Lift Foils Releases Collaboration With Pyzel and the Florence Brothers
Lift Foils announced a new partnership with world‑renowned surfers John John Florence and Nathan Florence, alongside legendary shaper John Pyzel. The collaboration produced a 4’7″, 49‑liter foil board engineered for downwind, open‑ocean performance. In parallel, Pyzel helped design a 6′0″ surf‑foil hybrid board that blends traditional surfing with foiling capabilities. The products reflect the Florence brothers’ shift from competitive surfing to pioneering long‑range foiling adventures.
Storyteller & Jessi Combs Foundation Partnership Empowers the Next Generation of Women in Skilled Trades
Storyteller Overland has teamed with the Jessi Combs Foundation to launch the Trailblazer Tour Van, a fiery red mobile platform honoring Jessi Combs’s legacy. Scholarship recipients will drive the van on a nationwide tour, delivering hands‑on workshops in welding, manufacturing...
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Spend 3 Enchanting Days in Paris: Luxe Stays and Known-Only-to-Locals Gems
Travel + Leisure outlines a three‑day luxury itinerary for Paris, centering on walkable districts like the Marais and the Tuileries Garden. It pairs boutique five‑star hotels such as Le Grand Mazarin and Cour des Vosges with iconic sights—including the newly...
Our Mental Health Crisis: RFK Jr. Faces Psychiatric Over-Prescribing
On May 4, 2026 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidance urging clinicians to treat mental‑health conditions and substance‑use disorders with a broader toolkit beyond medication. The directive highlights the growing problem of psychiatric overprescribing, especially among children,...
Dad’s Fundraising Wisdom
A veteran pastor revealed that his churches consistently posted strong financial results by never framing appeals as "fundraising" but as spiritual health and tithing. By preaching the donor’s identity and values, his congregations grew to a $100,000 surplus last year....
Guard Your Mornings: Prioritize Deep Work Over Distractions
Close week energy: coffee is stronger, the playlist is longer, and I don't answer Slack until my first client's books are reconciled. I'm very protective of my mornings during close because that's when my brain is sharpest for the detail work....
Why I’m Passionate About Space Science – Free Post
I wrote about why I space science in this free post on @cosmoquest.org 's patreon.
Episode 940: Emily Llamazales
In this episode of Bad at Sports, host Brian Andrews talks with interdisciplinary artist Emily Llamazales about her recent three‑person exhibition at the Swan Coach gallery in Atlanta. Emily describes her kinetic, fabric‑wrapped sculpture that incorporates translucent printed images, ceramic...
These Beetles Might Be Flying Ubers for Worms
Scientists documented nematodes forming vertical towers on rotting fruit in German orchards, marking the first wild observation of this behavior previously seen only in labs. The towers belong to a newly described species, Caenorhabditis apta, which clusters on invasive sap‑sucking...
Climate Science Isn’t Uncertain—Basics Remain Clear
Science is never truly settled… right? 👋 I’m a climate scientist, & today I'm addressing trolls that try to make climate science sound uncertain. Yes, science is always learning more. That doesn't mean we are confused about the basics. You can argue...
Casimir Forces in Twisted Anisotropic Gratings: A Path to Self-Tuning Nanophotonic Systems
A team from Skoltech and MIPT demonstrated that twisted anisotropic photonic gratings experience a Casimir torque that drives them to a non‑zero equilibrium rotation angle. Unlike symmetric configurations, the broken mirror symmetry creates an in‑plane chirality, causing the energy minimum...
Early Intervention an Unmet Need in Diabetic Macular Edema
A Delphi study presented at the ARVO meeting highlighted a major gap in diabetic macular edema (DME) care: 60% of patients remain untreated one year after diagnosis. Experts reached consensus that early, non‑invasive treatment could stabilize vision and curb inflammation...
