Planningtorock and Romy Team up for New Version of ‘The One’: “She’s Managed to Take Its Original Queer Longing for...
Planningtorock has released a reworked version of their 2011 track “The One” featuring vocals from Romy of The xx. The new mix replaces the original’s pizzicato strings with lush synths, adding a tender, soulful dimension. Both artists describe the collaboration as a celebration of queer longing transformed into hope and tenderness. Planningtorock will also headline two UK shows in May, performing Bronski Beat’s seminal queer album alongside Tom Rasmussen and Bishi.
250+ Peppermint Mutants Boost Flavor, Disease Resistance
Over 250 new peppermint variants, created through induced genetic mutations, offer potential for enhanced flavor and improved disease resistance, providing a non-GMO pathway to strengthen clonal crops. plantgenomics
Why the Smartest Leader Usually Fails
In a Duct Tape Marketing podcast, Jason Wild argues that the lone‑genius leadership model stalls innovation, advocating instead for "genius at scale" where leaders act as architects, bridgers, and catalysts. He highlights that only 5‑15% of ideas succeed because integration,...
A Fresh Approach to Peppermint: 250 New Variants Could Boost Flavor and Fight Disease
Scientists at UC Davis used gamma‑ray mutagenesis to create over 250 new peppermint variants, introducing 1,406 large‑scale mutations into the sterile Black Mitcham clone that has been genetically unchanged for more than 200 years. The effort, commissioned by Mars Inc.,...
Pleasant Holidays Adds Nearly 60 New Luxury Hotels to Its Global Portfolio
Pleasant Holidays has expanded its inventory by nearly 60 luxury hotels and resorts across Asia, Europe and Mexico, adding brands such as Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, Helsinki, and a Ritz‑Carlton Reserve in Nayarit. The new properties range from iconic luxury chains to...
Effects of Collagen Peptide Supplementation on Bone Turnover, Cytokine, and Inflammatory Markers in Female Distance Runners: A Randomized Pilot Study
A four‑week, double‑blind pilot trial gave 20 g daily collagen peptides to premenopausal female distance runners and compared them with an isocaloric maltodextrin control. The collagen group showed a significant rise in serum P1NP, a marker of bone formation, while sRANKL...
Amino Acid and Bioactive Signatures of Yellowfin Tuna Loins: Ocean-Specific Patterns Across Major Fishing Grounds
A new study examined the amino‑acid composition and bioactive compounds of yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) loins sourced from the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans. Total protein averaged 25.3 g per 100 g edible portion, confirming a high‑protein claim, while the overall amino‑acid...
Mercedes Shows More Of Its Next Extreme Performance Car
Mercedes‑AMG revealed additional images of its upcoming Mythos extreme coupe, the second model under the ultra‑luxury, low‑volume sub‑brand. The CLE‑based sedan now showcases a gaping Panamericana grille, wider fenders, active rear wing and aggressive interior trim. Power is expected from...
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Don’t Make These Common Mistakes When Traveling This Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is set to become one of the busiest travel periods, with AAA forecasting about 45 million Americans on the move, most by car. Peak highway congestion is expected Thursday and Friday afternoons, while airports will see longer security...
Encoded's Gene Therapy Reduced Seizures in Dravet Syndrome
Encoded Therapeutics reported that its experimental gene therapy cut seizure frequency by 76 % in three children with Dravet syndrome, a severe childhood epilepsy. The effect was seen in patients receiving the second‑highest dose among four dose levels in a small...
Restaurant Review: Tavern, East London
Tavern, a new British bistro on Old Street, is the latest venture from the team behind Michelin‑starred St Barts. The restaurant centers on whole‑animal butchery and inventive takes on classic British flavors, with dishes like pork‑cuttlefish sausage and a black koji...
Researchers Uncover Chemical Origins of the Perseus Cluster of Galaxies
An international team has built new stellar and supernova models that finally reproduce the puzzling silicon, sulfur, argon and calcium ratios observed in the Perseus Cluster’s intracluster medium by the HITOMI X‑ray telescope. The research, published in three linked papers...
