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Oura has launched its first custom AI model focused on women’s health, embedding it in the Oura Advisor experience. The model is built on curated clinical research, combined with individual sensor data, and runs on Oura‑controlled, privacy‑first infrastructure. Lead clinicians Dr. Tanvi Jayaraman and Dr. Chris Curry oversaw its development, emphasizing safety, transparency, and real‑world validation through Oura Labs. The rollout is deliberately incremental, allowing iterative testing and member feedback before broader scaling.
We are in a reading crisis. People have access to more books than any point in history, but are reading less than ever. Here are 10 concerning charts about the state of reading:
If you stay in progress mode, you will fail. You will struggle. People will judge you. Some will say you’re not ready. Some will say you’re not good enough…. Good. Bold moves build bold humans who make bold change in the...
Researchers have built microbial community‑scale metabolic models that simulate how specific probiotic strains behave in an individual’s gut. Using baseline microbiome data, the models predicted engraftment with 75‑80% accuracy and linked bacterial growth to health outcomes such as improved post‑meal...
I want to connect with moms who are focused on: • healing, not just surviving postpartum • mindful parenting • healthy habits for family life • rediscovering themselves after motherhood • building something meaningful while raising children ♥️ If this sounds...
On “fun-maxxing,” “struggle-maxxing,” and what Alysa Liu’s extraordinary story can teach us about not just sport, but living a good and meaningful life too. I’m biased but I think everyone should read this: https://open.substack.com/pub/bradstulberg/p/struggle-joy-and-the-meaning-of-life?r=1z3bk6&utm_medium=ios
GLP‑1 agonists such as Wegovy are driving rapid weight loss, prompting concerns that users may experience significant muscle loss. While people with obesity typically possess more absolute muscle, weight reduction naturally sheds some lean tissue, and researchers have not yet...
The miracle question. If a miracle happened tonight and everything you’re hoping for would be different in the morning, what is the miracle? What would the beautiful life be tomorrow morning when you woke up? This is a grounded question in a well-researched...
Haitian-born artist Manuel Mathieu has been invited by curator Koyo Kouoh to debut at the 61st International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia, in 2026. His multidisciplinary practice—spanning painting, sculpture, film, installation and olfactory art—examines historical violence, cultural memory and...
The Centre Pompidou will shut its doors in 2027 for a five‑year, €300‑million renovation that tackles asbestos removal and a full technical upgrade. Designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers, the iconic 1977 structure requires deep structural work to meet...
Recent mass layoffs at Stripe, Google and Meta have intensified the debate over AI’s threat to software engineering jobs. While AI can automate routine coding tasks, industry leaders argue that engineers who master AI‑augmented workflows and focus on high‑level system...
The author openly admits to feeling overwhelmed despite personal growth in managing depression and anxiety. Global crises and political turmoil intensify the sense of helplessness, making everyday moments feel fraught. By shifting from self‑criticism to self‑compassion, the writer highlights a...
The article lists metal albums slated for release between March 1 and March 7, 2026, featuring acts from Norway, Finland, the United States, and Canada. Vreid promises its most focused and aggressive black ’n roll, while Qwälen continues its black‑metal‑punk...
Ok so this is probably not the time but my hot take is that pros should not be showing up to their local 5k or to destination/vacation races. They already get to have their names on the bibs instead of...
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Researchers observed a ring of hydrogen bubbles rising and rotating clockwise during electrolysis, despite the absence of any fan blades. The rotation is caused by a Lorentz force generated by the interaction of electric currents and magnetic fields in the...
Manal, an ADHD coach and late‑diagnosed adult, released *All Aboard the ADHD Brain Train: First Day Frenzy* to teach executive‑function skills through story. The children’s book follows characters Lola, Boogie and Sam, illustrating emotional regulation, working‑memory gaps and internal chaos...