Want to Feel Fuller Longer? Start With These 6 Protein Powders
The article reviews six top‑rated protein powders that can help consumers feel fuller longer and support weight‑loss goals. It highlights Optimum Nutrition’s Gold Standard whey as the overall winner, alongside standout options for whey, casein‑whey blends, plant‑based, snack‑shake, and collagen...
How to Increase Your Overhead Press, According to a 4-Plate Presser
GQ senior editor Ian Burke interviews strongman‑coach Sam Shethar, who boasts a 405‑lb overhead press, to reveal a practical roadmap for adding weight to the standing strict press. Shethar recommends a three‑day undulating split—heavy (1‑3 reps), light (8‑10 reps), and...
Pee Planet: Scientists Discover Distant Planet with Atmosphere that Actually Smells Like Urine
Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have identified ammonia‑rich cirrus clouds in the atmosphere of the gas‑giant exoplanet Epsilon Indi Ab, located about 12 light‑years from Earth. The ammonia gives the clouds a scent comparable to urine, earning the planet the...
Gut Microbiome Resilience: Key to Longevity
Gut Microbiota Resilience and Environmental Stressors: A Hidden Key to Lifespan Optimization? "...The review also outlines practical ways to bolster resilience: fiber-rich, plant-based and fermented foods; targeted probiotics, prebiotics/synbiotics, and (in special cases) fecal microbiota transplantation; regular physical activity; good sleep...
Suffolk Coast Path (UK)
The Suffolk Coast Path stretches 97 km from Landguard Fort in Felixstowe to Lowestoft, weaving through cliffs, marshes, heathland and historic seaside towns such as Aldeburgh and Southwold. The route features a modest 325 m vertical gain and requires a seasonal foot...
ShoalsFest 2026 to Host Drive By Truckers and Jason Isbell Reunion, Isbell and the 400 Unit, Jeff Tweedy, S.G. Goodman...
Jason Isbell’s ShoalsFest announced its 2026 lineup, returning to Florence’s McFarland Park on October 3‑4. The festival will feature two headline sets, including a rare reunion where Isbell and the Drive‑By Truckers will perform their 2003 *Decoration Day* album in full—their...
The Neurotech Booth at RightsCon That Never Happened
Open Knowledge prepared a hands‑on neurotechnology booth for RightsCon to let civil‑society participants experience consumer‑grade brain‑computer interfaces. The initiative highlighted that sleek, wellness‑branded BCIs are already on the market, collecting neural signals alongside personal data with opaque privacy terms. With...
Antibiotic Resistance Genes Found in Newborns’ Stool
Researchers at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki analyzed 105 meconium samples from NICU infants and found a median of eight antibiotic‑resistance genes (ARGs) within the first 72 hours of life. Nearly all samples carried quinolone‑resistance genes, while 21% harbored carbapenem‑resistance determinants...
Nia DaCosta On The Bone Temple’s Underwhelming Box Office
Nia DaCosta told Empire that her 2026 zombie‑horror sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, fell short at the box office, pulling in $58.5 million against a $63 million budget. The film earned far less than its 2025 predecessor, which made $151.3 million...
Books to Read When You’re Disillusioned With the World
If you hate what’s happening in the world, read these books. All available at the paintedporchbookshop
Join Tomorrow's Angelika Screening with Tony Leung & Director
come see this strange & wonderful movie at the angelika tomorrow night, i'll be doing some post-screening Q&As with Tony Leung and director Ildikó Enyedi. (the tree can't make it cause it has to tape an episode of Hot Ones,...
Is Doctor-Prescribed Travel the Future of Wellness? Sweden Thinks So
Sweden has rolled out a doctor‑prescribed wellness travel initiative, marketing its saunas, nature and summer light therapy as mental‑health treatments. The campaign taps into the booming global wellness tourism market, which is increasingly focused on mental‑health outcomes. Experts argue that...
Self-Organizing ‘Pencil Beam’ Laser Could Help Scientists Design Brain-Targeted Therapies
MIT researchers discovered that under high power, chaotic laser light in a multimode fiber can spontaneously self‑organize into a tightly focused “pencil beam.” Using this beam, they captured three‑dimensional images of a human blood‑brain barrier model 25 times faster than...
