LIVING WRECKAGE, Featuring Members Of ANTHRAX And SHADOWS FALL, Releases New Single 'Righteous Side Of Sanity'
Living Wreckage, the modern metal supergroup built around Anthrax and Shadows Fall veterans Jon Donais and Matt Bachand, has dropped its latest single “Righteous Side Of Sanity,” marking the first recording with new front‑man Sage King. The track is engineered by renowned producer Chris “Zeuss” Harris, whose résumé includes Rob Zombie and Queensrÿche, delivering a blend of classic riff‑driven aggression and contemporary sonic polish. The song will be featured in the upcoming rhythm‑gaming platform Sound System, slated for launch on October 16, 2026. The release also signals the band’s deliberate push toward a full‑length follow‑up album slated for later in 2026.
5-MeO-DMT Boosts Brain Complexity, Rekindles Childlike Curiosity
My brain became 40% more child-like in 3 minutes. This is what it felt like. Me: “What question do we ask them next?” My daughter: “Are they scared of the dark too?” My six year old daughter and I were...
Reading or Walking: Universal Remedy for Any Mood
Bored, read a book or go for a walk. Upset, read a book or go for a walk. Happy, read a book or go for a walk. Stressed, read a book or go for a walk.
Evil Dead Burn's Incredible Trailer Will Put You Off Loading the Dishwasher Ever Again
The official trailer for Evil Dead Burn, the sixth entry in the iconic horror franchise, debuted ahead of its July 10, 2024 theatrical release. The film follows a grieving woman whose in‑law house becomes a nightmare as family members transform into Deadites, promising a...
Rising CO2 Levels Accelerate Metal Release in Mine Waste
A new study in Communications Earth & Environment shows that rising atmospheric carbon dioxide dramatically boosts microbial activity in acid mine drainage (AMD) systems, leading to faster acid generation and heightened metal leaching. Global data from 82 sites and lab...
Caris Life Sciences Secures MolDX Approval for Ultra-Deep Myeloid Cancer Sequencing Test
Caris Life Sciences announced that its Caris ChromoSeq test has earned MolDX approval, a CMS‑backed endorsement that could unlock broader reimbursement for comprehensive genomic profiling of acute myeloid leukemia and related blood cancers. The clearance validates the assay’s ultra‑deep sequencing depth—up...
David Ellison Committed to 30 Theatrical Releases No Matter What
Paramount CEO David Ellison reaffirmed the company’s goal of delivering 30 theatrical releases each year once its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery is finalized. The commitment was announced during the Q1 earnings call, where both studios are already slated to release...
Self-Charging Perovskite Display Prototype Hits 26.7% Solar Efficiency
A team led by Michael McGehee (University of Colorado Boulder) and Jixian Xu (University of Science and Technology of China) built a reciprocal perovskite diode that delivers 26.7% certified stabilized power‑conversion efficiency as a solar cell and about 31% external...
Hiding in Plain Sight: Methamphetamine-Related MIs Not Uncommon
A California retrospective study of 1,309 adults under 65 found that 14.8% of acute myocardial infarctions (MIs) were associated with methamphetamine use. Meth‑related MIs occurred in younger men, featured more nonobstructive coronary disease, and led to lower rates of revascularization....
Hip Mobility Scores Predict Lifespan, Assess With Simple Moves
Hip mobility is essential for healthy and pain-free movement. And it might even predict how long you'll live. What does that look like? According to Dr. Kelly Starrett (@thereadystate), you should be able to squat with your hip crease below your knee,...
Celestyal Debuts New Cooking Video Series
Celestyal has launched a monthly video series called “Cooking with Celestyal” to highlight authentic Mediterranean cuisine and shore‑side experiences as the cruise line returns to the region. The inaugural episode features Greek‑born host Natalie Papoutsoglou preparing a traditional Greek salad...
Denigration
British death‑metal outfit INGESTED dropped their eighth studio album, “Denigration,” on Metal Blade after a sudden lineup shift. Former vocalist Josh Davies was dismissed over allegations, prompting guitarists Sean Hynes and Andrew Virrueta to re‑record all lead vocals. The record...
A Landmark Benjamin Franklin Collection Is Hitting the Auction Block
A 150‑item Benjamin Franklin collection assembled by sports mogul Jay Snider will be auctioned at Sotheby’s New York on June 24, with a full catalogue valued between $3 million and $4.5 million. The lot includes a 1758 letter to Joseph Galloway, a bound set...
Sleep Tourism Hits $600 Billion, Luxury Hotels Roll Out $2,000 ‘Sleep Lab’ Packages
Equinox Hotels has unveiled a $2,000‑per‑night “Sleep Lab” designed with sleep scientist Dr. Matthew Walker, signaling the rise of a $600 billion global sleep‑tourism industry. Travelers are now prioritizing sleep over shopping, nightlife and wildlife, prompting hotels worldwide to create science‑backed...
Malcolm Todd – Earrings
Emerging indie artist Malcolm Todd released the single "Earrings," a track that heavily leans on the instrumental and sonic palette of Steve Lacy’s hit "Bad Habit." Critics across several outlets describe the song as derivative, with flat mixing, a whisper‑yell...
