Lily Allen’s West End Girl turns heartbreak into powerful storytelling, blending reality and fiction as she processes the end of her marriage. Elaine Gregersen explores how Allen’s confessional album mirrors autoethnography – using personal experience to reveal deeper truths while questioning the ethics of sharing intimate stories.
Month: November 2025
The Supreme Court’s tariff case tests the balance between executive power and democratic accountability in shaping US and global trade policy.
Control over rare earth metals is now central to the US-China trade battle, shaping the future of global clean energy and technology supply chains.
Hara hachi bu – Japan’s “80% full” philosophy – emphasizes awareness and moderation over restriction, blending mindfulness with modern eating habits.
Ukraine’s rewilding projects are healing both land and people – restoring wetlands, reviving wildlife, and offering recovery for veterans amid ongoing war.
Taylor Swift’s record-breaking album shows how versioning, scarcity and fan psychology combine to create a masterclass in pop economics.
Bonnie Blue’s rise exposes a deeper paradox: women’s pursuit of power often means navigating systems that reward subservience to male expectations.
A new study using 3D high-speed video reveals how different snake species evolved unique strike strategies to deliver venom with remarkable precision.
A potential return to nuclear testing by the US could trigger reciprocal moves from other powers and deepen global nuclear tensions, experts warn.
Astronomers have unveiled the most detailed low-frequency radio map of the Milky Way, revealing a vivid portrait of star birth, death and cosmic structure.