Balancing Ecosystem Carbon Storage and Economic Development: An Environmental Disparity Perspective in China
A new study quantifies the spatial mismatch between ecosystem carbon storage and economic output across China. Western regions hold 74.6% of the nation’s carbon stocks but generate less than 5% of carbon‑adjusted GDP, while the east dominates carbon‑adjusted GDP with...
Leadership Fundamentals for Achieving Peak Performance
The article draws parallels between Kobe Bryant’s "ideal performance state" and leadership, arguing that the same psychological principles that help elite athletes excel can be applied in business. It emphasizes psychological efficiency—focusing energy on task‑relevant cues while minimizing fear, anxiety,...
Defense Business Brief: Tulsa’s Space Draw; Cadenazzi’s Wish; Anduril’s $5B Round
Quantum Space, led by former NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine, announced plans to build a large manufacturing plant in Tulsa to test hypergolic propulsion for its Ranger Prime satellite, slated for launch in 2027. The Oklahoma‑backed hypergolic test stand, operated by...
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6 Calming Habits That Can Relax You Even More Than Meditation
The article outlines six evidence‑backed habits that can deliver calm faster than traditional meditation, ranging from gentle movement and walking to progressive muscle relaxation, visualization, grounding, and hands‑on tasks. Experts such as Kristin McGee and Saba Harouni Lurie explain how...
Lizzo Hits Out at “Racist and Fatphobic” Algorithms for “Destroying the Music Industry” And Her Album Promo
Lizzo used a TikTok video on May 12 to condemn social‑media algorithms as "racist" and "fatphobic," arguing they scramble release timelines and cripple album promotion. She warned that the shift away from chronological feeds leaves fans unaware of new music, even...
ASGCT Dispatch: In Vivo CAR-T Is Everywhere
At the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) meeting in Boston, developers showcased a wave of in vivo CAR‑T programs, signaling a shift from traditional ex‑vivo manufacturing. Companies unveiled preclinical and early‑phase clinical data demonstrating tumor shrinkage using...
Breastfeeding: Baby's Intense Workout in Every Feed
Breastfeeding for a baby is what hunting was for a man. He has to WORK for it. He starts by suckling for 30 to 90 seconds just to trigger your let down. Then he spends the next 10-20 minutes pulling...
JASON NEWSTED Doesn't Believe METALLICA's 'Justice' Album Should Ever Be Officially Remixed: 'I Don't Think You Should Go Back And...
Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted told SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation he has no interest in remixing the band’s 1988 album “…And Justice For All.” He argues the record should remain untouched, citing its historical significance and the artistic choices made at...
Whales and Waterfalls Star in G Adventures’ Dominica Tours
G Adventures has introduced its first Dominica itineraries, adding two Geluxe‑style tours that spotlight the island’s waterfalls, volcanic terrain, Kalinago culture and resident sperm whales. The 8‑day land program weaves visits to Trafalgar and Middleham Falls, the Indian River, Champagne...
Dua Lipa Announces Live Album and Concert Film From Radical Optimism Tour’s Mexico City Shows
Dua Lipa announced a live album and concert film captured during the Mexico City finale of her Radical Optimism Tour. The concert film will stream on her YouTube channel on May 21, followed by the album release on May 22. The tour concluded...
A New Method Could Help Washington Shellfish Farmers Control a Pesky Shrimp
University of Washington researchers have demonstrated a non‑chemical vibro‑compaction platform that kills burrowing shrimp, a long‑standing pest in Washington shellfish farms. The floating platform applies vibration and pressure to a 50‑square‑foot sediment area, suffocating shrimp and achieving 72‑98% mortality in...
Wheels Up: Kilby Block Party
The Kilby Block Party, a boutique indie festival in Salt Lake City, is drawing attention for its curated mix of emerging acts and nostalgic headliners. Organizers promise a community‑focused experience that feels intimate compared to larger events. Highlights include post‑punk...
