Galaxy Starves Its Supermassive Black Hole, Loses 95% of Its Brightness
Researchers have observed galaxy J0218‑0036 dimming by 95 % over a 20‑year span as its central supermassive black hole was starved of gas. Archival optical data from SDSS compared with recent Subaru Hyper Suprime‑Cam images revealed a ~98 % drop in accretion flow within seven years, confirmed across X‑ray, infrared and radio wavelengths. The rapid fading far exceeds the typical 30 % variability of active galactic nuclei and challenges models that assume black‑hole activity changes only over millennia. The study, published in PASJ, suggests AGN lifecycles can evolve on human timescales.
Read to Respond: Global Migration
Duke University Press has launched the Read to Respond Global Migration reading list, a curated collection of recent books and journal articles that examine migration through lenses of labor, climate, security, gender and race. All journal articles and special issues are freely...
Ina Garten's Oven Tip Gives Chicken A Mouthwatering Golden Crust
Ina Garten, the longtime host of *Barefoot Contessa*, reveals a simple yet powerful oven technique that transforms roasted chicken. By pouring sauces or marinades into the roasting pan before placing the bird, the chicken browns evenly while the skin stays...
Uncover the Hidden Triggers Behind Teen Outbursts
Big reactions aren’t just about the moment. What's behind the buildup? What is your teen avoiding? What's behind the emotional explosion?
How to Use Google Maps and Gemini to Plan a Stress-Free Vacation
Google Maps has transformed from a basic navigation tool into a comprehensive travel assistant, now featuring AI‑driven itinerary suggestions via Gemini. The app’s Directory tab streamlines navigation through airports and train stations, while the busyness indicator helps travelers avoid crowds....
Asthma Exacerbations Drop with Medium-Dose ICS to Biologic Switch
A recent analysis of 2016‑2023 Optum claims data shows that asthma patients who switched from a medium‑dose inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) directly to a biologic experienced markedly larger reductions in exacerbations and systemic corticosteroid fills than those who escalated to high‑dose ICS....
As Indian Cities Struggle to Plan for Heat, the Most Vulnerable Suffer
Early March saw Delhi breach 35 °C, the earliest such spike since 2011, while Mumbai warned of 40 °C temperatures. Experts link these extremes to the urban heat‑island effect, which can make city surfaces up to 45 % hotter than surrounding rural areas....
People Are Losing It over 7-Eleven Merch. Welcome to the Surprisingly Cool World of Convenience Store Chic
7‑Eleven’s online‑only apparel line, 7Collection, has turned convenience‑store branding into a streetwear phenomenon. Launched in 2022, the store offers everything from logo tees to limited‑edition collaborations that sell out within minutes. The line taps into music, art and summer culture,...
Sleepyhead Highlights Durability in BITE Sofa with Creator-Led Campaign
Sleepyhead introduced the BITE sofa, a compact, stain‑ and water‑repellent piece built with high‑resilience foam for everyday durability. The launch is supported by a creator‑led campaign featuring a music video starring artist Gandhar and dancer Piyush Gurbhele. Influencers extend the narrative...
Adapt Your Run Plan, Not Just Follow Rigidly
Not following a training plan can create a situation where a runner progresses too aggressively and lead to injury. But so can strictly following a training plan. It’s common for runners to follow a plan, start to feel aches/pains, but...
BYD's Luxury Brand Yangwang to Debut U8L Four-Seat Version at Beijing Auto Show
Chinese EV maker BYD’s ultra‑luxury sub‑brand Yangwang will unveil a four‑seat version of its flagship U8L at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The U8L Dingshi Edition starts at 1.3 million yuan (≈ $190,350), a price premium over the existing six‑seat model. The...
Slow Cooker Barbacoa Tacos Recipe
Julie Kinnaird’s Chowhound feature shows how a slow cooker can reproduce authentic Mexican barbacoa tacos without a pit. The method marinates a 2‑3 lb chuck roast in citrus, vinegar, and spices, then braises it for four hours before blending a Guajillo‑based...
