Mimi Fishman Foundation and WaterWheel Foundation Auction Tickets for Phish’s Summer Tour and Band-Signed Drum Heads
The Mimi Fishman Foundation, in partnership with Phish’s WaterWheel Foundation, is auctioning 18 multi‑pass ticket pairs for the band’s 2024 summer tour and seven drum heads signed by all four members. The auction covers nine tour stops, including Madison Square Garden and Fenway Park, and includes a CD from each show. Proceeds will support WaterWheel’s charitable initiatives in public health, environmental protection, social justice, and music education. The auction closes on June 1, marking the foundation’s 25‑year tradition of mobilizing the jam community for social good.
New Toothpaste Stops Gum Disease without Killing Good Bacteria
Scientists have created a toothpaste that combats gum disease by selectively blocking harmful microbes while leaving beneficial oral bacteria untouched. The formulation uses a targeted antimicrobial peptide that interferes with pathogenic biofilm formation, a departure from conventional broad‑spectrum agents that...
Reclaim Energy: Sleep, Eat, Move, Connect, Breathe
Want more energy and motivation? Sleep better. Eat better. Move more. Connect with people you love. Breathe deeply. Fuel your body right. THAT is how you reclaim your life 🙌
Excellence Comes From Growth, Not Goal Achievement
6 important ideas on actual excellence: 1. There is no greater illusion than thinking the accomplishment of some goal will change your life. What will change your life is who you become in the process of going for it. 2. Caring is...
Evidence for Retrotransposon Suppression to Reduce Biological Age in Humans
Researchers evaluated two FDA‑approved nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) regimens in healthy adults to see if they could blunt age‑related epigenetic drift. Over 12 weeks, the emtricitabine/tenofovir‑alafenamide (FTC/TAF) combo lowered multiple DNA‑methylation clocks, including DunedinPACE and PhenoAge, and reduced inflammatory...
Duchamp’s Common Sense
The Museum of Modern Art opened a sweeping Marcel Duchamp retrospective that traces the artist’s evolution from early post‑Impressionist canvases to his later readymade‑centric works. The show is anchored by Molly Nesbit’s 1994 Artforum essay, which mines Duchamp’s letters to illustrate his...
Hope and Help for Misophonia
Mary Petrie recounts her son Thomas’s journey with misophonia, a condition traditionally defined by sound intolerance but also marked by visual triggers known as misokinesia. Diagnosis at age 16 revealed a double burden of auditory and visual sensitivities that strained...
Study Finds Higher Anxiety and Depression in Children with Brain Injuries
A new study in JAMA Network Open finds that school‑age children and adolescents who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) experience significantly higher rates of anxiety, depression, frequent headaches, and chronic pain compared with peers without TBI. The research,...
See and Hear Galaxies Evolve From the Dawn of the Universe
A new suite of audiovisual simulations called COLIBRE delivers the most realistic view yet of galaxy formation, incorporating cold interstellar gas and dust that earlier models omitted. Leveraging 20 times higher resolution and 72 million CPU‑hours on the UK’s COSMA8 supercomputer, the...
Ewan Bleach & the Fleeting Paradise Orchestra
Ewan Bleach’s Fleeting Paradise Orchestra has launched a fortnightly Sunday lunchtime residency at London’s Jamboree Venue, delivering authentic 1920s‑30s jazz for dancing. The 10‑piece band performs meticulously transcribed classics from Ellington, Armstrong and obscure contemporaries, plus Bleach’s original compositions, each...
Toll Brothers Planning Luxury Residential Development In Cary
Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers has signed a contract to purchase the 27‑acre Chatham Estates mobile‑home park in Cary, North Carolina. The company filed site plans for a mixed‑use project featuring 97 high‑end townhomes and 330 multifamily apartments, with Kennedy Wilson handling...
Sharjah’s Barjeel Art Foundation Is Building Its First Museum
The Barjeel Art Foundation broke ground on its first dedicated museum in Sharjah, a 38,750‑square‑foot facility slated to open in January 2028. Designed by Abdelmoneam Essa of Architecture Corner Consultants, the building draws on Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi’s sketches of the Al Rigga neighbourhood. The...
10/10 You’re Great: ‘Long.Live.A$AP.’
The Alt Editing piece revisits a 2013 night of reckless celebration, where recent graduates blasted ASAP Rocky’s breakout album while splurging on two Hallmark‑brand wines in a Reno bar. The article blends nostalgic storytelling with a tongue‑in‑cheek look at how viral...
Joe Freshgoods’ Next New Balance Sneakers Take Inspiration From ’90s and 2000s Hip-Hop Videos
Joe Freshgoods is launching a new capsule with New Balance’s 1890 sneaker, offering two colorways dubbed “Finger Waves” and “Naughty Things.” Both models draw visual cues from iconic 1990s‑2000s hip‑hop videos, featuring tie‑dye‑style mesh and distinctive orange or purple palettes....