The Power of Positive Leadership
Jon Gordon’s updated "The Power of Positive Leadership" argues that optimism, purpose and grit are measurable competitive advantages for finance teams. The book cites research showing workplace negativity costs the U.S. economy $250‑300 billion annually, while case studies like Ford’s $12.7 billion...
Modular Quantum Processor Simulated to Factor 2048‑bit RSA
A little behind on this, but an arxiv paper came out last week on factoring 2048-bit RSA integers with a modular atomic processor. It's an end-to-end analysis of distributing Shor's algorithm, which is needed for the modular roadmaps. Key point: •...
Easy Self Care Ideas for Spring
The Good Men Project outlines five quick self‑care actions that can be squeezed into a 10‑15‑minute break, from stretching and short walks to journaling and brief games. The piece cites research linking regular microbreaks to higher productivity and reduced physical...
Books Our Editors Loved This Week
The New York Times Book Review released its weekly Editors’ Choice, spotlighting five newly published titles spanning literary fiction, nonfiction, thriller, romance, and mystery. The curated list is designed to guide readers toward noteworthy releases and can be saved to...
Newly Discovered Asteroid to Make Close Pass by Earth
Asteroid 2026 JH2, measuring roughly 50‑100 feet across, will fly past Earth on Monday evening at a distance of about 56,000 miles, roughly a quarter of the Moon’s orbit. Discovered on May 10, the Apollo‑class near‑Earth object has been closely tracked, and current calculations...
Materializing Safe, On-Demand Living Therapeutics
Harvard’s Wyss Institute unveiled an Implantable Living Materials (ILM) platform that embeds genetically engineered E. coli within a polyvinyl‑alcohol matrix to deliver therapeutics on demand. The bacteria are programmed to detect pathogenic Pseudomonas aeruginosa and release a killing molecule, successfully treating...
First Look: The Tailor by Tim Sullivan
Tim Sullivan’s eighth George Cross novel, The Tailor, arrives on July 16, 2026. The Bristol‑based neurodivergent detective tackles a brutal murder that unfolds on a train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington. The site offers a first‑look video and...
D’Lee – “I’d Bet on You”
Fort Worth‑based indie artist D’Lee drops her sophomore album Fifty‑Five, debuting today with the single “I’d Bet on You.” The Nashville‑recorded track mixes smoky vocals, twangy guitars, synth layers and clap‑driven percussion to create a country‑pop crossover sound. Lyrically, the...
On This Day in 1987, Three Legendary Voices Finally United for a No. 1 Country Album a Decade in the...
On May 14, 1987 Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris finally released their long‑awaited collaborative album *Trio*, which vaulted to No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart. The project, stalled for a decade by scheduling conflicts and label politics, debuted at No. 6 on the...
Exotrail Confirms Successful Deployment of NASA-Funded AEPEX CubeSat via Spacevan 002
In mid‑May 2026 Exotrail announced the successful deployment of the NASA‑funded AEPEX 6U CubeSat using its spacevan 002 orbital transfer vehicle. The OTV placed the satellite into a 500 km, >70° inclination orbit—an altitude and inclination that standard rideshare launches cannot reach...
Doubts Grow over Theory that Bird-Watchers’ Trip to Argentine Landfill Sparked Hantavirus Outbreak
Health officials are probing the source of a hantavirus outbreak that sickened 11 passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship departing Ushuaia, with three deaths. The index cases were a Dutch couple who fell ill weeks after a bird‑watching tour that...
Progressive Overload Builds Muscle, Bone, and Burns Fat
Progressive overload (PO) is the stimulus. It signals your body to get denser. Larger or stronger muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments, and reduced fat storages. PO turns fat into muscle and we now have evidence of multiple mechanisms as to...
