NASA Volunteers Double Known Population of Brown Dwarfs
NASA’s citizen‑science initiative has enabled volunteers to sift through infrared sky maps and pinpoint a surge of previously hidden brown dwarfs, effectively doubling the catalog of known objects. Using data from the Wide‑field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) and a Zooniverse‑hosted interface, participants classified hundreds of thousands of images, uncovering roughly 1,200 new substellar bodies. The expanded inventory pushes the total count from about 1,200 to over 2,400, providing a richer statistical sample for researchers. The effort showcases how crowdsourced analysis can accelerate discoveries that would otherwise require years of expert time.
Steel And Shadows Converge in “Larry Kagan: Men”
Louis K. Meisel Gallery will present Larry Kagan’s new exhibition “Men” from May 9 to June 20 in New York. Kagan, an engineer‑turned‑sculptor, creates steel assemblages that cast precise shadow images when illuminated from calculated angles, merging solid form with illusion. The...
Dark Proteome Yields 1,785 New Microproteins that Could Reshape Disease Research
Scientists have identified 1,785 microproteins hidden in the human dark proteome, a roughly 10% increase to the known protein catalog. These tiny proteins, 65% under 50 amino acids, were uncovered by mining 95,520 mass‑spectrometry experiments and 3.7 billion spectra. The team...
Ted Baker Returns to Physical Retail with Launch at Manchester's Selfridges
Ted Baker has re‑entered physical retail with a shop‑in‑shop boutique inside Selfridges Manchester Trafford Centre. The space showcases a summer‑focused collection that blends hand‑painted florals, park‑toile prints and ’90s‑inspired silhouettes. The launch is part of Authentic Brands Group’s plan to...
A New Kind of CRISPR Could Treat Viral Infection and Cancer by Shredding Sick Cells' DNA
Researchers have engineered a novel CRISPR protein, Cas12a2, that acts as a molecular shredder, destroying DNA in cells that express a specific RNA trigger. In vitro, Cas12a2 cut the growth of KRAS‑mutant lung‑cancer cells by 50% and eliminated over 90%...
Shoreditch Independent UJNG Celebrates a Decade Championing Avant-Garde Design
East London luxury boutique UJNG is marking its 10th anniversary, highlighting a decade of avant‑garde design curation in Shoreditch. The independent retailer has announced a growth trajectory that includes opening two new London locations by 2027 and launching a digital...
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Do You Really Need to Add Oil to Pasta Cooking Water?
A side‑by‑side test compared adding a tablespoon of extra‑virgin olive oil to boiling pasta water versus stirring the noodles without oil. The oil floated on the surface, failed to keep strands separate, and left a slick that hindered sauce adhesion....
Thomas Tessier (1947-2026)
Horror novelist Thomas Tessier, 78, passed away on March 26, 2026. Over a five‑decade career he published more than 20 novels, including the award‑winning Fog Heart (1997) and the Locus‑nominated Phantom (1982). His short‑fiction collections earned International Horror Guild, Locus...
IV Ketamine Shows Rapid Benefits for Suicide Risk, Depression in Major Depressive Episodes
A new meta‑analysis of 26 randomized trials involving 1,166 patients shows that intravenous ketamine rapidly alleviates both suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms in major depressive episodes. Single infusions cut suicidal scores by an SMD of –0.69 within 24 hours and depressive...
A Low-Cost Rotavirus Test Could Save Childrens’ Lives in Nigeria
Researchers at Obafemi Awolowo University have created a low‑cost, point‑of‑care rotavirus test that works without electricity or specialized training. The nanobead‑based kit showed 88% sensitivity in pilot hospitals, beating the standard ELISA test’s 60% sensitivity. Rotavirus accounts for nearly half...
Paprika: Erasing the Borders Between Dreams and Reality
The Reactor column revisits Satoshi Kon’s 2006 anime Paprika, highlighting how the film blurs the line between dreams and waking life through a device called the DC Mini and a surreal “Parade” sequence. It contrasts the novel’s darker psychological thriller with Kon’s...
