at his shop in Queensway Shopping Centre on Jan 12, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Mak Jia Kee) In Queensway Shopping Centre, where sneaker soles squeak against old tiles and the ...

Australian Open racket stringers work behind the scenes at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. Photograph: Charlie Kinross/The Guardian There would be no Australian Open were it not for the work undertaken ...

Does string theory—the controversial “theory of everything” from physics—tell us anything about consciousness and the human brain? If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our ...

Tennis Australia says the next generation of tennis stringers is needed as the industry faces a skills shortage. Professional stringers are responsible for the bulk of racquets at tournaments such as ...

For more than a century, scientists have wondered why physical structures like blood vessels, neurons, tree branches, and other biological networks look the way they do. The prevailing theory held ...

The 2026 Australian Open is still a month away, but the first Grand Slam of the year is already dealing with drama. While most players will kick off their season at a warm-up tournament, many have ...

Former professional tennis player Eugenie Bouchard flaunted her enviably fit physique in a teeny string bikini while soaking in the sun in the British Virgin Islands. The Canadian — she hails from ...

Years ago, an audacious Fields medalist outlined a sweeping program that, he claimed, could be used to resolve a major problem in algebraic geometry. Other mathematicians had their doubts. Now he says ...

Ball x Pit is a fiendishly good time. The frenetic blend of Breakout and Vampire Survivors is easily one of the best games of the year. It’s immensely replayable. However, one reaches a point (after ...