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Frost & Sullivan and Aptean are hosting a webinar on March 26, 2026 to discuss the Industry 5.0 shift in food and beverage. The session highlights how AI‑embedded, unified platforms can replace fragmented, reactive processes across production, quality, supply chain, and finance. Speakers will illustrate...
Pieter Mulier, I love you ❤️💕 What a gift it is to see the ending of your Alaïa chapter up close… one last bow, one last heartbeat, like watching a love story reaching its last scene. Very grateful and honored....
Lab-grown diamonds have shifted from a niche alternative to a mainstream option in luxury fashion, driven by consumer demand for transparency, sustainability, and price‑performance. The bridal sector acted as the catalyst, showing couples they could secure larger, higher‑clarity stones without...
Pert Near Sandstone releases its ninth studio album, *Side by Side*, centering on friendship, community, and social commentary. The record blends traditional folk instrumentation—banjo, mandolin, upright bass—with modern production, delivering both intimate and politically charged tracks. Songs like “Racin’ to...
The post explains how the endowment effect makes people overvalue their current lifestyle, treating any change as a loss. It describes how this bias sets a comfortable reference point, causing delays in decisions like buying a beach house. The author...
The latest issue of inquisitive, titled “Limits,” examines how various limits shape higher education, from self‑imposed constraints on heterodoxy to institutional trust deficits. Essays by Tony Banout and Abhishek Saha discuss paradoxical limits to dissent and argue for safeguarding academic...
The blog post argues that merely gaining insight does not translate into behavioral change. Readers often experience a moment of clarity, yet their habits and decisions remain unchanged. The author contends that integration—linking insight to concrete actions—is the missing piece...
Maïssa Bey’s novel *Blue White Green*, set in post‑independence Algiers, will be released in English in April 2026, translated by Georgetown professor Erin Twohig. The narrative follows Lilas and Ali, whose intertwined lives mirror Algeria’s shift from French colonial rule through...
Bill Callahan’s new album *My Days of 58* confronts mortality, legacy, and fatherhood after a recent health scare. The record blends his trademark baritone stoicism with gentler humor and intimate acoustic arrangements, marking a shift from the louder, rock‑leaning sound...
In this archival episode, poet and writer Brandon Shimada discusses his memoir The Grave on the Wall, which traces his grandfather’s World War II internment at Fort Missoula and situates it within a broader history of U.S. detention sites—from Indian‑War forts...
Rob Argent reflects on how personal music preferences—Blur, Oasis, Radiohead—became proxies for identity and group affiliation. He observes that people often cling to external symbols rather than shedding them, leading to polarized debates that echo childhood arguments. Argent champions the...
The article introduces a step‑by‑step system for building "bulletproof" knees by embracing the knees‑over‑toes position rather than avoiding it. It blends Louie Simmons’ concentric sled‑drag techniques with Charles Poliquin’s eccentric reverse step‑up methodology, culminating in chain‑loaded squats that match the athlete’s...
Stephen Kellogg marked a career milestone by performing his 3,000th show, a feat that reflects more than eight years of nearly nightly touring. The landmark concert, show 2999, took place in New York City before the artist returned to Western Massachusetts...
The Alternative Weekly Roundup highlights five fresh releases across indie‑pop, emo, and EDM. Jai’Len Josey drops the funk‑infused single “Housewife,” while evony expands their emo palette with the layered EP “Hazed.” skaiwater teams with Ti Steele on “midsommar,” a socially‑charged track,...
Virginie Puertolas Syn spent a week in Cape Town during the Investec Cape Town Art Fair, immersing herself in studios, galleries, and institutions. The fair showcased 126 exhibitors from 34 cities, representing artists from 44 countries, while major surveys highlighted...
⏰ Last few tickets left this year’s British Watchmakers Day on Saturday in London - visit: BritishWatchmakers.com See you there.
