University of Florida Research Aims to Cut $130M Cost of Strawberry Runners
University of Florida researchers are tackling the $130 million annual cost U.S. strawberry growers incur to remove vegetative runners. Doctoral candidate Kaitlyn Vondracek is mapping genetic markers that control runner formation, aiming to breed low‑runner varieties for commercial fields while preserving vigorous runner production for nurseries. The project, slated to finish later this year, combines traditional breeding with DNA testing to streamline selection of seedlings with the desired trait. Successful varieties could slash labor expenses and boost overall yield.
How I Follow 20 YouTube Channels Without Watching a Single Video
The author built an AI‑driven workflow that pulls each new YouTube video’s transcript via the channel’s RSS feed, creates a 90‑second plain‑text summary, and posts it to a Slack channel. This replaces a 200‑item "watch later" list with readable digests,...
‘Silent Burnout’ & Mental Health Leave: A Growing HR Problem
Spring Health’s new research of 2,000 HR leaders and employees finds that about 30% of workers are experiencing "silent burnout," appearing fine while suffering exhaustion. The study also reports a sharp rise in mental‑health leaves, with over 60% of HR...
Female Leaders Command Equal Obedience in a Modern Replication of the Milgram Experiment
Researchers replicated Milgram’s obedience experiment with 80 Polish volunteers in a lab and 800 participants in an online survey, testing whether a male or female authority figure changes compliance. The study found 88% obeyed a female professor and 90% obeyed...
‘As Intense as Perfume’: Which Eaux De Vie Are Worth Trying?
Barney Wilczak’s Capreolus Distillery in Gloucestershire produces ultra‑artisan eaux de vie by hand‑sorting millions of fruit and triple‑distilling each batch in a garage‑turned‑still. The resulting brandies, such as the 2024 raspberry expression, command premium prices but deliver a perfume‑like intensity...
MAPLE & Apapacho World Tool Up a Marble Palace for Your Jewelry
MAPLE, a Canadian jewelry brand, has partnered again with Mexican design studio Apapacho World to release a limited‑edition jewelry box. The box is carved from a single 250 kg block of Rosa Tepeaca marble sourced from Puebla, giving each piece distinct white‑grey...
These New Smart Glasses From Ex-OnePlus Engineers Have a Hidden Cost
L'Atitude 52°N, founded by ex‑OnePlus engineer Gary Chen, announced the Berlin smart‑glasses will ship on May 26 at $399, with an optional $50 photochromic lens upgrade. The glasses feature a 12‑MP camera, 32 GB storage, and Google Gemini‑powered AI tour‑guide called Goya, but...
Astrobotic Hotfires Engine That Could Power Moon Missions
Astrobotic Technology announced a record‑setting 300‑second hot‑fire of its Chakram rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. The test, completed on a budget of less than $1.5 million, demonstrated continuous operation of one of two prototypes. Astrobotic...
The Honesty Challenge - Getting More Truthful with Ourselves and Our World
In this episode Tara Brock explores the "Honesty Challenge," examining how personal and societal deception erodes trust, fuels suffering, and hinders collective healing. She illustrates the pervasive nature of lying—from animal survival tactics to political and cultural falsehoods—while emphasizing mindfulness...
Seeing by Hand
June Leaf, the late American artist known for her tactile, hand‑driven creations, is the focus of the traveling retrospective "Shooting from the Heart," which presents over 150 works spanning 75 years. The show arranges her paintings, sculptures, drawings, and kinetic...
Does Stephen Emmer Share George Harrison’s DNA?
Dutch composer Stephen Emmer releases *Asymmetrical Dot*, a 14‑track ambient instrumental album that weaves Indonesian percussion, Germanic piano, and global vocal textures. The work draws a thematic line to George Harrison’s 1979 self‑titled record and his 1968 *Wonderwall Music* soundtrack,...
Manet and Morisot: Game On
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the Cleveland Museum of Art have opened “Manet and Morisot,” an exhibition that juxtaposes Édouard Manet’s iconic *Balcony* with Berthe Morisot’s *The Artist’s Sister at a Window*. The show revisits a 1870 episode...