Top Gun's 40th Anniversary Re‑Release Nets $1.2M Opening
And yeah, moviegoers still feel the need for speed, as #TopGun kicked off its 40th anniversary celebrations throwing a party at US #BoxOffice. The iconic film starring #TomCruise grossed STRONG 1.2M on WED rerelease opening Day, for a 181.6M lifetime...
GPCRs, Radiopharma and the Rise of Functional Peptide Screening
Functional peptide screening is emerging as a key differentiator in GPCR and radiopharmaceutical drug discovery. High‑throughput platforms that measure signaling, rather than just binding, enable identification of true agonists for both known and orphan receptors. Big Pharma is backing the...
BCLXL-PROTAC Clears Senescent Cells, Offers COPD Hope
Clearance of Senescent Cells by BCLXL-PROTAC: A Novel Approach to Treat COPD? "These findings demonstrate that BCLXL-PROTAC is a potent and selective senolytic agent that may promote lung cell rejuvenation, supporting its potential as a novel therapeutic strategy for age-related diseases,...
Evolutionary Theories Explain Persistence of Homosexuality
A FAQ: Why are some people gay given that it reduces reproductive output and hence should have been selected out long ago? (The puzzle isn't homosexual attraction or sex, but avoidance of heterosexual mating opportunities.) Steve Stewart-Williams reviews the theories...
Brain Immune Cells Found to Regulate Anxiety and Grooming Behaviors
Researchers at the University of Louisville and the University of Utah discovered that calcium signaling in Hoxb8 microglia directly drives anxiety and compulsive grooming in mice. Using optogenetics, they showed that elevating calcium levels in these brain immune cells reproduces...
Four Seasons Park Lane Just Revealed Newly Refurbished Suites
Four Seasons London’s flagship Park Lane hotel has completed a major refurbishment, updating 14 suites including the Garden, Presidential and several Deluxe rooms. The redesign, led by London studio Interiors with Art, introduces a private terrace for the Garden Suite...
Yale Turns Research Into Real-World Solutions
Translating academic research into things people can use is among the most consequential work a university does. This week on Health & Veritas, @thehowie and I sit down with @JoshGeballe, who runs the part of Yale built for that work....
Kate Bowler Wants You to Know Joy Is Still Yours
In this episode, author and cancer survivor Kate Bowler explores the paradox of feeling a deep, almost mystical sense of joy and wholeness even amid profound suffering. She reflects on the fleeting moments of peace she experienced right after her...
Okay, Now Amazon Is Actually Looking for a New James Bond, for Real
Amazon MGM Studios announced it has begun an official casting search for a new actor to portray James Bond in its upcoming 007 franchise reboot. The move follows years of fan speculation, reality‑show tie‑ins, and rumors about potential candidates such...
NASA’s Seven-Letter Framework for Navigating Loneliness and Isolation
NASA’s Human Factors team distilled a seven‑letter framework called CONNECT to help astronauts cope with prolonged isolation. The acronym—Community, Openness, Networking, Needs, Expeditionary mindset, Countermeasures, Training—captures both personal habits and social tactics that keep crews psychologically healthy. The agency released...
Paula Anne Chavarria Joins Ten Five Hospitality
Ten Five Hospitality has appointed Paula Anne Chavarria as its director of acquisitions. In her new role, she will source and execute luxury lifestyle hotel purchases and management deals as the company expands its U.S. portfolio. Chavarria arrives from Realberry,...
Why Your Brain Struggles So Much To Multitask (M)
The brain’s attention system operates like a single‑threaded processor, meaning even simple activities compete for the same limited mental resources. Neuroscience shows that what we call “multitasking” is actually rapid task‑switching, which incurs a measurable cognitive cost. As a result,...
Water Drops on Soap Bubble Films Act Like Merging Galaxies
Physicists at the University of Lille discovered that water droplets placed on a flat soap film behave like miniature galaxies, orbiting and merging in patterns that mirror cosmic collisions. The droplets deform the film, creating a two‑dimensional attraction analogous to...