From Motion to Memory: Researchers Create Soft Machines that Amplify Movement and Remember Touch
Researchers at Seoul National University unveiled a soft actuator using elasto‑magnetic instability (C‑EsMV) that can amplify motion by up to 700‑fold and store mechanical memory without electronics. The system balances magnetic attraction and elastic tension to produce stepwise, bistable responses, achieving 50‑times higher impact energy and 64‑fold efficiency gains with optimized waveforms. Demonstrated volatile and non‑volatile memory arrays suggest new routes for low‑power soft robotics and mechanical computing. The work was published in Nature Communications on January 10, 2026.
Weird Nightmare’s Bandcamp Listening Picks
Weird Nightmare, the solo project of METZ guitarist Alex Edkins, dropped its second album *Hoopla* in spring 2026, a bright, campus‑pop record co‑produced by Spoon’s Jim Eno. The album emphasizes uplifting choruses and nostalgic vibes, supported by a low‑budget rooftop video for...
Electromagnetic Field Activation of Gene Therapy as an Approach to Reprogramming
Researchers have engineered an electromagnetic‑field (EMF)‑responsive DNA element that remotely activates partial cellular reprogramming genes in mice. By cycling EMF exposure, the system triggers the Oct4‑Sox2‑Klf4 cassette without permanent gene integration, extending median lifespan to 108 weeks—about 70 human years....
Harbour BioMed Gains FDA Clearance for First-in-Human Study of B7H4xCD3 Bispecific Antibody HBM7004
Harbour BioMed announced FDA IND clearance to launch a Phase I first‑in‑human study of its bispecific antibody HBM7004, which targets B7H4 and CD3 in advanced solid tumors. The trial will assess safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and early anti‑tumor activity across multiple cancer...
Spiral Galaxy's Brilliant Heart Shines Bright in a New Picture From NASA's Webb Telescope
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope released a striking mid‑infrared image of Messier 77, a barred spiral galaxy 45 million light‑years away in Cetus. The picture highlights the galaxy’s active nucleus, powered by a supermassive black hole roughly eight million times the Sun’s...
Weekend Open Thread: WheelEasy LE Foldable Garden Cart
The WheelEasy LE Foldable Garden Cart is a compact, 3‑by‑4‑foot wheelbarrow that folds for easy storage and can carry up to 150 pounds. It features ground‑level loading, allowing users to load leaves or mulch directly into the cart. Priced at $199.99,...
A Tribute to the Enduring Legacy of Mrs. B
The episode honors Joan Burstein, known as Mrs. B, celebrating her century‑long impact on fashion through the founding of Browns in 1970, which became a launchpad for avant‑garde designers like John Galliano, Comme des Garçons, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren and...
The Fat Lady Sings
At a high‑profile cocktail event, the author and his wife mingled with media personalities, Broadway talent, and an outspoken French woman who bluntly suggested they exercise more. The evening featured a brief People Magazine interview, conversations with Andy Cohen and...
Rick Ross Just Took His Drake Beef Another Step Forward by Cutting up One of Their Classic Collabs
Rick Ross used his recent Verzuz showdown with French Montana to perform “Aston Martin Music” without Drake’s vocals, publicly confirming the ongoing 2024 feud between the two rappers. Ross announced before the set that he would “minus Drake’s vocals,” prompting...
Cluttered Bedroom Equals Sleepless Nights—Simplify Your Space
The way some of you treat your bedroom like a storage unit and then wonder why you can’t sleep is the design equivalent of eating fast food and wondering why you’re tired. I wrote about what to fix. With love....
This Engineer Spent 100 Days Underwater—And It Added 10 Years to His Life, He Claims
Biomedical engineer Joseph Dituri spent 100 days in a 22‑foot‑deep underwater chamber at 1.6 ATA, claiming dramatic health improvements. He reported weight loss, lower cholesterol, a seven‑fold testosterone boost, and doubled REM sleep. While Dituri sees the results as proof that...