Inflatable Life
Paul Chan’s latest show at Greene Naftali revives his signature “Breathers”—inflatable nylon figures powered by hidden fans. The exhibition, now approaching twenty pieces, includes standout works like the five‑member “Tokener Ecstasis” ring and the surreal “Too Spirituale! (after Leibniz).” Chan’s sculptures blend the eye‑catching...
Here's What 'Core Sleep' Really Means, According to Your Apple Watch
Apple’s sleep app labels stages N1‑N2 as “core sleep,” a term the company chose to replace the potentially misleading phrase “light sleep.” The label reflects Apple’s effort to emphasize that this portion, which typically accounts for about half of a...
Drawn to the Void
The National Gallery’s "Drawn to the Void" exhibition, curated by Christine Riding and Lucy Bamford, reunites ten of Joseph Wright of Derby’s late‑1760s canvases, including the striking "Two Boys Fighting Over a Bladder." The show highlights Wright’s pioneering use of...
Visions of Depravity
Ceija Stojka, a Romani survivor of Auschwitz, Ravensbrück and Bergen‑Belsen, is the focus of a new show at New York’s Drawing Center. The exhibition showcases the small, expression‑laden canvases she began creating in her mid‑fifties to record the horrors of...
Algerian Writer Wins 2026 International Prize for Arabic Fiction
Algerian author Said Khatibi has been awarded the 2026 International Prize for Arabic Fiction for his novel "Swimming Against the Tide." The book was chosen from a shortlist of 137 Arabic titles released between July 2024 and June 2025. The prize, sponsored...
Art for Our Age of Chaos
The Whitney Biennial 2026 and the New Museum’s “New Humans: Memories of the Future” open in Manhattan, showcasing works by more than 50 and 100 artists respectively. Both shows juxtapose room‑filling installations with tiny, whisper‑like pieces, a curatorial tactic meant to...
Catalysts Target Surface Barriers to Improve Hydrogen Release From Magnesium Hydride
Researchers at Tohoku University have shown that the initial surface step—dubbed the “burst effect”—is the most energy‑intensive part of hydrogen release from magnesium hydride (MgH₂). By designing catalysts that specifically target this barrier, they achieved faster and more complete dehydrogenation....
Alan Osmond, Who Led His Brothers in Song, Dies at 76
Alan Osmond, the eldest Osmond brother and original leader of the 1970s pop group, died at 76 in Salt Lake City. His brother Merrill announced the death on Facebook; cause was complications of multiple sclerosis, according to collaborator Debbie Ihler...
Remembering Spain Shoot: Two Years After Epic Three‑Seater
Two years since the shoot in Spain with this pair of three-seaters. What a few days it was.
Atraumatic Joint Pain Signals Lost Muscular Capacity
Most of the joint and tendon pain I see in the office is atraumatic. No fall, twist, and no activity anyone can point to. The shoulder that's been sore for three weeks or the knee that aches when going downstairs....
First Trailer and Posters for Aussie Horror LEVITICUS
Australian horror film "Leviticus" unveiled its first trailer and posters, showcasing director Adrian Chiarella’s supernatural thriller. The movie follows two teenage lovers haunted by an entity that assumes the form of their deepest desires, starring Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, and...
These 80-Year-Olds Have the Memory of 50-Year-Olds. Scientists Now Know Why
Northwestern Medicine’s 25‑year SuperAging program has identified a cohort of 80‑plus adults whose memory performance matches that of people in their 50s. Researchers found that these “SuperAgers” exhibit unusually thick cortical regions and a higher density of von Economo neurons, which...
Dr George Fareed and Dr Paul Oosterhuis on the Breakthroughs with Turbo-Cancer Treatment
In this episode, Dr. George Fareed and Dr. Paul Oosterhuis discuss their "Turbo‑Cancer" protocol, a repurposed‑drug regimen originally developed for COVID‑19 that they claim has treated between 10,000 and 20,000 patients. They outline the core components—hydroxychloroquine, zinc, doxycycline or azithromycin,...
