Structure-Preserving Koopman Model Predictive Control for Closed-Loop Stabilisation of Memristive Neural Dynamics
Researchers introduced a Koopman operator‑based model predictive control (MPC) framework for a four‑state memristive Hindmarsh‑Rose neuron, a biophysical model that captures chaotic bursting and electromagnetic induction. By constructing a physics‑informed dictionary from iterated Lie derivatives, they reduced the lifted observable space to 13 dimensions while providing formal truncation‑error and stability guarantees. The resulting linear predictor, identified via extended dynamic mode decomposition with control, feeds a constrained receding‑horizon controller that outperforms traditional PID, LQR, sliding‑mode, neural‑network MPC and data‑enabled predictive control. Benchmarks show the lowest tracking error (RMSE 0.091), fastest settling time (0.47 s), and 100 % stabilization under input saturation, remaining robust to 20 % parameter variations.

On This Day in 1977, Kenny Rogers Topped the Country Chart for the First Time With a Song That Got...
On April 15, 1977 Kenny Rogers achieved his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with “Lucille,” a two‑week chart‑topper that launched his solo country career. The song’s storyline about a woman abandoning her family prompted an angry phone...

Mercury’s Sulfur-Rich Magma May Rewrite How Solar System’s Innermost Planet Formed
Researchers at Rice University have shown that sulfur can keep Mercury’s interior molten at temperatures lower than previously thought. By recreating Mercury‑like conditions in the lab using the Indarch meteorite as a compositional analog, they demonstrated that sulfur replaces oxygen...
Success Stories Hide the Hard Truths of Entrepreneurship
The number one thing I hear from people who run their own business is “why didn’t anyone tell me how hard this will be”? Truth is, many people venture into a business because they only hear about the success stories...

The Emotional Aftershock of a Close Call in the Mountains
Annie Mueller, Ph.D., outlines the psychological fallout of a mountain near‑miss, emphasizing that even without physical injury the event can trigger intense emotional reactions. She catalogs common feelings—shame, disappointment, relief, depression, fear, irritability—and advises athletes to give themselves time and...
Landscape Planning & Interlock for Better Ottawa Living
Homeowners in Ottawa are urged to pair landscaping with interlocking hardscapes rather than treating them as separate projects. By coordinating plantings, grading, and paver installation, the combined approach mitigates freeze‑thaw damage, improves drainage, and creates a cohesive visual experience. The...

5 Must-Read Cookbooks That Champion Underrepresented Cuisines
Saveur highlights five new cookbooks that bring Somali, Cambodian, Pakistani, Salvadoran, and Sudanese cuisines into the English‑language market. Each title is authored by first‑generation immigrants or diaspora chefs who spent years gathering recipes and oral histories. The books function as...

Coachella Announces 2026 Weekend 2 Livestream Schedule (Watch Here)
Coachella has released the full livestream schedule for weekend two of its 2026 edition, covering Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19. Seven stages—including the newly added Yuma stage, which replaces the Sonora tent—will stream live performances across all three...
Strength Training Boosts Mental Resilience and Stress Tolerance
One of the biggest benefits I noticed after starting to strength train seriously was the "mental fitness" I gained. Doing tough lifts is challenging enough that it changes how the rest of my day feels. I handle stress better, things don't...
Dark Matter Could Explain the Earliest Supermassive Black Holes
Astronomers have long puzzled over supermassive black holes—up to a billion solar masses—existing less than a billion years after the Big Bang. A new study led by UC Riverside graduate student Yash Aggarwal proposes that decaying dark matter injects tiny...

Nameless Friends Double Down with Second Album, ‘The Quiet Part, Loudly’
Queer‑inclusive Canadian collective Nameless Friends releases their sophomore album, The Quiet Part, Loudly, expanding a self‑crafted universe of defiant, dance‑ready protest music. The record jumps from Celtic‑punk anthems to ten‑minute rock‑opera, tackling topics from Canadian genocide to internet fatigue with...
Make Aldean Great Again
Brittany Aldean introduced Vada, a fragrance line explicitly marketed to MAGA‑aligned consumers, and recorded a robust debut week. The brand taps into the sizable purchasing power of conservative shoppers, a segment that traditionally dominates a large share of U.S. beauty...