Episode 284: Jana Palocna - Pico De Las Nieves (Canary Islands) FKT
Jana Palocna set an unsupported Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the 41‑kilometer Pico de las Nieves route in Gran Canaria. The record was achieved during a spontaneous vacation run, despite an undiagnosed broken shoulder. The podcast episode details her last‑minute...
546 Two-Qubit Gates Enable Reliable Molecular Energy Calculation
Quantinuum researchers chained 546 two‑qubit gates in a single trapped‑ion computation, integrating Steane quantum error‑correction gadgets directly into quantum phase‑estimation circuits. The approach yielded a ground‑state energy estimate for molecular hydrogen within 13 hartree of the exact value, demonstrating a...
NASA's Roman Poised to Transform Hunt for Elusive Neutron Stars
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, slated for launch in 2027, will conduct an unprecedented wide‑field infrared survey aimed at detecting isolated neutron stars through gravitational microlensing. Its 0.28‑arcsecond resolution and 2000‑square‑degree field of view surpass previous missions, enabling the identification of...
Writers Bear Witness to Humanity’s Endless Mistakes
I just listened to @david_perell's January interview with @TomJunod, which has so many gems about writing. But Junod's final three-minute meditation on writing as an essential human act is worth sharing in its entirety: "We fuck up again and again and...
JWST and Hubble Find Massive Star Clusters Emerge Faster
The James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Space Telescope have jointly observed massive star clusters forming far more rapidly than existing models predict. By targeting nearby starburst galaxies, the instruments captured clusters reaching millions of solar masses within a few...
Web Series Review: CITADEL SEASON 2 Is a Fast-Paced Thriller that Benefits From Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ Action Avatar
The review of Amazon’s "Citadel" Season 2 highlights a fast‑paced spy thriller anchored by Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s commanding action avatar and a strong turn from Stanley Tucci. While the series delivers slick set pieces, tight episode runtimes and high‑budget production values, it...
Classical Algorithm Beats Quantum Approach to Optimisation Challenge
Researchers at the University of Cologne introduced the Mean‑Field Approximate Optimisation Algorithm (MF‑AOA), which achieved a paint‑swap ratio of roughly 0.2799 on the binary paint shop problem. This performance surpasses the previously best classical heuristic (recursive star greedy) and the...
Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati Roy (BOOK CLUB May 2026)
Arundhati Roy’s latest memoir, Mother Mary Comes to Me, intertwines personal recollection with broader political commentary, focusing on her fraught relationship with her mother, Mary Roy, a pioneering feminist educator. The narrative unfolds around Mary’s final illness, using the intimate...
Stop Unnecessary Apologies; Embrace Your Imperfect Humanity
The amount of times I hear someone say “sorry for (insert thing here)” and like, what if we just stopped? Stopped apologizing For being a human For showing up “imperfect” Because guaranteed that thing you’re apologizing for? No one was thinking about...
Interview: María Colomer Canyelles • Co-Artistic Director and Head of Programming, DocsBarcelona - “We Are Committed to Challenging Cinema that...
DocsBarcelona’s 29th edition runs May 7‑17, 2026, curated by co‑artistic director María Colomer Canyelles. The lineup pairs human‑centered conflict documentaries with tech‑driven investigations and a Focus section on urban tension, gentrification and identity. Spain contributes heavily, adding a new short‑film competition of eleven titles...
Become Easy to Work With
The post argues that being easy to work with outweighs sheer talent or flashiness. Small frictions—slow replies, vague updates, missed expectations—accumulate and drive collaborators away. By prioritizing clarity, responsiveness, and reliable follow‑through, individuals reduce effort for teammates and become preferred...
Playtime Handling Six Cannes-Selected Titles - Cannes 2026 – Marché Du Film
French sales agent Playtime is leveraging the Cannes 2026 market with six titles selected across the festival’s Official Selection, Directors’ Fortnight and Critics’ Week. The lineup opens with Pierre Salvadori’s The Electric Kiss, followed by Louis Clichy’s animated debut Iron...
