Plant-Based Meat Can Improve Diets - but a Key Cog Is Missing
Researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine found that replacing processed meat with leading UK plant‑based alternatives can raise dietary fibre by 4‑6% and lower saturated fat and salt by up to 7% and 4% respectively. While most examined products meet healthy nutrient‑profiling standards, the study highlights inconsistent micronutrient fortification, especially for iodine, calcium, iron and vitamin B12. A companion paper notes that voluntary Dutch fortification rules have driven more than three‑quarters of products to add these nutrients, suggesting policy could close the gap. Experts warn that consumer demand for natural, less‑processed options and taste concerns may impede broader health benefits.
Atomic Show #343 – Yasir Arafat, CTO Aalo Atomics
In this episode Rod Adams talks with Yasir Arafat, CTO and co‑founder of Allo Atomics, about the company’s mission to revolutionize nuclear power by building small modular reactors at factory speed and lower cost. Arafat explains their “speed of physics”...
You've Never Seen Laceless Timbs Before
Timberland teamed with Japanese retailer BEAMS to launch a laceless version of its iconic yellow “Timbs” boot, featuring an adjustable strap, custom‑molded last, and GORE‑TEX waterproofing. The collaboration, timed for BEAMS’ 50th anniversary, also includes a coordinated uniform—suede belt and...
Bill Rees: A Childhood Moment on a Canadian Farm Led to Ecological Footprint Analysis
Bill Rees recalls a childhood epiphany on his Ontario farm that sparked a lifelong quest to quantify humanity’s demand on Earth. In 1996, with Mathis Wackernagel, he introduced the Ecological Footprint, a metric that compares global consumption to the planet’s...
Watch La Linea, the Popular 1970s Italian Animations Drawn with a Single Line
La Linea, the iconic 1970s Italian cartoon drawn with a single unbroken line, began as a marketing short for a cookware brand before evolving into a standalone series. Created by animator Osvaldo Cavandoli, the show ran for 15 years, delivering...
There’s No Single Path Through Collapse. It Spans Multiple Systems and Perspectives
In his upcoming book *Collapse: Navigating Civilization’s Predicaments With Wisdom and Courage*, author JP Quinonez frames the unfolding polycrisis as a convergence of ecological limits, thermodynamic constraints, and deep‑seated psychological and cultural forces. Drawing on months spent living off‑grid in...
Adelaide Film Festival Goes to Cannes Lineup Includes Ukrainian War Portrait, Ecuador Indigenous Doc and Victorian Wilderness Thriller (EXCLUSIVE)
The Adelaide Film Festival’s "Goes to Cannes" program will showcase five Australian works-in-progress at the Cannes Marché du Film, ranging from a Ukrainian war portrait to an Ecuadorian Indigenous oil‑resistance documentary. The lineup includes two documentaries—"Polina" and "Death of a...
NASA’s TDRSS Problem: Why the Agency Is Betting on Commercial Providers to Keep Hubble and the ISS Online
NASA’s decades‑old Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) is aging, and its remaining satellites could fail by the end of the 2020s, jeopardizing telemetry for the Hubble Space Telescope and crew safety on the International Space Station. To avoid...
The Pretty Flowers – “Convent Walls”
The Pretty Flowers dropped their sophomore album Never Felt Bitter on March 27 through independent label Forge Again Records. The record’s standout track, “Convent Walls,” blends vibrant power‑pop guitars with indie rock energy. The song’s title references a rare 1980s...
Freya Biosciences Advances Microbial Treatment for IVF Implantation Failure
Freya Biosciences announced that its microbial immunotherapy designed to address IVF implantation failure has progressed to a Phase 2 mid‑stage trial after demonstrating safety and early efficacy in healthy volunteers. The therapy leverages modulation of the uterine microbiome to improve endometrial...
Brainwide Blood Volume Reveals Opposing Neural Activity
Researchers introduced a dual‑population model that separates Arousal+ and Arousal‑ neurons, dramatically improving predictions of brain‑wide blood‑volume changes during behaviors such as whisking. By combining high‑density Neuropixels recordings with functional ultrasound imaging, the model captured the biphasic vasodilatory and delayed...
