The Secret Superpower of Brazil’s Vast Savanna
New research reveals Brazil’s cerrado savanna stores roughly 1,300 tons of carbon per hectare in peat‑rich wetlands—about six times more than the Amazon’s above‑ground biomass. The peat formed over millennia under water‑logged conditions, sustained by groundwater that keeps the soil moist even during the long dry season. Expanding soy agriculture and groundwater extraction are drying these peatlands, turning them into long‑lasting fire fuels and releasing massive greenhouse gases. Protecting both the land and its underlying water sources is now seen as essential to preserve this hidden carbon reservoir.
Why African Striped Mice Can Be the Best of Dads — or the Worst
Researchers discovered that the Agouti gene acts as a molecular switch governing paternal behavior in African striped mice. Males housed together displayed aggression toward pups, while solitary males became attentive fathers, a shift linked to reduced Agouti activity in the...
What It’s Like to Stay at the Most Exclusive Resort in the United States
Amangiri’s Camp Sarika, nestled on 900 acres of Utah desert, has become the United States’ most exclusive resort, offering ultra‑luxury tented pavilions and a six‑bedroom villa priced up to $45,000 per night. The property blends indoor‑outdoor design with a 25,000‑square‑foot...
Boros Collection in Berlin, Germany
The Reichsbahnbunker, a 1940s Nazi-era railway shelter in Berlin, has been repurposed by media entrepreneur Christian Boros into a private contemporary art museum and his residence. After a five‑year, costly renovation that preserved concrete walls and wartime relics, the 3,000 m²...
New Devil Wears Prada 2 Trailer Reveals Bridgerton Star Simone Ashley's Role
Disney released the first official trailer for Devil Wears Prada 2, confirming a May 1 theatrical debut. The teaser introduces Bridgerton star Simone Ashley, whose character interrupts Miranda Priestly’s provocative comments, hinting at a regulatory or comedic role. The sequel...
Adiós Augie Meyers: 1940-2026
Augie Meyers, the 85‑year‑old musician and producer who co‑founded the Sir Douglas Quintet and the Texas Tornados, died on March 7, 2026. A versatile keyboardist, he helped define the Tex‑Mex rock sound of the 1960s and later blended country, rock, and Tejano in...
Get To Know… Nia Smith
Nia Smith’s breakout single “Give Up The Fear” quickly amassed a massive, emotionally resonant fanbase, prompting an unexpected creative pause in Jamaica. During that retreat she reflected on the importance of patience in artistry, coining the mantra that “you can’t...
Dell and DOE Turn AI Hype Into Mission Advantage
Speaking at and attending @DellTech Symposium in Washington DC. The day kicked off with @MichaelDell, Dario Gil @ScienceUnderSec and Dell Federal VP @Surid. They’re framing how Dell and the U.S. Department of Energy aim to use AI, high‑performance computing, and...
Tedeschi Trucks Band – Future Soul
The Tedeschi Trucks Band is set to release its new studio album *Future Soul* next week, featuring all 12 members on most tracks. The record blends heavy blues roots with R&B, rock, and acoustic elements, delivering a dense wall‑of‑sound experience....
801-Room Omni Opens Doors in Ft. Lauderdale
Omni Hotels & Resorts launched its third Florida flagship, the 29‑story Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel. The waterfront property boasts 801 guest rooms, over 120,000 sq ft of meeting space and six dining venues, including the city’s highest bar, Ibis Sky Lounge. Direct...
Fire in the Mountains 2026 Preview: Yaotl Mictan, Savage Oath, Galvanist, and Nocturne
Fire in the Mountains 2026 runs July 23‑26 in Cut Bank, Montana, featuring a near‑complete lineup that now includes Agalloch performing the full Ashes in the Wake album, Abbath’s side‑project I revisiting Between Two Worlds, and a still‑secret surprise headliner....
Virgil Abloh Archive™ Launches Global WORLD’S FAIR Events for the Air Jordan 1 High OG X V.A.A.
