Charlie Munger On the Power Of Silence: 5 Things You Should Keep Private For A Happy Life
Charlie Munger argued that excessive talking erodes clear thinking and personal happiness. He urged people to keep five categories private: strong opinions, wealth details, internal resentments, unexecuted plans, and half‑baked ideas. By staying silent, individuals avoid cognitive traps such as ideological anchoring, envy, and false progress. Munger’s discipline of privacy helped shape his legendary investing success.
FDA Approves Incyte’s Once‑Daily Jakafi XR for Myelofibrosis, Polycythemia Vera and GVHD
The U.S. FDA has approved Incyte’s Jakafi XR, a once‑daily extended‑release ruxolitinib tablet, for adults with intermediate‑ or high‑risk myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera patients who cannot use hydroxyurea, and patients 12 years and older with certain graft‑versus‑host disease forms. The decision follows...
Cannes Best Director Winner Miguel Gomes’ Long-Awaited War Drama ‘Savagery’ Brought to Market by Luxbox (EXCLUSIVE)
Miguel Gomes’s long‑delayed war drama “Savagery” is finally entering pre‑production and will be marketed by Paris‑based sales agency Luxbox at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival. The film adapts Euclides da Cunha’s seminal novel about the 1896‑97 Canudos rebellion in Brazil’s arid Northeast....
You Didn't Inherit A Fate, You Inherited A Filter - The Emotions Diary #59
Karl Dunn recounts his first therapy session in a decade, discovering that a persistent feeling of being let down is an inherited emotional filter rather than destiny. He links this filter to setbacks in his career, marriage, and creative projects,...
Consistency Means Showing up, Not Hitting the Same Numbers
People think consistency is: Day 1: 10,000 steps Day 2: 10,000 steps Day 3: 10,000 steps ... But in reality it's: Day 1: 10,000 steps Day 2: 6,000 steps Day 3: 1,000 steps Day 4: 5,000 Day 5: 200 steps Day 6: 12,000 steps Day 7: 4,000 steps
The Psychology of Cancel Culture: Celebrity Bashing Acts as a Temporary Coping Mechanism
A study in Psychology of Popular Media examined how fans of Israeli celebrities react when a favorite star publicly condemns Israel. Using 166 secular Israeli Jews, researchers found that strong national identity fuels intentions to cancel the celebrity, while deep...
Read the Winner of This Year’s Young Science Writer Award
Seventeen‑year‑old Hasset Kifle won this year’s Young Science Writer Award for her investigative piece on “super shoes” reshaping elite running. She explains how carbon‑plate, foam‑filled footwear has slashed marathon times, with the top ten men’s and women’s performances all recorded...
The Secret to Pure Michigan’s Ongoing Success
Pure Michigan, the state’s official travel campaign, celebrated its 20‑year anniversary by highlighting the region’s diverse natural and urban attractions across two peninsulas. The program’s consistent, authenticity‑driven messaging has earned it spots on Fast Company’s “Brands That Matter” list alongside...
The Insane Labour of the World’s Best Canapés
At Dewakan in Kuala Lumpur, chef Darren Teoh’s two‑Michelin‑starred tasting menu features a butterfly‑shaped canapé that takes several days of manual fruit processing, from belinjau kernels to keranji shells. Similar labor‑intensive bites appear at Björn Frantzén’s restaurants, where his Råraka canapé...
Sunshine and Green Leaves
The article uses a simple apple‑juice metaphor to explain how meditation works: just as pulp settles and the liquid clears after resting, the mind becomes calm when given space. It argues that true and false mind are one, warning that...
All Art Is Theft; Shakespeare Turned It Into Brilliance
Two thoughts from Mark Forsyth “If you look back far enough, everything is stolen and every country invaded.” “So Shakespeare stole; but he did wonderful things with his plunder. He’s like somebody who nicks your old socks and then darns them.”
Chance Meeting Leads to Fruitful Collaboration on Goal Weight’s “Keep Telling Yourself That”
Goal Weight’s debut album Keep Telling Yourself That emerged from a serendipitous encounter between violinist Jennifer Gersten and double‑bassist Marguerite Cox at a celebrity yoga retreat during the pandemic. The eight‑track record is fully improvised, weaving folk motifs, microtonal experiments, and avant‑garde noise...
