Terje Rypdal :: Odyssey
Terje Rypdal’s 1975 double‑album Odyssey cemented his status as ECM’s premier guitarist‑composer, delivering a searing blend of jazz‑rock that epitomized the label’s emerging sound. The release arrived as ECM was refining its atmospheric aesthetic, positioning Odyssey as a touchstone for the label’s catalog. Critics praised the album’s deep, moody textures, and it quickly became a reference point for fans of avant‑garde jazz. Its enduring appeal continues to attract new listeners through reissues and streaming platforms.
Young Mitochondria Transplants Could Reverse Aging and Disease
What if aging, ALS, Parkinson's, stroke, and diabetes all share a single upstream cause — and the fix is a transplant the size of a bacterium? Dr. Catherine Baucom and Van Hipp of MitoSense explain how injecting healthy young mitochondria...
Audi Boss: Concept C Going Ahead Despite Porsche Uncertainty
Audi’s C‑Sport, the production version of the Concept C electric coupé, remains on track for a 2027 launch despite recent turbulence at Porsche. The vehicle, echoing the iconic TT design, will sit on the jointly developed PPE Sport platform. Porsche’s...
The Rolling Stones Are Releasing a New Song Tomorrow, but Under a Fake Name
The Rolling Stones will issue their new single “Rough and Twisted” on April 11 as a vinyl‑only white‑label record, credited to the secret moniker The Cockroaches. The track won’t appear on streaming services, forcing collectors to seek the physical release. Posters...
SEVENDUST Announces November/December 2026 European Tour
Grammy‑nominated metal band SEVENDUST announced a 15‑date European headlining tour running from November 25, 2026 in Hamburg to December 15 in London. The tour supports their upcoming fifteenth studio album “One,” slated for release on May 1, 2026 via Napalm Records. General ticket...
More Editing Time Improves Book Quality, Even If Incomplete
It won’t solve the problem, but ensuring that book editors have ample time to thoroughly edit every single book on their lists would help. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/10/books/shy-girl-ai-publishing.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Z1A.zfqa.TrX6ekhPfrGj&smid=nytcore-ios-share
Drop Trivial Stress, Embrace Meaningful High‑stakes Challenges
I think there are two types of stress. Type 1 Stress is stress over meaningless things with low upside. Type 2 Stress is stress over meaningful things with high upside. I have a belief that life becomes more exciting when...
Mastering the Art of Better Decisions
Clinton Broyles argues that most life‑changing decisions feel overwhelming not because of their content but because people fixate on an ideal end state. He advises shifting focus to the next right step, treating each choice as a stepping stone toward...
Conserving Intact Nature Should Be Top Priority for Meeting 2030 Targets -Study
A new study published this week argues that preserving intact ecosystems is the most effective strategy for achieving the 2030 global biodiversity targets. The researchers found that protecting existing natural habitats outperforms both halting species extinctions and large‑scale ecosystem restoration...
‘I Joined the Management Team the Day After Returning From Maternity Leave’
Women in Solar+ Europe highlighted Ilse Cappelle, Libra Energy’s Head of Marketing & E‑commerce, who stepped onto the management team the day after returning from maternity leave. Her story showcases the company’s commitment to career growth, work‑life balance, and gender‑inclusive...
The Potency of Ungovernable Impulses by Malka Older
Malka Older’s third Investigations of Mossa and Pleiti novel, The Potency of Ungovernable Impulses, deepens the series with a Sherlockian mystery set on the Jovian colony Giant. The book showcases intricate worldbuilding—new language, Jovian melancholy, and a society grappling with...
Scientists Uncover the Neurological Mechanisms Behind Cannabis-Induced “Munchies”
A University of Calgary team published a study in PNAS showing that inhaled THC vapor triggers a robust, short‑lived increase in food consumption in both humans and rats. In a controlled trial with 82 volunteers, any dose of cannabis vapor...
Physician Models Social Longevity at Sunny Atlanta Brunch
I’m happy to share that I am practicing what I preach. As a family office longevity physician, I’m constantly encouraging people to be social and develop friendships. So this morning, I’m enjoying brunch and some business meetings at the Buckhead Club...
Two Fathers, One Standard
The essay reflects on growing up with a biological father and a stepfather, each embodying opposite leadership traits—consistent execution versus bold vision. The author distills their combined influence into a personal standard that blends responsibility with imagination. Real‑world examples, from...
Artemis II: As Humans Return to the Moon, Which of These 4 Futures Will We Choose?
Artemis II completed the first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo, with four astronauts looping around the Moon and preparing for splash‑down. The mission revives NASA’s deep‑space agenda while highlighting policy friction as the U.S. Artemis Accords carve exclusive “safety zones” for...
How to Fly Private Like Your Really Rich Friend Who Hates Spending Money
Private aviation is becoming more reachable as semi‑private carriers and fly‑sharing platforms offer seat‑only pricing that rivals first‑class fares. Brokers and direct operators provide additional cost‑control tools, though they typically embed a 7‑12% commission. Empty‑leg flights and strategic flexibility on...