GMG Reports Doubling Energy Density of 6 Minute Charging Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery
Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) announced that its graphene‑aluminium‑ion (G+A) cells have doubled their energy density since a December 2025 update, now exceeding 100 Wh/kg after a one‑hour charge and achieving over 80 Wh/kg with a six‑minute charge. The breakthrough stems from a...
Progress: More Forward Steps Than Backward, Over Time
Something I taught 14 yo: Most progress is a mix of steps forward and steps back, just with with more of the former. But you can get a run of steps back. So to judge progress accurately you need to...
How to Stay Sharp, Creative, and Focused in the Age of AI with Steven Kotler
Steven Kotler, NYT‑bestselling author and founder of the Flow Research Collective, joins The Ready State to explore how AI, information overload, and rapid tech change strain our ancient brains. He argues that the mismatch fuels burnout, fragmented attention, and a...
The People Who Can Hold Two Contradictory Ideas About Themselves without Panic Are the Ones Who Actually Grow. Everyone Else...
Recent archival research by Thomas Kelly reveals that the classic "When Prophecy Fails" experiment was misrepresented: Dorothy Martin’s followers largely abandoned their alien‑landing belief rather than doubling down. Kelly argues Festinger and his team shaped data to confirm cognitive‑dissonance theory,...
Platinum Fuel Cell Technology Supporting Humanity’s Space Flights
South Africa’s abundant platinum is powering the next generation of space‑flight energy systems, according to the World Platinum Investment Council. Regenerative fuel cells (RFCs) that use platinum‑based proton‑exchange‑membrane technology can store and release hydrogen and oxygen to generate electricity during...
Dreaming of a Two‑Story Closet, Maybe Three?
I want a two story closet. Anyone think I need a three story closet instead? 😂
CatDraggon – “Hello My Old Friend”
California‑born psych‑rock artist CatDraggon has dropped her new single “Hello, My Old Friend,” a meditation on grief written after losing a close friend to cancer. The track fuses 60s blues‑rock grit with Latin and neo‑psychedelic flavors, while maintaining soulful, vintage‑style...
Generational Divide Revealed in Workplace Stress Support, New UK Research Shows
New research commissioned by Verve Healthcare surveyed 2,000 UK employees and uncovered a stark generational gap in perceived workplace support for stress or illness. Seventy‑four percent of workers aged 25‑34 feel backed by their employer, while only 45 percent of...
Spielberg Debuts New Disclosure Day Footage, Pushes Longer Theatrical Window
But one of the biggest moments of #CinemaCon on WED was #StevenSpielberg for the first time ever visiting the convention to promote #DisclosureDay, unveiling new footage described as jaw dropping, saying he personally talked to #Universal’s marketing team not to...
Angine De Poitrine
Quebec‑based duo Angine de Poitrine, consisting of guitarist Khn and drummer Klek, has issued two concept albums in rapid succession: Vol. I in 2024 and Vol. II just two weeks ago. Their music fuses microtonal guitar/bass, Arabic maqam scales, math‑rock structures and...
Stella McCartney Launches Sustainable Collection with H&M
Stella McCartney is releasing her second sustainable collection with H&M, hitting stores in May. The line includes a $48 T‑shirt, a $330 wool blazer, $178 trousers and a $241 recycled‑polyamide bag, offering high‑street prices far below her luxury range. Items feature...
90s Rock Icon Bob Mould: ‘When Cobain Died, I Pulled the Plug – There Was Nothing Worth Saving’
Bob Mould, frontman of 90s alt‑rock band Sugar, says Kurt Cobain’s suicide in 1994 drove him to scrap the band’s unfinished second album. Sugar’s 1992 debut Copper Blue topped the UK charts, earned NME’s Album of the Year, and cemented the...
Monkey Selfie Case Guides AI Art Ownership Debates
A famous monkey selfie is becoming relevant again in the AI era. The case around who owns art created without a human author is shaping how we think about AI-generated content and what counts as original work. As AI floods the internet...
Singer-Songwriter Courtney Barnett on the Importance of Looking Back at Your Progress
Australian singer‑songwriter Courtney Barnett explains how she shifted from early imitation to a more honest, self‑directed voice as she crafted her latest album. She relies on free‑writing and a dream‑state approach, recording ideas without pre‑planned themes and later extracting motifs....