“‘Someone Is Consuming E-Cat Energy." If True, This Changes Everything.
Andrea Rossi’s latest statements suggest the E‑Cat NGU has moved beyond a lab prototype to a modular system capable of producing heat and electricity and may already be supplying energy to external users. The architecture is described as scalable, with...
Luxury Nan Smell Make It Hard to Look Away with New EP ‘(Complimentary)’
Luxury Nan Smell, a Birmingham trio of Rose Davies, Emily Doyle and Jacob Spink, released their second EP "Complimentary" in April 2026. The four‑track record tackles systemic oppression, financial anxiety and personal agency through angular post‑hardcore riffs and unexpectedly danceable...

No-Fuss Florida
Jami Attenberg announced a May 9 online workshop titled “Why We Write,” aimed at writers seeking intentional practice. The workshop serves as a primer for the “1000 Words of Summer” program, which runs May 30‑June 12 and includes a series of in‑person events...
McKnight Foundation Adds $20M to 2026 Grants
McKnight President Tonya Allen discusses why the foundation will disburse an additional $20 million in 2026 on top of an earlier five-year, $200 million payout increase. Mike Scutari Reports: https://tinyurl.com/465ry9pj Related IP Resources: McKnight Foundation -https://tinyurl.com/5yn2bmc4 Minnesota Grants for Nonprofits -https://tinyurl.com/55jy7nyb Grants for Immigrants &...
Discovering Talent Unlocks Unlimited Possibility Through Running
"Realizing I was good at something made me better at everything." - Atlantic CEO and American Record holder Nick Thompson The power of running to open the aperture of possibility is limitless.
Quavo Supports Cardi B At Florida “Little Miss Drama” Show
Cardi B’s "Little Miss Drama" tour made a splash in Florida with a sold‑out show that featured surprise guest Quavo dancing to Migos’ 2017 hit “T‑Shirt.” The appearance underscored a public reconciliation between Quavo and Cardi B after earlier tensions...
New Study Sheds Light on the Mechanisms Behind Declining Relationship Satisfaction Among New Parents
A new analysis of the German Family Panel shows that relationship satisfaction consistently falls after couples become parents, affecting both men and women. The decline is driven primarily by rising conflict and a loss of emotional intimacy and appreciation, while...

4 Android Apps I Keep on a Spare Phone to Turn It Into a Useful Home Gadget
Technology journalist Brady Snyder shows how a spare Android phone can become a multi‑purpose home gadget. By installing four free or low‑cost apps—Google Home, Symfonium, Alfred Camera, and Physics Toolbox—the device can serve as a smart‑home controller, music streamer, security...

Space View Reveals Earth's Fragile Climate Crisis
I'm a climate scientist, & here's what I think about Artemis II ⬇️ This mission gave us a rare, powerful perspective on Earth, reminding us just how unique & fragile our home is, & how much we share with each other. But...
It only Took 7 Minutes to Create an AI-Generated Val Kilmer for a Scene in His New Movie
Director Coerte Voorhees and producer John Voorhees announced that their 1920s drama "As Deep as the Grave" will feature an AI‑generated performance of the late Val Kilmer. After Kilmer’s death, the filmmakers used archival footage and artificial intelligence to recreate...

