Billie Eilish, Intimate in Even James Cameron's Eye: Our Critics Weigh in on 3D Concert Doc 'Hit Me Hard and...
Billie Eilish’s “Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)” opens in theaters, capturing her sold‑out 106‑show world tour that drew 1.5 million fans. James Cameron co‑directs, applying the high‑frame‑rate 3D technology that powered Avatar Fire and Ash. The film strips back stage spectacle, focusing on intimate close‑ups of Eilish and the emotional reactions of the audience. Critics praise the immersive feel while questioning whether concert documentaries could ever replace live touring.
Green Blocks Are up to 4 Degrees Cooler than Treeless Streets
A new analysis by the Healthy Green Spaces Coalition links tree canopy coverage to cooler street temperatures across 65 U.S. cities. The study finds that the greenest census tracts are roughly 1 °F cooler than the least vegetated, translating to about...
Dollar Diamonds :: Volume Five
Aquarium Drunkard has released Dollar Diamonds :: Volume Five, a new compilation curated by Jerry David DeCicca. The collection features a mix of rare and overlooked tracks from artists such as Larry Hosford, George Benson and Roy Buchanan, each priced at a flat $1 per vinyl. DeCicca also...
Going to Space? Always, Always Pack a Camera
Artemis II astronauts captured striking lunar and Earth‑from‑space photos, reviving the awe of the Apollo 8 “Earthrise.” The piece honors planetary scientist Candice Hansen‑Koharcheck, whose five‑decade career shaped imaging on Voyager, Juno, and HiRISE missions. Her work turned raw spacecraft data into...
‘Ian Curtis: Insight’ Explores the Joy Division Frontman’s Short, Impactful Life
Voltz Clarke Gallery in New York is hosting "Ian Curtis: Insight," the first U.S. exhibition dedicated to Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis. The show features archival items from the John Rylands Library’s British Pop Archive, including handwritten lyrics, photographs, letters...
Q&A with Patrick Brodie, Author of Wild Tides
Patrick Brodie, an assistant professor at University College Dublin, explores in his new book *Wild Tides* how Ireland’s post‑2008 financial crisis reshaped media infrastructure and deepened neoliberal dependency. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork, he links the rise of data centers, Dublin’s...
Five Feminist Books for Mother’s Day
Kate Manne’s May 7, 2026 Substack post offers a curated list of five feminist books ideal for Mother’s Day gifting. The guide balances lyrical insight with hard‑hitting analysis, aiming to please readers who want thought‑provoking yet hopeful material. Manne acknowledges mixed feelings...
Yard Act Announce Third Album You’re Gonna Need A Little Music and Share New Single “Redeemer”
British post‑punk outfit Yard Act announced their third album, You’re Gonna Need A Little Music, slated for a July 17 release on Island Records. After two “laptop” records, the band spent five uninterrupted months in the studio, crafting nearly 50 tracks...
They Might Be Giants Are As Delightfully Weird As Ever
American alternative duo They Might Be Giants released their 18‑track album The World Is to Dig, arriving 40 years after their debut. The record juxtaposes bright power‑pop hooks—such as the titular “Wu Tang” homage—with off‑kilter experiments, including a French‑language song and...
South Korea Pushes to Commercialize Quantum Research
South Korea unveiled the Open Quantum Testbed Advancement and Expansion Project, a government‑backed initiative to move quantum communication technologies such as Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) from laboratory prototypes to commercial products. The program invites industry consortia to submit proposals across...
High Hs‑CRP, Not LDL, Drives Statin Benefit
"But my cholesterol is normal." JUPITER trial (NEJM): 18,000 people, normal LDL, high hs-CRP. Statin → cardiac events ↓44%, heart attacks ↓54%, strokes ↓48%. 322,000-person UK Biobank: hs-CRP outranked LDL. Full episode 🎙 https://youtu.be/FBLB1CQGBPM
Blood Orange Does Everything On Stage — So Why Does It Feel So Personal?
Dev Hynes, performing as Blood Orange, is embarking on a 2026 festival run that spans North America and Europe, hitting marquee events like Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits. Onstage he flips between guitar, piano, bass, cello and vocals, essentially serving...