How to Focus When You Have Too Many Business Ideas
Consultants and coaches often hit a "messy middle" where abundant ideas trigger analysis paralysis. The article argues that this stall isn’t a flaw but a signal that personal vision and business direction have diverged. It urges leaders to revisit their...
The New Space Race: NASA, Artemis, and the Race to the Moon
In this episode, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlines the agency’s aggressive push to accelerate Artemis moon missions, shifting launch cadence from years to months and rebuilding core in‑house competencies. He emphasizes the strategic importance of a sustained lunar presence for...
Remember When George Harrison Made a Video That (Sort Of) Contained a Beatles Reunion in 1987
In 1987 George Harrison released the single “When We Was Fab” from his Cloud Nine album, accompanied by a whimsical video directed by Kevin Godley and Lol Crème. The clip featured cameo appearances by Elton John, Ringo Starr, Neil Aspinall and Ray Cooper, and a masked...
How to Spot a Milestone From a Mile Away
Researchers at the University of Virginia introduced the embedding disruptiveness measure (EDM), a machine‑learning‑based citation metric that outperforms the older consolidation‑disruption (CD) index. EDM evaluates papers by comparing their “past” and “future” citation vectors, rewarding works that shift scholarly direction...
Getting Into Spinning Or Cycling? Research Says These Supplements Are Best
A recent systematic review led by Australian Olympian Sophie Edwards identified the top supplements that enhance cycling performance and accelerate recovery. The researchers highlighted beta‑alanine, caffeine, carbohydrates, creatine, electrolytes and several others for on‑bike fuel and fatigue resistance. For post‑ride...
Solar Activity Makes Space Junk Crash to Earth Faster
A new study published May 6, 2026 in Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences shows that space debris descends more rapidly during periods of heightened solar activity. Researchers tracked 17 low‑Earth‑orbit objects launched in the 1960s over a 36‑year span, linking their...
Brassica on the Brink
Ethnobotanists Bronwen Powell and Abderrahim Ouarghidi have spent two decades mapping how collard greens reached remote Saharan oases. Their recent Economic Botany paper, summarized in The Conversation and discussed on the Eat This Podcast, shows the vegetable traveled via trans‑Saharan...
Illustrations by Priya Kuriyan on Display at Lightroom
Children’s bookstore Lightroom in Bengaluru’s Cooke Town is showcasing 24 original illustrations by acclaimed children’s book artist Priya Kuriyan. The exhibit, running until May 15, features hand‑painted works from titles such as “Beauty is Missing” and “I am So Sleepy,” and includes limited‑edition prints for...
Rising South African Soprano Is Dead at 32
South African soprano Khayakazi Madlala died unexpectedly at age 32, prompting a heartfelt statement from Cape Town Opera. Madlala, a native of Matatiele, had risen quickly in the operatic world, earning a debut at London’s Royal Opera House last year as the...
Renewables Are Gaining on Fossil Fuels, IRENA Report Finds
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) reports that renewable power is closing the cost gap with fossil fuels as oil supplies tighten. Declining wind and solar prices, combined with cheaper battery storage, allow renewables to deliver steady electricity at lower...
VILLANELLE Drop Introspective Single ‘Opportunity Arising’
British alt‑rock trio VILLANELLE released their debut EP 'Measly Means' on May 6, adding the introspective single 'Opportunity Arising' to the tracklist. The new song departs from the band's usual high‑intensity riffs, featuring sweeping slide guitar and a shoegaze‑infused, softer vibe....
Explainer: What Is the Olsen Tuck – and How Did It Become a Beauty Statement?
The "Olsen tuck"—tucking hair into a coat or sweater collar to create a faux bob—originated with Mary‑Kate and Ashley Olsen in the early 2000s and has since been adopted by designers and celebrities. Phoebe Philo employed the technique on Celine runways...
Why Is Beeple So Successful?