Reba McEntire Is Celebrating 50 Years of Making Music—With New Music
Reba McEntire marks 50 years in music, celebrating the milestone with a series of monthly digital music capsules that pair new songs with classic tracks. The first capsule drops on April 17, featuring the new single “One Night in Tulsa”...
Short “Maggot Brain” Covers Miss Its Epic Scale
i like flea's solo album, but i feel like if you cover "maggot brain" and it's less than 5 minutes long you're not really going for it. the scale of the piece is intrinsic to what it is. flea...
AI Replaces Tasks, Not the Ownership of Jobs
AI is not replacing jobs. AI is replacing tasks. A real job means having goals and the agency to figure out how to reach them. Deciding what tasks matter. Owning the outcome either way. AI just executes. It doesn't own anything. If you don't...

Chris Stapleton's 25 Best Songs Will Put You Through the Wringer
Chris Stapleton’s career vaulted after his 2015 CMA performance with Justin Timberlake, turning a respected songwriter into a mainstream country star. He has released four studio albums, yet a curated list of 25 songs showcases his ability to span blues,...
First All‑Gluten‑Free US Hotel Brings Relief
My aunt shared a link to the first US hotel that's all Gluten Free. The relief of knowing that I could go to hotels and not get sick (or go hungry). More of this please.

Chris Stapleton's 25 Best Songs Will Put You Through the Wringer
Taste of Country released a ranked list of Chris Stapleton’s 25 best songs, spanning his five‑album catalog and deep cuts. The article highlights his meteoric rise after the 2015 CMA Awards duet with Justin Timberlake, which vaulted him from critical...

One Simple Rule to Conquer Clutter Forever
Here’s the single rule people tell me makes the biggest difference in keeping clutter under control: https://bit.ly/4theOvJ

The Best Boutique Hotels in San Francisco
Garrick Ramirez’s guide spotlights eight San Francisco boutique hotels that blend historic architecture, cutting‑edge design, and neighborhood character. From the Presidio’s Georgian‑Revival inn with Golden Gate vistas to the LGBTQ‑focused Hotel Castro, each property offers distinct amenities such as rooftop bars,...

SLAYER: See Unboxing Video For Special 40th-Anniversary Reissue Of 'Hell Awaits'
Metal Blade Records will issue a 40th‑anniversary re‑release of Slayer’s seminal 1985 album Hell Awaits on May 15, 2026. The collection arrives as a three‑LP vinyl box set, a gate‑fold CD earbook, and a digital package, each featuring the original seven‑track album plus...
“IMPACT X Nightline: The Monster At The Beach” Coming Soon To Hulu & Disney+
Disney announced the documentary “IMPACT x Nightline: The Monster at the Beach,” debuting on Hulu and Disney+ on April 16 2026. The four‑hour film investigates the Gilgo Beach serial killings, tracing how investigators linked architect Rex Heuermann to eight victims. It features new interviews...

10 Jeans Trends All of the Cool Girls Are Wearing This Year—From Linen Denim to Gray Washes
The 2026 denim landscape is defined by a “anything goes” ethos, with gray washes, vintage tones, and lightweight blends leading the conversation. Stylists highlight a surge in gray denim, from pale ash to deep charcoal, alongside soft, linen‑denim fabrics that...

Milly Alcock Is a Branded Supergirl
Milly Alcock stars as Supergirl in James Gunn’s upcoming DC film, slated for a summer release. The movie discards previous DC continuity, notably omitting Jason Momoa’s Aquaman cameo. Chanel supplied a custom Supergirl sweater, replacing the iconic “S” with its interlocking...

Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson Has Some High Praise for All the Band’s Drummers Except for One, Apparently
In a recent "Get On The Bus" interview, Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson extolled founding drummer Joey Jordison and newcomer Eloy Casagrande while conspicuously omitting any praise for Jay Weinberg. Wilson described Jordison as the "best that ever did it" and...