Solo Stove Touts the New 24” Summit Fire Pit As It's Best Yet. We Tested to Decide
Solo Stove introduced the 24" Summit Fire Pit, touting a cone‑shaped interior that boosts airflow for a taller, brighter flame. The unit uses a lightweight, corrosion‑resistant stainless steel body, a built‑in stand to protect decks, and an optional cover. Review...
The 6 Very Best Garden Hoses
The article reviews the six top garden hoses, evaluating length, interior diameter, material, and fitting durability. It highlights the trade‑offs between flow rate and weight, recommending 5/8‑inch hoses for most yards and narrower 7/16‑inch options for small spaces. Drinking‑water‑safe constructions—PVC,...
Government Cuts Are Testing Nonprofits, Creating New Opportunity
Government cuts are tightening public budgets while demand for social services surges, leaving more than a third of nonprofits ending 2025 with operating deficits and over half with fewer than three months of cash on hand. At the same time,...
Balanced Meals Prevent Cravings and Mindless Snacking
So many habits around food that are labeled as bad and put blame on an individual as lacking willpower could be addressed by making sure meals are balanced & satisfying both mentally & physically. The ‘mindless snacking at the cabinet’ each...
Navigating Constant Change: Bachynski’s New Leadership Playbook
With longtime CIO Marianne Bachynski whose new book on leadership in today's constantly changing world I review on my website today. (With a cameo by Tony Soprano surveilling us... 😂)
Kyle Craft’s ‘Dolls of Highland’ Is Genuine Theater
Kyle Craft’s 2016 debut album *Dolls of Highland* arrived as a theatrical blend of glam‑rock, folk, and surreal storytelling, earning praise for its cinematic production and vivid character sketches. The record’s lyrical focus on death drive, voyeurism, and self‑destructive romance...
Choose Companions Who Amplify Your Strength, Not Doubt
Stay close to the people who make you feel bigger, not smaller. Those who remind you of your strength, not your doubt.
Wearables Drive Shift From Bars to Active Socializing
Bit of a long tweet (sorry), but: Will Ahmed (Whoop CEO) quote tweeted the same Diplo health video that Derek's referencing, and said something along the lines of "we're seeing this trend of younger people turn to more active leisure...
Nobu Signs East Midlands Hotel, Restaurant and Residences
Luxury brand Nobu Hospitality has teamed with members‑only club Woolfox to launch a hotel, restaurant and branded residences on a 185‑acre estate in Rutland, near Stamford. The Nobu Woolfox project will offer lake‑view rooms and suites, multiple food‑and‑beverage venues, a...
Six Books to Understand the Vietnam War
The Economist lists six essential books that illuminate the Vietnam War from multiple viewpoints—policy makers, intelligence operatives, soldiers, and Vietnamese civilians. One title, published a decade before the first Marines landed, warned of the United States’ idealistic overreach and foreshadowed...
5 Foods That Fuel Cellular Renewal and Longevity
You’re not just getting older, your body is constantly renewing itself. 🧬 These 5 foods deliver nutrients your body actually uses to protect your brain, reduce inflammation, and support long-term energy. Small shifts. Big impact. Which one are you already eating regularly? #Longevity...
This Kendrick Bangs Kellogg House Is on the Market for the First Time
A 40‑acre Valley Center estate in California, designed by organic‑architecture pioneer Kendrick Bangs Kellogg, has hit the market for the first time at $2.7 million. Completed in 1991, the two‑storey home sits amid a self‑planted avocado grove of more than 900 trees...
Anna Ruth: Close Quarters
Anna Ruth’s debut solo exhibition, Close Quarters, opened at Grimm Gallery in Amsterdam and runs through May 23. The show intertwines cloudy personal memories with universal symbols, using a muted ochre palette and natural motifs such as swans, flowers, and...
Should You Watch Spider-Noir in Black-and-White or Color?
Sony’s Spider‑Man Universe expands on May 25 with the eight‑episode series Spider‑Noir, starring Oscar‑winner Nicolas Cage as private‑eye Ben Reilly/The Spider. Uniquely, the show will launch in both full‑color and authentic black‑and‑white formats, letting viewers choose their preferred aesthetic. The dual‑format strategy reflects creator...
