Dressed to Kill: The Provocative Thriller Hidden on Prime Video
Prime Video’s catalog now includes Brian De Palma’s 1980 erotic thriller Dressed to Kill, starring Michael Caine and Nancy Allen. The film blends classic Hitchcockian suspense with a controversial trans‑panic twist, using De Palma’s signature split‑diopter shots and meticulous framing. Though its gender politics feel dated, critics praise its visual style and its role as a “paraphrase remake” of Psycho. The streaming platform highlights the title as part of a curated push toward lesser‑known pre‑1990 classics to differentiate its library.
Autism Genetics Linked to Reduced Brain Cell Fiber Density
Researchers analyzed brain imaging and genetic data from over 30,000 UK Biobank adults and nearly 5,000 ABCD children, finding that higher polygenic scores for autism consistently correlate with lower neurite density across the cortex and major white‑matter tracts. The association...
Martha Graham’s Revolution Continues
The Martha Graham Dance Company celebrated its centennial with a star‑studded gala, a PBS documentary, a short tour, and a five‑night run at New York’s City Center. The program juxtaposed iconic works such as “Appalachian Spring” and “Night Journey” with pieces by...
Anne Hathaway Wore Michael Kors Collection On Good Morning America
Actress Anne Hathaway appeared on Good Morning America wearing pieces from the Michael Kors Collection, aligning the luxury label with her high‑profile press tour for the upcoming films "The Devil Wears Prada 2" and "Mother Mary." The outfit combined a black turtleneck,...
Sacramento's Iconic Yellow Bridge Has A Beautiful Art Deco Design And Pedestrian Charm
Sacramento’s Tower Bridge, a 160‑foot tall, 737‑foot long vertical‑lift span, links downtown with West Sacramento. Designed by Alfred Eichler in the mid‑1930s, the bridge reflects Art Deco Streamline Moderne aesthetics and was repainted yellow in the 1970s to echo the...
4 Mexican Dishes Real Life Cowboys Loved In The Old West
The article highlights four Mexican dishes—huevos rancheros, enchiladas, charro beans, and carne guisada—that were staples for real‑life cowboys and vaqueros in the Old West. It explains how long workdays and chuckwagon logistics made these portable, nutrient‑dense meals popular. The piece...
Employers See 507% ROI From Behavioral Healthcare, New Study Shows
A new Integrated Benefits Institute study of ComPsych data shows employers can expect a 507% return on investment from behavioral health programs, translating to $6.07 saved for every dollar spent. Clinical outcomes were strong, with 63% of participants improving in...
The POWER Interview: Solving the Problem of Fuel for Nuclear Reactors
Molten Salt Solutions, a New Mexico startup led by Dr. John Elling, is developing a continuous solvent‑exchange process to produce isotopically enriched lithium‑6 at industrial scale. The technology promises 100‑fold cost and capital efficiency improvements over legacy methods, and the...
Emma Corrin’s City Bag Could Be the Move for Boys, Too
Emma Corrin, the nonbinary actor and Miu Miu ambassador, was spotted in Mayfair carrying Balenciaga’s iconic City bag, a silhouette that originated as the 2001 Biker tote. The appearance follows a growing pattern of male celebrities—Timothée Chalamet, A$AP Rocky, Jacob Elordi—embracing traditionally women’s handbags....
Primary Care-Focused QI Effort Didn’t Improve Secondary CV Prevention: QUEL
The QUEL randomized cluster trial evaluated a 12‑month data‑driven quality‑improvement program across 51 Australian primary‑care practices caring for 7,864 patients with coronary heart disease. The intervention, which included benchmarking, monthly reporting and improvement planning, failed to lower unplanned cardiovascular hospitalizations...
Sterling K. Brown Revenge Film Gets a Worrying Box Office Outlook
Amazon MGM Studios’ revenge thriller Is God Is, starring Sterling K. Brown and Vivica A. Fox, is slated for a May 15, 2026 U.S. release. Early forecasts from BoxOfficeTheory and BoxOffice Pro peg its domestic opening at $4‑5 million, with a total run between $10‑$43 million. The film faces a packed...