Aoshima: Japan's Tiny 'Cat Island' Where Felines Hugely Outnumber Humans
Aoshima, a 0.2‑square‑mile island in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, is home to roughly 80 feral cats and just three elderly residents, creating a 27‑to‑1 cat‑to‑human ratio. A 2018 spay‑and‑neuter campaign slashed the cat population by more than half, and no...
Why Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” Makes the Woman Who Wrote It “Cringe”
Aerosmith’s 1998 power ballad “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing,” propelled by Diane Warren’s songwriting, topped the Billboard Hot 100 and became a staple at weddings and proms. Despite its commercial triumph, Warren told The Telegraph in 2026 that the song’s...
Confusing the Normal Friday Linkfest for the Exceptional
The author’s new book *The Ecology of Ecologists* received its first scholarly review in the African Journal of Range Science, marking a notable academic endorsement. A recent experiment offering scientists a few hundred dollars to audit papers attracted minimal participation,...
Albedo Ratchets Up the Power for Its Second VLEO Flight
Albedo unveiled Vicinity, a very‑low‑Earth‑orbit (VLEO) satellite bus slated for a second flight in 2027. The bus boosts peak power to 3 kW and average power to 400 W while supporting up to one ton of payload and a five‑year lifespan at...
Here's How Many Reps You Should Do, Depending on Your Fitness Goals
The article debunks the myth that specific rep ranges exclusively produce strength, size, or “toning.” It explains that most resistance training simultaneously builds strength and muscle, with the 6‑15 rep zone offering a modest 10‑15% efficiency advantage for hypertrophy. Low...
Whitney Johnson, Lia Kohl, and Macie Stewart :: The Aquarium Drunkard Interview
Chicago experimental musicians Lia Kohl, Whitney Johnson, and Macie Stewart have finally issued their first collective record, *BODY SOUND*, on International Anthem. The improvised album arrives after a decade of informal collaborations on each other’s solo projects. In a recent...
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Debuts “Special Happens” Experiences
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has introduced six curated “Special Happens” experiences across its global portfolio, grouped into After Dark, In the Wild, Around the Table and In the Spotlight categories. The lineup features a Great Wall helicopter tour in Beijing,...
Teen Lies Signal Needs, Not Just Parental Panic
When teens lie, parents panic. But lying is information. What is the lying behavior telling you? What does your teen really need?
3D Models of Plants for Research Available at Purdue Ag Alumni Seed Phenotyping Facility
Purdue's Ag Alumni Seed Phenotyping Facility (AAPF) now offers fully automated 3‑D plant models created from multi‑spectral RGB images and an X‑ray CT root scanner. Computer engineer Xiaomeng Liu developed an algorithm that stitches 2‑D photos into accurate three‑dimensional representations,...
Start Now: Overcome Overestimation, Avoid Inaction Costs
Most people overestimate what they need to start and underestimate what staying still is costing them. You don’t need perfect. You need to begin.
“The Luxury to Say ‘No’”: Talking with Children’s Author Maria Dadouch
Maria Dadouch, a prolific author of more than 80 Arabic children’s books, won the 2022 Sheikh Zayed Book Award for her novel “The Mystery of the Glass Ball.” The prize elevated her profile, allowing her to serve on award juries and champion...
Bata India Launches ‘Everyday Essentials’ Campaign with Taapsee Pannu
Bata India unveiled its "Everyday Essentials. Reinvented" campaign, featuring actress Taapsee Pannu, to promote a new line of open‑footwear such as sandals and peep‑toes. The collection is designed for extended, all‑day wear across varied occasions and launches at a starting price...
Re: Make Compassion Visible in Emergency Medicine Again
In a response to Iain Beardsell’s article, emergency‑medicine consultant Chris Turner argues that the profession’s growing systemic strain has dulled compassion, turning clinicians into inadvertent partners in a failing system. He cites moral injury from the shift between risk mitigation...
Moog’s “Tip to Tail” Contributions to the Artemis II Flight
Moog Inc. supplied more than 100 actuation and control components for NASA’s Artemis II mission, ranging from thrust‑vector control on the Space Launch System to hatch‑opening actuators on Orion. The company’s actuator business has doubled in the past five years, prompting...
Remote Work Was Destroying My Body… Until I Found This
The blog reviews "Move More, Hurt Less," a desk‑focused guide that promises to eliminate most remote‑work pain within days. It explains how prolonged sitting damages the hips, glutes, spine, and eyes, then offers a step‑by‑step ergonomic overhaul and 150+ micro‑exercises...
Shannon Hale’s Fantastic Princess Academy Is Now a Graphic Novel
Shannon Hale’s Newbery‑Honor book *Princess Academy* has been reissued as a graphic novel, illustrated by Victoria Ying and published by Bloomsbury Children’s Books on April 7, 2026. The hardcover retails for $24.99 and the paperback for $16.99, targeting readers aged...
This Is What Festival Fashion Looks Like in 2026
The 2026 Festival Dressing Guide outlines practical rules and personality‑driven looks for music‑goers, emphasizing footwear first and ditching designer sunglasses. It presents two core styles – a minimalist outfit built around a black linen mini dress, trench coat and sandals,...
