‘A layer of defiance’: Simone Rocha on how her ultra-feminine styles won over women – and men | London fashion week

London fashion week took place this weekend, with established brands and new talent on the schedule. But, when it comes to independent labels, the hot ticket among young fashion editors, art world mavens and film stars is the Irish-born designer Simone Rocha. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy…

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Ancient Mars wasn’t just wet. It was cold and wet

Frigid water helped paint Mars red and may have shaped a vast coastline, two new studies into the planet’s history reveal. Scientists have detected a possible ancient beach in Mars’ northern hemisphere and identified a water-containing mineral responsible for the planet’s rosy hue. The findings reveal details about conditions on Mars when the planet last…

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Bouldering equipment for beginners: the gear you need to crush it at the climbing wall – and the stuff you don’t | Fitness

Bouldering and climbing have become hugely popular. What was once a niche hobby is now an Olympic sport, and with bouldering gyms popping up across the UK, it’s an exciting time to join the climbing community. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more….

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