The HLO, which is expanding into the U.S., shares many of the same objectives as a lending library, writes Judy Bolton-Fasman. "It serves as a public resource intended to be a safe place to learn and exchange ideas, but it also confronts stigma, discrimination and prejudice."

DNAWORKS’ world premiere production of “The Secret Sharer" centers queer joy while SpeakEasy Stage Company’s “Swept Away” is a much darker story about a shipwrecked whaling crew fighting for their lives. WBUR theater critic Jacquinn Sinclair reviews.

Both major figures in Boston's rock scene, the duo teamed up to create "The Undone is Done Again," a new EP of medieval songs rearranged for Donelly’s voice and Brokaw’s electric guitar.

Researchers have found an enzyme that can turn fragile drug molecules into durable ring shapes. This could help medications like Ozempic last longer and work more effectively. The process is simpler and more precise than traditional methods, even for complex drugs. It may open the door to stronger, longer-lasting treatments.

We have journalists at the Beijing Auto Show (Auto China 2026), but it takes time to collect and then share all of the great EV announcements happening there. In the meantime, below is one notable announcement from Leapmotor & Stellantis that was shared on Friday when the show launched. Leapmotor ... [continued] The post Leapmotor Launches Lafa5 Ultra at Auto China 2026 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

We have journalists at the Beijing Auto Show (Auto China 2026), but it takes time to collect and then share all of the great EV announcements happening there. In the meantime, below is one notable announcement from XPENG that was shared on Friday when the show launched. The 19th Beijing ... [continued] The post AI Transforms the World: XPENG Showcases Its Full-Stack Physical AI Ecosystem at Auto China 2026 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

We have journalists at the Beijing Auto Show (Auto China 2026), but it takes time to collect and then share all of the great EV announcements happening there. In the meantime, below is one notable announcement from NIO that was shared on Friday when the show launched. The Beijing International ... [continued] The post NIO: 3 Auto Brands, 11 Models at Auto China appeared first on CleanTechnica.

CATL, the world’s largest battery maker, signed a 60 GWh sodium-ion battery deal with energy storage integrator HyperStrong — the largest sodium-ion battery order ever placed. The three-year agreement is equivalent to half of all energy storage batteries CATL delivered in 2025. The deal marks what CATL calls proof that it has “overcome the challenges of the entire sodium-ion battery mass production chain.” Industry observers are already calling it a potential “DeepSeek moment” for the global energy storage industry. more…

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Good news: the Southern Ocean is filling with whales again. Humpback populations in Antarctica have nearly returned to pre-whaling levels, a rebound scientists say has been faster than almost anyone expected. Researchers conducting a survey near the South Orkney Islands this February recorded multiple groups of more than 100 […] The post Antarctic whale populations are rebounding, but there’s still more to do first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

Oregon is getting ready to deploy another round of fast-charging stations along the highways, and it’s a meaningful step toward making EV road trips easier across the state. more…

Starting today, you can use Spotify to knock out a 10-minute Pilates session, a weighted glutes circuit, or a bit of morning yoga.  The music platform just announced its first foray into the fitness world (not counting the 150 million user-generated playlists on the app, of course). Under the new “Fitness” section, all users will be able to access a library of content, including follow-along videos, from popular fitness creators like Chloe Ting and Yoga with Kassandra. The new feature also includes a partnership with Peloton, which makes a catalog of more than 1,400 ad-free Peloton classes available to Spotify’s Premium subscribers. Whether you’re a runner, weight lifter, or Pilates princess, Spotify has a video for you. This push into the workout arena is a logical move for Spotify, considering the sheer volume of users who are already coming to the platform for content to power through their workouts. More broadly, it tracks with Spotify’s greater investment in vertical