Regulate the Nervous System to End Trauma Replay
Why regulating the nervous system is more crucial than processing memories in CPTSD. 1. Trauma Lives In The Body, Not Just The Mind. 2. The Nervous System Is "Stuck" In Survival Mode. 3. Memories Can Retraumatize Without Regulation. 4. Healing Involves...
The Rise of Trispecific Antibodies: Biopharma’s Next Big Bet After Bispecifics
Trispecific antibodies are emerging as the next wave of multispecific therapeutics, extending the success of bispecifics by simultaneously engaging three targets. More than 100 candidates are now in clinical trials, with major players such as Pfizer, Sanofi, AbbVie and Johnson...
Tech N9ne and E-40 Bring The “Strange Wid It” Tour To The U.S.
Tech N9ne and E‑40 have launched the co‑headlining Strange Wid’ It Tour, a 20‑city North American run that began on April 22 and will wrap up with a hometown finale in Kansas City on May 24. The tour showcases Tech N9ne’s new...
Amber Rose on the Infamous 2009 VMAs: “That Bottle of Hennessy Changed Everything”
Amber Rose revealed that a bottle of Hennessy Kanye West was drinking backstage sparked his infamous 2009 VMA stage interruption of Taylor Swift. Rose described the chaotic moments, her embarrassment, and how the incident reshaped public perception of all three...
The Rewards of Repetition
Anthony Guerra, founder of healthsystemCIO, argues that lasting operational excellence stems from tightly documented, repeatable workflows. He draws on Michael Gerber’s "E‑Myth" and the "small‑menu" concept from restaurant management to stress narrowing service scope for mastery. Guerra also highlights that...
Lawrence English Announces New LP 'The Rest Is My Ghost'
Lawrence English, the Australian ambient composer, announces his new LP "The Rest Is My Ghost," releasing August 7 on the experimental label Room40. The album concludes a loosely defined trilogy that began with 2014’s "Wilderness of Mirrors" and continued with 2016’s...
Increasing Daily Steps May Boost Recovery After Surgery
Researchers analyzing data from the All of Us Research Program found that postoperative patients who added 1,000 daily steps experienced 18% fewer complications, 16% lower readmission risk, and a 6% reduction in hospital length of stay. The association held across...
Treatment-Resistant IBD May Benefit From New Combo Antibody Therapy
Phase 2b DUET‑Crohn’s and DUET‑UC trials, funded by Johnson & Johnson, tested the fixed‑dose co‑antibody JNJ‑4804 (guselkumab + golimumab) in patients whose IBD had failed prior advanced therapies. In ulcerative colitis, JNJ‑4804 matched guselkumab’s efficacy and outperformed golimumab, while in Crohn’s disease the highest dose...
5 Lightweight Motorcycles That Happen To Be Great For Long Distances
Lightweight adventure motorcycles in the 300‑450 cc class are proving viable for long‑distance touring. Models such as the BMW G 310 GS, Kawasaki Versys‑X 300, Honda CB300R, KTM 390 Adventure, and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 combine modest power with upright ergonomics, fuel‑efficient engines, and manageable weight under...
Longevity Genes Can Switch From Benefit to Harm
As a medical school professor, I tell students: be careful with "longevity gene." Prof. Nikolai Slavov (Northeastern) just argued that single "longevity genes" are oversimplified. The same gene's effect on lifespan can flip sign with age -- helpful early, harmful later....
Sting Shares Why His Kids “Make Their Own Way” Instead of Living Off His Money
Sting told CBS Sunday Morning that he will not let his children live off his fortune, insisting they develop a strong work ethic rooted in family values. He said the lesson is not cruel but a trust that they will...
Mediocre B Players Are the Real Threat to Success
I recently stumbled upon this quote from Frank Slootman (CEO of Snowflake), and I can’t stop thinking about it: “Mediocrity is the silent killer. Organizations are not getting killed by their C players. Everybody knows who they are, and performance eventually is...