Randomized Radical Reaction Leads to Selective Cyclizations
A new “radical sampling” strategy reported in JACS (2026) enables selective formation of six‑membered nitrogen heterocycles such as piperidines and morpholines from simple aldehyde and amine precursors. The method uses a light‑activated catalyst to generate radicals that compete between rapid...
Zhu’s ‘Black Midas’ Turns Tragedy Into Gold
Los Angeles producer Zhu released his fifth studio album, Black Midas, as a direct response to the 2025 Palisades Fire that left his Topanga home uninhabitable. The 14‑track, 53‑minute record leans into melodic techno, tribal percussion and minimalist R&B, turning...
Santini and Polartec Launch Eco Cycling Jersey
Italian cycling apparel maker Santini and U.S. textile innovator Polartec have unveiled the Aero Race jersey, the first commercial product using Polartec Power Dry with Recycled Carbon fabric. The new jersey claims a carbon footprint up to 66% lower than...
The Best Climbing Ropes of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
Testing nine new dynamic ropes identified six standouts across the three main climbing categories. The BlueWater Xenon 9.2 Standard emerged as the best all‑around rope, while the Metolius Monster 9.8 topped sport climbing and the Fixe Pedraforca 8.8 led alpine performance. Mid‑range options include...
Newsmakers: Nalini Malani Lets the Walls Speak with a New Installation in Venice
Nalini Malani's new installation *Of Woman Born* will open in Venice's Magazzini del Sale during the Venice Biennale. The work projects tens of thousands of hand‑drawn images onto the crumbling 15th‑century brick walls, creating a cave‑like animation that references myth,...
Your Brain’s Attention Aperture: Detail Vs. Big Picture
Your nervous system has a default setting for how it pays attention. Some people lock the aperture: high detail, narrow window. They grip routine, control, and the familiar. They can see the tree in front of them with extraordinary clarity, but...
Disney's Most Controversial Star Wars Series Becomes Streaming Hit 2 Years After Cancellation
Disney’s live‑action series *Star Wars: The Acolyte* resurfaced on Disney+ in April 2026, climbing into the platform’s top‑10 despite being canceled after its first season in 2024. The resurgence aligns with a broader wave of Star Wars interest sparked by new...
Between Phoenix And Prescott Is Arizona's Idyllic Mountain Park For Fishing, Camping, And Trails
Horsethief Basin Recreation Area, a 85‑mile drive north of Phoenix, offers a high‑elevation retreat at roughly 6,000 feet with cool, dry summers ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. The 3.5‑acre, motor‑free lake provides paddling and fishing for catfish, bass and bluegill, while a...
Porotos Granados — Chile's Summer Harvest Bean Stew
Porotos Granados is a traditional Chilean summer stew built around cranberry beans, field corn and butternut squash, finished with fresh basil. The dish is a seasonal staple in January‑February, served with the bright pebre condiment and crusty bread. The article...
Everest 2026: April 27 Weekend Update – Icefall Route In?
The 2026 Everest season faces a critical ice‑fall dilemma as a large hanging serac has widened to about eight feet, threatening the traditional route to Camp I. While some Sherpa teams claim the path is now safe, other expedition leaders report...
Mondays with Morgan: Helen Sung – Debut Big Band Album ‘Oracles’
Helen Sung’s debut big‑band album, Oracles, drops on June 12 via Sunnyside Records. The record showcases compositions she wrote for mentors from the inaugural Thelonious Monk Institute, performed by a 15‑musician New York ensemble that includes trumpeter Tatum Greenblatt and...
Sunset Mirage: Atmospheric Refraction Distorts the Sun
So cool how the Sun can distort while it's setting. Timelapse showing refracting light as it crosses atmospheric layers with sharply different temperatures and densities. Like a mirage. photo: @lorenzo.busilacchi Canon R5 Mark II / RF 200-800 f6.3 / 200mm Sole...
