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‘The Invite’ Review: Who’s Afraid of Olivia Wilde? [A]
Olivia Wilde’s third feature, The Invite, adapts Cesc Gay’s Spanish drama Sentimental and reunites her with an all‑star ensemble that includes Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, Edward Norton and Wilde herself. The film examines a long‑term marriage that has stalled, using a dinner‑party setting to probe intimacy, resentment and the allure of free‑love. Critics praise its razor‑sharp dialogue, improvisational chemistry and Wilde’s more grounded directorial tone compared with her earlier work. A24 will launch the movie in limited theaters on June 26, expanding wide on July 16.
YogaSix Launches Y6 Core Nationwide on International Yoga Day
YogaSix unveiled Y6 Core, a heated, Pilates‑inspired class, on International Yoga Day. The new format blends core strengthening, upper‑body work and full‑body integration using bands, blocks and sliders, delivering a low‑impact, high‑intensity experience. The rollout is part of YogaSix’s broader...
Duane Betts: Heartache and Hope
Duane Betts, son of Allman Brothers co‑founder Dickey Betts, is set to release his second solo album “Isle of Hope” in June on Sun Records after a sell‑out spring tour across the Northeast. The ten‑track record, produced by Grammy‑winner Dave...
Wiki - Ancient History
New York rapper Wiki releases his seventh solo effort, Ancient History, a 13‑track album that delves into his conflicted relationship with the city and personal demons. The record features collaborations with Your Old Droog and Salimata and revisits the atmospheric...
Overtraining Sends Muscle Vesicles to Brain, Impairing Memory
Can too much exercise harm the brain? This study suggests that excessive vigorous exercise triggers muscle-derived mitochondrial vesicles that travel to the hippocampus, disrupt synaptic energy supply, and impair cognition. The findings reveal a surprising muscle-to-brain pathway linking overtraining to memory and...
Simulation and Experiment Reveal No Fidelity Difference in Quantum Error Correction
Researchers at Delft University of Technology tested a bit‑flip repetition code on a superconducting processor to compare coherent and stochastic error impacts. They achieved a logical error rate of 0.18, surpassing the 0.11 stochastic threshold, but observed no fidelity advantage...
Saul Williams Announces New Album ‘Leap Life’
Saul Williams announced his new album “Leap Life,” slated for release on August 28, 2026 via Ninja Tune. The record, shaped by themes of collective grief in places like Palestine and Sudan, features collaborations with longtime partner Carlos Niño, Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja on three tracks, and guest...
For Whom the Sphere Tolls: Metallica’s Next Live Frontier
Metallica will launch a 24‑night residency titled “Life Burns Faster” at the Las Vegas Sphere, running from Oct. 1, 2024 through Mar. 13, 2027. All shows sold out instantly, with ticket packages bundling two concerts, a three‑night hotel stay, exclusive merchandise and...
I've Lived in the Hamptons for Most of My Life. Here Are 5 Mistakes I See Visitors Make Every Summer.
Longtime Hamptons resident Vanessa Gordon highlights five recurring errors tourists make when visiting the summer enclave. She notes that many assume the area is exclusive to the ultra‑wealthy, overlook severe traffic snarls, depend on unreliable public transit, stick only to...
NASA Payload to Ride Commercial Mars Orbiter From Rocket Biz yet to Reach Orbit
NASA has contracted Relativity Space to launch the Aeolus mission to Mars in 2028, carrying four NASA‑built atmospheric and surface instruments. Relativity will provide the Terran R rocket, spacecraft, and cruise operations, while NASA handles payload design and data analysis. The...
Hidden Electric Space Waves Are Quietly Cleaning Earth's 'Killer' Electrons
A new study using three years of NASA Van Allen Probes data reveals a hidden class of highly oblique quasi‑electrostatic (HOQE) chorus waves that dominate the scattering of the most energetic electrons in Earth’s radiation belts. These electric‑dominant waves, which...
Sleep Release New Single "Have Spacesuit Will Travel"
California doom metal veterans Sleep have broken an eight‑year recording silence with the single “Have Spacesuit Will Travel,” released through Jack White’s Third Man Records. The track marks the first outing without founding guitarist Matt Pike, featuring Dale Crover of...