The 23 Best Luxury River Cruise Lines (2026 Guide)
The 2026 guide ranks the 23 premier luxury river cruise lines, highlighting each brand’s unique blend of intimate vessels, all‑inclusive service, and destination‑focused programming. It covers a spectrum from Viking’s adults‑only cultural voyages to Uniworld’s art‑laden boutique ships and APT’s...
Project Hail Mary: Tight, Accessible Science Fiction Masterpiece
By the way, Project Hail Mary (I'm reading it now) is a good example of a well written or/and very well-edited book. Easy to read despite all the science porn, reasonably tight, dense, having its voice and tone, no unnecessary...
Stop Complaining, Take Action, and Keep Showing Up
Stop complaining and do something. Shut up. Get Up. Show up. Then keep showing up. See you at the top.👊 💯
White Oak vs Red Oak Flooring: Look & Performance Guide
White oak and red oak are the two most common hardwood flooring choices in the U.S., but they differ in color, grain texture, hardness, and moisture resistance. White oak presents neutral, olive‑taupe tones and a tighter grain, while red oak...
Mutated TP53 Turns Tumor Suppressor Into Cancer Promoter
The TP53 gene makes the p53 protein, which normally helps prevent cancer by controlling cell growth and triggering damaged cells to die, but when it’s mutated it not only loses this protective role but can also help tumors grow. https://t.co/wPedodwV2U

Early GLP‑1 Rodent Studies Showed Weight Loss Before Diabetes Focus
I don't think this is correct from @nytimes op-ed on GLP-1s - wt loss known from early rodent studies involving injection into CSF as I recall. DM2 more tractable as initial pharma indication, esp at that time - many still...

Scientists Explore Possibility of Slowing Human Aging
Can aging be slowed? Some academic scientists think so with @NirBarzilaiMD, @mkaeberlein, and @sessi73 https://t.co/1EoZ7evdDF @AAMC https://t.co/StDgRGSRqr
Director Takeshi Yamazaki Teases Godzilla Sequel Details
Spoke to @Godzilla_Toho Minus One director Takeshi Yamazaki about the awesome looking sequel. We discussed the action scenes, sequences in full frame @IMAX, the run time, bringing Godzilla to America and so much more at @CinemaCon https://t.co/YhrLPEsgwQ

Cut MSG, Seed Oils, Colors to Eliminate Brain Fog
Unlabeled MSG in your food is why you crash after lunch, why you crave sugar, and why your brain feels like static by 3pm. Cut MSG, seed oils, and artificial colorings and watch your brain fog disappear. https://t.co/MUpFZfSEbO

First Five Get $99 Vitalist Bay 2026 Pass
Courtesy @adamgries... @VitalistBay 2026: 🗓 May 14-17 🔗https://t.co/5dh7N2M7bv "The first 5 can use the code LI-T-MINUS-30 for $99" 🎤 110+ speakers across 6 tracks 🛠 60+ hands-on workshops 🧘 20+ activations running all day, every day" https://t.co/JMMNaUHMIs
Titanium Poised to Replace Vanadium in Flow Batteries
Titanium emerges as a vanadium alternative for redox flow batteries #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/InfLwlxCHc
Even After Global Adventures, Nothing Compares to This
I've travelled to 7 continents. I've eaten at the finest restaurants. I've sailed the oceans far and wide. I've safari'd in places no one knows exist. I've never seen anything like this.

ESA Pushes Tb/S Optical Links; KeplerComms Lands Second Prime Contract
.@esa advances Tb-per-second HydRON program; multiple optical terminal providers, space and ground; @KeplerComms signs 2nd contract as system prime. @mynaric @mbryonics @Tesat @Vyoma_space #Astrolight @DLR_SpaceAgency @csa_asc.https://t.co/12Dn9ijeda https://t.co/6HfkJV0MWl
Ursula K. Le Guin’s Guide to Embracing Change
How to live fully – Ursula K. Le Guin's remedy for our resistance to change https://t.co/YSyGurmRde

New NEJM Review Links Hormone Therapy to Cardiovascular Risk
Sex hormones, clotting disorders, and cardiovascular risk An important new @NEJM review for MHT and testosterone latest data https://t.co/UNqXAwjsKM https://t.co/4ckJsc4YyE