The Sin Trade by Cheng Si-Yi Trailer
The Sin Trade, directed by Cheng Si‑Yi, dropped its trailer on April 10, 2026. The gritty crime thriller follows a lone cop who abandons protocol to chase a missing college student, only to be caught between a human‑trafficking ring and a...
Stinner Frameworks Launches the Romero: A US-Made Steel & Aluminum Trail or Enduro Bike
Stinner Frameworks introduced the Romero, its first full‑suspension mountain bike, available in MT (130‑140 mm rear travel) and LT (150‑160 mm rear travel) versions. The frames combine a TIG‑welded steel front triangle with a 6061‑aluminum rear swingarm and use Ministry Cycles’ 3VO...
Burl Wood Furniture Is the Biggest Trend on the High Street Right Now — An Interior Stylist Handpicks the Best...
Burl wood furniture has graduated from a fleeting comeback to a permanent high‑street staple, driven by its organic grain and rarity. Interior stylist Miaad Latoof curated 24 pieces ranging from mirrors to sideboards, with prices spanning roughly $70 to $3,500...
TRP Reveal More Affordable EVO Comp and EVO Expert Brakes
TRP has launched two lower‑priced members of its EVO brake family: the EVO Expert at €420 (about $450) and the EVO Comp at €340 (about $340) per pair. Both retain the series’ 2.3 mm rotors, mineral‑oil fluid and three pad compounds,...
Musicians MUNA on Leaning Into Specificity
MUNA’s third album *Dancing on the Wall* leans into hyper‑specific geographic references, anchoring songs like “East Side Girls” in historic queer neighborhoods across major cities. The record also embraces overt political themes—from climate change to LGBTQ rights—reflecting the band’s belief that...
Zerode Releases New Shadow Gearbox Trail & Enduro Bikes
Zerode Bikes unveiled the Shadow, its newest gearbox‑driven mountain bike platform, available in Trail (140 mm/150 mm) and Enduro (160 mm/170 mm) versions. The bike retains Zerode’s hallmark low unsprung mass and silent drivetrain while adding modern touches like integrated frame storage, modular shock...
First Ride: The Forbidden Dreadnought E Feels Like a DH Bike with a Motor
Forbidden unveiled the Dreadnought E, a long‑travel eMTB built around the new Avinox M2S motor that can push 1,500 W for short bursts. The bike offers 170 mm rear and 180 mm front travel, weighs between 49.4‑53.6 lb and retails from $7,699 to $12,099 depending on...
‘The Köln Concert’ by Maki Namekawa & Thomas Enhco
Last Saturday the Barbican hosted a rare live rendition of Keith Jarrett’s legendary *Köln Concert*, featuring pianists Maki Namekawa and Thomas Enhco. Namekawa opened with Part I, following the painstaking 1991 transcription and delivering near‑perfect technical precision. Enhco then tackled the 33‑minute Part II entirely...
First Look: Dunlop Enters the MTB Market with Geomax MB34 and MB53 Tires
Dunlop has entered the mountain‑bike tire segment with two new Geomax models, the MB34 and MB53, aimed at gravity and e‑bike riders. Both series are offered in downhill and enduro casings, featuring distinct tread patterns and a proprietary PCBT siping...
MRP Teases the Otto - A 38mm Coil Fork
MRP is preparing to launch the Otto, a new 38 mm coil fork targeting the long‑travel segment and e‑mountain bikes. The fork will provide 150‑180 mm of travel, 38 mm stanchions for stiffness, and MRP’s Lift damper with five tunable settings. Its unique...
Aaron Carter’s Mom Launches GoFundMe to Get Him Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Aaron Carter’s mother, Jane Carter Schneck, launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $85,000 for a Hollywood Walk of Fame star for the late pop star. The fundraiser, which has only collected $186 so far, aims to cover the star’s creation,...
Two Examples of Joy in the Seemingly Mundane
The author reflects on two everyday sources of joy: the abundant, year‑round produce in supermarkets—exemplified by fresh winter tomatoes at Berkeley Bowl—and the surprising civility people show across deep political or cultural divides. Both observations highlight modern supply‑chain resilience and...