‘Paper Gardens’: The Flower and the Serpent Beneath
The Museum of Art and Photography in Bengaluru is hosting “Paper Gardens: Art, Botany and Empire” through July 5, showcasing colonial‑era botanical illustrations alongside Indian contributions. Curator Shrey Maurya highlights how 18th‑19th‑century plant hunting served commercial and imperial interests, often marginalizing local...
Hulu Orders 50 Cent Documentary Series
Hulu has commissioned a three‑part documentary series that chronicles rapper‑turned‑entrepreneur 50 Cent’s evolution from Queens street hustler to global cultural icon. The untitled series will examine his influence across music, business ventures, and film, offering an intimate portrait of his legacy....
Foam Rolling: Simple Habit to Boost Recovery and Prevent Injuries
It doesn't matter that I have spent thousands of hours on a range of longevity efforts to try to expand my life and healthspan; people always ask to just pinpoint one habit that will definitely help them. One of those hot...
Greece to Ban Social Media for Under-15s From Next Year
Greece announced a nationwide ban on social‑media access for anyone under 15, set to take effect in January 2025. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis framed the measure as a response to rising anxiety, sleep disturbances, and the addictive design of platforms....
Recent Challenges and Optimization Strategies of Thick Electrodes in High‐Energy‐Density Batteries
The paper reviews the performance and mechanical hurdles of thick electrodes used in high‑energy‑density batteries, highlighting sluggish ion transport, severe polarization, and cracking risks. It consolidates five optimization pathways—tortuosity reduction, pore‑structure engineering, thermodynamic tuning, advanced dry/wet fabrication, and crack‑suppression techniques....
‘Michael’ Ending Changed Over Legal Concerns
Lionsgate’s upcoming Michael Jackson biopic has scrapped its original ending after the Jackson estate’s lawyers cited a settlement clause that bars the portrayal of accuser Jordan Chandler. Early cuts featured the pop star confronting police lights and investigators searching Neverland...
Urner – Afterimages
Urner’s new LP Afterimages, released on the young Amsterdam label topo2, marks the label’s most playful offering yet. The record blends twinkling music‑box tones, vintage new‑age textures, and 16‑bit video‑game ambience, evoking nostalgic RPG worlds. Standout tracks like “Options, Thoughts”...
Seres Delivers Strong 2025 Results, Eyes Path to Become China’s Answer to Mercedes-Benz and BMW
Seres Group reported a record 2025 operating revenue of RMB 164.9 bn (≈$24 bn), a 13.6% year‑on‑year increase, and net profit of RMB 5.96 bn (≈$867 m), marking its second consecutive profitable year. Its premium Aito brand delivered over 420,000 units, with the M9, M8 and...
Does Your Body Have An "Energy Budget?" New Study Shows A Surprising Answer
A new Virginia Tech study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences tracked 75 adults for two weeks and found a direct, linear relationship between physical activity and total daily energy expenditure. Using isotopic tracing of oxygen...
I Studied 100 Millionaires. They All Did These 10 Things.
The post distills habits shared by 100 studied millionaires into ten actionable principles, emphasizing education, mentorship, and disciplined financial management. It stresses saving with the intent to invest, building multiple income streams, and protecting health as foundations for wealth. Generosity,...
Depression and Anxiety: Cultural Failures, Not Personal Faults
What if depression and anxiety aren't personal failures — but cultural ones? For the full 10percenthappier podcast episode with Prentis Hemphill — therapist, somatic facilitator, and national bestselling author of What It Takes to Heal — head to the link in...
Psychology Suggests the Reason Retirement Feels Like Grief for so Many People Isn’t Weakness — It’s because Purpose, Structure, and...
Retirees often describe the transition as a grief experience rather than freedom because a single job supplies purpose, daily structure, and personal identity. When that role ends, all three vanish simultaneously, leaving a psychological vacuum. The article blends personal narrative...