Robot Probes 16th Century Italian Shipwreck 1.5 Miles Below the Mediterranean
A French‑navy remotely operated vehicle descended 1.5 miles (8,202 ft) into the Mediterranean to investigate Camarat 4, a 16th‑century Italian merchant shipwreck. The ROV captured 66,974 high‑resolution images, revealing six cannons, an anchor, 12 cauldrons and hundreds of vividly painted ceramics, and...
Kamasi Washington Reveals His Hilariously Late Reaction To Kendrick Lamar’s “Squabble Up” Shout-Out
Kendrick Lamar name‑dropped jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington in the lyric “Keep a horn on me, that Kamasi” on his new single “Squabble Up.” Washington admitted he didn’t notice the shout‑out until fans flooded his phone with texts after the video...
Warner/Paramount Take Cue From “Michael,” Join to Create Musician Biopics
Warner Music Group and Paramount Pictures have struck a partnership to develop theatrical films about legendary musicians, working directly with the artists or their estates. The deal is still in a conceptual phase, with no specific projects disclosed. It follows...
Mount Washington Could Join the World’s Most Elite List of Natural Wonders
Local institutions voted to pursue UNESCO World Heritage status for Mount Washington, the tallest peak in New England. The Mount Washington Commission approved the move 9‑1, aiming to boost visitation and secure funding for infrastructure. Senator Jeanne Shaheen voiced federal...
AOPA Launches Pilot Mental Health Awareness Campaign
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has launched a month‑long mental‑health awareness campaign for pilots, timed with Mental Health Awareness Month. The initiative aggregates articles, videos, webinars and interviews to demystify resources and reduce stigma. It also highlights ongoing...
Bella White at Bowery Ballroom (A Gallery)
Bella White took the stage at New York's Bowery Ballroom on May 8, 2026, delivering new songs from her forthcoming album A Sign In The Weather, slated for release on June 5. The set featured a full band—including Sam Gelband and Gina Leslie—and was...
Talk Therapy Physically Reshapes Your Brain, Studies Show
Grifters are out here telling you that talk therapy doesn't impact your nervous system as if we don't have extensive data to the contrary 🤦♀️ Psychotherapy leads to documented changes in the body including altering the ✨physical structure of your brain✨,...
Gardeners Urged to Do 3 Simple Spring Jobs This Week or Risk Hydrangeas with Lush Leaves but Barely Any Blooms
UK gardeners are being urged to complete three simple spring tasks to prevent hydrangeas from producing lush foliage with few blooms. First, a light prune for old‑wood bloomers and a harder cut for new‑wood varieties should be done in March...
Retrospective Maps Brion Gysin’s Avant-Garde Canon
The Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris is hosting a retrospective of Brion Gysin’s avant‑garde work from April 10 to July 12, 2026. The show traces Gysin’s evolution from his 1930s Sorbonne days through his pivotal role in the Beat Hotel’s cut‑up experiments in...
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Hailey Bieber Goes Pantsless in Romantic Floral Bodysuit Days After Turning Heads at the 2026 Met Gala
Hailey Bieber fronted Alaïa’s latest campaign on May 8, modeling a high‑neck floral bodysuit priced at $2,000 and pairing it with $1,600 calfskin stiletto‑heel thong sandals. The look follows her gold Saint Laurent breastplate and cape at the May 4 Met Gala, extending...
Beastie Boys’ Mike D Debuts New Material at Rare Intimate Solo Show
Mike D, the surviving Beastie Boy, performed four intimate solo shows in Los Angeles, debuting new material from an upcoming solo album. The cash‑only Plaza Nightclub held about 150 fans, and tickets sold out within a day. Backed by a...
The Growth of Graphene and Revolutionary CNTs with IDTechEx
IDTechEx forecasts the graphene market to hit $1 billion by 2032, while highlighting the material’s diverse forms and the standardization challenges that hinder rapid adoption. Multi‑wall carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are experiencing commercial growth, driven by demand for conductive additives in lithium‑ion...