Basement’s WIRED: A Fierce and Focused Return
British rock trio Basement returns with their fifth studio album, WIRED, marking their first release in eight years. The record, issued on their original indie home Run For Cover Records, follows a sell‑out UK tour and secures high‑profile festival dates...
Invasive Nanowire BCIs Needed, Non‑Invasive for Biomarkers
I love brain-to-computer interfaces and one of my first papers and granted patents was in AI/ML for BCI. And I was very much impressed with BrainCo's non-invasive BCIs and artificial limbs and sensing fingers (that they sell to Tesla btw)....
Maintain Strong Paraspinal Muscles Into Your 60s
Train. This is what your paraspinal muscles should look like in your 60s and beyond. https://t.co/XR59But4a9
$1 Million In Grants Will Support Appalachian Trail Conservation Projects
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Wild East Action Fund announced a $1 million grant program for 2026, the largest allocation in its history. The funding, supplied by the Dunleavy Foundation, more than doubles the 2025 award pool. Grants will support land protection,...
Climate Change Fuels Emerging Infections; Defunding WHO Is Reckless
No I don’t think so, usually hantaviruses are not as transmissible person-to-person as coronaviruses, but it’s another reminder of the risk of global infections emerging due to climate change, globalization, and why it’s reckless to defund @WHO @CDCgov
Band Battles Surge of AI‑generated Bootleg Remixes
The deluge of AI-generated music on streaming platforms continues. Took a look at one band's efforts to curb bootleg AI remixes of its work: https://t.co/ems6ELKMwU
Jazz Vibes Man Simon Moullier Creates His Best Album
French‑born vibraphonist Simon Moullier releases *Ceiba*, his third quartet album and sixth as a leader. The record features ten original compositions that foreground his melodic, rhythmic, and textural sensibility, supported by pianist Lex Korten, bassist Rick Rosato, drummer Jongkuk Kim,...
Design a Business Model That Prioritizes Passion and Balance
The ultimate business model: Wake up. Have a moment for yourself. Sweat. Work on problems that genuinely interest you. Get paid more than enough. Have time left over. Learn. Spend time with loved ones. Anything less is negotiable.
HHS Unveils MAHA Action Plan to Slash Psychiatric Overprescribing
On May 4, 2026, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. introduced the MAHA Action Plan, a federal strategy aimed at curbing the overprescription of psychiatric medications, especially among children. The plan mandates informed consent, shared decision‑making and a shift toward...
Why the ‘Modern Mental Healthcare Maze’ Needs a New Approach
Rula’s annual State of Mental Health report, based on 2,000+ U.S. adults, reveals widening gaps in workplace mental‑health support. It highlights that 43% of employees conceal mental‑health struggles, a behavior known as “masking,” which correlates with higher turnover. The study...
Viral HomeGoods Finds Are Everywhere—Here’s How to Use Them to Boost Your Home’s Value
Viral HomeGoods décor items are trending on social media, and Redfin agents say they can boost a home’s appeal when selling if used sparingly. Agents recommend limiting bold, quirky pieces to no more than 10% of a home’s overall design...
Bayer Reports P-III (REVEAL) Trial Data on Iodine 124 Evuzamitide to Diagnose Cardiac Amyloidosis
Bayer announced that its investigational PET/CT radiotracer I‑124 evuzamitide met the primary sensitivity and specificity endpoints in the Phase III REVEAL trial of 170 adults with suspected cardiac amyloidosis. The study compared the tracer to standard clinical diagnosis and achieved the...
FCC’s Gomez Calls For Review Of Paramount’s Dodgy Merger Financing
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez has urged a thorough review of the proposed $111 billion merger between Paramount, the Ellison family, and Warner Bros. She highlighted that roughly 49.5% of the deal’s financing comes from Middle‑East and Chinese government‑linked investors, raising foreign‑ownership...
Don't Call a Cleaner Yet: This Bathroom Staple Lifts Almost Any Carpet Stain in 10 Minutes
A growing number of households are swapping pricey stain removers for ordinary shaving foam, a cheap bathroom staple that can lift most fresh carpet stains in roughly ten minutes. Influencer Lynsey Crombie explains that the foam’s surfactants and glycerin penetrate...
