Some Spinosaurs Cried Salty Tears to Thrive in Brackish Waters
New research published in Historical Biology proposes that several spinosaur dinosaurs possessed salt‑excreting glands above their eyes, a feature seen in modern marine birds and reptiles. The study examined high‑resolution CT scans of specimens such as Spinosaurus, Baryonyx, and Irritator, identifying a distinct cranial depression interpreted as a salt gland. Researchers argue the glands would have allowed these predators to thrive in brackish estuaries by regulating excess salt, linking gland presence to fossils recovered from ancient salt‑water environments. Skeptics note that not all spinosaur skulls show the feature, keeping the debate alive.
Support Levels Determine AI's Impact on Med Students' Well‑Being
I'm proud to share my PhD student, Nóra Árvai's, newest paper: Generative AI's Impact on the Mental Health of Medical Students: Scenario Analysis, just published in JMIR. She used scenario analysis to examine potential futures at the crossroads of generative AI...
Annie in the Water – “Path to Totality”
Annie in the Water released “Path to Totality,” a prog‑rock single inspired by the 2024 solar eclipse. The track made its live debut in the eclipse’s path of totality on Whiteface Mountain in upstate New York before appearing on the...
Common Moon – “Underexposed”
Los Angeles‑based dream‑pop artist Common Moon released the single “Underexposed,” a track that melds lush bass pulsations with jangling guitars and emotive, soaring vocals. The song uses a photographic metaphor to examine a post‑relationship reckoning, highlighted by lines like “you...
Seed Oil Panic: RFK Jr. And Influencers Made Linoleic Acid a Dietary Villain and Heart Risk. Evidence Points the Other...
The recent "seed oil panic"—driven by RFK Jr. and social‑media influencers—portrays linoleic‑rich vegetable oils as a major heart‑disease risk. The article counters that claim, noting the January 2026 U.S. dietary guidelines now list butter, beef tallow and olive oil as acceptable cooking...
Gumshen – “Good To See You”
Seattle‑based indie act Gumshen dropped the single “Good To See You,” a three‑minute track that fuses funky bass lines, atmospheric electronic textures, and rock‑inflected guitar work. The song’s lyrics explore unplugging from digital overload and reconnecting with an old friend...
Rococo Disco – “Golden Cat”
Texas‑based duo Rococo Disco has dropped the single “Golden Cat,” a soulful pop‑rock track that pairs melodic vocals with twangy guitars, dreamy synths and a bouncy bass line. The song’s lyrical theme centers on wishing for luck and a smoother...
Chikungunya Threat Expands to Temperate Europe, North America
Climate models suggest chikungunya risk could move north into temperate regions by 2100. North-central Europe and northeastern North America repeatedly emerged as hotspots, driven largely by shifting mosquito habitat. chikungunya
Ice Island – “U.S. Nation”
Steven Hawley’s solo project Ice Island drops the new single “U.S. Nation,” following his recent comeback track “Ordinary.” The song opens with a bass‑driven groove, layered with twangy post‑punk guitars and synth flourishes, while Hawley delivers confident, hook‑laden vocals. “U.S....
Cape June – “Sound Boards”
Cape June, the ambient‑folk duo of Mariel Max and Lindsey Zagorodnev, released their new single “Sound Boards.” The track continues the weightless, introspective vibe of last month’s “The Breakers,” featuring weeping strings, lush acoustic layers, and lyrics about belonging without...
A Fundamental Principle of Aeronautical Engineering Has Been Overturned
Researchers at Tohoku University have demonstrated that applying distributed micro‑roughness (DMR) to a surface can reduce aerodynamic drag by up to 43.6%, overturning the century‑old belief that smoother surfaces always yield lower drag. The DMR technique uses ultra‑fine, random irregularities...
Acorn Theory – “Cold Rain”
Acorn Theory has dropped “Cold Rain,” the opening track of its new album *Feathered by the Sun*. The song fuses Highland bagpipes with melodic, psychedelic indie pop, delivering a bright, bass‑driven arrangement that shifts from aggressive to atmospheric. It follows...