TLR7 Signature Uncovers Two Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Paths
A new multi‑institutional study identified a TLR7‑based gene signature that separates triple‑negative breast cancer (TNBC) into two biologically distinct pathways. Analysis of 312 tumor samples revealed that high TLR7 expression defines an immunogenic subtype with better prognosis, while low TLR7...
Amazon MGM Pledges 15+ Theatrical Releases, Hits #2 Box Office
In an electric #CinemaCon panel, #AmazonMGM made it clear: it’s not an experiment, they are fully committed to theatrical, officially renewing their commitment to exhibitors to deliver AT LEAST 15 theatrical Releases per year, & announcing that #ProjectHailMary just had...
Accelerated Biological Aging Raises Dementia Risk in Women
Epigenetic Clocks of Biological Aging and Risk of Incident Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: The Women's Health Initiative Memory Study "In this cohort study of older women, accelerated biological aging measured by AgeAccelGrim2 was associated with higher risk of incident MCI/probable...
MARUANI MERCIER Opens a Second Brussels Space with George Rickey’s Ordered Movement
Maruani Mercier has opened a second Brussels venue at Rue Saint‑Georges 13, expanding its presence in the Ixelles gallery district alongside its Avenue Louise flagship and Knokke outpost. The inaugural show, George Rickey: Ordered Movement, presents four decades of the American kinetic sculptor’s work, focusing...
Use Proper Cleaners, Avoid
Understanding which tools and cleaners to use—and which to avoid—can keep your deck and patio sets shipshape for years to come. https://t.co/uBeQcvOfDm https://t.co/4sAMTXqy8j
AI Promises Optional Death by 2030
AI Can Make Longevity Real | Death Optional by 2030! https://t.co/E9M6hX47Aw #ArtificialIntelligence #Longevity #Immortality #Aging #MedicineOfTheFuture https://t.co/mHpaEZZKKd
Stephanie Alexander’s Almond Meringue Cake with Lemon Curd Cream, Figs and Raspberries
Chef Stephanie Alexander shares a sophisticated almond meringue cake layered with tangy lemon curd cream and finished with fresh figs, raspberries, and edible flowers. The recipe builds three light almond‑based meringue discs using ground almonds, cornflour, and stiff egg whites,...
The History of Sneakers: How Athletic Shoes Took Over the World
The sneaker evolved from a simple vulcanized‑rubber shoe in the 1830s into a global cultural and economic powerhouse. Key milestones include Converse’s All‑Star dominance, the Adidas‑Puma rivalry that birthed athlete endorsements, Nike’s waffle‑sole breakthrough, and Michael Jordan’s Air Jordan line...
Mel Brooks Reveals Official Title for Spaceballs 2 in New Teaser: Watch
Mel Brooks confirmed that a sequel to his 1987 parody *Spaceballs* will hit theaters on April 23, 2027, under the official title *Spaceballs: The New One*. The film reunites original stars including Brooks, Bill Pullman, and Rick Moranis, while adding...
Tip: Walmart Ultralight Glasses/Sunglasses Case
Backpackers often struggle to protect prescription glasses without adding bulk, and Walmart’s ultralight plastic case offers a practical fix. Weighing just 1.9 oz (≈0.12 lb) and lined to prevent scratches, the blue case snaps shut securely. Walmart provides replacements at its optical...
Monolithic 3D Tantalum Pentoxide Nonlinear Photonics
Researchers have demonstrated a monolithic 3‑D integration of tantalum pentoxide (Ta₂O₅) onto lithium‑niobate substrates, enabling wafer‑scale fabrication of low‑loss nonlinear photonic circuits. The approach leverages room‑temperature deposition and modest annealing, preserving underlying devices while delivering high‑Q microresonators for χ³ processes....
50 Cent Heads Street Fighter Pop‑up, Trailer Drops Tomorrow
50 Cent has taken over the #StreetFighter pop-up event at #CinemaCon. They just showed the new trailer - drops tomorrow. It’s awesome. https://t.co/NKrI4y2V6t
Water Troughs Could Become Frontline Defence in Early Disease Detection
A new study by Charles Darwin University’s Research Institute for Northern Agriculture shows that environmental nucleic acid (eNA) testing of cattle water troughs can detect bacterial and viral signatures linked to livestock disease. The research compared four sampling methods—syringe, cartridge,...