How To Make A Safari Honeymoon More Budget-Friendly Without Sacrificing On Your Once In A Lifetime Experience
Safari honeymoons, once seen as pricey, are gaining traction as a cost‑effective luxury option. Co‑founder of Fora Travel, Henley Vazquez, notes that the all‑inclusive nature—covering meals, transfers, and game drives—makes the total expense comparable to traditional destinations like Hawaii or...
Trees Don’t Benefit Health for Everyone
A new Lancet Regional Health–Americas study links residential tree canopy to lower allostatic load, a marker of chronic stress, but only for higher‑income, educated and employed adults. The analysis of CDC health data for 40,307 U.S. adults matched with satellite...
Why I Quit Food Delivery Apps
The author recounts his reliance on DoorDash, UberEats and Seamless while living alone in New York City, noting that each order often cost $20‑plus in fees. After losing his job and moving to the U.K., he realized the expense (≈$25...
Mac Cornish – “Wayfaring Woman”
Country singer‑songwriter Mac Cornish drops new single “Wayfaying Woman,” a breakup‑themed track steeped in ’70s country vibes. The song features steel guitar, twangy strums, and a resilient vocal delivery, accompanied by a cinematic video directed by Janaya Pardo. Cornish announced...
Friday Subscriber Discussion - Caught in a Backslide?
In a May 8 2026 subscriber post, Ragen Chastain warns that the health‑care community is experiencing a backslide from weight‑inclusive practices toward weight‑centric thinking. The shift is evident in recent clinical guidelines, provider language, and patient interactions. Chastain cites a reader’s concern...
Thirty Six Servings of Ayahuasca. Here's What She Taught Me.
The Balanced Blonde recounts completing 36 ayahuasca servings across four ceremonies, each spanning three nights, and shares how a viral Instagram Reels video amplified her plant‑medicine narrative. She highlights the intense, shadow‑work focus of the ceremonies and contrasts ayahuasca with...
She Said She Was Just a Language Teacher. Then She Built This.
Laura, a dual‑immersion Spanish teacher in Loudoun County, transformed a ten‑week Thinkering fellowship into an interdisciplinary spice‑garden curriculum for second graders. The project blends science, math, geography, art and cultural history by having students grow herbs, track growth data, and...
A Global Study On Forgiveness Reveals Something Subtle — But Surprisingly Consistent (M)
A new multinational study of more than 30,000 adults across 20 countries finds that forgiveness produces subtle, delayed benefits for the brain. Researchers measured stress hormones, cognitive performance, and self‑reported well‑being, discovering that individuals who practice forgiveness show lower cortisol...
Say Goodbye to Your Basic BBQ This Ninja System Combines Gas, Electric and Smoking All in One
Ninja’s new FlexFlame hybrid grill blends propane, electricity, and wood‑pellet technology, letting users grill, smoke, sear or even bake pizza from a single unit. The system delivers instant heat via gas, precise temperature control through electric‑driven pellet ignition, and authentic...
If Wings Came Before Flight, What Were They For?
Zoologist Piotr Jablonski proposes that the first wings on feathered dinosaurs functioned as visual displays rather than for flight. To test this, his team built a robot modeled on the turkey‑sized Caudipteryx and conducted field trials in Seoul, showing that...
New Kind of Liver Cell May Protect Against Common Liver Disease
Researchers at the University of Michigan identified a previously unknown hepatocyte subpopulation that emerges only in metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatohepatitis (MASH) livers. The new cells exhibit high expression of the immune‑related gene THEMIS, which regulates cellular senescence. Mouse experiments showed that...
Levi's Links up with Football Association to Create England Fanwear Ahead of World Cup
Levi’s has partnered with the English Football Association to launch a five‑piece denim fan collection ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The line features two jackets, red baggy shorts, a bandana and a tote, all styled in the Three Lions...
Paraguay Expanded a Reserve in the Gran Chaco. Why Is Deforestation Still Rising There?
In 2011 Paraguay added 2.78 million ha to the Gran Chaco Biosphere Reserve, expanding it to roughly 7.5 million ha, yet satellite data shows the area remains one of the country’s fastest‑losing forests, with about 5.2 million ha cleared between 2000 and 2020. The loss is driven...