Researchers Shape Guidance for Cancer Screening
University of Warwick researchers helped the UK National Screening Committee publish two BMJ position statements that set standards for evaluating surrogate outcomes and multi‑cancer detection (MCD) tests. The guidance stresses that mortality reduction remains the gold‑standard endpoint, and that surrogate...
Matt Kaeberlein's New Longevity Science Podcast / Youtube Channel (May, 2026)
Dr. Matt Kaeberlein’s Longevity Science podcast provides a biochemistry‑focused audit of the burgeoning peptide market, clarifying that true peptides are short amino‑acid chains and excluding compounds like NAD+ and rapamycin. He evaluates leading peptides—synthetic mitochondrial agent Elamipretide and the popular...
Cardiovascular Health 2026
A new primary‑prevention trial of the PCSK9 inhibitor evolocumab enrolled over 12,000 high‑risk patients without prior heart attacks or strokes and followed them for 4.6 years. The drug cut LDL‑C by 55%, ApoB by 44% and delivered a 25% relative...
North Carolina's Idyllic Camping Spot Is A Shady Forest Hideaway Just Minutes From Downtown Asheville
Bull Mountain Ridge is a private, forest‑surrounded campsite just east of downtown Asheville, offering water and electric hookups, Wi‑Fi, and space for small RVs and camper vans. Guests pay roughly $49 per night for two adults through Hipcamp, with additional...
Exercise, VO2 Max, and Longevity | Mike Joyner, M.D
The video reviews major HIIT protocols, comparing supramaximal sprint intervals, longer high‑intensity bouts, and low‑volume “exercise snacks.” It finds that longer intervals (e.g., the Norwegian 4x4) drive superior cardiac remodeling, while the Gibala 1‑minute method offers the best balance of...
One-Time Gene Editing Cuts LDL Cholesterol in Early Hypercholesterolemia Trial
A single intravenous infusion of VERVE‑102, an in‑vivo base‑editing therapy targeting the PCSK9 gene, produced dose‑dependent reductions in PCSK9 protein and LDL cholesterol in a phase 1 trial of 35 adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia or premature coronary disease. At the...
ICU Pneumonia Mortality Rates Remain Elevated in Developing Nations
A systematic review in NEJM Evidence examined 48,707 ICU patients with community‑acquired pneumonia across 18 middle‑income nations. Overall mortality was 37.1 %, climbing to 59.3 % for those requiring mechanical ventilation, far above the 16‑26 % seen in high‑income settings. The analysis, spanning...
Retatrutide Reshapes Metabolism in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds
A post‑hoc analysis of two phase‑2 trials shows that the triple‑receptor agonist retatrutide reshapes fatty‑acid oxidation and insulin‑resistance biomarkers in participants with obesity, with or without type 2 diabetes. Higher doses raised 3‑hydroxybutyrate by up to 198% and altered acyl‑carnitine ratios,...
These ‘Widow’s Bay’ Filming Locations Are Perfect For A New England Getaway
Apple TV’s new comedy‑horror series “Widow’s Bay” has sparked a wave of interest in New England travel after its atmospheric setting was revealed to be a composite of real Massachusetts towns. The production stitched together coastal villages such as Rockport,...
Telia Finland and QMill Demonstrate Quantum-Assisted Message Encryption Across Standard Mobile Networks
Telia Finland and Finnish quantum‑software firm QMill have demonstrated a quantum‑enhanced encryption protocol that runs on standard mobile‑network channels, eliminating the need for dedicated quantum‑key‑distribution hardware. The software leverages near‑term NISQ quantum processors—either on‑premises or cloud‑based—to generate quantum‑resilient keys and...
Study Links Fathers’ Preconception Stress to Altered Offspring Development
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz discovered that paternal stress before conception raises levels of the microRNA let‑7f‑5p in sperm, which can alter embryonic development and result in larger, longer‑boned male offspring in mice. The study, published in iScience,...
Cardiovascular Health 2026
A massive Mendelian randomization analysis of 173,082 genetic exposures and over one million survival records shows that higher lifelong LDL‑cholesterol directly shortens lifespan. A one‑standard‑deviation rise in LDL (≈38.7 mg/dL) cuts overall life expectancy by about 1.21 years and reduces the odds...