The Virgil Abloh Archive™ is rolling out a worldwide series of V.A.A. WORLD’S FAIR events in March, spotlighting the Air Jordan 1 High OG × V.A.A. "Alaska" release. Launches will occur in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, London, Paris, Hong Kong and Tokyo, with the first activation on March 14‑15 at...
I Love Riding Streaks—Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Do Them
Cycling enthusiasts often chase daily riding streaks to build habit, boost mileage, and gain social validation. While streaks can reinforce consistency, the article highlights how relentless riding without planned rest leads to burnout, overtraining, and performance plateaus. Expert insights from...
Andrew Sa – “Lavender Cowboy”
Andrew Sa’s debut album American Rough arrives on June 26 via Bloodshot Records, led by the single Lavender Cowboy. The track pays homage to gay‑country pioneer Patrick Haggerty, whose 1973 Lavender Country album broke barriers. Produced by H.C. McEntire, the record features...
What Can We Say About the Cosmic Host?
The article critiques Nick Bostrom’s “cosmic host” hypothesis, which posits that the preferences of advanced civilizations or superintelligent AIs could become universal norms that humanity and its own ASI should follow. It dissects Bostrom’s six‑rung assumption ladder, outlines three possible...
Mary Ocher, “Weimar”
Mary Ocher’s new album *Weimar* fuses stark piano minimalism with her trademark left‑leaning political commentary, revisiting earlier tracks through a Weimar‑era lens. The record’s eight pieces, anchored by an 1870s piano, address rising right‑wing populism, authoritarian drift, and artists’ cost‑of‑living...
Crews Control
Frederick Crews’s 2017 magnum opus, *Freud: The Making of an Illusion*, delivers a sweeping 666‑page indictment of Sigmund Freud’s life and the myth he cultivated. Drawing on newly released correspondence and archival material, Crews portrays Freud as an ambitious, insecure...
Tomatoes, Carrots, and Lettuce Store Pharmaceutical Byproducts in Their Leaves
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University examined how four psychoactive pharmaceuticals behave in tomatoes, carrots and lettuce irrigated with treated wastewater. In controlled experiments, the drugs and their metabolites accumulated predominantly in leaf tissue, with tomato leaves showing concentrations over 200...
Struggle and Ill Will: The Peace That Doesn’t Strive
George Cassidy Payne argues that struggle rooted in ill will—an aggressive desire for specific outcomes—creates suffering, while true peace arises from non‑striving and acting without attachment. Drawing on Buddha, Jesus, the Bhagavad Gita, and Lao zi, he shows that the ego’s endless...
Broken Social Scene Shares Hey Amanda
Canadian indie collective Broken Social Scene is set to release their new album "Remember the Humans" on May 8 via Arts & Crafts. The lead single showcases a gentle folk‑pop opening that erupts into a horn‑accented, harmony‑rich explosion, echoing the...
The Rest Is History
The article curates a series of literary and philosophical reflections, ranging from a Slovak novelist’s questions about societal organization to Virginia Woolf’s notion of unconditional looking. It underscores how classic works interrogate universal themes such as devotion, education, and individual...
Doubt Is Often a Good Sign of Progress: Friedrich Nietzsche’s Insight
Friedrich Nietzsche’s observation that “doubt is often a good sign of progress” frames the article’s argument that questioning, not certainty, drives advancement. It distinguishes productive doubt—which fuels reflection, experimentation, and better solutions—from destructive doubt that stalls action. The piece cites...
Oral Anticoagulation Alone Best for Stable CAD Patients With AF: Meta-Analysis
A meta‑analysis of six randomized trials involving 5,924 stable CAD patients with atrial fibrillation found that oral anticoagulant (OAC) monotherapy reduced cardiovascular mortality by 31% and major bleeding by 54% compared with OAC plus a single antiplatelet. The benefit persisted...