Exhausted Dads Need Baseline Performance for Better Living
Most dads aren’t lazy. They’re exhausted. Low energy has become the norm and it’s affecting everything. Baseline Performance was built to help fathers train hard, recover well, and show up better at home. Master your baseline. Link in bio. #baselineperformance ##4fitfatherhood #fitdad #FitFatherhood
Proper RDL Keeps Hamstring Short Head Taut, Protects Knees
This is common misconception about the RDL. When performed with perfect "soft-knee" technique. Where the knees are slightly bent and then held static the short head is under constant isometric load. If a lifter "squats" the weight instead of hinging,...
Primary Cilium Shapes the Developing Brain
A new study published in Cell Reports shows the primary cilium in neural progenitor cells contains over 1,000 proteins, including ribosomal machinery, indicating on‑site protein synthesis. Regional specialization was observed, with more than 40 proteins varying by brain region. Loss...
Staying in Comfort Is Risk
4 years ago I had a well-paid sexy job in Dubai, a stable salary, and a career most people would have kept. I quit. I had no product. No revenue. No investors. Just a belief that supply chain professionals deserved better learning...
Do Houseplants Improve Air Quality?
Recent research confirms that common houseplants provide only marginal removal of indoor volatile organic compounds, falling far short of the performance of modern air‑purification systems. While plants can absorb small quantities of benzene, formaldehyde, and other pollutants, the rates are...
Miu Miu’s Latest Literary Club Tackles the Thorny Issue of Consent
Miu Miu’s Literary Club returned to Milan for its fourth edition, titled “Politics of Desire,” featuring French author Annie Ernaux’s *A Girl’s Story* and Ghanaian writer Ama Ata Aidoo’s *Changes: A Love Story*. The event paired a reading by British actor Emma Corrin with...
News Roundup, 5.9.26
CorporetteMoms’ weekly roundup curates recent stories that matter to working mothers, spanning education, reproductive choices, teen culture, and holiday gifting. Highlights include a New York Times piece on shrinking public‑school enrollments, an Elle interview with a prolific gestational carrier, and...
Raised Planters Make Gardening Easier and Fruitful
C H I I I L L L E E E E… I just ordered new planters for my garden. I needed raised planters… all that bending over is fine now.. but 10 years down the line… I also bought...
Creatine Doesn't Cause Cramps or Harm Liver/Kidneys
Your cramps are not caused by creatine or protein. Creatine also doesn’t harm your liver or kidneys…🤦♀️. 👇 Full response https://t.co/e6J3td1flT
This Week’s SLEEK News
This week’s SLEEK roundup blends art, fashion and footwear innovations. Painter Daniel Crews‑Chubb opens his six‑piece “The Belt of Venus” exhibition at Patricia Low Contemporary during Venice Biennale 2026, exploring mythic and abstract forms. ASICS teams with designer Cecilie Bahnsen...
Nobel Laureate Harold Urey's Letter Reveals Early Fusion Interest
Curious letter from the Nobel Prize winner physicist Harold Urey and his mention of fusion. https://t.co/U1qSfdxfM2
Stage‑diving Injury Proves Charli XCX’s Advice Dangerous
As someone who broke my collarbone in a stage-diving mishap at age 16, I feel compelled to say that Charli XCX’s “Yeah, maybe jump off the stage/I hope they catch you today/But if they don’t, it’s OK” is terrible advice
Celebrity Doctor Exams Raise $36K for Autism
How much would you pay for a check-up from Dr. Robby? Last night, Noah Wyle auctioned off two "physical exams" totaling $36,000 at an auction benefiting autism programs. https://t.co/MftegB2hxr
10 Questions to Spot Close‑Minded Leadership
RT @JoeContrera How do you know if you have slipped into a close-minded mindset and are in need of a little Windex on your lenses of perception? Here are 10 questions to determine if you are a close-minded leader: https://t.co/LlmLvGIgYC #leadershipdevelopment #perception https://t.co/ofkeORSvYM