Hear Quicksand’s Old-School Hardcore Diss Track “Cool Guy”
Quicksand has unveiled “Cool Guy,” a new single described as an old‑school hardcore diss track, ahead of their forthcoming album *Bring on the Psychics*. The album arrives on July 17 via Equal Vision Records, and a limited‑edition vinyl of the...
Light Switch Makes Cancer Vulnerable to Attack
Researchers at ETH Zurich have engineered a light‑controlled molecular switch that selectively degrades glucocorticoid receptors in lung cancer cells. By breaking down these stress‑hormone receptors, the dormant, drug‑resistant tumor cells are awakened and become vulnerable to conventional therapies. The system...
Track Premiere: Agonanist – ‘Effacement’
Experimental black‑metal project Agonanist, the solo effort of Tyler Henthorn, breaks a six‑year silence with the upcoming album *The Spirit of Gravity*, due August 28 on Transylvanian Recordings. The track “Effacement” showcases Henthorn’s signature microtonal guitars tuned to 17‑EDO, delivering...
Real-Time Microscopy Reveals How Semiconductor Nanowires Grow, and How Bismuth Seeds Can Speed Their Formation
Scientists at the University of Manchester and Sun Yat‑sen University used liquid‑phase transmission electron microscopy to watch tellurium nanowires form in real time. They observed spherical seed particles that sprout multiple nanowires, with growth rates ranging from 1 to 15 nm s⁻¹...
Powering the World’s First AI Arts Museum
Google and media artist Refik Anadol have opened Dataland, the world’s first AI arts museum, on June 20 in Los Angeles’ Grand LA complex. The 25,000‑square‑foot space uses the Large Nature Model and Gemini Enterprise Agent on Google Cloud to turn...
San Andreas Fault at Highest Stress Level in a Millennium
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers used a millennium‑long earthquake simulation to show that stress on the San Andreas fault has reached its highest level in 1,000 years. The model indicates that multiple fault segments, especially around Cajon Pass, are primed for...
Jalen Ngonda: If It Ain’t Broke
Maryland‑born, London‑based soul singer Jalen Ngonda is gearing up for the release of his second album, *Doctrine Of Love*, on Daptone Records. The record follows his critically acclaimed 2023 debut *Come Around and Love Me* and was written on the road amid...
Why One Sports Injury Can Sometimes Lead to Another
A single sports injury often triggers compensatory movement patterns that overload other joints, leading to secondary injuries. The body’s protective shift can mask pain, encouraging athletes to return too soon before strength, balance and confidence are restored. Lower‑limb injuries are...
Watch Kim Gordon Perform ‘Play Me’ on ‘Fallon’
Kim Gordon appeared as the musical guest on last night’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, delivering a live rendition of the title track from her new album Play Me. She performed in a New York Knicks jersey featuring...
Why More Births Now End in Caesarean Section
Recent data show caesarean sections now account for 45% of NHS deliveries in England (2024‑25) and roughly the same share of births in Bangladesh in 2022. While emergency C‑sections remain life‑saving, elective procedures have surged, driven by fear, perceived safety,...
ICAR Hyderabad Develops Seed Coating Technology to Boost Yield up to 37%
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s Hyderabad institute unveiled a biopolymer‑based Smart Seed Coating that can lift yields by up to 37%. The biodegradable coating releases microbes, nutrients and protection agents directly at the seed‑soil interface, improving germination and early...
U.S. Military Tests Laser that Beams Power and Counters Drones
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, together with Boeing and the Army’s DEVCOM, successfully demonstrated a dual‑use laser system that can wirelessly beam power over long distances and instantly switch to counter‑UAS operations. The field test included harsh white‑out snow conditions,...
Chiesi Global Rare Diseases Highlights Advancements in Lipodystrophy Research at ENDO 2026
Chiesi Global Rare Diseases presented five poster abstracts at ENDO 2026, showcasing new clinical, real‑world and patient‑centered data on metreleptin for lipodystrophy. The studies include a 36‑month Phase 4 immunogenicity trial in generalized lipodystrophy, a 12‑month Phase 3 safety and efficacy trial...