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This Tiny Island Off the Coast of Tuscany Offers Crystalline Sea Views, Hidden Snorkeling Coves, and Scenic Hikes
Isola del Giglio, an eight‑square‑mile island off Tuscany’s coast, offers a low‑key alternative to Italy’s crowded beach resorts. Visitors arrive via an hour‑long ferry from Porto Santo Stefano and base themselves in the colorful port town of Giglio Porto, which hosts...
Study From CU Anschutz Reveals How Preconception Stress Can Affect Offspring Growth
A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus demonstrates that stress experienced by parents before conception can impair offspring growth. Using rodent models, researchers observed a measurable reduction in birth weight and altered expression of growth‑related genes....
South Korea’s Lonely, Stressed Gen Z Find Comfort in Apps that Do Nothing
South Korean Gen Z are turning to “dopamine sites” that mimic food‑delivery or smoking‑break apps without completing transactions. Users like 25‑year‑old Kim use a fake delivery interface to curb cravings, while 24‑year‑old Lee joins a virtual smoke‑break room for companionship....
Urine Test May Help Identify Autism Risk in Children
Arizona State University researchers have created a urine‑based screening tool that measures 17 gut microbial metabolites to identify children at risk for autism. In a study of 99 children aged 2‑11, the Microbially‑Derived Metabolite (MDM) System achieved 90% sensitivity and...
Canada's 'Underground City' Is A Giant Vibrant Shopping Center With Hotels, Art, And Tasty Eats
Montreal’s Underground City, officially called Réso, stretches more than 20 miles beneath downtown, making it the world’s largest pedestrian subway network. It welcomes roughly 500,000 visitors each day who shop, dine, and attend cultural events in climate‑controlled corridors. The complex links...
Integrated PT & Training Boosts Performance and Longevity
My physical therapist opened a superb gym in a beautiful and intimate space in a great location at 32 East 57th Street next to Atria. The concept integrates physical therapy with weight training, cardio, sauna, steam, cold plunge, sensory deprivation,...
Supplement Users Show Reduced Epigenetic Biological Age
Supplements and Drugs Are Associated With Biological Age in a Cohort of Exceptionally Healthy Individuals @Aging_Scientist Vincenzo Sorrentino, Jan Gruber, @BKennedy_aging @Aging_Cell: “Supplement users have lower epigenetic biological age than non-users. Several supplements or supplement classes are associated with some benefit on epigenetic age in...
QuantumCT, UConn, and Yale Launch Industry-Aligned Phase 2 Pilot Projects to Accelerate Applied Research
QuantumCT, a public‑private partnership linking UConn and Yale, has launched four Phase 2 pilot projects aimed at turning quantum‑mechanics breakthroughs into commercial solutions. The year‑long program pairs academic researchers with industry leaders such as Microsoft, Pfizer, RTX, Quantinuum and D‑Wave, focusing...
Practice Intentionally, Build Skill, Stay Calm Regardless
ICYMI: Remastered classic article: Intentional practice and experience is how you become capable and calm. So you don’t have that yet, for most things that you’d like to have. You could still be calm about it, though. https://t.co/hkcCbyzL3b
Conviction, Ambition, Tenacity: Jump Beyond Mental Limits
Use conviction, ambition, and tenacity to push yourself over the edge in your mind to make the jump you want to make
D-Wave Secures Year 2 Microelectronics Commons Funding for Scalable Superconducting Qubit Fabrication
D‑Wave Quantum, through its subsidiary Quantum Circuits, has secured a second‑year $5.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of War’s Microelectronics Commons to advance its SQFab project. The funding is part of a $25.53 million regional allocation that brings total NORDTECH investment...
Rubio’s Kolkata Visit to Mother Teresa House Sparks Religious Freedom Debate
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio visited Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity headquarters in Kolkata on May 23, sparking applause from Catholic officials and sharp criticism from India’s ruling BJP and RSS. The two‑hour stop has been framed as a signal on...
Gen Z’s Preparedness Paradox: Over‑Planning Meets Risk Aversion
Lori Cashman of Visible Ventures and Rachel Janfaza of The Up and Up warned that only 30% of 2025 college graduates landed full‑time jobs in their desired fields, while a third remained unemployed six months out. Their new commentary frames...