Carbon Dioxide Levels in the Atmosphere Just Hit a ‘Depressing’ Record High
Atmospheric carbon dioxide hit a new high of 431 ppm in April, according to NOAA’s Mauna Loa Observatory. The record continues a decades‑long upward trend that began when levels were under 320 ppm in 1958. Scientists note the April peak is seasonal,...
New On Resy: Austin’s Newest Restaurant Openings
Resy’s latest hit list spotlights a wave of new Austin-area restaurants, from the coastal Mediterranean sharing plates at Oria to the second Estancia Brazilian steakhouse in Leander. The roundup also includes revived sushi favorite Musashino Sushi Dokoro, regional Mexican breakfast...
Spencer Krug (Wolf Parade) Announces Solo Piano Tour
Spencer Krug, known for his work with Wolf Parade, is launching a solo piano tour to promote his upcoming album Same Fangs, which drops later this month. The itinerary spans 22 dates across the United States and Canada from May...
The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “Blue Film” Stars Kieron Moore, Reed Birney & Filmmaker Elliot Tuttle
The Next Best Picture Podcast released an interview with "Blue Film" star Kieron Moore, veteran actor Reed Birney, and director Elliot Tuttle. The indie drama, which debuted at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2024, earned praise for its screenplay...
After the Afterparty: Berlin Art Tests Its Pulse During Gallery Weekend
Berlin’s annual Gallery Weekend proved the city’s art scene remains resilient despite recent funding cuts and heightened government censorship. Highlights included Alex Heide’s immersive photography at the new Klix space, a secret‑invite opening at CHB Fine Arts, and politically charged...
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 344: New Oscar Rules and Preview of the 79th Cannes Film Festival with Special Guest Christina Birro
The AwardsWatch Podcast released episode 344, a 1‑hour‑5‑minute discussion featuring host Ryan McQuade, Erik Anderson, Sophia Ciminello and pop‑culture analyst Christina Birro. The show breaks down the Academy’s newly announced Oscar eligibility rules and offers a preview of the 79th Cannes Film Festival’s...
Kylie Minogue Opens Up About the Pressure of Fame In New ‘Kylie’ Docuseries Trailer
Netflix has released a trailer for "Kylie," a three‑part docuseries that chronicles pop icon Kylie Minogue’s 35‑year career. The series blends fresh commentary from Minogue with archival footage, offering unprecedented personal access to her life, including the pressures of global...
Rice Researchers Unveil Room‑Temperature Multiferroic with 10× Magnetization Boost
A team led by Rice University’s Lane Martin has created a room‑temperature multiferroic that delivers a ten‑fold increase in magnetization and a hundred‑fold jump in magnetoelectric coupling. The discovery could enable spin‑based logic and memory devices that consume a fraction...
Ad Council Launches $148M Digital PSA Blitz to Spark Teen Mental‑health Talks
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, NAMI and the Ad Council unveiled fresh "Seize the Awkward" public‑service ads on May 5, 2026, deploying $148 million in donated media across broadcast, digital, social and out‑of‑home channels. Partnered with Pinterest, Snapchat and TikTok, the...
SpaceX’s $60 B Cursor Deal Sparks NASA Artemis Concerns
SpaceX announced a $60 billion acquisition of AI‑code startup Cursor, a sum that dwarfs NASA’s annual budget and coincides with delays to its Starship rocket. Experts warn the deal could distract the firm from delivering the Human Landing System for Artemis...
2026 Bentley Continental GT
Bentley’s 2026 Continental GT lineup expands with base, S, and Azure trims, all powered by a 671‑hp plug‑in hybrid V‑8 that can be boosted to 771 hp in the GT Speed. Prices start at $288,750 and climb to $418,650 depending on trim and...
I Got a B in 3rd Grade—And It Quietly Sabotaged My Leadership
Mike Sharrow recounts how a third‑grade B, reframed as an F by his mother, seeded a self‑critical narrative that later sabotaged his leadership. Decades later, a candid exchange with his boss exposed the internal "tape" driving his fear of failure...
Met Gala 2026: The Big, the Sculptural, and the Hard to Quantify
At the 2026 Met Gala, the theme “The Big, the Sculptural, and the Hard to Quantify” inspired a parade of outlandish looks that dominated social media. Highlights included Rihanna’s whirlpool‑style gown, Bad Bunny’s elderly makeup, Heidi Klum’s Halloween‑like costume, and a celebrity...
Feminists Hate “Toxic” Beauty Standards but Still Fall Victim to Them
A new study in the Journal of Applied Social Psychology examined how feminist identification influences women’s reactions to idealized beauty images. Researchers surveyed 433 women, exposing them to either conventional thin models or diverse bodies, and measured emotional and body‑image...
10 Books We’re Excited About This May
May 2026 sees a curated list of ten new titles that blend hard science with speculative fiction, offering readers fresh perspectives on topics ranging from human sleep evolution to quantum‑inspired life philosophies. The selection, highlighted by Princeton University Press’s *The Sleepless...