What Does It Mean to Live Changed?
The post argues that the Christian call to "change the world" is better understood as living out the transformation Jesus already accomplished. It cites Brian Zahnd’s view that our task is modest: to be the part of the world already...
Duo Behind Michelin-Starred Variety Jones to Open New Casual Restaurant This Weekend
The Higgs brothers, chefs behind Dublin’s Michelin‑starred Variety Jones, are launching a new casual eatery called Mongoose on April 26. Located at 78 Thomas Street – the original Variety Jones site – the 28‑seat restaurant will serve a concise à...
Libas Bets on Gen Z Workwear with AI-Led Label Gerua
Libas, the D2C fast‑fashion player, launched Gerua, an AI‑first workwear label aimed at women aged 18‑30 entering the workforce. The brand will debut with 70‑80 styles priced between $6 and $30, using a drop‑based capsule model rather than weekly releases....
Dublin Risers Cable Boy Share New Album ‘Forever’
Dublin‑based indie outfit Cable Boy has released their sophomore album “Forever,” a self‑described “time‑capsule” of the band’s evolving sound. The five‑member lineup—original school friends Semilore Olusa and Liam Murray plus Corneille Tshibasu, Jason Aikhionbare and Fionn McLoughlin—melds shoegaze, indie, electronics...
Memory Loss Can Spread via Gut Microbiome
Comment “curious” for the deep dive Memory loss might be… infectious. A new Nature study found that when young mice live with older mice that have poor memory, the young mice begin to lose memory too. The natural question is: why? The answer lies...
Jodie Comer's "Captivating" Crime Drama with Tom Hardy Lands New UK Streaming Home
Jodie Comer‑led crime drama "The Bikeriders" is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. The film, directed by Jeff Nichols and co‑starring Austin Butler and Tom Hardy, adapts Danny Lyon’s photo‑book into a fictionalized Outlaws‑style motorcycle club story....
Every Notes App I’ve Tried Gets This One Thing Wrong
The author argues that while modern note‑taking apps reliably capture text, they consistently miss the crucial context surrounding a note—who said it, which meeting it originated from, and what actions follow. This disconnect forces users to manually stitch together calendar...
AAN 2026: J&J, Kyverna, Capricor and Praxis Showcase Practice-Changing Data
At the 2026 American Academy of Neurology meeting, Johnson & Johnson reported two‑year Phase 3 data showing its FcRn blocker Imaavy sustained symptom improvement and allowed most patients to cut corticosteroid use. Kyverna Therapeutics presented Phase 2 results for its CAR‑T therapy...
Discover Interconnectedness of Nature in The Animals Speak: The Lakota Way
The Animals Speak: The Lakota Way, a new hardcover from Abrams, launches on March 17, 2026, priced at $19.99 for ages 4‑8. Written by S.D. Nelson and Dakota Goodhouse, the picture book pairs simple bilingual text with vibrant acrylic illustrations...
Jacob Elordi Is the New Face of Bleu De Chanel
Australian actor Jacob Elordi has been named the new global ambassador for Chanel’s iconic male fragrance, Bleu De Chanel. He joins a short list of only two previous male faces—Timothée Chalamet and the late Gaspard Ulliel—who have represented the scent. Chanel praised Elordi’s cinematic...
Newly-Launched Ivors Composers Awards Will Honor Video Game Composers
The Ivors Academy announced the inaugural Ivors Composers Awards, set for November 17, 2026 in London. The ceremony will honor composers across film, television, video games and streaming music, expanding the historic Ivor Novello brand. Entries open June 1, 2026 and are limited to...
Parenting Boils Down to Love, Not Endless Advice
So it's funny, I'm a psychologist, I read a million parenting books before my kid was born, and I wish back then someone had told me that my main task was just to like my kid and form a real...