Everything You Need To Know About The Nuclear Energy Boom - EP 70 James Krellenstein
In this episode, host Ashley Vance and nuclear expert James Krellenstein examine the rise, decline, and potential resurgence of nuclear power in the United States, contrasting it with China’s aggressive expansion. They explain how the U.S. went from a 1960s...
Building an Emotional Toolkit for CPAs: Why Soft Skills Are Actually Technical Skills
The article positions emotional intelligence as a core technical competency for CPAs, arguing that 90% of financial decisions are emotion‑driven. It introduces a six‑step emotional toolkit to navigate difficult tax conversations with calm, clarity, and proper documentation. The piece also...
The Most Powerful Way to Fight the Exhaustion of the Trump Era Was Figured Out Decades Ago
During the 1980s, New York’s East Village became a crucible for performance artists who blended dance, drag, and radical theater to resist neoconservative cultural attacks and the early AIDS crisis. Collectives such as the National Performance Network and venues like...
Profit Drives Sequel for Truly Successful Original Films
I'd prefer almost no nostalgia-skewing IP revivals, but 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' shows the obvious commercial value in prioritizing films that were actually popular and successful.
Short Scenes Overload Setup, Starve Payoff.
If a scene is only a page or two long, the reader spends most of their time orienting and very little time inside the scene. The ratio of setup to payoff is off. They’re doing more work for less reward. Seth...
Mahesh Narayanan Reveals Kamal Haasan’s Reaction to Patriot Backlash over Mohanlal’s Arc: ‘Stars Had No Issues’
Mahesh Narayanan’s espionage thriller *Patriot* reunites Malayalam legends Mammootty and Mohanlal after a 17‑year gap, launching with a reported budget exceeding ₹125 crore (≈$15 million). The film opened to mixed reviews, praised for its technical craft but criticised for Mohanlal’s limited arc,...
Kim K Stunt Misread: Funding, Not Met Gala Critique
This is an interesting reaction to me b/c rather than the takeaway from the Kim K stunt being that funding the Costume Institute means they have more money to make acquisitions and save future significant garments from this fate, people...
30 Years of Coaching Reveal High‑Performance Essentials
The 123 of High Performance: What 30 years as a coach and exercise physiologist has taught me... 👇🧵
Allied Vision EoSens Camera Captures the Physics of Metal 3D Printing at 20,000 Frames per Second
Allied Vision’s EoSens 3CL high‑speed camera captured laser powder‑bed fusion (LPBF) events at 20,000 fps, detecting spatter signatures that correlate with subsurface porosity. Researchers at KU Leuven demonstrated that spatter count and velocity measured in real time match keyhole porosity identified by...
B‑cell Cancer Patients Face Higher Severe COVID‑19 Risk
Patients recently treated for B-lymphoid malignancies show increased risk of severe COVID-19: a #CCC19 registry analysis [Mar 9, 2022] @rubinstein_md et al. @mtmdphd @COVID19nCCC @BCD_AACR https://t.co/IMEbvgZafi #COVID19nCancer #COVID19 #bmtsm #leusm #lymsm #mmsm #mpnsm https://t.co/mKoZFJnNBQ
TrustNordisk’s Cannes Slate Spans Prestige Drama, Nordic Genre and DOGMA25 - Cannes 2026 - Marché Du Film
TrustNordisk returned to Cannes’ Marché du Film with a twelve‑title slate that blends award‑season dramas, genre thrillers and high‑concept dramedies. The lineup features Sundance‑premiered *Frank & Louis*, psychological piece *Unraveled*, Nordic genre thriller *Vampyr*, and the first Sámi‑language drama *Brace...
Unwritten Rules You Should Know Before Visiting Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park, the world’s first protected wilderness, draws millions each summer, prompting visitors to follow a set of unwritten rules that enhance safety and enjoyment. Splitting your stay across the park’s distant loops, booking lodging inside the boundaries, and...
Scientists Test How to Restart the Heart in Space: New Study
Concordia University engineers built a 3D‑printed cardiovascular mannequin that mimics human blood flow for CPR research in reduced gravity. The device was flown on parabolic‑flight campaigns, where automated chest compressions generated higher systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressures in hypogravity...