A Cycling Fueling Guide for Rides of Every Length
Cyclists often over‑consume carbs, leading to gastrointestinal distress and reduced performance. The American College of Sports Medicine advises 30‑60 g of carbohydrate per hour, matching the intestine’s absorption ceiling of about one gram per minute. Mixing glucose with fructose or maltodextrin...
Unearthing Queer Books Forgotten by NYT's Pamela Paul Era
So proud to be a part of this project for @literaryhub that covers some of the trans and queer books that were overlooked in the Pamela Paul era of the Times Book Review. Thank you to Sandy Allen for including...
If Your Past Self Doesn't Embarrass You, You're Stuck
David Pereira turns 38 and reflects on a lifelong journey from a modest factory‑worker family to a global product‑leadership coach. He credits early exposure to curious minds, relentless self‑directed problem solving, and a habit of taking responsibility without waiting for...
Success Comes From Playing a Rigged Game
Every unsuccessful person I know believes the game is rigged. Every successful person knows the game is rigged and learns how to play. It's cliché as hell, but your mindset is everything.
Walk-Ins Disappeared. And With Them Went One of the Most Important Parts of New York.
New York’s restaurant scene is shifting from spontaneous walk‑ins to algorithm‑driven reservation platforms like Resy and OpenTable. By pre‑allocating tables days in advance, these tools boost revenue stability and cut no‑shows, but they also remove the real‑time host decision‑making that...
The Rest Is History
The article curates a eclectic roundup of recent cultural and scientific pieces, from new scholarship on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and the Celtic roots of Halloween to Sleepy Hollow’s tourism rebrand and a gravestone‑recipe cookbook. It highlights breakthroughs such as the...
The Rest Is History
The article curates a diverse set of cultural essays and reviews, ranging from the influence of "American Psycho" on contemporary masculinity to Agatha Christie’s rule‑breaking detective novel. It highlights historical investigations such as Henry Ford’s Amazon town project, a family’s...
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My Secret to Crispy Chicken Thighs Isn’t a Technique — It’s a Pantry Staple
Food & Wine reveals that a simple rub of kosher salt and baking powder dramatically improves the crispness of oven‑roasted chicken thighs. In tests, a 3:1 salt‑to‑baking‑powder ratio, especially when combined with an overnight dry brine, produced skin that was...
The Power of Inquiry in Spiritual Awakening - Part 2
In this episode Tara Brock explores the second domain of spiritual practice: inquiry. She explains how asking pointed questions—like "What stops me from opening my heart?"—illuminates hidden beliefs and fears, allowing us to de‑condition the automatic, fear‑driven lenses through which...
The Trends to Know From Paris Fashion Week AW26
Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2026 (March 4‑10) delivered a vivid mix of frothy frills, vintage‑inspired silhouettes and expertly crafted pleats across the runway. Designers emphasized fluid volume, nostalgic tailoring and texture‑rich fabrics, while colour palettes swung between muted earth tones and...
Ouachita DOOM Bike Check: On Location at South City Stitchworks
Jesse Smith’s 2026 DOOM bike check showcases his Allied BC40 equipped with premium Enve M5 wheels, SRAM XX SL drivetrain, and RockShox suspension. He visited South City Stitchworks in St. Louis to acquire a full suite of custom frame‑wedge and top‑tube...
I Stopped Rescuing Everyone . . . And My House Got Better
The article, featuring JoAnn Crohn of No Guilt Mom, tackles how people‑pleasing and over‑functioning create clutter, mental load, and burnout for parents. It explains how recognizing these patterns and establishing firm boundaries can shift household responsibilities to partners and children....
Minor Hotels to Launch The Wolseley Hotels in New York City
Minor Hotels announced the launch of its new Wolseley Hotels brand, debuting with The Wolseley Hotel New York slated for early 2027. The 76‑room flagship will sit beside Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan and host the first U.S. Wolseley restaurant,...