Students Aren’t Just Learning With AI—They’re Leaning on It
College and university students are increasingly turning to general‑purpose AI chatbots for mental‑health support, especially during late‑night anxiety spikes. Research shows these models can validate feelings and provide accurate information, offering a non‑judgmental outlet for marginalized groups. However, their design—always...
Chinese Startup Spark Space Tests Engine, Raises Funds for Electric-Pump Rocket
Chinese startup Spark Space announced a successful hot‑fire test of its self‑developed Lieyan‑2 electric‑pump‑fed engine and secured a Pre‑A round of roughly 100 million yuan ($14.8 million) plus additional tens of millions from Cathay Capital. The company plans to launch the two‑stage,...
Moon‑Based Laser Could Serve as Universal Time and Navigation Standard
What if we put an incredibly powerful laser on the Moon? It could act as a time standard to synchronize lunar activity and as a spatial standard for creating GPS-like navigation for spacecraft. Jun Ye, a fellow at JILA, promises...
Expanded Hemodialysis Noninferior to Online Hemodiafiltration
A prospective, randomized MOTheR HDx trial involving 552 patients across 64 Spanish centers found that expanded hemodialysis with medium‑cutoff membranes is non‑inferior to online hemodiafiltration for a composite endpoint of all‑cause mortality and major cardiovascular events. Mortality rates and serious adverse...
Newborns Instantly Recognize Mom's Face Despite Limited Vision
A newborn doesn't see colors, can't track moving objects, and has terrible depth perception. But they can find your face. Within hours of being born, babies can pick out their mother's face. The recognition is based on outer features at first,...
QuantumScape and Honda Deepen Collaboration on Solid-State Battery Development
QuantumScape and Honda R&D have entered a multi‑year joint research agreement to advance solid‑state lithium‑metal batteries. The partnership builds on Honda’s recent technical evaluation, which found QuantumScape’s platform offers higher energy density, safety and faster charging than conventional lithium‑ion cells....
Reversing Prediabetes Cuts Cardiovascular Death Risk By
New in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology: people who reversed prediabetes -- pushing blood sugar back to normal -- had a 58% lower risk of cardiovascular death or heart failure hospitalization, and 42% lower risk of heart attack and stroke....
Members of Lettuce, Big Gigantic and Break Science Come Together for New BTTRFLY Single and Shows
Denver-based supergroup BTTRFLY, composed of members from Lettuce, Big Gigantic and Break Science, has dropped a new single titled “Lift.” The ensemble originally formed during the 2020 pandemic to explore an improvisational futuristic soul‑jazz blend, and released the full‑length album...
Natalie Ellis on Building Without Burning Out
In this episode, host Natalie Ellis discusses the pitfalls of building a business from external expectations rather than internal desire, sharing how she felt disconnected while constantly chasing the next launch or benchmark. She reveals a turning point when she...
Curiosity Mars Rover: Sharpshooting on Mount Sharp
NASA’s Curiosity rover continues its ascent of Mount Sharp, capturing striking images of mud‑filled tracks and cracked terrain on Sol 4928. The rover’s navigation cameras documented a network of boxwork structures that hint at alternating wet and dry periods in Mars’...
Grantmaker Funds Research on Online Betting Guardrails
The grantmaker says online sports betting needs guardrails, and it has begun dedicating millions of dollars to research the growing public health problem. Laurie Udesky Reports: https://tinyurl.com/5rmzesz3 Related IP Resources: Arnold Ventures -https://tinyurl.com/549388r7 Donor Insights for Public Health -https://tinyurl.com/2w5em47v Grants for Public Health -https://tinyurl.com/33mscd9h Mental Health...
AI Reads Brain Health From Retinal Photos
If you want to know a lot about a person's brain health, it's embedded in a retina photo, deciphered by AI https://t.co/3xN8k8R6CX @LancetDigitalH https://t.co/B4ucfC1Nek
Scientists Discover How Cortisol Helps Lock in Early Neural Connections
A new study in Nature shows that the stress hormone cortisol (corticosterone in mice) activates glucocorticoid receptors in astrocytes, prompting these support cells to mature and close critical periods of brain plasticity. Visual exposure triggers a cortisol surge around post‑natal...
