Meta‑analysis of 29 Trials Shows Endogenous Ketones Boost Cognitive Performance
Researchers pooled data from 29 randomized controlled trials and 1,117 participants to show that endogenous ketone supplementation yields modest but statistically significant improvements in cognitive performance. The findings, published in Frontiers in Nutrition, highlight ketone esters and MCTs as effective agents with no safety concerns reported.
Study Finds 7 Million U.S. Children Live in Homes with Unlocked, Loaded Guns
A new JAMA Network Open study estimates that 7 million children in the United States live in homes where a gun is both unlocked and loaded. Researchers say unsafe storage remains common despite modest gains among families with younger kids, underscoring...
Over 4,100 Queue Online for New Zealand’s Paparoa Great Walk as Booking System Holds Up
New Zealand’s Department of Conservation saw more than 4,100 people line up online for the Paparoa Great Walk on Tuesday, the first Great Walk to open for bookings this season. The surge tested the upgraded reservation system, which cleared the...
Trailer and Artwork for the 4K UHD Release of SOME LIKE IT HOT
Billy Wilder’s 1960 comedy *Some Like It Hot* is set for a UK 4K UHD debut on May 18, released as a three‑disc Limited Collector’s Edition Mediabook. The package includes a UHD‑Blu‑ray featuring Dolby Vision and HDR10, a standard Blu‑ray, a bonus...
Study Shows Second Pregnancy Enhances Multitasking Brain Networks
A 2026 Amsterdam UMC study of 110 women tracked across multiple pregnancies found that each pregnancy remodels the brain in distinct ways. While the first pregnancy strengthens the default‑mode network linked to empathy, the second shifts resources to attention and...
A. Lange & Söhne Grande Complication Fetches Record $2.06 Million at Sotheby’s Geneva Auction
A 1916 A. Lange & Söhne Grande Complication clock watch sold for $2.06 million at Sotheby’s Geneva, the highest price ever achieved for the brand at auction. The 18‑karat pink‑gold piece, known as Watch No. 62508, underscores a resurgence of collector interest in ultra‑rare,...
Karol G and Greg Gonzalez's 'Después De Ti' Tops Charts After Coachella Debut
Colombian star Karol G and Texas‑based guitarist Greg Gonzalez released their duet “Después de Ti,” which premiered at Coachella and entered Billboard’s Hot Latin Pop Songs chart at No. 1. The collaboration showcases a live‑room recording method and signals a growing...
Team Dad Partners with Wakulla County Schools to Deliver Fatherhood Resources
Team Dad, a program of the Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition, has partnered with Wakulla County Schools to embed fatherhood resources directly into the school system. The collaboration will provide monthly workshops, peer‑to‑peer mentorship and toolkits for fathers of young...
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Leads UK, Ireland and Italy Box Offices, Surpasses €25 M
Disney’s ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ retained the top spot in the UK and Ireland weekend, pulling in £5.2 million ($7 million) and reaching a cumulative $28.5 million after 11 days. In Italy the film broke the €25 million barrier, equivalent to about $27 million, confirming...
NoVA Designers Reveal How Antiques Can Transform Modern Homes
Interior designers Susan Feffer of Chain Bridge Design and Cathleen Gruver of Gruver Cooley Homes + Interiors outlined three practical ways to integrate antiques into modern interiors. Their advice, published on May 12, emphasizes selective pairing, purposeful repurposing, and the...
Study Shows Stable Personality Traits Drive Sustainable Living, Not Willpower
Researchers led by Jingguang Li published a longitudinal study in the Journal of Environmental Psychology showing that stable self‑control traits, not temporary willpower spikes, predict sustainable habits. The findings challenge the common belief that short‑term discipline can drive lasting eco‑friendly...
India’s Dhyan Mandir to Host First Global “World Meditates with Gurudev” Event
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Dhyan Mandir in Bengaluru and announced that the venue will host the inaugural “World Meditates with Gurudev” peace meditation on May 13, 2026. Organisers expect millions of participants from 182 nations, marking a...