Cheese Boosts Hope Under Unfavored President—Briefly
A new study has just been released showing that daily consumption of high quality cheese during a presidency you voted against can temporarily increase feelings of hope and happiness. It is important to note that the effects do fade after...
Walking-Around Philanthropy
William A. Schambra urged philanthropy advisors to leave their offices and see grassroots work firsthand, coining the term “walking‑around philanthropy.” He contrasted his decade at the conservative Bradley Foundation with the tangible impact of modest $5,000‑$10,000 grants that repaired boilers...
Creatine Outperforms Protein and Omega‑3 for Strength
Protein vs creatine vs omega-3 for trained athletes 🧐 This new meta-analysis compiled data from 35 trials (1211 participants) to establish which supplements… 🥤 Protein 💊 Creatine 🐟 Omega-3 …are best for athletic performance outcomes including muscle strength, endurance performance, and recovery 🔍 Here is what...
George Costakis, Collector and Saviour of Soviet Avant-Garde Art, Celebrated with Athens Exhibition
Greek‑born collector George Costakis amassed thousands of Russian and Soviet avant‑garde works while navigating Stalinist repression, later relocating a substantial portion to Greece. His collection, which seeded the Museum of Modern Art in Thessaloniki, is returning to the National Gallery...
Aging Is Evolutionary Program, Not Survival Strategy
Why do humans age and die when some species are practically biologically immortal? Josh Mitteldorf, PhD, is an astrophysicist-turned-biologist who has spent decades thinking about that question. One of his main insights is that aging doesn’t look like a system trying...
Rely on Relationships, Not Just Networks, During AI Layoffs
Laid off? Lean on your relationships, not your network. AI-driven #layoffs are accelerating. The people who weather them best are the ones who invested in their #relationships. https://t.co/x864beVUQb #jobs #careeradvice
Oscar Mayer Unveils First Bacon Innovation in Five Years with Maple Bourbon Bacon
Oscar Mayer has introduced its first bacon innovation in five years, unveiling Maple Bourbon Bacon cured with Evan Williams bourbon and finished with a 12‑hour slow smoke. The thick‑cut, maple‑kissed slices blend vanilla‑caramel notes from barrel‑aged bourbon, targeting the surge in...
Billie Holiday’s Birth Celebrated in Illustrated Tale
Mister and Lady Day – the charming illustrated story of Billie Holiday, born on this day in 1915, and the dog who loved her https://t.co/ImETu60BYq
Build a Garden, Attract Butterflies; Stop Chasing
“If you spend your time chasing butterflies, they will fly away. But if you spend your time making a beautiful garden, the butterflies will come. Do not chase, attract.”
Indian Ocean Dipole May Hold Key to El Nino’s Impact on This Year’s Monsoon
The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) could be the decisive factor in how this year’s strong El Niño shapes India’s June‑September monsoon. Sea‑surface temperatures in the Pacific are already 2‑3 °C above average, giving an 80 % chance of a ‘super’ El Niño by August....
Balance Praise and Criticism to Avoid Mental Turbulence
Do not fly too high on praise, or too low on criticism. Adjusting your altitude to minimize mental turbulence is a superpower.
High-Volume Ring Rows: My Top Upper-Back Move
High volume ring rows to this day might be one of my favourite upper back exercises. https://t.co/dMomECWnkb
Larry Clark and James Gilroy Revisit Their Youth
Larry Clark, famed for his groundbreaking 1971 photo book "Tulsa," and multidisciplinary artist James Gilroy reunited to reflect on their early days in downtown New York. Their conversation, featured in Another Magazine, traces how Clark’s uncompromising documentary style and Gilroy’s...