HHS Announces Action Plan on Psychiatric ‘Overprescribing’
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services unveiled an action plan aimed at curbing the overprescribing of psychiatric medications, with a particular focus on children. The strategy calls for systematic evaluation of prescription trends, promotion of non‑drug therapies, and...
Weekly Listening: May 2026 #1
The weekly roundup spotlights a wave of indie releases slated for June 2026, from Alden Hellmuth’s genre‑bending album *Tether* to Alice Bradley’s meditative EP *Seismic*. Atta Boy prepares the bright pop record *Lilt*, while Brenna Bruce returns with the introspective...
When $160M Incomes Become Normal, Civilizations Vanish
How long do civilizations last? The Drake Equation, Bel‑Air mansions for everyone, & the Great Filter; or, where is everybody when $160 million a year incomes are normal? (Behind the paywall, at least initially, because I am not yet happy...
AHA Tactical Brief Available on Integrated Behavioral Health
The American Hospital Association released a tactical brief outlining how integrating behavioral and physical health care can treat patients more holistically. It highlights core components such as co‑location, team‑based care, patient‑centered approaches, and robust care management. The brief features insights...
The Expanding Space Of Composition Within Ziqing Gong’s Work
New York‑based composer and technologist Ziqing Gong merges classical compositional rigor with cutting‑edge music technology. He reimagines fugues and Bach material in SuperCollider, employing timbral shifts, granular textures, and phasing techniques that preserve structural clarity while expanding sonic space. Gong’s...
New Flagship Space for SAMoCA Announced As Part of Saudi Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, via the Diriyah Company, has pledged a $490 million grant to build a new flagship space for the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art (SAMoCA). The 77,000 square‑meter (≈19 acre) museum will be designed by Godwin Austen Johnson...
Preserve Art in Original Condition for Value and History
Whenever possible, keep your art in original condition as you created it, especially your best examples. Do not change it, including reworking it, replacing original frames or bases, taking it apart for shipping or storage, etc. Sometimes changes are unavoidable,...
Self-Esteem Requires Depth, Not Just Affirmations or Ribbons
Self-esteem is not something we can conjure up with a few affirming statements, or by giving them a ribbon just because they’re pretty or showed up on time.
Emily Blunt's Met Gala Mani Was So Emily Charlton Coded—She Wore This $13 Essie Shade
Emily Blunt channeled her iconic Emily Charlton character at the 2026 Met Gala, pairing a $500,000 Mikimoto pearl necklace with a striking red manicure. Celebrity nail artist Julie K used three Essie products—a dark red lacquer, a shimmery silver, and...
Fatherhood Reveals Dad’s True Desire for Time
As a kid I thought my dad was in the way. As a father i realize he just wanted time with me.
When Projects Lose Sense, Motivation Fades
So you get this great idea, a burst of energy, then 25% into the project, you just lose motivation. What if it's not a lack of discipline, but something much simpler. What if it just doesn't make sense to go any further? https://t.co/du0yjp6eg5
A Light, Slow, Deep (LSD) Breathing Meditation
Shamash Alidina introduces a Light, Slow, Deep (LSD) breathing meditation that emphasizes gentle, prolonged inhalations and longer exhalations to engage the parasympathetic nervous system. The guided practice uses a four‑second inhale, a brief pause, and a six‑second exhale, focusing on...
Licence to Kill Premieres on ITV4 – the Ultimate Bond
For those of you worship at the altar of T-Daltz, LICENCE TO KILL has just started on ITV4. The best Bond, in the best Bond. https://t.co/hvyIe7R2Su
Positive Change Requires Taking on More Responsibility
Life rarely changes in a positive way without an increase in responsibility. That can mean taking ownership of your health or committing to a relationship or starting a business. Whatever it is, if you want the trajectory to change, the amount of...
Beihang Unveils 2 Cm Microbot Achieving Ultrafast Untethered Speed
Beihang University Unveils 2 cm Microbot with Ultrafast Untethered Speed via @WevolverApp #AI #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence https://t.co/BN6RijA61e
IKEA’s Budget-Friendly Pieces Transform Any Outdoor Space
Whether you’re working with a compact balcony or a spacious backyard, IKEA has affordable pieces that can elevate your outdoor space. https://t.co/rT7A5uOUn9 https://t.co/dOE6qBJcVB
Stop Overthinking: Walk Outside, Breathe, Let Worries Fade
The more you think about your problems, the bigger they become. Go outside, look up at the sky, take a deep breath and walk a bit to clear your mind. Worrying does not change the outcome. https://t.co/MuLD1WzXEi
Three Books that Built My Millionaire Mindset
I’m built by books. These 3 made me rich: - Secrets of the Millionaire Mind - Think and Grow Rich - A Happy Pocket Full of Money
Meet MTV's First VJs: The 1981 Pioneers
The Original MTV VJs: JJ Jackson, Nina Blackwood, Mark Goodman, Martha Quinn and Alan Hunter, 1981 https://t.co/Qj6s3p6nrt
Yoga Benefits Mental Health Regardless of Time
For depression, anxiety, stress, sleep, quality of life, etc., is it better to do yoga in the morning or in the evening? New research indicates it doesn’t actually really matter: https://t.co/wAbMSheMci https://t.co/bsy56wQEyq