Ketogenic Diet May Rapidly Cure Auto Brewery Syndrome
Another potential application of the ketogenic diet? An individual with "Auto Brewery Syndrome" reported being "rapidly cured" with a ketogenic diet (and exo-ketones). I get the most interesting emails. Had to look this up! https://t.co/p590JvebGe
PATRICK HERON: Early Works, 1950-54
Hazlitt Holland‑Hibbert is mounting a second solo show of Patrick Heron, focusing on his 1950‑54 output, a period when the British modernist moved decisively from figurative interiors toward colour‑driven abstraction. The exhibition assembles works from the artist’s estate—including several never‑exhibited...
Embrace Outdoor Wonder: See, Hear, Imagine Daily
Keep wonder alive.... Get outside.... See, hear... Imagine... #ThursdayThoughts #imagination #wonder #awe #nature #health #WellnessJourney https://t.co/Una6q3qq0D
Yoga Lowers Blood Pressure and Cholesterol in Obesity
Yoga for obesity: What 30 studies say about blood pressure, cholesterol and weekly exercise. https://t.co/QpbCnLFyKp #yoga #health #exercise #lifestylemedicine #pavingwellness #healthyliving #MedTwitter #CardioTwitter
Scientists Focus on the Challenges of Working and Living in Outer Space
Scientists convened at Ohio State University to address health and engineering hurdles of long‑duration spaceflight. Keynote speaker Scott Parazynski highlighted radiation, microgravity, and isolation as major risks, noting the recent first medical evacuation from the ISS. Panels explored emergency medical...
CEOs Must Train Their Health Like Their Business
Being a CEO is like being a professional athlete. The role is demanding and relentless. You can't compete unless your body, mind, and spirit are in tip-top shape. Most CEOs don't run their health like a CEO. They run it like a patient. https://t.co/V6hjnDkJRX
Lainey Wilson Has a First Planned for Stagecoach - and It’s Big!
Country star Lainey Wilson will headline the 2026 Stagecoach Festival with her biggest show yet, featuring pyrotechnics and surprise guest appearances. The performance is slated for Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:30 PM PDT on the Mane Stage, where she expects around 100,000...
What A Producer Does: The Part No One Explained To Me
Film and TV producer Dorez Douglas explains that a producer’s job is far more than raising money or hiring talent – it is the function that keeps a project from falling apart. He describes how creative producers use industry connections,...
Pan•American – Fly the Ocean in a Silver Plane
Chicago‑based composer Mark Nelson, performing as Pan•American, has issued his latest solo album “Fly The Ocean In A Silver Plane” on the Kranky label. The record unfolds as a series of cinematic soundscapes that evoke air travel, memory, and personal...
Venice Golden Lion Jury Won’t Consider Russian and Israeli Pavilions
The Venice Biennale’s 61st International Art Exhibition will not consider any national pavilion whose leader faces International Criminal Court charges for crimes against humanity. The jury, led by Solange Oliveira Farkas and featuring curators from Yale, Abu Dhabi, Brazil and...
The Best Robotic Pool Cleaners of 2026: Beatbot, iGarden, Dreame
WIRED’s 2026 roundup names Beatbot’s AquaSense 2 Ultra as the top robotic pool cleaner, praised for AI‑driven debris detection, six‑hour battery life, and surface‑skimming capability, albeit at a near‑$3,000 price tag. iGarden’s M1‑100 earns the best‑battery‑life award with a 12,500 mAh pack delivering...
In Need Of Sun, Rest & Relaxation? (Who Isn't?) Try This Hotspot
The article spotlights Playa del Carmen, Mexico, as a premier wellness‑focused getaway, highlighting luxury all‑inclusive resorts like Impression Moxché by Secrets and the modern Andaz. It details a curated itinerary that blends sun‑bathing, boutique shopping on Quinta Avenida, cenote swims, and snorkeling...
HHS Launches $139.4 Million ARPA‑Health Initiative to Accelerate Behavioral‑Health Therapies
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' ARPA‑Health agency unveiled a $139.4 million research program aimed at rapid‑acting behavioral‑health treatments, earmarking at least $50 million to match state psychedelic research investments under a recent presidential executive order.