Kabawa Wins New York Times 2026 Best Restaurant Award
Paul Carmichael’s Kabawa was crowned the New York Times' Best Restaurant of 2026, the first Caribbean venue to claim the top spot on the paper's inaugural list compiled by co‑chief critic Ligaya Mishan. The accolade spotlights the growing influence of...
Bart Lemmen’s 65 Turbo‑Trainer Hours Fuel Vingegaard’s Giro D’Italia Push
Bart Lemmen spent more than 65 hours on a turbo trainer after breaking his wrist, emerging as a pivotal domestique for Jonas Vingegaard’s Giro d’Italia strategy. His indoor volume highlights how elite cyclists use high‑intensity indoor work to maintain form...
InsideTracker Study Shows Biomarker‑Driven Supplement Personalization Improves 43 Health Markers
InsideTracker’s peer‑reviewed study of more than 20,000 platform users found statistically significant improvements across 43 blood and wearable biomarkers after personalized supplement recommendations. The findings, published in PLOS, signal that data‑driven biohacking is moving from niche experimentation to measurable health...
Brooklyn Museum Opens ‘Sculpting the Senses’ Exhibition Honoring Iris Van Herpen
The Brooklyn Museum unveiled ‘Sculpting the Senses,’ a major exhibition of Dutch designer Iris van Herpen’s work, curated by Matthew Yokobosky and Imani Williford. Featuring more than 140 kinetic garments and installations, the show underscores the designer’s fusion of biology,...
Inuk Artist Laakkuluk Williamson Debuts First Solo Show at London’s Mimosa House
Iqaluit‑based Inuk artist Laakkuluk Williamson launched her first solo exhibition in the United Kingdom, Nuliaminik Neqilik, at London’s Mimosa House gallery. The show, which blends beadwork, film, photography and vocal performance, runs through June 27 before traveling to Greenland’s Nuuk Art Museum...
Five Debut Canadian Authors Shortlisted for $10,000 Danuta Gleed Award
Five debut Canadian authors have been shortlisted for the 2026 Danuta Gleed Literary Award, a $10,000 prize for the best first short‑story collection. The shortlist, chosen by a jury of established writers, underscores the vitality of Canada’s emerging fiction talent.
Casimir Microsparc Target Is 40 Microwatts of Continuous Vacuum Energy- One Way Electron Flow
The Casimir team unveiled a prototype MicroSparc chip that harvests vacuum energy via a one‑way electron flow created by the Casimir effect. Laboratory tests showed millivolt‑to‑volt outputs at picoamp currents, and the team measured polarization fields with atomic‑force microscopy. Their...
How to Boost Your Cycling Endurance
Building cycling endurance hinges on a balanced mix of long, low‑intensity rides, targeted speed work, and disciplined nutrition. Coaches recommend spending roughly 80% of training in zones 1‑2, while adding one to two weekly tempo or VO₂ max sessions lasting 30‑60 minutes....
Normal Labs Don’t Mean You’re Fine—Listen to Symptoms
“Your labs are normal” isn't the same as “nothing is wrong.” It means the tests they ran didn’t explain what you’re feeling. That’s useful information. It's not a permission to dismiss the person who still can’t sleep, think, digest, function, or get through...
Taiwan Amplifies Cannes Presence with Genre Hits, Immersive XR and IP Deals
Taiwan's pavilion at Cannes' Marché du Film unveiled a slate of genre titles, immersive XR works and literary IPs, pairing export‑focused horror and thriller films with culturally rooted dramas. The move underscores a calibrated strategy to boost cross‑media sales and...
China Deploys AI‑Driven Big Data Platforms Across Sports Industry
China's General Administration of Sport and leading sportswear groups Li‑Ning and Anta are rolling out AI‑driven big‑data platforms for coaching, product design and consumer fitness. The initiative, backed by government targets for a digital sports community by 2030, promises to...
Ultrasound‑Activated Nanoparticles Light Up Deep Tissue in Mice
A team of scientists has demonstrated that injectable nanoparticles can convert focused ultrasound into visible light inside living mice, achieving deep‑tissue illumination without surgical implants. The breakthrough, reported in Physics World, could reshape optogenetic research and future neuromodulation therapies.