How NN.07 Made Minimalist Menswear the Right Amount of Fun
Danish label NN.07 blends minimalist menswear with bold prints and unconventional silhouettes, embodying its “No Nationality” ethos that draws on global cultural cues. The brand has sharpened its focus on soft tailoring and wearable luxury, expanding its product range through...
Simplify Your Transition, Cut Seconds Off T1/T2
Simple Is Faster As we head into triathlon race season, make your transition area as simple as possible ✅Bike shoes clipped in ✅Run shoes on the ground ✅Race belt under shoes (so it doesn't blow away) ✅Sunglasses in one run shoe ✅Inhaler (if you need it)...
Reflect on Your 30s: Share Your Biggest Lesson
Leave a 💙 if this new set resonates. What was one of the biggest lessons you learned in your 30s? Sending love to all #selfawareness #innerpeace
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Reveals 2026 Inductees
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2026 inductees, spanning performers, early influence, musical excellence, and the Ahmet Ertegun Award. First‑time nominees include Phil Collins, Luther Vandross and Wu‑Tang Clan, while legacy acts such as Iron Maiden and...
Racism Fueled Election of America's First Mentally Ill President
Read the book “The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump” Racism allowed people to elect the United States’ first Mental Patient President.
341. Taking Type II Collagen Over Other Forms - Life Extension
In this episode, Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal Gossard interview Dr. Daniel Martinez‑Puch, head of R&D at BioAberica, to explain the differences between hydrolyzed (denatured) collagen and native (undenatured) type II collagen. Dr. Martinez‑Puch describes how native type II retains its triple‑helical...
Work Smart, Not Just Hard: Focused and Intentional
Back to the grind, focused, recharged, and intentional. The goal isn’t just to work hard, but to work smart.
Steroid Hormones, BMI and Stress Influence Puberty Timing in Girls
A Columbia University study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism finds that pre‑pubertal girls with higher urinary glucocorticoids, androgens and progesterone enter puberty about seven months earlier, especially when they also have elevated BMI and psychosocial stress....
Publish Boldly, Write Daily, Progress Reveals Its Value
Advice I wish I had as a writer 10 years ago: • You never know what's going to resonate. Just hit publish. • Progress gets easier to measure the longer you do it. • You won't enjoy writing every day. Do it anyway. •...
Grief, Storytelling, and Identity
Lynn Breedlove’s new concept album, *Why I Like Dead Guys*, turns the murder of his parents into a series of elegiac songs that map his relationships with friends, family, and even a dog. The record blends his queer‑punk heritage with...
Goat Box Office: Break-Even In Sight Or Is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Too Big A Storm To Survive?
Sony’s original animated feature Goat is hovering near its domestic $100 million milestone but is sliding down the North American box‑office rankings, now sitting at #16 with only 405 screens. After two months the film has amassed $103.07 million domestically and $185.9 million...
Two Condors Quietly Attempt a Comeback Humans Nearly Erased
After more than a century of near‑extinction, a pair of California condors in Redwood National and State Parks appear to be incubating a nest, potentially producing the first wild‑born chick in Northern California in roughly 130 years. The birds, monitored...
We’ve Caught a Comet Switching Its Spin Direction for the First Time
Astronomers have recorded the first confirmed reversal of a comet’s spin direction in comet 41P/Tuttle‑Giacobini‑Kresák during its 2026 approach to the Sun. The kilometer‑wide body, which orbits the Sun every 5.4 years, switched from prograde to retrograde rotation as powerful outgassing jets...
Stop Overapologizing: Let Go to Move Forward
Whenever people mess up, they tend to overapologize. Guilt and shame motivate people to do whatever they can to alleviate pain and stress, and the idea is that constant apologies will somehow make them feel better. But here’s the thing. You can...
Extend Therapy's Impact: Nudge Support Between Sessions
The breakthrough in a therapy session almost always comes in the last five minutes. You get something, and then the session is over. You go back to your life still carrying the same thoughts you walked in with, and your next...
The Paramount Question Isn’t Paramount
Paramount Skydance Corp. agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for roughly $110 billion in cash, valuing the target at $31 per share. The deal has drawn political and regulatory attention, yet antitrust concerns appear muted because the combined entity faces strong...
Baby's Ear Infection Leads to My Worst Sleep Score
Honored to announce that I recorded my lowest sleep score of all time last night (baby, ear infection)
Storipod Strikes Deal to Distribute Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Books Digitally
Storipod, a mobile‑first microblogging platform for African creators, has partnered with Narrative Landscape Press to digitise Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s books and other leading African titles. The deal uses Storipod’s chapter‑by‑chapter micropayment system, lowering upfront costs and keeping content in users’ libraries. The...
Why You Should Plan for Waste Removal Before Remodeling
Home remodeling generates significant construction waste, yet many homeowners overlook disposal planning. By assessing waste types, budgeting for dumpster rental, and complying with local regulations, projects stay on schedule, safe, and cost‑effective. Early waste‑removal strategies also boost site organization and...