Chicago Emerges as Nation’s Philanthropy Hotspot
With a well-established culture of giving and lots of prominent funders, the nation’s third-most populous city is a philanthropy hotspot. Katherine Don Reports: https://tinyurl.com/yd7cefcf Related IP Resources: Illinois Grants for Nonprofits -https://tinyurl.com/22bkcvf6 MacArthur Foundation -https://tinyurl.com/eduznm9r The Chicago Community Trust Trust -https://tinyurl.com/d4shc3vh Chicago
Full Album Stream: LaCasta –Olibanvm
Italian black‑metal quartet laCasta drops its sophomore album Olibanvm, also known as Frankincense, on May 8 via Argonauta Records. The nine‑track, 34‑minute release follows 2020’s In Aeturnvm and showcases a blend of blistering blast beats and mid‑tempo crust hardcore. Recorded, mixed...
DNA-Guided CRISPR Flips Gene Editing Script, Opening a New Path for Precise Diagnosis and Antivirals
Researchers at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have created the first DNA‑guided CRISPR‑Cas12a system that can programmatically target and cleave RNA. The new platform, called SLEUTH, combines the DNA‑guided enzyme with isothermal amplification to achieve attomolar‑level detection of...
My Mom's Secret Marinade Ingredient Makes Awesome Grilled Steak
A Vietnamese family tradition uses sweetened condensed milk as a steak‑marinade base, leveraging its high sugar content to trigger the Maillard reaction and create a caramelized crust. The author explains the science behind the technique and shares a simple six‑ingredient...
5 Things Kane Parsons Learned Making 'Backrooms' For A24
Kane Parsons, a 20‑year‑old filmmaker, is set to become A24’s youngest feature director when the horror adaptation Backrooms opens on May 29. The project, produced by James Wan and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, grew from Parsons’s teenage YouTube experiments to a...
Bedouine Shares Video for New Song “On My Own”
Bedouine, the Armenian‑American folk artist Azniv Korkejian, announced her fourth album, Neon Summer Skin, slated for June 5 release through independent label Thirty Tigers. The album’s rollout now includes the third single “On My Own,” released with a self‑directed music video...
The Loneliest Generation of High Performers: AI, Identity, and the Hidden Cost of Modern Success
A seasoned tech and telecom sales leader notes that while AI is boosting productivity, it is also sparking a silent crisis among high‑performing executives. The rapid adoption of generative tools has amplified burnout, anxiety, and identity doubts for those whose...
How an Independent Designer Gets Ready for the Met Gala
The 2026 Met Gala’s $100,000 ticket and $350,000 table prices have long sidelined independent designers, but Google broke the mold by inviting emerging New York talent Grace Ling to showcase her work on the carpet. Ling designed a 3D‑printed, chrome‑plated...
Peptides Boost Hormones, Yet Trigger Serious Metabolic Side Effects
People mistakenly believe peptides are only good. Peptides can be bad, too. They can cause adverse effects. Some dangerous. I did a peptide experiment and measured its effects in my body. The results are complicated. I tried a peptide called CJC-1295....
After Record Snowfall, Banff Announces Summer Reopening In June and July
Banff Sunshine Village will close its 2025‑26 ski season on May 18 after recording an unprecedented 1,000 cm (≈400 in) of snowfall, far above its 600 cm average. The resort plans to pause operations for several weeks and then reopen in late June...
Beat the Travel Slump: Rituals That Protect Your Week
The article presents seven practical rituals to turn travel weeks from productivity black holes into focused work periods. It starts with a 30‑minute departure‑day audit to map deliverables, then adds a daily 20‑minute shutdown, a core‑hour block, and a 60‑minute...
Brian Cox Declares Humanity on the Threshold of Becoming a Multi-Planetary Species
Renowned physicist Brian Cox warned that humanity stands on the brink of a historic shift from a single‑planet civilization to a multi‑planetary species. He highlighted the dramatic drop in launch costs, the operational Lunar Gateway, and commercial lander successes as...