Mike Winkelmann, known as Beeple, catapulted into the upper echelons of the art market when his NFT collage “Everydays: The First 5000 Days” sold for $69.3 million at Christie’s in 2021, making him the third‑most‑expensive living artist. His recent exhibition “Regular...
Can Mammals Regrow Lost Limbs? This New Treatment Could Be the First Step
Researchers at Texas A&M have demonstrated that a two‑step treatment using growth factors FGF2 and BMP2 can trigger partial digit regeneration in mice. The protocol first applies FGF2 to create a blastema‑like cell mass, then adds BMP2 to drive bone...
Clean Hydrogen Created From Plastic Waste Using Battery Acid From Old Cars and Solar Power
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have unveiled a one‑pot method that converts PET plastic waste into valuable chemicals and clean hydrogen using solar energy and sulfuric acid extracted from discarded car batteries. The process first hydrolyzes PET into glycol...
Papa Don’t Preach’s Pop Paisley Collection Reframes Craft For A New Age Consumer
Papa Don’t Preach’s new POP PAISLEY collection reimagines Indian craft for a global, younger audience. The line features over 150 third‑generation karigars translating hand illustrations into engineered fabrics across drapes, fusion wear, and separates. Priced between $480 and $1,800, the...
UK Fintech Firm Targets $1 Bln for Nature Conservation with Payments-Linked Tool
A UK fintech firm has introduced a payments‑linked tool that lets consumers direct a fraction of each transaction toward nature‑conservation projects. The platform automatically rounds up purchases or adds a small optional fee, routing the funds to vetted environmental initiatives....
Lightbridge Secures European Patent Allowance for 3D Printed Multi-Zone Nuclear Fuel Design
Lightbridge Corporation received a Notice of Allowance from the European Patent Office for its Multi‑Zone Fuel Element, extending patent protection across 39 European states including the UK, France and Germany. The design features three radial zones of differing materials whose...
Your Stress & Recovery Might Depend on This Relationship Behavior
A study of 80 romantic couples published in JAMA Psychiatry found that physical intimacy combined with intranasal oxytocin accelerated skin wound healing, whereas oxytocin alone or conversation alone did not. The effect was strongest when affectionate touch occurred alongside oxytocin,...
Understanding Potential Ocular Side Effects of Injectable GLP-1 Medications
Recent research suggests a rare but serious link between the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), a form of eye stroke that can cause permanent vision loss. A 2026 JAMA Network Open study...
Feeling Overwhelmed? This Everyday Habit May Cut Anxiety Risk By Up To 50%
A new systematic review of more than 80,000 adults, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, finds that regular physical activity dramatically lowers the likelihood of developing anxiety. Participants who exercised consistently showed a 13% reduction in any anxiety...
2026 Garden Trends You’ll Actually Want To Try
In 2026 gardens are evolving from decorative lawns into functional outdoor rooms that serve as extensions of the home. Homeowners prioritize sustainability, installing rain‑water capture, composting, and using climate‑resilient, native plants that require less water and maintenance. Wildlife‑friendly features and...
What A Vacation Without Screens Taught Me About Burnout And The Purpose Of Time Off Work
A personal experiment of a two‑week screen‑free vacation revealed how constant digital connectivity erodes true rest. The author found that unchecked notifications keep the nervous system in low‑level alert, leading to superficial downtime and burnout. Experts cited explain that workplace...
Telekom, Kunstmuseum Bonn Present the Human AI Art Award
Deutsche Telekom and the Kunstmuseum Bonn presented the third Human AI Art Award, naming Tamil‑descent artist Christopher Kulendran Thomas as the winner. His site‑specific immersive installation, *Peace Core, 2026*, will open on June 24 in the newly created Human AI Art Space outside the museum....
Kim Ji-Hyun Interview
Kim Ji‑hyun’s debut feature Ideal and Weird Family premiered in the Korean Cinema section of the Jeonju International Film Festival. The queer family comedy mixes road‑movie energy with a bright visual style while tackling divorce, sperm‑donation and a fictional child‑exchange as...