Champagne, Bars & Restaurants
FOUND’s curated guide “The Nines” spotlights a fresh East Village venue, Stars, opened by the Penny/Claud team. The bar features a show‑stopping back‑vintage champagne list and a solid selection of bottles priced under $100. Access to the complete Nines archive...
Morgan Day’s Book Notes Music Playlist for Her Novel The Oldest Bitch Alive
Morgan Day joined Largehearted Boy’s Book Notes series to share a curated music playlist that inspired her debut novel, The Oldest Bitch Alive. The novel, praised by Kirkus as an ambitious, commanding debut, explores life from the perspective of a...
Walking Trims Fat by Shifting Hormones, Not Burning Calories
Your body compensates for 80% of exercise calories. Walking doesn't work because it burns fat. It works because it changes the hormonal environment that controls fat storage. Walking videos are everywhere right now. Walk 10,000 steps and melt belly fat. And...
Charlie Vaughan Releases Hazy New Single ‘Don’t Wanna Drive’
English singer‑songwriter Charlie Vaughan has released his new single “Don’t Wanna Drive.” The track blends hazy indie pop melodies with a catchy chorus, reflecting a stripped‑down, dreamy approach. Vaughan, who recently opened for The Backseat Lovers and Hamilton Leithauser on...
Skipping Meals Boosted My Farm’s Productivity
I stopped eating breakfast and lunch…brew a big gulp of coffee at home and roll Sure I might go golfing on a Tuesday when we’re rained out. When it’s time to get things done you have to have your ass in the...
People Who Are over 60 but Look Considerably Younger Often Share One Quality that Has Nothing to Do with Their...
People over 60 who appear younger share a common trait: they genuinely enjoy their lives. Their posture, facial expressions, and movement convey confidence, not a result of expensive skincare or strict diets. The article argues that mindset, purpose‑driven hobbies, and...
The Link Between Physical Health And Emotional Well-Being In Men
The article highlights the often‑overlooked connection between men’s physical health and emotional well‑being, explaining how exercise, nutrition, sleep, and social activity influence mood and stress resilience. It points out cultural pressures that cause men to neglect self‑care, leading to burnout,...
Diagnostics Lag Is Holding Back New Therapies, Says Study
A new UCSF analysis published in Science warns that diagnostic development is lagging behind therapeutic breakthroughs because of regulatory and reimbursement gaps. The authors highlight that nearly half of the world’s population—about 47%—has limited or no access to essential tests,...
March 2026: Climate in the USA
March 2026 recorded the hottest March ever for the contiguous United States, edging out the 2012 record by 0.45 °F. The temperature surge was concentrated in the West and Southwest, where March averages shattered previous highs by 4.1 °F and 5.3 °F respectively. Ten...
Blocking 15-PGDH Reverses Age‑Related Cartilage Loss
As a medical school professor, I was taught that lost cartilage is gone forever. Stanford just proved that wrong. Researchers discovered that blocking a single protein (15-PGDH) -- which rises as we age -- can actually REGROW joint cartilage in aging mice. The...
Regeneration Depends on Environment, Oxygen, and Epigenetics
Awakening latent regeneration in mammals “regeneration is not simply a fixed genetic trait but rather a state that is dependent on the extracellular environment, oxygen sensing, and epigenetics.” https://t.co/HtTXENUEur
Finn Fades in France
Finnish conductor Tarmo Peltokoski is scaling back his role as music director of the Orchestre National de Capitole de Toulouse, limiting his schedule to just four concerts over five weeks next season and only three weeks the following year. The reduction...
Exploring Robotics Adventures in Kids' STEM Book
Where will Dewey Take Me? #KidLit #ChildrensBooks #STEMForKids #BooksForKids #STEM #STEAM #robot #NationalRoboticsWeek https://t.co/LYuLerwMaR https://t.co/uU8RtC3dGI
AI Predicts Heart Failure up to Five Years Early
New #AI tool can predict heart failure at least five years before it develops https://t.co/PAVvWoOaAD
YES Announces 24th Studio Album 'Aurora', Shares Title Track
Progressive rock pioneers Yes announced their 24th studio album, Aurora, set for a June 12 release via InsideOut Music/Sony Music. Produced by guitarist Steve Howe, the record features the current lineup—Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood and Jay Schellen—and mixes...
ESA's Celeste IOV-1 Sends First Navigation Signals
.@esa's Celeste IOV-1 sat, built by @infoGMV /@OHB_SE & launched by @RocketLab March 28, sends 1st L-, S-band nav signals to ground. Mission's goal, w/ @Thales_Alenia_S-built IOV-2, is to register use of this spectrum w/ @ITU. IOV-2 signals expected...
Weekly Neuroscience Update
A wave of neuroscience research highlights non‑drug therapies and genetic insights that could reshape treatment for mental health, cancer‑related cognitive issues, and metabolic disorders. Transcranial magnetic stimulation shows lasting reduction of PTSD fear responses, while electroacupuncture improves cognition and alleviates...