Casimir Secures $12 Million Seed Round to Launch Quantum Vacuum Energy Chip
Casimir, Inc. announced a $12 million seed round led by Scout Ventures to bring its quantum vacuum‑powered MicroSparc chip to market. The funding targets a 2028 launch of a battery‑free solution for ultra‑low‑power devices, opening a new hardware frontier beyond traditional...
Clear Calendar, Higher Output: Prioritize Meeting-Free Days
If you’re like me, your most excited mornings come when you wake up with a COMPLETELY clear calendar. My output on these days is 50-100% higher on *completely* clear days versus days where I have even one meeting. Here's the process I...
SpaceX Starship V3 Completes Rehearsal Ahead of Possible May 19 Test Flight
SpaceX announced that its 124‑meter Starship V3 megarocket finished a full launch‑rehearsal on Monday, topping up more than 5,000 metric tons of propellant. The milestone clears the path for the vehicle’s 12th flight, which could launch as early as May 19, a...
20 One‑Sentence Mantras to Instantly Refocus Your Day
Sometimes it takes one sentence to get back on track. Here are 20 that have saved my focus thousands of times. A few examples: "If a task isn't timeboxed on my calendar, it doesn't exist." "Multitasking taxes 40% of my day; I monotask with...
Ultra-Processed Foods Cut Attention by Measurable Margins
Ultra-Processed Food Is Stealing Your Focus As a medical school professor, I teach that the brain is a metabolic organ. A new study in Alzheimer's & Dementia drives that home. Researchers tracked 2,100 Australian adults (Monash, Sao Paulo, Deakin). Every 10% increase...
Hot Garbage Share Spun Video
Toronto‑originated punk outfit Hot Garbage dropped a new single titled “Spun,” accompanied by a visually striking video. The track leans into a louder, synth‑laden sound, pairing cavernous vocals with aggressive drum hits. The band performed the song at SXSW, signaling...
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation Bosses Re-Commit To Theatrical Animation Distribution
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation (WBPA) announced a renewed focus on theatrical animated releases, unveiling a slate that balances reimagined legacy properties with original stories. The first title, *The Cat in the Hat*, is slated for a November 6, 2026 opening, followed by...
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Here's Where You Can See the First Look at Tom Cruise's Wild Physical Transformation in “Digger”
Tom Cruise’s first clear look at his eccentric billionaire role in the upcoming comedy *Digger* debuted exclusively in movie theaters as part of a montage attached to the re‑release of *Top Gun* and *Top Gun: Maverick*. The footage reveals Cruise...
Jess Cartner-Morley on Fashion: Forget the Church Fete Vibes, the Brooch Is Now Fashion’s Badge of Honour
Fashion columnist Jess Cartner‑Morley declares the brooch a comeback accessory, noting its shift from quaint, church‑fete trinket to a high‑profile style badge. She cites Zendaya’s snake brooch at the Met Gala and Meryl Streep’s six‑piece display at a Dolce & Gabbana event...
14 Must-Read Stories About the 2026 Cannes Film Festival
The Envelope’s inaugural Cannes issue spotlights Pedro Almodóvar’s competition entry “Bitter Christmas,” while featuring actor Diego Calva on the digital cover as he appears in two festival selections. A deep‑dive by Daron James examines Nollywood’s pivot to theatrical releases after a streaming bust,...
Peter Jackson Receives Honorary Palme D’Or by Amber Wilkinson - 2026-05-13 12:54:19+00:00
Peter Jackson was honored with an Honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, presented by Elijah Wood. The New Zealand director reflected on his surprise and joked the award was an apology for his low‑budget debut Bad Taste. Wood highlighted Jackson’s...
Book Review: ‘Seek the Traitor’s Son,’ by Veronica Roth
Veronica Roth, famed for the *Divergent* YA series, releases her first adult novel, *Seek the Traitor’s Son*. Set in a post‑viral dystopia, the story follows Elegy Ahn, a reluctant heir caught between the fanatical Talusar and the resistant Cedre. The...
Gold Nanoparticles that Behave Like a Liquid Open Path to Adaptive Materials
Researchers led by Rina Sato and Kiyoshi Kanie demonstrated that gold nanoparticles coated with thermoresponsive dendron ligands can switch from isolated island formations to extensive network structures at about 40 °C. The transition is reversible: mechanical compression collapses the network back...