Hiring a Manager Cut My CPA Hours Dramatically
I'm a CPA, and I worked less than 40 hours last week. (Two weeks before the 4/15 deadline) This was only achievable through hiring a manager and scheduling tax returns. I still spend way too much time on X & LI lol. https://t.co/0wdWHM5deS
20 Greatest Classic Rock Albums of the '90s, Ranked
Collider’s music writer Gabrielle Ulubay released a ranked list of the 20 greatest classic‑rock albums of the 1990s, highlighting seminal releases from Maná’s *¿Dónde Jugarán los Niños?* to The Cranberries’ *Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?*. The...
Get Started Kayak Fishing
Geoff Luckett, who began kayak fishing on his father‑in‑law’s kayak, now leads the American Canoe Association’s paddlesports angler course. The curriculum prioritizes safety, proper gear, and a gradual integration of fishing techniques on a moving platform. Designed for flexibility, the...
BIG BLUE 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Sparrow Blue, the Edmonton‑based rock outfit, has unveiled its biggest venture yet – the “Big Blue 2026 North American Tour.” The six‑week itinerary spans 20 U.S. and Canadian cities, kicking off in Toronto on April 2 at the historic Horseshoe Tavern....
I Asked a Fitness Expert About Vibration Plates — Here's What She Really Thinks
Fitness expert Andrea Marcellus says vibration plates are useful for lymphatic drainage and gentle metabolic stimulation, but they lack evidence for fat loss or osteoporosis treatment. She highlights that low to medium intensity settings provide the most benefit, while high...
A Look Under the Big Top: Decade-Long Study Sheds Light on Head Injuries in Cirque Du Soleil Performers
A decade‑long analysis of Cirque du Soleil’s medical records reveals a concussion rate of roughly 1.3 per 10,000 performer exposures, aligning with rates seen in baseball and softball. The study, led by Ohio University’s Jeff Russell, examined 270 million exposures and...
ARPA‑E Announces Record Fusion Funding Amid Trump Cuts
Exclusive via @axios' @AmyAHarder: DOE's ARPA-E will will today unveil record fusion funding even as President Trump seeks to cut other parts of the federal fusion budget. Link in next post. #energy #climate #AI
Lead Human: Talentfoot's Camille Fetter on Finding Your Soul Fuel
Talentfoot founder Camille Fetter reframes career success around a single concept—finding your “soul fuel,” a purpose‑driven internal driver rather than external validation. She argues that early‑career professionals should prioritize rapid learning over brand prestige, and that the manager you work...
New York
April 2026 marks a prolific wave of cultural and design openings across New York City, ranging from museum expansions and historic building conversions to new boutique hotels and niche galleries. Highlights include OMA’s New Museum expansion receiving a firm opening...
Vikrant Massey Opens up About ‘Dad Guilt’, Says It’s ‘Natural to Envy’ the Parent Who Stays Home: ‘Dads Don’t Even...
Indian actor Vikrant Massey announced a career pause in December 2024 to care for his newborn son, Vardaan, describing the decision as driven by "dad guilt." He opened up about the experience on Zee5's Mom Talks, noting that fathers typically...
Easter Box Office Takings Twice that of 2025 Break Despite Exodus of Hongkongers
Hong Kong's Easter box office more than doubled year‑on‑year, pulling in HK$25.93 million (≈US$3.31 million) as family‑friendly releases like *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* drove attendance. Despite a net outflow of 193,136 residents, inbound trips reached 2.56 million, with mainland visitor numbers up...
When You Eat on the Trail Matters More Than You Think. A Dietitian Explains.
Registered dietitian Aaron Owens Mayhew explains that when hikers eat is as critical as what they eat. He frames hiking as an endurance sport and urges pre‑hike breakfasts, hourly carbohydrate snacks, and terrain‑specific fueling. The article outlines six practical timing...
9 Little Odysseys That Don’t Go Very Far, and That’s the Whole Point
The article spotlights a curated list of nine contemporary novels that stage “little odysseys” – confined, often domestic journeys led by women. It argues that these modest narratives, ranging from Lucy Ellmann’s thousand‑page single‑sentence saga to Margaret Atwood’s feminist retelling...