Video: Electrical Control of a Metal-Mediated DNA Memory
Researchers at New York University and Arizona State have demonstrated the first DNA‑based transistor by swapping mercury ions for silver in a single DNA strand using pH‑triggered chemistry. The metal‑mediated DNA was wired to molecular leads and a microchip, allowing...
New Research Is Focused on Finding the Best Mindfulness Practice for You
Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital have broadened their Meditation Research Program to map the brain activity of long‑term meditators, focusing on so‑called “meditative endpoints” such as enlightenment and the rare state of consciousness cessation. The study, led by...
Potential Signs of Life on Distant Planets Sound Exciting, but Confirmation Can Take Years
Astronomers have cataloged more than 350 distinct molecules in interstellar space, using radio and infrared telescopes to capture each compound’s spectral fingerprint. While many of these molecules are precursors to biomolecules, confirming their presence—especially on distant planets—requires multiple, strong spectral...
One Upgrade Triggers Endless Buying, Not Lasting Happiness
Have you ever bought one “nice” thing… and suddenly everything else you own looks worse? On The Happiness Lab, psychologist Bruce Hood talks about something called the Diderot Effect — once we purchase one high-quality item, everything else we own can...
The Black Robin and the Power of Tenacious Tenderness: How a Single Mother Brought an Entire Species Back From the...
A single female black robin, known as Old Blue, was the only fertile bird among five survivors after invasive predators reduced the New Zealand species to seven individuals. Conservationists attempted surrogate parenting with warblers and tomtits before returning the chicks to...
You’re Not Lazy. You’re Running Too Many Simulations.
The post argues that what appears as laziness is often a paralysis caused by excessive mental simulations. High‑capacity brains—common among gifted, ADHD, or autistic individuals—run predictive models faster than the environment demands, leaving decisions stalled. The author suggests that recognizing...
Umbro Knows Ball
Umbro, once England’s premier sportswear supplier, has shifted from dormant kit contracts to a series of high‑profile streetwear collaborations. Its latest four‑piece collection with niche screen‑printer Secondhalf.pdf reimagines vintage shirt textures on tees and hats, targeting a small but dedicated...
10 Waterproof Sandals for Every Summer Adventure
Condé Nast Traveler rounds up the ten best waterproof sandals for summer, highlighting Birkenstock Arizona Essentials as the overall winner, Teva Hydratrek for rugged adventures, and Olukai La‘i T‑Bar for day‑to‑night style. The guide evaluates each model on quick‑drying performance,...
El Niño Conditions Could Arrive as Early as May, Says WMO
The World Meteorological Organization’s latest Global Seasonal Update says El Niño could begin as early as May 2026, with a formal declaration possible by July. Climate models from multiple agencies now converge on a high‑confidence outlook, though the spring predictability barrier...
Morphing Metal-Organic Material Harvests Water From Thin Air
Researchers at the University of Sherbrooke have created a metal‑organic material that opens nanoscopic cavities when exposed to ultraviolet light, allowing it to capture water from the air. The photochemical reaction expands the crystal lattice by about 3 %, creating paired...
SULLY ERNA Clarifies That GODSMACK "Still Got Some Gas In The Tank," Working On New Music With New Lineup
Sully Erna clarified on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation that Godsmack will continue making music despite the 2024 departures of guitarist Tony Rombola and drummer Shannon Larkin. He confirmed that the band’s new lineup—featuring guitarist Sam Koltun and drummer Wade Murff—has already...
How to Avoid the Horror of Walking Through a Spiderweb, According to the National Park Service
The National Park Service (NPS) shared practical tips to help hikers avoid walking into spider webs on trails. Key advice includes staying on the trail’s center, sweeping a trekking pole ahead, and wearing a brimmed hat to intercept webs. The...