‘Wildwood’ Teaser: Laika Returns to Stop-Motion with a Dark Fantasy Adventure
Laika unveiled the first teaser for “Wildwood,” its sixth feature and first stop‑motion film since 2019’s Missing Link. The dark fantasy, directed by CEO Travis Knight and scripted by Chris Butler, adapts Colin Meloy’s 2011 novel and boasts a star‑studded voice...
Wildwood Teaser Trailer Shows Off Laika’s Star-Studded Stop-Motion Movie
Laika unveiled a new teaser for Wildwood, its first stop‑motion feature since 2019’s Missing Link, slated for an October 23, 2026 theatrical release. The trailer spotlights a sprawling, magical forest and hints at a rescue plot involving siblings Prue and...
Setting – Setting
North Carolina experimental trio Setting released a self‑titled second studio album on Thrill Jockey on April 24, 2026. The record pivots toward groove‑centric compositions, pairing banjo loops with synth‑driven electronics and spacious percussion. Production by Adam McDaniel delivers clearer definition than the...
Haunt Announces 'Back to the Beach' Summer Tour
California heavy‑metal act Haunt announced a month‑long "Back to the Beach" summer tour, kicking off on June 5 in Austin and concluding on June 28 in Wichita. The tour, featuring fellow act Show N Tell, will traverse the South, East Coast, and...
NYC Debuts Two Paul Thek Exhibits and Rare Notebook Book
Two encyclopedic Paul Thek exhibits just opened in NYC, a veritable gift to the city, featuring a surfeit of masterful works on view that have never been seen before. There is a new publication coinciding with the occasion, the first...
Gut Microbiome Ages, Shifts Dramatically at 56
The Gut Microbiome Has An Age Clock - And It Breaks Around 56 As a medical school professor, I've taught the gut microbiome for years. But this new analysis just changed the conversation. Researchers analyzed 8,115 fecal metagenomes (and replicated in 2,263...
The Nutrition Errors That Lead to Late-Race Blowups in Ironman or 70.3
Triathletes often hit the wall in the final miles of an Ironman or 70.3 because of nutrition missteps made before and during the race. The article outlines how under‑fueling on the bike, improper carb timing, and poor hydration create energy...
Progress Demands Letting Go of Comfort and Control
Anchors are obstacles when you haven’t arrived. Every day, leaders do things that prevent progress. Progress means letting go of… Comfort. Certainty. Expertise. Control. Distraction. Movement requires release. https://t.co/x2PRRiXVQq
Gene and Cell Therapies Surge: Over 2,000 Projects in 2026
This excellent @Citeline 📊👇shows the exponential rise in the Gene & Cell Therapy field over the past 30 years. 2026 continues show strength with 2,115 Gene Therapies currently being developed to cure genetic diseases & 2,610 Cell therapies in different...
Molecular Grappling Hooks Improve Cancer Drug Targeting and Effectiveness
Scientists have engineered restricted interaction peptides (RIPs) that act as molecular grappling hooks, anchoring anticancer drugs to tumor cell membranes after activation by fibroblast activation protein. In mouse models, a RIP‑linked monomethyl auristatin E payload shrank tumors more effectively and with...
Seven Tested Weed Killers: Safest Picks for Gravel
Effective weed control doesn’t require a heavy chemical load. We tested seven highly rated formulas to find the safest, most effective options for keeping gravel driveways and walkways clear. https://t.co/h9cZDuf0F2 https://t.co/wJDHndc4ED
Get To Know… Truthpaste
London‑based experimental collective Truthpaste, formed at Manchester university, have just released their debut EP *I Don’t Know Either*. The record blends folk, electronic and orchestral elements into an indie‑pop framework and earned a 3‑5 star rating from DIY. The band...
Victoria’s Secret Tests a Blueprint for the Future of Pink with a Cozy, Glossy New Store
Victoria’s Secret debuted a new Pink flagship on Manhattan’s Soho “Tween Row,” marking the brand’s first store designed by creative director Adam Selman. The boutique features a glossy pink cottage façade and playful, low‑key interiors aimed at 18‑24‑year‑old Gen Z and...