Dan Deacon Composed the Score Netflix Movie ‘Little Brother’ Starring Eric André (Who Plays Upright Bass on It)
Dan Deacon, known for whimsical electronic dance music, has scored the new Netflix comedy Little Brother, which premieres on June 26. The film stars John Cena, Michelle Monaghan and comedian Eric André, who also performs upright bass and provides vocal samples for the soundtrack. Deacon...
Thought of the Day From Carl Jung: “Who Looks Outside, Dreams; Who Looks Inside, Awakes”
The article revisits Carl Jung’s 1916 line – “Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes” – and frames it as a guide for modern professionals. It blends personal anecdotes with academic research, noting that a material‑focused mindset correlates with...
Evil Dead Wrath Producer Reveals The Film Is A Prequel
Producer Robert Tapert announced that the upcoming Evil Dead Wrath will serve as a prequel to Sam Raimi’s 1981 classic, taking place in 1972. The film, written and directed by Frances Gallupi, will emulate the warm, tungsten look of Ektachrome 100...
These Indiana Jones-Inspired Adventures Whisk You Across the Americas in a Modified 1940s Turboprop
White Desert, the luxury Antarctic safari brand, has launched a series of “Dr. Jones” expeditions that whisk travelers across the Americas aboard a fully refurbished Basler BT‑67, a 1940s turboprop modified for short‑runway landings. After a $10 million overhaul, the aircraft features...
Scientists Discover Salt Clouds Swirling Around ‘Pink Planet’
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers led by Northwestern University obtained the first direct spectrum of the distant "pink planet" GJ504b, revealing clouds composed of salt. The object, about 25 Jupiter masses and only 550 °F, is the coldest directly...
Over Half the U.S. Faces Water Crisis: The Case for Water Efficiency
More than half of the United States—over 150 million people in 48 states—are under drought conditions, driven by La Niña and rising temperatures that boost evapotranspiration. The Colorado River’s streamflow has fallen about 20 percent since 2000, intensifying water scarcity across the West....
At Africa's Oldest Gay Bar, Queer Cape Towners Are Still Finding a Home
Cafe Manhattan, opened in 1994, is Africa’s oldest queer bar and a cultural anchor in Cape Town’s De Waterkant district. Founded by Russell Shapiro, the venue has hosted drag shows, live music, and community events for three decades, becoming a safe haven...
Phyllida Barlow Disrupts Wolterton – Miranda Carroll
Phyllida Barlow’s posthumous exhibition at Wolterton House runs from May to October 2026, showcasing her large‑scale, material‑driven sculptures in the historic Palladian setting. Curated by former Yorkshire Sculpture Park director Clare Lilley, the show juxtaposes Barlow’s temporary, everyday materials against the...
Quantum Immortatlity
Quantum immortality stems from the many‑worlds interpretation, suggesting that in a quantum‑suicide experiment a version of the observer always survives. The thought experiment uses a gun triggered by a quantum spin, creating branches where the shooter lives and dies. Critics...
The Ascendance of Bay Area Dance Music
Over the past five years the Bay Area has emerged as a hub for innovative dance music, with Oakland and San Francisco producers remixing styles from Baltimore club to UK garage. The 2016 Ghost Ship tragedy prompted stricter venue regulations, catalyzing...
Celestial Power, “Celestial Power”
British trio Dead Sea Apes members Brett Savage and Chris Hardman have released a new heavy‑psych album titled Celestial Power, a side project born while bassist Jack Toker steps back to support his wife’s cancer treatment. The record, issued through...
How One New Telescope Is Going to Change Astronomy Forever
Construction of the Deep Synoptic Array (DSA) in Nevada is set to begin, with 1,650 twenty‑foot dishes spread across 120 square miles slated for completion by 2029. The array will combine real‑time signal processing with cutting‑edge GPUs, eliminating the need...