Nike Is Walking on Air at Milan Design Week
Nike turned Milan’s Salone del Mobile 2026 into a showcase for its Air Lab, an immersive installation that merged footwear technology with cutting‑edge design. The exhibit, open to the 370,000‑plus visitors drawn to the design fair, featured interactive displays that...
SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Jean-François Morizur, Cailabs
The satellite industry has built only about 10% of the optical ground infrastructure it needs, leaving a gap of 200‑500 stations worldwide. Cailabs, founded by quantum‑optics expert Jean‑François Morizur, offers the TILBA‑OGS L10 optical ground station that delivers bidirectional speeds...
Give Your Banana Bread A Rich, Toasty Twist With One Shredded Ingredient
Adding toasted coconut flakes to banana bread transforms a classic comfort food into a more complex, bakery‑worthy treat. The larger, thicker flakes retain crunch after baking, delivering a subtle nutty sweetness that complements the banana’s flavor. Toasting the flakes—whether in...
Exercise, Ibuprofen Reduce Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment
A phase‑2 randomized trial of 86 chemotherapy patients found that a six‑week home‑based exercise program markedly improved cognitive performance, cutting Trail Making Test times by over 21 seconds compared with placebo. Low‑dose ibuprofen (200 mg twice daily) also yielded modest gains,...
Winning Arguments Hurts; Calm Listening Builds Marriage
10 years of marriage taught me that trying to win during an argument doesn’t help at all; what really works is taking turns listening calmly so you can see each other better.
Scan Your Home, Get Tailored Cleaning Kit Delivered
There should be like Blue Apron but you take a video of the inside of your house and it sends you a box of cleaning supplies with a step-by-step audio/video plan for how to clean your house in the most...
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 151 – ‘The Annihilation of Fish’ (Burnett, 1999)
Episode 151 of the Director Watch Podcast, hosted by Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter, examines Charles Burnett’s 1999 indie drama *The Annihilation of Fish*. The hosts discuss the film’s exploration of late‑life romance, loneliness, and mental‑health themes, while praising performances by Lynn Redgrave and...
Guide Echoes Core Principles of Personal Agency
Just really love this, from @hjluks - in his guide to help people get going (https://t.co/yxAEqtfvwB). This absolutely resonates w so much of what @BStulberg emphasizes in his writing, and what i've emphasized in my discussions about agency at https://t.co/ei8N0w3ou4....
Single Mother’s Tenacious Care Revives Black Robin
The black robin and the power of tenacious tenderness – how a single mother brought an entire species back from the brink of extinction https://t.co/uJ4RGUtHVP
Why Are Great Whites Sharks Overheating?
A new study in Science reveals that mesothermic fishes such as great white sharks produce internal heat, putting them at risk of overheating as ocean temperatures rise. The research, led by Trinity College Dublin and the University of Pretoria, shows...
Artemis III Core Stage Lands at Kennedy Space Center
The core stage for NASA's Artemis III mission has just arrived at Kennedy Space Center. 📸: @SpaceflightNow https://t.co/KbYDww41EP
From Space Operas to Canadian Shorts: A Reading Roundup
Things to think about #17 - - The Land Trap, The Dragonlance Chronicles, Revelation Space, and Canadian Short Fiction, https://t.co/lVORDg5xg2. My latest blog post, rounding up my latest reading, featuring @Birdyword
LA Times Book Prize Winners
The Los Angeles Times announced the winners of its 46th annual Book Prizes on April 17, 2026. In Science Fiction/Fantasy, Silvia Park’s Luminous (Simon & Schuster) won top honors; Bryan Washington’s Palaver captured Fiction; Megan Abbott’s El Dorado Drive earned the Mystery/Thriller award; and Ekow Eshun’s The Strangers...
Netflix Hits Drop Viewers After First Season
Netflix's biggest hits are losing viewers in subsequent seasons. (Beef is the latest example.) https://t.co/QVKTvoboZM
Miranda Priestly's Unrealistic Demands Highlight Toxic Leadership
I just saw The Devil Wears Prada 2 and I’m just going to say it … Miranda Priestly expects too much out of her employees