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Venomous Snakes Represent a Serious Public Health Problem. Scientists Are Biting Back With a Groundbreaking Antidote
Snakebite envenoming kills over 125,000 people each year and leaves three times as many disabled, while current horse‑derived antivenoms trigger severe allergic reactions in nearly half of patients. The high cost—up to $100,000 per course—and limited hospital access leave rural...
Hockney Unveils New Normandie Paintings at Serpentine
David Hockney in his studio, working on new paintings for his exhibition ‘A Year in Normandie and Some Other Thoughts About Painting’. @serpentineuk 12 March - 23 August 2026 Serpentine North Free entry - All photos and videos by Jean-Pierre Gonçalves de Lima ©️...
A Soul Minimalist's Guide to the Inner Life
The author introduces "soul minimalism," a practice of clearing mental clutter to let the inner self speak. By highlighting how invisible influences—unaddressed trauma and negative self‑talk—occupy mental space, the piece argues that intentional spiritual formation can restore wisdom, courage, and...
Neurodiversity: Better Training Is Needed for Managers
A recent Acas survey of 1,000 UK employees finds 35% view their employer’s training for managers on neurodiversity as ineffective, with another 18% rating it “very ineffective.” Only a third of respondents believe their organisations train managers adequately, while 32%...
Eldest Daughters Fuel Women Doctors' Burnout Crisis
85 to 90 percent of women physicians share ONE surprising childhood trait. They are eldest daughters. Raised to over-function. Expected to carry the burden. Conditioned to never ask for help. Medicine does not just attract this trait. The entire healthcare system secretly relies on it. And...
Tropic Secures $105M to Mass‑produce Non‑browning Bananas
Tropic, a British gene-editing startup, has raised $105 million in new financing to expand production of bananas that don’t brown https://t.co/rHHAMO6mST
Watch a Trailer for the Bob Dylan Center’s Thin Wild Mercury: Dylan 1966 Exhibition
The Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa will launch the "Thin Wild Mercury: Dylan 1966" exhibition on July 18, offering an immersive, multi‑media retrospective of Dylan’s pivotal year. Curator Mark Davidson describes 1966 as a combative, iconic period when Dylan produced...
Western Cape Hits March Heat Record, Fuels Drought Risk
Cape Town and other areas of South Africa’s Western Cape Province saw record temperatures for March as a heat wave sears a region that’s vulnerable to both drought and wildfires https://t.co/C08EOcQMjw
Prioritize Deep Work, Limit Distractions, Protect Focus
I don’t know who needs this, but: Silence notifications forever. Guard your first 90 minutes. Do one thing to completion. Track attention like money. Let boredom sharpen you. Schedule distraction time. Work offline on purpose. Choose depth daily. Life’s short. Go deep.
French Film Festivals Brace for Political Shifts and Funding Cuts
The French Ministry of Culture’s 2025 festival barometer shows 46% of French festivals posted a negative balance, with an average €78,000 deficit. Only 12% reported a surplus while 42% broke even, and 58% of festivals rely primarily on public subsidies....
Marriott Raises Free Night Top‑up Limit to 25K Points
Marriott Bonvoy now lets members top off free night awards with up to 25K points, an increase of the previous limit of 15K points. This is good news, but... https://t.co/6Bpj4UV005
Marriott's Flexible Free Night Certificates Require More Points
Marriott Made Free Night Certificates More Flexible — But You Still Need More Points To Book The Same Hotels - View from the Wing https://t.co/julDoiO9Oo
Gaumont Bets on a Long Theatrical Run for Xavier Giannoli's WWII Epic
Gaumont is planning an unusually long theatrical run for Xavier Giannoli’s new World War II epic, Les Rayons et les ombres. The French studio hopes the extended window will maximize box‑office revenue and cultural impact, echoing the success of Giannoli’s previous...
El Niño Likely by September, Raising Temps and Risking Crops
US forecasters say an El Niño is favored to emerge in the Pacific Ocean by September, threatening to drive global temperatures higher and disrupt crops in the months ahead https://t.co/dk8PhPCFMQ