I wrote all about how I once believed in the power of paying one’s dues. And now I believe that the only dues publishing workers should be paying is for a union. https://lithub.com/a-series-of-unfortunate-salaries-maris-kreizman-on-fighting-the-publishing-industrys-elitism/
Sleep quality changes with age, moving from a focus on total hours to the need for psychological calm at bedtime. Older adults often report lighter sleep, lingering worries, and less restorative mornings despite feeling fatigued. The article argues that unresolved...
British painter Hugo Winder‑Lind opens his first U.S. solo exhibition, "Clouds Of Limitless And Expanding Joy," at New York’s Isabel Sullivan Gallery from March 5 to April 11, 2026. The show features twelve new oil paintings that reconceptualise landscape as a politically...
The author set out to hunt a wild boar, positioning a tree blind near a watering hole, but instead encountered a half‑horned kudu. The unexpected sight sparked a vivid personal reaction, described as changing his brain chemistry. The post blends...
Toronto‑based artist Giorgio Cecatto, an architect turned digital creator, has released a new series of free desktop and mobile wallpapers. The designs are generated with a pen plotter, echoing Russian Constructivist principles of precision and mechanization while translating them into...
A mother recounts her 9‑year‑old daughter’s struggle with sleep anxiety and explains why she’s moving away from low‑dose melatonin toward consistent bedtime rituals. She emphasizes honest conversations, breathing exercises, lavender aromatherapy, and a screen‑free hour to teach the child to...
The blog reflects on the subtle ache that arises when personal growth outpaces familiar environments, causing a feeling of misfit in relationships, spaces, and roles. It emphasizes that outgrowing people, places, or former selves is a natural evolution rather than...
A Dutch HAVO student in her third year of secondary school is required to attend 15 core classes plus two electives, totaling 17 subjects, each with regular testing and homework. The Dutch system pairs this academic breadth with strict behavioral...
The author surveyed the most‑comped novels from January‑February 2026 deals on Publishers Marketplace, noting how these titles differ from earlier 2025 favorites. The list serves as a benchmark for writers seeking effective comparative titles when querying agents. The piece also...
The article argues that systematic sleep tracking is a powerful productivity lever, positioning sleep as the energy foundation for high performance. It outlines a low‑tech sleep journal as an entry point, then contrasts it with wearables that capture stages, heart‑rate...
Silverstone has unveiled its 2026 British Grand Prix hospitality portfolio, featuring four premium experiences—Fusion Lounge, Racing Green, Octane Terrace and Ignition Club—priced between £410 and £710 per person. The rollout follows a record‑breaking weekend that saw over 500,000 fans and...
The Lexicon of Food and BBC StoryWorks have launched a six‑episode digital film series called “Unearthing the Future,” which examines how language influences food and agriculture systems. The episodes spotlight topics such as land access, alternative proteins, and school lunches,...
Feminist Giant and The Strand Book Store are co‑hosting a live discussion on March 16 in the Strand’s Rare Book Room, focusing on Sheima Benembarek’s nonfiction work *Halal Sex: The Intimate Lives of Muslim Women in North America*. The book, released...
Belarus‑born hedge‑fund billionaire Igor Tulchinsky is sponsoring the British Museum’s first UK display of the Bayeux Tapestry, in a deal estimated at £5 million, one of the museum’s largest sponsorships in its 273‑year history. The 70‑metre medieval embroidery will be on...
Michelob ULTRA Zero, launched by Anheuser‑Busch in January 2025, became the United States' best‑selling non‑alcoholic beer within a year, according to Circana data for the 52 weeks ending January 25 2026. The product rides on the Ultra brand’s active‑lifestyle positioning and benefitted from...
Seth Clevenger, a former Iowa State runner who transferred to Rowan University, shattered the Division III 5,000 m record with a 13:32.09 performance and now leads the DIII indoor mile and 3,000 m rankings. Former Iowa State teammates allege he used the banned...
The Cameron Highlands, a 1,100‑1,600 m altitude region in Malaysia, offers a cool climate and sprawling tea plantations that dominate the local economy. BOH Tea, founded in 1929, now produces roughly 80 % of the country’s black tea and has become a...
