A festival of short films brings unexpected voices to the main stage
Programmers say the strongest work this year came from first-time directors working with tiny budgets and big ideas.
Culture
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Journal
Sport
Veteran marathoner on running slower, smarter and longer
At forty-three, she has rewritten her training plan around recovery and says the results have surprised even her coach.
World
In a remote valley, a community radio station keeps the language alive
Volunteers broadcast news, music and bedtime stories in a tongue few schools teach, and listeners say it has changed how children talk at home.
Business
The four-day week, two years on: what employers actually learned
Companies that adopted shorter weeks report mixed but mostly positive results, with the biggest gains in retention and sick days.
Technology
Open-source maintainers ask for fairer funding as dependencies grow
The software behind much of the internet is maintained by small teams, and many are warning that goodwill alone is not a plan.
Science
Astronomers capture the clearest image yet of a planet-forming disc
Rings and gaps in the new picture offer a rare look at how worlds are assembled around young stars.
Culture
The chefs rethinking regional cooking for a hotter, drier future
Cooks across three continents are turning to drought-hardy grains and forgotten crops, and diners are following.
Sport
Youth academies shift focus from winning to long-term development
Coaches say fewer competitive fixtures and more free play are producing better, more resilient athletes.
World
Election officials brace for record turnout with new paper-trail rules
Counties have spent months training staff and testing equipment ahead of what is expected to be a busy polling day.
Business
How a regional airline turned a crisis into a loyal customer base
A candid response to a winter meltdown helped the carrier win back trust, and its competitors are taking notes.