Choose Exploration over Comfort; Joy Fuels Healing
"You are here to explore not ignore why you are here." Don't let boredom become your companion and build your forever home in your "comfort zone." "A joyful heart is good for healing; a depressed spirit dries the bones."– Proverbs
Tourism Ireland Launches ‘Ireland Unrushed’ Campaign to Boost Slow, Sustainable Travel
Tourism Ireland has rolled out the ‘Ireland Unrushed’ campaign, a national marketing push encouraging tourists to travel more slowly and sustainably across the island. The initiative aims to lengthen stays, spread visitor traffic beyond hotspots, and showcase Ireland’s natural and...
Liz Bucar's 'Beyond Wellness' Urges Religious Roots for Modern Spirituality
Northeastern University religion professor Liz Bucar has released "Beyond Wellness," a book that argues contemporary mindfulness and wellness practices are hollow without their religious origins. The work sparks debate among scholars, industry leaders, and the public about the future direction...
Late Diagnosis Club Meeting - 6 May 2026
The Late Diagnosis Club convened its May 6 meeting to explore therapeutic writing, centering prompts around the comforting notion of home. Dr. Angela facilitated the session, guiding participants through reflective exercises designed to surface personal narratives and emotional resilience. The...
USC Memristor Crossbar Operates Above 700 °C, Setting New Record
University of Southern California scientists have demonstrated a memristor crossbar that runs at temperatures above 700 °C, breaking the previous high‑temperature record for electronic memory. The device stores data for more than 50 hours, switches in tens of nanoseconds, and endures...
EQ Training Falters; Neurointelligence Proposed as AI‑Era Leadership Solution
NeuroLeadership Institute co‑founder Dr. David Rock says traditional emotional‑intelligence (EQ) training is ineffective for today’s AI‑focused leaders and introduces "neurointelligence" (NQ) as a broader, brain‑based alternative. He cites data showing fewer than 5% of leaders excel at both goal‑ and...
Why Effective Leaders Get Branded as Problems
A high‑tech executive, Anna, was labeled as having a blind spot because her decisiveness clashed with a culture of over‑consensus. The article argues that organizations often misdiagnose effective leaders, blaming behavior rather than systemic or contextual factors. It outlines four...
RTC Trial Finds 5‑MTHF Matches Folic Acid, Reduces Unmetabolized Folate
Researchers at the Research Trial Consortium (RTC) reported that a 24‑week randomized trial of 80 pregnant women found prenatal multivitamins containing 5‑MTHF maintained maternal and fetal folate levels on par with folic‑acid formulas, yet produced markedly lower concentrations of unmetabolized...
Parents Reject Newborn Vitamin K Shots, Prompting Infant Deaths Across U.S. Hospitals
ProPublica’s investigation reveals that hospitals nationwide are documenting infant deaths linked to parents refusing the routine vitamin K shot at birth. The trend, driven by misinformation and a desire to avoid perceived medical overreach, has already resulted in multiple fatal bleeding...
Ozone Unveils 2.65 Kg Ozium 3 Harness for Cross‑Country and Adventure Flying
Ozone introduced the Ozium 3, a 2.65 kg adventure harness designed for cross‑country and pod pilots. The lightweight system combines an inflatable protection panel, magnetic pod closure and quick‑release hardware, aiming to meet the growing demand for hike‑and‑fly gear. The launch positions...
Artists and Music Businesses Ask UK Prime Minister to Re-Prioritise Ticket Touting Ban
In 2025 the UK Labour government pledged to ban ticket touting, promising an average resale price reduction of £37 (about $47) and annual fan savings of £112 million (≈$143 million). A Financial Times report this week suggests the legislation may be postponed...
Midrift Unleash Bruising Single ‘Silhouette’
San Francisco shoegaze trio Midrift has released the title track “Silhouette” as a preview of their debut album, also called Silhouette, slated for June 5, 2026. The single showcases jagged guitars and a slow‑burn post‑rock crescendo that has amplified the buzz surrounding the...