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Discover the Ideal Seasons to Explore Portugal with Local Experts
Portugal’s tourism calendar splits into high (late June‑August), shoulder (April‑early June and September‑November) and low (December‑April) seasons, each offering distinct weather, crowd levels, and price points. Summer delivers sun‑baked beaches, especially in the Algarve, while spring and fall provide milder...
Netflix, Obamas & the Death of Vanity Deals — Yes, Writers Win
In 2018 the Obamas launched Higher Ground with an exclusive Netflix overall deal, but the streaming giant has now reduced it to a first‑look arrangement, allowing the company to shop projects elsewhere. Similar downgrades have hit Prince Harry and Meghan’s...
Why Weightlifters Should Be Leopard Crawling (If They Actually Want to Move Well)
Leopard crawling, a low‑tech animal‑flow drill, is gaining attention among strength athletes for its ability to counteract the tightness that heavy lifting creates. The movement forces wrist extension, horizontally decompresses the spine, and compels big‑toe extension, restoring natural foot‑to‑hip mechanics....
Meaning Isn't Found; It's Built Beyond Impact
Stop chasing “the meaning of life.” Dave Evans says that question might be the wrong one entirely. In this episode, he breaks down how meaning actually works—and why impact and fulfillment alone won’t get you there. 🎧 Listen now and rethink what...
Meta‑analysis Finds No Benefit to Extra DHA
I am sometimes asked why @getkion fish oil does NOT have “extra” DHA…fact is, a recent meta-analysis of 96 randomized controlled trials at https://t.co/YZMb5dar8P showed no clear advantage of decreasing the EPA:DHA ratio…learn more about the formula here: https://t.co/8REbBJKoBJ
Commit to Start Now, Perfection Can Wait
Just get started. You don't need to be excellent day one. You don't need perfection in the first year. You just need to make the commitment to doing it. Start in private. Shine in public.
Scaling Climate Health Tools Yields Massive Payoffs
We have the tools to anticipate and prevent climate-related public health crises. Our task now is to scale them. A new report from @WRIClimate shows the payoffs if we do: https://t.co/1UK253k1x7
IBM Quantum Simulates 13,635‑Atom Protein, Hitting HPC Limits
And @JMChow shares how @ClevelandClinic on an @IBM quantum system has reached the limits of HPC - 13635 atoms in a protein molecule. #IBMThink https://t.co/PdyO2n1ZIz
Young‑Adult Work Activity May Shield Against Dementia
Physical activity across the life course and neural biomarkers 💡"PA done as part of one's job or schooling during young adulthood, such as standing and walking, may be protective against dementia later in life." https://t.co/tGarY3gUA2
Evolvable AI May Outpace Life, Evade Control
A new study warns evolvable AI systems could adapt and reproduce faster than any biological species, escaping human control entirely. https://t.co/7Azzs5dsRB
Girls Trip Turns Deadly in ‘Find Your Friends’ Trailer
Joshua Tree Girls Trip Gone Awry in 'Find Your Friends' Thriller Trailer https://t.co/o79qqPqraW #IzabelPakzad #FindYourFriends #JoshuaTree #BellaThorne #ChloeCherry #HelenaHoward https://t.co/qMlwQYMBqe
Google Gemini's Lyria Generates Full Songs, Not Just Lyrics
Creating song lyrics with AI is so 2025. Now you can compose entire songs using the Lyria model in Google Gemini. It's pretty darn astonishing. Here's how it works, with sample tracks in a variety of styles: https://t.co/7pNLIXLd7b #gemini #lyria...
Netflix Locks Oscar Isaac for Vegas Series and First‑look Deal
EXCLU: Following a big year with FRANKENSTEIN and BEEF, Netflix and Oscar Isaac are pushing all their chips in as the streamer taps him to star in new untitled Vegas series from Scorsese as well signing him to a first...