Why Recovery After a Hip Fracture Is About More than Bones
Recent research in *Age and Ageing* and the *Australasian Journal on Ageing* shows that recovery after a hip fracture is driven as much by cultural beliefs, family expectations, and daily life realities as by surgical care. Only about half of...
This Metabolic Disease Has Increased 143% Since 1990 & It's Not Diabetes
A new Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology analysis shows metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has jumped 143% since 1990, affecting roughly 1.3 billion people in 2023. The surge is linked to rising fasting glucose, obesity and smoking, and deaths from MASLD...
Eating This Fruit Daily May Help Stabilize Blood Sugar, Study Finds
A randomized trial of more than 1,000 adults with elevated waist circumference found that eating one large avocado each day for six months lowered dietary glycemic load by roughly 14 points compared with a control group limited to two avocados...
‘The Return Of Stanley Atwell:’ Damian Lewis Joins Ella Purnell & Nicholas Galitzine In Thriller — First Look
Damian Lewis joins Ella Purnell and Nicholas Galitzine in the thriller *The Return of Stanley Atwell*, produced by Protagonist Pictures and backed by executive producer Steven Soderbergh. The film, written and directed by Brian Welsh, adds a high‑profile cast that includes Jess Alexander, Adrian Rawlins and Will Keen....
Your Future Health Starts with Today’s Choices
The heart attack in your 70s began in your 30s. The dementia in your 80s began in your 40s. The hypertension in your 60s began in your 50s. The diabetes in your 30s began in your 20s. Your future health starts with today’s choices.
New Social Selling Book Offers Fresh Strategies Beyond First Edition
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Exclusive Horror-on-Sea Interview with ‘Transylvania Tapes’ Director / Co-Writer Brad Sykes
Director Brad Sykes discusses his new horror feature *Transylvania Tapes*, a hybrid of found‑footage and Euro‑Horror that follows a Los Angeles‑raised Romanian woman searching for her missing mother in modern Romania. The film, co‑written with his wife Josephina Sykes, incorporates authentic...
The Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort Unveils Transformation
The Naples Beach Club, now a Four Seasons Resort, has completed a major redesign led by Hart Howerton and Champalimaud design, blending historic Florida beachfront architecture with modern luxury. The 125‑acre campus retains its iconic bar, awnings and dunes while...
Sickle Cell Disease After Casgevy: Seven Companies to Watch in 2026
Casgevy’s $2.2 million, ex vivo CRISPR cure proved sickle cell disease can be edited at its genetic root, but its complex manufacturing and conditioning limit broad access. In response, a wave of innovators is targeting simpler, safer, and more scalable solutions—from Beam’s...
Contxt Venice Organizes More than 190 Exhibitions for This Year’s Biennale, and Other News.
Contxt Venice has deployed an AI‑driven conversational platform to coordinate more than 190 concurrent exhibitions at this year’s Biennale, simplifying visitor navigation. In Montreal, Concordia students repurposed salvaged Kevlar from the Olympic Stadium roof into furniture, highlighting a circular‑economy initiative....
One Month Of These Simple Diet Shifts Can Reduce Your Biological Age
A recent study of 104 adults aged 65 to 75 found that four weeks of high‑carbohydrate or semi‑vegetarian diets can noticeably lower KDM‑derived biological‑age scores. Participants on an omnivorous high‑carb plan outperformed those on a high‑fat regimen, while semi‑vegetarian groups...
New Battery Design for Longer-Range EVs
University of Surrey researchers unveiled a silicon‑coated carbon‑nanotube (VISiCNT) anode that can be produced via roll‑to‑roll manufacturing in just seven minutes. The design delivers up to 3.5 Ah kg⁻¹ (≈3500 mAh g⁻¹) reversible capacity, far surpassing the 370 mAh g⁻¹ of conventional graphite anodes, while maintaining...
Miet Warlop on Representing Belgium at the 61st Venice Biennale
Miet Warlop is representing Belgium at the 61st Venice Biennale, with the pavilion located in the Giardini. His project fuses performance, percussive music, sculpture and spatial design to create an introspective communal environment, inspired by Venice’s off‑tourist artistic circles. Warlop...