Floating Bosch Parade Returns to the Netherlands in June
The annual Floating Bosch Parade is set to return to the Netherlands in June 2024, staging surreal, floating installations that pay homage to the 15th‑century painter Hieronymus Bosch. Artists construct whimsical rafts, bubble‑filled vessels and other fantastical floats that glide...
A Data Analysis of the 2026 Venice Biennale Signals a Shift to the Present
The 2026 Venice Biennale, curated posthumously for Koyo Kouoh’s "In Minor Keys," showcases 111 artists, with over 90% still living, marking a pivot toward contemporary, mid‑career creators. The lineup balances Western and Global South births roughly 50/50, doubles African‑born representation to...
The Secret to Poetry
Therapists are increasingly recommending poetry as a complementary tool to traditional talk therapy. Writing and reading poems help clients articulate subconscious thoughts, foster mindfulness, and slow the pace of emotional processing. The article outlines practical prompts, rituals, and several poem...
Dad of 2 Explains Simple Difference Between Baby vs Regular Sunscreen
The article debunks the myth that "baby" sunscreen offers extra protection, showing that Coppertone Sport SPF 50 and Coppertone Baby SPF 50 share identical active ingredients and differ only in packaging. The real distinction lies between chemical and mineral formulas; mineral sunscreens...
Audiobooks, E-Books, Printed Books — a Pew Research Comparison
Pew Research’s 2026 reading‑habits survey shows print books still lead American readers, but their dominance is eroding. Audiobook consumption has risen steadily since 2015, reaching 26 percent of adults in 2025, while e‑book usage holds steady around 31 percent. Over the past...
Health Thrives Through Social Co‑Regulation, Not Solo Optimization
Co-regulation is the most effective biohack. Your body feels safest when you are surrounded by people you love. Stop trying to optimize in a vacuum. Health is a social sport. DNA doesn't lie. We need each other.
Human Capital Compounds; Join a Tribe, Not Hustle Alone
Isolation is a state of survival. Connection is a state of being. 99% of people are trying to "hustle" alone. The 1% understand that human capital is the only asset that compounds forever. Reject the lone wolf. Find your tribe.
This Wednesday: Babs’ Children’s Book Signing (Don’t Miss It!)
Author Babs Costello will host a children’s book launch and signing at the New Canaan Nature Center on Wednesday, April 15. The event features a story‑time session, a gourmet hot‑dog cart, and two time slots (11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 5:00–6:00 p.m.). Attendees can...
Sliding Barn Doors in Hotel Bathrooms Are a Design Disaster
Designers who put sliding barn doors on hotel bathrooms should be banned from designing anything ever again. Period
Maine's Coastal Magic Makes 30k Miles Worthwhile
Maine is freaking dope 🦞 🦅 🏖️ 🔥 (Last video is Osprey) 30,000k sky miles well spent https://t.co/QtYLRsGjNC
Curated Finds for Graham | Hallway Unit
The Design Lab stylist curates four hallway storage options that fit under a dado rail, stay within a 70 cm width limit, and blend Victorian warmth with modern clean lines. Selections include M&S Dempsey Compact Sideboard, M&S Cove Compact 2‑Door Sideboard,...
CRISPR Turns 25: Explore Its Past, Present, Future
Introducing the GEN Keynote Webinar: "CRISPR at 25: The Past, Present, and Future of Genome Editing" Guest speaker: Rodolphe Barrangou @CRISPRchef May 4, 2026: noon ET/9 am PT Sponsored by @elevatebio https://t.co/cYsSsaod4Y via @GENbio
Big Learning Investments Spark Major Personal Growth
Every leap of progress I’ve made came directly after an uncomfortably large investment in my education
Threat-Response in the Brain's Amygdala Linked to Sex-Specific Patterns of Alcohol Use
A new study published in Biological Psychiatry links amygdala threat‑response to sex‑specific drinking patterns in young adults. In 958 nineteen‑year‑olds, heightened amygdala reactivity predicted depressive symptoms, which in turn forecasted heavier alcohol consumption for males, while females showed the opposite...
Mount Rushmore of Self‑Help Books Sparks Wild Debate
We played Mount Rushmore of personal development books and it got a little unhinged. Let me know if I should let @DanielPink raid my office again… https://t.co/LmyRw3oFUr
MGU Revives Apophis Mission as Modern Cubesat
Moscow State University, MGU (my alma mater;) suddenly revived the idea of a mission to Apophis, but now in a cubesat form. No mention of the original project from two decades ago, but https://t.co/5Uo4JA9Xcu uniquely preserves the context: https://t.co/oNmeevbzhR https://t.co/nNmr4JJzyS
Stop Waiting, Start Living: Henry James' Timeless Advice
How to stop waiting and start living – a jolt from Henry James, born on this day in 1843 https://t.co/TRt5UQ8Sqr