TikTok Unveils Family Digital Check-In Guide for Singapore Parents
TikTok launched its Family Digital Check-In Guide on May 25, providing Singaporean families with a printable toolkit, mobile quiz and safety resources. Developed with TOUCH Cyber Wellness, the guide aligns with the nation’s Digital for Life strategy and includes upcoming...
Disney Adds New Baby Care Center and Free Family Amenities Across Resorts
Disney World unveiled a Disney‑themed Baby Care Center at Hollywood Studios and launched complimentary resort amenities for families as part of the 2026 Cool Kids’ Summer program. The moves aim to make the parks more welcoming for parents with infants...
Spotify Signs AI Remix Deal with Universal, Shares Jump 13%
Spotify has sealed a multi‑year AI licensing agreement with Universal Music Group that lets select subscribers generate AI‑driven remixes and covers of catalog tracks. The announcement lifted Spotify’s stock 13% and marks the streaming giant’s first direct foray into AI‑powered...
Deion Sanders Warns Daughter She Could Lose Trust Fund Over Instagram Post
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders told his daughter Shelomi on Instagram, “Don’t get yo Trust fund cut off!” after she posted bikini photos. The exchange revived a long‑running family joke about trust‑fund discipline and raised questions about how public figures...
Resilient Self Growth Launches Burnout Recovery Framework for Executives
Resilient Self Growth, founded by burnout strategist Teela Hudak, introduced a structured Burnout Recovery Framework targeting executives, founders and other high‑performing professionals. The program, set to roll out with virtual events in May 2026, reframes burnout as a systems issue...
Icú and Pancho’s Takos Gain Michelin Guide Recognition, Boosting Puerto Vallarta
Icú and Pancho’s Takos have been added to the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Mexico, marking the first time Puerto Vallarta appears in the guide. The inclusion comes as Michelin expands into Jalisco, highlighting the city’s growing culinary reputation.
Topical Senolytic Navitoclax Clears Zombie Cells, Boosts Wound Healing in Aged Mice
Researchers led by Dr. Daniel S. Roh at Boston University applied a low‑dose topical formulation of the senolytic drug navitoclax to the skin of 24‑month‑old mice. The treatment eliminated up to 15% of senescent cells, triggered a brief inflammatory response,...
Bella Hadid Ignites Summer Dress Wave in Saint‑Tropez, Prompting Instagram Copycats
On May 24, Bella Hadid was photographed in Saint‑Tropez wearing a Massimo Dutti flowing V‑neck midi dress, a leather croissant bag and thong sandals. The outfit quickly became a template for copycat looks across Instagram, signaling the rise of a...
Kiran Nadar Museum Takes Over Christie's London HQ in Landmark South Asian Showcase
The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) has seized Christie's London headquarters for its summer 2026 exhibition, "The Meeting Ground: Scenes from the KNMA Collection," featuring 180 South Asian works. The move underscores the museum’s push for regional cultural dialogue...
Douglas Stuart’s ‘John of John’ Examines Survival in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides
Douglas Stuart releases his third novel, John of John, returning to the rugged Isle of Harris to follow Cal Macleod’s struggle with faith, queerness, and tradition. The book extends Stuart’s focus on socioeconomic decay from urban Glasgow to the rural...
DARPA's Robotic Servicing Satellite Set for 2026 Launch
DARPA confirmed that its Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) demonstrator will launch as early as summer 2026. The mission will test a highly dexterous robotic suite that can refuel, repair, and relocate GEO satellites, addressing fuel limits and space‑debris...
Tossapol ~ Two Museums / Ludovic Medery ~ Sédiment
Brussels‑based experimental label Unfathomless has issued two new album‑length sound works as it nears its 100th release. "Tossapol" imagines a pair of museums—one real, one memory‑driven—using ambient chimes, traffic and whispered footsteps to evoke fading childhood wonder. "sédiment" by Ludovic...
Chemical Efflux Imaging Using an Annular Nanosensor Array for in Situ Bladder Cancer Detection
Researchers at MIT and Harvard have created an annular nanosensor array that mounts on a standard urinary catheter, enabling three‑dimensional chemical efflux imaging inside the bladder. The device integrates near‑infrared fluorescent single‑walled carbon nanotubes functionalized to detect the bladder‑cancer biomarker...